April Verch Band

April Verch is a Canadian fiddle and stepdancing champion whose repertoire features traditional and contemporary tunes ranging in source and inspiration from Quebecois to the Appalachians, from Bluegrass to Brazilian. Renowned for her mastery of the high energy Ottawa Valley stepdancing style, the April Verch Band’s blend of driving fiddle playing, dynamic step dancing and sweet soprano vocals never fails to bring down the house!

Sample Program

Grand Slaque
All in a Night
William Gagnon – French Canadian
Tennessee Wagoner - Bluegrass
Old Rugged Cross – Gospel/Hymn
The Eclipse - Celtic
I’ll Be All Smiles Tonight – Carter Family Song
Tom, Brad & Alice – Original tune in the Old Time style
This Ottawa Valley of Mine – Ottawa Valley
Gilles Roy / Donnie Gilchrist’s Breakdown – Old Time Canadian

Availability

Sept. 15-27 & Oct. 6-14 & Apr. 16 – May 7

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