Nancy Beaudette Releases New CD

March 31, 2015

CD400_outBlending brave and honest songwriting, first-rate musicianship, and a huge helping of native Canadian wit, Nancy Beaudette is an artist of songs and heart. She was raised near Cornwall, Ontario, a place sustained by farming and millwork where French and English languages were friendly neighbours. Her new CD, “South Branch Road”, delves into those roots, weaving a nostalgic past into lush songs of familial history, good-humored folly and poignant observations of life and loss.

Order your copy of “South Branch Road” today. Available on Nancy’s website in both physical and digital forms. Also available for download on CDBaby and itunes.

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The Kelly Girls St Paddy’s Day Tour

The Kelly Girls have got their green on and are ready to raise the thermostat with winter-weary New Englanders! Irish heritage in the great State of Massachusetts runs deep and proud, and though celebrated all year round, none can compare to the blarney bashes around St Paddy’s Day. Come raise a glass with TKG’s at one of these fine events:

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Visit www.thekellygirls.com for more information

Nancy Performs In Official NERFA Showcase

November 17th, 2014

What happens when over 800 singer songwriters, musicians and music lovers gather under one roof for an entire weekend? Lots of live music of course, and very little sleep! Nancy was among the artists selected to perform an official showcase. Saturday evening in the Bentley Room at the conference centre in Kerkonkson, NY, she gave a flawless performance to a receptive audience. “It was an honour and privilege to have an opportunity to play at this renowned conference.”

Photos by Dan Tappan Photography

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The Kelly Girls Take The Stage!

October 15, 2014

Kelly Girls Group Photo2Moonlit Pond Productions is pleased to announce that Nancy Beaudette has teamed up with three other amazing women to create “The Kelly Girls”. “It’s so fun to collaborate with other musicians, and we’re having the time of our lives!” says Nancy. Her musical roots were established in gigs and reels, accompanying her Grandfather on guitar as he played fiddle from the time she was a young girl. “This feels like a natural place to be”.

Also in TKG’s are Theresa Gerene, Aisling Keating and Christine Hatch, all well established musicians and performers.

Nancy will continue to book and play solo shows along with being a member of The Kelly Girls. Twice the chance of seeing her play live!!

Visit The Kelly Girls website for more information.

“The Kelly Girls are a lively and talented four piece all female band. Enjoy our rousing Irish, American and Canadian tunes, ballads, folk and pub songs. We play fiddle, banjo, bodhran, tin-whistle, ukulele, guitar and mandolin. All the girls have been performing in New England, Canada and Ireland for many years for all kinds of parties, weddings, festivals, and special occasions and we love to take our music on the road! We’ll bring the party to you. Kick up your heels, dance, clap and sing a long with The Kelly Girls!”

13th Annual Independent Music Awards WINNER!

 

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June 3, 2014

It’s official. “Silence Tonight”, co-written by Nancy Beaudette and Christine Hatch, is the WINNER of the 13th Annual Independent Music Awards Best Holiday Song! 

Thousands of a songs are submitted in more than 80 IMA categories. The program supports all styles of music as well as specialty categories including Love Song, Holiday Song, Social Action Song, Concept Album, Eclectic Album, Album Re-Issue and EP.

Known for championing original work by artists who follow their own muse, The IMAs provides Winners with performance, promotion and distribution opportunities that will place them in front of music supervisors, talent buyers, record label executives, and most importantly, fans worldwide.

Watch the “Silence Tonight” video here.

Four Star Review For Nancy’s Christmas CD!

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Amidst the flurry of standards heard each December, it’s always a treat when an artist gifts us with a collection of original tunes celebrating the holidays.  Singer-Songwriter Nancy Beaudette, who hails from Cornwall, Ontario but also plays regularly in Massachusetts, has done just that with her self-penned Fa La La.

Beaudette brings her homespun charm to this nine-song collection weaving her folk, country, and singer-songwriter sensibilities around these tales, which are both personal and festive, and work beautifully with her smoky voice. It’s unlikely you’ll hear a more intimate set of holiday tunes released this year.

