Mark Berube and The Patriotic Few: February 29
Mark Berube and The Patriotic Few: Wednesday, February 29, 8:00pm., $15 at the door. $10 artist/student. 
When recorded by the CBC for Canada Live, Mark (formerly of the Fugitives with C.R. Avery!) was compared to a “young Leonard Cohen” for his lyrical brevity and craftsmanship. Mark’s latest album, June In Siberia, sees a departure for Mark and The Patriotic Few (Kristina Koropecki on cello, Patrick Dugas on drums, and Amélie Mandeville on bass) honing in on the impressive vocal and instrumental strengths of each member. The overall result is a striking and unique blend of indie chamber-folk. “At a sold out show at La Cigalle in Paris, Mark sold out of albums both nights and was touted by the French press as “a very strong and promising artist …equally charming behind the piano or a cappella. Not to be missed!” “One of the best of the year…folk music without going on about it. Rare and raw and perfect. ” Edmonton Sun “. A song-writing stunner. ” Grant Laurence, CBC Radio 3. I am adding my praise to the above. I have been raving about last year’s concert to all who will listen since I heard Mark and the band last year. Mind-boggling virtuosity springs to mind; he was excellent as a musician, as a poet, and as an individual. www.markberube.com
