The Duhks July 9, 2009

A sensational Bluegrass/ rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Duhks combine out-of-this world vocals with top-notch musicianship. Fronted by their lead singer from Montreal, Sarah Dugas, this group will make their first La Fete appearance in 2009. The band's recordings have earned them a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Country Vocal Performance category as well as a Juno award in Canada.

About the Festival:
This summer, the Wil-Mar Neighborhood Center will host the spectacular La Fête de Marquette au Boulevard Baldwin. The festival has been expanded to four days July 9th - 12th and will return to the large central square-like parking lot at 50 S. Baldwin St. This is a temporary move while the proposed Central Park site awaits considerable improvement.

La Fête de Marquette coincides with Bastille Day, the French national holiday. The celebration will provide many opportunities to become immersed in French culture with food, arts, crafts and - especially - music. The event will host musicians from the French-speaking world including performers from North Africa, Haiti, Cape Verde, Quebec, Manitoba and France throughout the weekend and performers with New Orleans/Cajun/Zydeco roots primarily on Sunday. Event organizers anticipate attracting thousands to this unique, free-to-all community event.

Official Website: http://www.marquette-neighborhood.org/festivals/index.php?category_id=2209