The album opens with the effervescent title track, where the gentle strum of an acoustic guitar pairs beautifully with vibrant ribbons of mandolin. “Fa La La” is an infectious sing-along accented with everyone’s favorite traditions – getting a tree, hangingstockings, baking cookies, wrapping gifts, wishing for snow, etc. “Most of All Baby (I Want You)” follows Read more

Great Album Review for Shanna Jackman!

September 27, 2013

Shanna CD coverThe first thing that struck me when I was listening to Central Massachusetts native and 2010 Cat Country 98.1 WCTK Country Idol Shanna Jackman’s eponymous debut EP was her affection for Martina McBride, a point driven home as much by her vocal delivery as the sonic direction of her music. I was transported back to the Martina era, and the guitar work from “This One’s For The Girls.”

Jackman, formally of the band Not In Kansas and 2011 New England Country Music Organization Most Promising Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year (she also won the NECMO Horizon Award this year), is a….read more: http://jonopappalardo.wordpress.com/2013/09/26/album-review-shanna-jackman-shanna-jackman-ep/

NewSong International Region ‘People’s Choice’ Winner!

September 21, 2013

It is official. Nancy is the “People’s Choice” Winner in the International Region of the Mountain Stage NewSong Contest. There are six regions (the other five throughout the U.S.), each with ten finalists. Nancy placed 4th overall in the popular vote.

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International Round – Nancy Beaudette
Midwest Round – Rachael Kilgour
Northeast – Victoria Vox (also overall winner)
Southeast – Nick Flora
Southwest – Otter Creek
West – Tiff Jimber

Mountain Stage NewSong Contest: Now in its tenth year, it’s one of North America’s premier showcases of emerging performing songwriters across the United States, Canada and Internationally.

Congratulations to Victoria and all the Regional Winners! Thank you to everyone of Nancy’s friends and fans who voted and showed their support.

Nancy Beaudette Regional Finalist in Mountain Stage New Song Contest!

 

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newsong-votenowNancy Beaudette has once again been selected as “Regional Finalist” in the Mountain Stage New Song Competition. She was the Canadian Regional Finalist in 2009 and 2010 consecutively. Third time is the charm – and you can help her get to the next round! But she needs your support – Please click through and cast your VOTE!

Click here now: http://www.newsong-music.com/regional-round-voting-2013/international-region/

The song she entered is “Silence Tonight” – a powerful message of the peace all Mother’s long for when their songs and daughters are serving in the military.

Now in its tenth year, it’s one of North America’s premier showcases of emerging performing songwriters across an array of genres, and includes regional rounds. Regional round winners are determined by their submitted material, AS WELL AS their live performance ability as determined by their YouTube videos.

The ‘People’s Choice’ Award winner (the regional finalist who ultimately receives the most votes) will also advance to the ‘Award Round.’ A total of twelve ‘Award Round’ semifinalists will be selected to come to New York to perform in the international ‘Award Round,’ held this year on Saturday, October 19 at New York City’s Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

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Thank you so much for your support!

 

MPR Pleased To Add Shanna Jackman to Roster

August 20, 2013

Shanna CD coverMoonlit Pond Records is pleased to announce the inclusion of New England Recording Artist Shanna Jackman under their umbrella of Artist Support.  Shanna had been best known for headlining the band “Not In Kansas”, but as of Spring 2013, she left the band to focus on a solo career. MPR’s Nancy Beaudette met Shanna a few years back and had been keeping an eye on her progress; the opportunity for collaboration was ripe. There is a growing, and perhaps under-tapped concentration of country music artists in North Eastern United States, and Shanna is at the top of the pack! At the invitation of Nancy,  Texas songwriter Connie Mims climbed aboard the writing team that would take Shanna all the way to Nashville, TN!

The anthem single “We’ve Got Your Back” will be released on September 11th, 2013.

Shanna’s self-title debut EP will be released on September 26, 2013 at the Charlie Horse in West Bridgewater, MA.

The CD will be available on iTunes and CDBaby, and on the Shanna’s website.

Click here to order your copy today

DJ’s and Program Directors Please contact Shanna for your copy!