Past Shows
April 1st ’06
Darren Arsenault, Nick Jeffrey, Krystelle Levesque, Ten O’clock Johnny
June 21st ’06
Summer Solstice with King Sekou & Verbal Warnin’
August 24th ’06
Nick Jeffrey and friends
October 12th ’06
Old Man Luedecke & The Gruff
November 1st ’06
Museum Pieces & Air Traffic Control
May 2nd ’07
Rebecca Higgs & Jon McKiel
June 2nd ’07
David Myles & The Expenses, Norma MacDonald & Kristen Murray
June 20th ’07
David Francey, Sherry Ryan & Julian West
September 5th ’07
Amelia Curran & Johnny Eden
September 30th ’07
Joel Plaskett, Old Man Luedecke & Little Miss Moffat
November 1st ’07
Cara Luft, Kim Beggs & Krystelle Levesque
April 24th ’08
Ruth Minnikin & PorkBelly Futures
May 20th ’08
Share, Heather Kelday, Matt Epp and Lynne Hanson
June 20th ’08
Solstice Bash with Andru Branch and Halfway Tree with Nick Jeffrey
September 21st ’08
Old Man Luedecke, Darren Arsenault and Petunia!
October 18th ’08
Sherry Ryan, Mike Aube, Joe Belly
March 21st ’09
Whiskey Hymnal Song Circle - Bowers, Corbett, Martin, MacDonald & Mainville
A Song Circle with the best young musicians to be found in NS: Steven Bowers, Christina Martin, Kev Corbett, Norma MacDonald & Fleur Mainville
April 18th ’09
Gypsophilia, Al Tuck & Erin Costello
May 16th ’09
Ryan Cook, Bette & Wallet, Don Brownrigg
June 20th ’09
Summer Solstice Reggae Dance with Idlers! & Andrew Hunter
February 27th ’10
Jon McKiel with Acres & Acres
Enjoy indie folk at its finest as new neighbour Jon McKiel returns to lrf with emerging duo Acres & Acres. Doors at 8pm. 2-for-1 student pricing. Coffee house format. CDs and other merch available at the show.
March 20th ’10
Spring Equinox Song Circle with Steve Gates, Carmen Townsend, Ryan MacGrath & Laura Merrimen
Start the season right. An intimate evening of songs and the stories behind them, with four diverse and emerging talents from across NS. 8pm.
April 10th ’10
Charlie A’Court with Nick Jeffrey
A roots blues extravaganza, not to be missed. All tickets for this show are $15 (sorry no advance or student discount) and they are available for sale at The Petite General Store. Only 150 seats to be had, on sale now.
Mark Saturday April 10th as a night of fine blues and roots at little river folk in Petite Riviere. With fine local roots duo Nick Jeffrey and Harmonica “Joe” Veres opening the evening, the concert will feature Truro blues virtuoso Charlie A’Court.
Named as Nova Scotia’s top entertainer at the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Awards in November, Charlie A’Court is synonymous with impassioned performances that grip an audience the very moment he takes the stage.
Mr. A’Court won the East Coast Music Awards 2007 Pop Recording of the Year and 2007 Music Nova Scotia Blues Recording of the Year for his 2006 album Bring On The Storm. In 2003 he won Best Blues Artist for his debut album Color Me Gone.
Mr. A’Court is an emotionally charged and soul moving performer. Fearlessly bridging genres and challenging stylistic conventions, his music and passionate voice stir up the listeners’ emotions, touching the very core of audiences around the world.
Further establishing his reputation as a remarkable entertainer, A’Court has released his first live, solo recording. "Live At The Marigold" is an intimate look into the heart of this soulful troubadour and was recorded at the beautiful Marigold Cultural Centre in Truro, Nova Scotia. The release was nominated for Best Blues Artist/Group Recording, Best Male Artist Recording at the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Awards.
A’Court has toured extensively throughout Canada and abroad with headlining performances at the Stan Rogers’ Folk Fest, Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, Kerrville Folk Fest, and Ottawa Blues Fest. A’Court has shared the stage with high profile artists including John Reischman & the Jaybirds, Martin Sexton, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, George Thorogood, Harry Manx, Procol Harum, Colin James, and Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd.
Singer-songwriter Nick Jeffrey makes music with the confidence that comes from finding home after a long journey. A native Nova Scotian, Nick headed to a teaching job in Asia after university, and has returned to create a place for himself on the South Shore where he has been steadily building a devoted fan base.
Nick plays a variety of instruments, and began performing at an early age. His voice retains a purity and range that allows him to fully explore the emotional content of his lyrics. The influence of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, and Bob Marley is obvious in his songwriting, as is the support of a deeply musical family.
He enjoys pushing the folk and roots boundaries, dipping into forms like reggae, blues, and bluegrass, but always remaining true to his maritime individuality. Many of his songs rise from a core of autobiography, telling stories of love discovered, lost, and redeemed, with all the emotional landscape along the path.
Mr. Jeffrey has a potent ability to let his personal introspection transform into universal connection. His warm and generous performance style allows audiences to feel welcomed and to willingly trust his true-hearted songs.
The all ages, coffee-house concert begins at 8pm on Saturday April 10 at the Petite Riviere Fire Hall. Tickets can be purchased at The Petite General Store. More information is available at www.littleriverfolk.com
May 15th ’10
The Stanfields with The Klunkers & Anna Ludlow
This show is now sold out...thanks!
May 23rd ’10
Matt Mays (solo)
Both of the MM solo shows at the Petite Riviere Vineyard (the Winery) on the 23rd are sold out.
Doors at 3:30 for the 4pm show, and at 7:30 for the 8pm show.
Each show has an opening performance, one by Klarka Weinwrum and the other by Krystelle Levesque.
The shows are all ages, and the winery will also have its products available for purchase.
Snacks, juice and other beverages will be provided. Merchandise will be available too.
Thanks!
June 13th ’10
Coco Love Alcorn & Ian Sherwood
Brilliant solo artists, team up for our Wood, Wires & Wine series, how nice. Which one is sugar, which one spice?
July 3rd ’10
Summer Solstice Party - IDLERS with The Zac Crouse Trio
Idlers show SOLD OUT...sorry.
They play on July 2 at the Seahorse in HFX, maybe try to catch them there?
The annual summer kick-off party, presented this year by the PRVFD & lrf. Dance all the way into the summer night.
Doors at 9pm. 19+ Cash bar. Dance. Hosted by the Petite Riviere Fire Dept.
July 16th ’10
Ryan Cook & Michael Brennan
Two excellent roots country artists team up for what promises to be a memorable Wood, Wires & Whiskey show. Hot times in high summer.
July 31st ’10
Norma MacDonald & Krystelle Levesque
A Wood, Wires & Wine concert at the Petite Riviere Vineyards. Cheers!
August 6th ’10
Jon McKiel CD release, with Share and Prospector’s Union
A Wood, Wires & Wine concert at the Petite Rivere Vineyards. 7pm start.
August 15th ’10
Tequila Mockingbird Orchestra & Krasnogorsk
Gypsyskafolkroots. This show is hapening live at Homegrown SkateBoards in LaHave, NS. Advance tickets only $10 at the skate shop or at the Petite Corner Store. Doors at 8:30, music til 1am
August 20th ’10
JP Cormier
SOLD OUT, sorry.
September 3rd ’10
Klarka Weinwurm with guests Zachary Lucky and The Bravest Ghost (all the way from SK)
Wood, Wires and Wine show at the Winery in Petite Riviere. Come on up!