October 17, 2006 -

Ottawa -- On Friday, October 27 at 20:00, the lively rhythms of Ottawa/Gatineau-based quartet MoucheTaBouche will transform the National Arts Centre (NAC) Fourth Stage into a gypsy encampment—well, almost! This is the group’s final public appearance before they go into seclusion to concentrate on writing, so come on out and enjoy the show!

MoucheTaBouche is four talented musicians on accordion, fiddle, guitar and double bass. MoucheTaBouche is all about the joy of making and sharing music, from flamboyant gypsy numbers to heart-wrenching soulful tunes… and they can heat up a room like nobody else. Come discover the fiery, sensual music of Eastern Europe, seasoned with a few French chansons and a touch of gypsy jazz.

Les Vendredis de la chanson francophone:
Showcasing a wide range of original talent

This popular Friday-night acoustic concert series, launched in 2000 by the Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique (APCM) in collaboration with the NAC Fourth Stage, introduces Ottawa audiences to Francophone artists from Ontario and all across Canada. Other series partners are Radio-Canada (La Première Chaîne, 90.7 FM), Alliance française, Le Droit, City of Ottawa, Ontario Arts Council, Canadian Heritage – Arts Presentation Canada, and the Ontario Ministry of Culture.

Les Vendredis de la chanson francophone are coproduced and copresented by the Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique (APCM) and the NAC Fourth Stage.

Series partners: National Arts Centre, Radio-Canada (La Première Chaîne 90.7 FM), Alliance française, Le Droit, City of Ottawa, Société artistique Rhythm’n’Zouk, Ontario Arts Council, Heritage Canada – Arts Presentation Canada, Ontario Ministry of Culture.

Flamboyant gypsy rhythms

MoucheTaBouche
Friday, October 27 at 8:00 p.m.
At the NAC Fourth Stage

Sensual fire of Eastern European gypsy music,
seasoned with a dash of French chanson and a touch of jazz.

Tickets: $15 regular, $12 student (on presentation of valid student ID).

Tickets are available at the NAC Box Office or via TicketMaster 613.755-1111.
For more information, please visit the National Arts Centre website at www.nac-cna.ca and click on ‘Fourth Stage’, and on ‘Community Programming’.

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For more information:
Danielle Hunnisett
Marketing Coordinator
National Arts Centre
(613) 947-7000 ext. 526 
dhunnise@nac-cna.ca