Fête de la Musique at Utepils Brewing
Join the Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul at Utepils Brewing on June 21st from 6 to 9pm to celebrate the world-wide Fête de la Musique!
Utepils Brewing
225 Thomas Ave N #700, Minneapolis, MN 55405
The Fête de la Musique has been set for a unique and symbolic date, June 21, the day of the summer solstice. A major free popular event open to all musicians, amateurs of all levels or professionals, it celebrates live music and highlights the breadth and diversity of musical practices, as well as all musical genres. It is aimed at all audiences and helps to familiarize young and old from all social conditions with all musical expressions. Since its creation by the French Ministry of Culture in 1982, rural communities and small, medium or large towns in France have invested in making June 21 a special moment, an expression of musical life as a whole and a reflection of its permanent dynamism. Join us for our own rendition here in Minneapolis!
This event is free and all are welcome! Registration is not required and seating will be on a first-come first-served basis, but please consider registering and making a $10 donation to support our cultural programs… every donation helps us to offer programs like this in the future! Mille mercis !
Artists
6pm
Said Abdelli
Said grew up in Paris and moved to the USA in 1987. He longed to play childhood French tunes like La Boheme or Le temps des cerises, so it is an absolute delight for Said to come back to his roots, playing at the “Fête de la Musique”, which he participated in when it was inaugurated for the first time back in Paris in 1982!
6:45pm
Joan of Profile
Kaity Joan's songs are what sparked "Joan" into existence and as the songwriter for the band, her material is on display to audiences everywhere at each show. Her captivating and emotive vocals tell her stories alongside her rhythm guitar as she brings great energy to both the acoustic and full production shows.
7:30pm
Whale in the Thames
Whale in the Thames is an Original Underground/Aboveground Rock and Roll Band from the Twin Cities with a variety of songs sometimes sung in French other times sung in English and/or Gibberish.
8:15pm
(and between bands)
Megan O’Neal
DJ MeganO hosts a weekly radio show on Barely Brothers Radio, featuring all her favorite songs. Lots of 60s garage, soul/R&B, with an emphasis on female vocalists and foreign language tracks. She loves spinning French vinyl!
*** Special guests! ***
Viktoriya Kantor
Singer/songwriter and entertainer, Viktoriya is a performer for Ukrainian Heritage and will be with us to sing a famous French song!
Devon Evans
Grandmaster percussionist Devon I. Evans, an original member of the Bob Marley and the Wailers, will be appearing at our Fête de la musique!