Multi-award winning Francophone singer-songwriter Alexis Normand of Saskatoon will tour through Western Canada with a series of public concerts, house concerts, and festival appearances later this winter. The tour is in support of her self-titled album which was released November 2nd 2016, three new music videos, and a holiday single (a duet titled ‘Sing Me Home’ with celebrated singer-songwriter Daniel Lavoie). Normand released her self-titled sophomore album through her newly signed label, Quebec’s les Disques de la Cordonnerie. Produced by Marc Pérusse (Serge Fiori, Luc De Larochellière), the album showcases 11 jazz-tinged folk songs that feature the chanteuse’s soft, warm voice. Only yesterday Normand learned of her nomination for "Best Female Singer" at the 2017 Gala des prix Trille Or' 17, an awards gala for francophone music and musicians outside of Québec, which is scheduled for May 2017.
"I’m so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with some of Montréal’s crème de la crème on this record - lyricist Daniel Beaumont and producer/mentor Marc Pérusse. And singing a duet with my idol, Manitoba-born singer-songwriter Daniel Lavoie, was a dream come true." - Alexis Normand
“It’s an intimate affair at the close, the revealing “Sing Me Home” a stunning contrast between Normand’s gentleness and Lavoie’s raspy roar. Rating: Proud Hoot (Really Good)” Album Review by Eleni Armenakis for GrayOwl Point
TOUR DATES
Feb 25th Winnipeg, MB Festival du voyageur
Feb 26th Winnipeg, MB Festival du voyageur - afternoon show
Feb 26th Laurier, MB La Grange Laurier - dinner & evening show
Feb 27th Regina, SK Public House Concert - hosted by Sylvia Bergeron & Roger Lepage
Mar 1st Saskatoon, SK The Bassment - double bill with Kevin Roy
Mar 3rd Fernie, BC The Arts Station - Francofest
ABOUT Alexis Normand When her fingers touch a guitar or piano, Alexis Normand delivers music that is downright seductive. Her soulful voice is hypnotic and her jazz - folk melodies in French and English recall the soft prairie wind and the enchanting glow of the living skies. Normand recently received her third Trille Or Award nomination, for “Best Female Singer” 2017. She and her debut album Mirador were recognized with several nominations including the Canadian Folk Music Awards and the Western Canadian Music Awards in 2013. She was also short-listed for a Lieutenant Governor General of Saskatchewan award in the emerging artist category. She also tours with Rosie & the Riveters: a vintage-inspired vocal quartet who released their debut album in October 2015 and won the Saskatchewan Arts Award in 2016. Their single “Ain’t Gonna Bother” peaked at #5 on the CBC Radio 2 Top 20 and at #9 on Earshot Magazine’s Folk & Roots chart.
Website: http://www.alexisnormand.com/
