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OTTAWA, December 5 –NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group is excited to begin the New Year with a concert from JUNO-nominated roots duo Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet. See what the buzz is all about on Saturday, January 14, 2012 in the NAC Studio. The duo has sold out venues across North America and Europe, had the prestigious distinction of touring with Stuart McLean’s Vinyl Cafe, and has shared stages with contemporaries such as Chantal Kreviazuk, Ron Sexsmith and the Indigo Girls. Madison Violet has proven that they are among Canada’s brightest singer/songwriters.

Madison Violet will be performing a selection of songs from The Good in Goodbye, a newly released album where the duo really shows growth and musical maturity. On this album their distinct take on iconic Americana-inspired up-tempo melodies beautifully contrasts with their breathtakingly sweeping and personal lyrics, creating songs that blend nods to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch with radio-friendly flecks of The CourtYard Hounds. Though Madison Violet seemingly made their mark in the last year or so, success was hard-earned, spending up to eight months a year on the road, winning fans and champions the old-fashioned way, one song at a time, one gig at a time.

Since releasing their last album, No Fool for Trying (2009), Madison Violet received the unique distinction of being the only Canadians to win the John Lennon Songwriting Contest for their track “The Ransom”; they also took home the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, and were nominated for multiple East Coast Music Awards.  Madison Violet captured the attention of Mojo Magazine, landing “Small Of My Heart” on the publication’s distinguished playlist, “Mojo’s Top 10”. Ultimately, the band received a JUNO Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year (Group) in 2010.

Madison Violet performs in the National Arts Centre’s Studio on Saturday January 14 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $28.

Groups of 10 or more save 15% to 20% off regular ticket prices; to reserve your seats, call 613-947-7000, ext. 634 or e-mail grp@nac-cna.ca.

Tickets are available for purchase:

• In person at the NAC Box Office
• At all Ticketmaster outlets
• By telephone from Ticketmaster, 1-888-991-2787 (ARTS)
• Online through the Ticketmaster link on the NAC’s website (www.nac-cna.ca)
• A service charge applies on all purchases made through Ticketmaster

NAC Presents in partnership with BMO Financial Group

JANUARY 2012

27           Les Vendredis de la chanson francophone: Annette Campagne $20 (Fourth Stage)

FEBRUARY

10-11     Jill Barber $27 (Fourth Stage)
11           Sam Roberts Band $36 + (Southam Hall)
18           Geggie Jazz Series : Phil Dwyer, Chet Doxas and Jim Doxas $30 (Fourth Stage)

MARCH
 
2              Les Vendredis de la chanson francophone: Kyssi Wète $20 (Fourth Stage)
16           Peter Elkas $25 (Fourth Stage)
17           Geggie Jazz Series:  Joel Frahm, Mian Rager and John Fraboni $30 (Fourth Stage)
22           Emilie-Claire Barlow $33 (Studio)
22          David Myles $23 (Fourth Stage)
23-24     The Sadies $28 (Studio)

APRIL

13           Les Vendredis de la chanson francophone: Les Surveillantes $20 (Fourth Stage)
21:          Geggie Jazz Series : Pat Labarbera, Josh Rager and Nick Fraser $30 (Fourth Stage)
28:          Brandi Disterheft $25 (Fourth Stage)

MAY

3              Dan Hill $40 (Fourth Stage)
25           Les Vendredis de la chanson francophone: Tricia Foster $20 (Fourth Stage)
26           Geggie Jazz Series : Joe Sullivan, Lorne Lofsky, Richard Irwin $30 (Fourth Stage)

JUNE
 
15-16     Gordon Lightfoot $65 (Southam Hall)
20-23     7 Doigts de la main-PSY $35 + (Theatre)

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For more information, please contact:
Marie-Chantale Labbé-Jacques
Associate Marketing and Communication Officer
National Arts Centre
613-947-7000 ext. 526; e-mail: mclabbe@nac-cna.ca
or visit the NAC website at www.nac-cna.ca