Sounds from the North

NELSON>> The four-man Le Vent du Nord returns to the Nelson Odeon on Saturday at 8 p.m. with footstomping French- Canadian tunes.

This multiple- award winning foursome tackle instruments ranging from mandolin, diatonic accordion, acoustic guitars and bass, and mouthharp, to fiddle, a hurdy gurdy, even an Irish Bouzouki, while all handle vocal duties. Their musical intimacy comes from over a decade of being one of Que- bec’s most popular, awardwinning bands. Since the group’s founding in 2002, the quartet has racked up several prestigious awards, including two JUNOS (Canada’s Grammys), two Canadian Folk Music Awards, one Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros (France), and Artist of the Year at Folk Alliance International’s annual gala (USA).

With their eighth and most current album, “Têtu,” Le Vent du Nord hold to a steady course, staying faithful to their Québécois roots while at the same time taking an unyielding approach to innovative new ideas. Their songs cover politics, love, and satire, plus many footstomping dance tunes.

Tickets are $32 in advance.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 315-655-9193, email info@ nelsonodeon.com, or visit http://nelsonodeon.com.

The Nelson Odeon is located at 4035 Nelson Road, Nelson.

PHOTO FROM LEVENTDUNORD.COM Le Vent du Nord perform at the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in London. The quarter will perform at the Nelson Odeon on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at 8p.m.