On Thursday, May 22, Aleksi Campagne, a genre-bending violinist, singer-songwriter, and bilingual storyteller from Montreal, will take the stage at Bishop Hill Creative Commons.
With one foot rooted in traditional folk and the other dancing into contemporary indie, Campagne delivers a fusion of soaring vocals, virtuoso violin playing, and thoughtful, bilingual (English and French) songwriting.
He is uniquely qualified to offer a contemporary, indie-folk take on the time-honored fiddle-singing tradition. At five years old, he began performing alongside his mother, Canadian folk icon Connie Kaldor. At 19, Aleksi moved to Paris to study under jazz violin legend Didier Lockwood. At 21, Aleksi became the only student to have ever been accepted into the classical violin, the jazz violin and the jazz voice performance programs at McGill University.
His live performances are both technically impressive and emotionally moving, often looping violin, guitar, and vocals to build rich, layered soundscapes that captivate audiences.
Aleksi has toured across North America and Europe and has been featured at major festivals including the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Vancouver Island MusicFest, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival.
Thursday night begins with a potluck dinner and social hour at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. and is open to all ages. Guests are invited to bring any food or drinks they’d like and are encouraged to come early to enjoy the potluck.
A $20–$30 suggested donation will be collected at the door, with all proceeds going directly to the artist.
Tickets and more information can be found at xroadscc.org/events.
