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Fiddle-icious afternoon concert now Nov. 5 at Franco Center
November 5, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$20 – $30
PHOTO CAPTION: The toe-tapping music of Maine’s largest fiddle orchestra will be heard in an afternoon concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at the Franco Center, 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston. Special guests include Erica Brown and Matt Shipman; and Rossby, Elsie and Oliver Arnott. Tickets can be purchased at 207-689-2000 and www.francocenter.org/shows. Submitted photo.
Fiddle-icious afternoon concert postponed until Nov. 5 at the Franco Center
LEWISTON–The Franco Center will present the trademark toe-tapping music of Fiddle-icious at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. The decision to delay the concert by one week came about due to the tragic shootings that have deeply affected the community.
Fiddle-icious is a community-based orchestra whose members are determined to preserve the cultural heritage of Maine’s traditional fiddle music, dances, and songs passed down from Scottish, Irish, Quebecois, and Acadian ancestors.
The members of Fiddle-icious are part of a larger fellowship that strives to bring joy and purpose to all who participate—all while keeping the musical tradition alive and thriving. The orchestra is directed by master fiddler Don Roy and accompanied by Cindy Roy on piano.
Special guests for this concert include Matt and Erica Brown Shipman, and the sibling act of Rossby, Elsie, and Oliver Arnott.
The audience will hear fiddles, guitars, flutes, banjos, tin whistles, accordions, cellos, violas, mandolins, harps, stand-up bass and other instruments. The orchestra’s music is scored for beginner to advanced players, creating a full, rich sound.
Roy and his wife, Cindy grew up in French-Canadian families where music was an integral part of their lives. Fiddle-icious grew out of their desire to share their knowledge with others, foster community through music and keep their musical heritage alive.
In a social media post, Fiddle-icious stated that the 2023 season is: “Our first concert series since 2019 and we can’t wait to see all your smiling faces!”
To learn more about the group, view the 2009 documentary short, “Fiddle-icious – Community of Music,” produced by the Salt Institute, by logging on to www.fiddleicious.com.
Tickets can be purchased through the Franco Center’s box office in person from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays or call 207-689-2000. Ticket purchases can also be made online at www.francocenter.org/shows.
Tickets in advance:
Tier 1 at $25 and Tier 2 at $20.
Tickets at the door:
Tier 1 at $30 and Tier 2 at $25.
Doors and cash bar open at 1 p.m. Concert is at 2 p.m. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston.
“Taste the Music” Volume 17, the 2023 Music Series by Fiddle-icious music CDs will be available for purchase at the concert.
Although the shelter-in-place order has been lifted in most areas, we have decided to postpone the Sunday, Oct 29 performance of Fiddle-icious to the following Sunday, November 5.
Patrons who have purchased tickets may still use their tickets for the new date. If you are unable to attend on November 5, you may either request a gift certificate to be used towards another Franco Center performance, request a refund, or request that it be re-assigned as a donation to the Franco Center. Requests to change the tickets to another event, for a gift certificate or for a refund need to be made by Thursday, November 2.
You can reach Susan at 207-689-2000 or by email at boxoffice@francocenter.org or reach out to Penny at 207-514-7477 or pdrumm@francocenter.org
Handicap access is on the Lincoln Street Alley side of the building. Parking is in the mill lot across the street. Additional parking, should the mill lot be full, is in the city-owned Lincoln St. Lot on the corner of Lincoln and Oxford streets; in the parking garage at the corner of Lincoln and Chestnut streets; and in the Lincoln St. Lot across from F.X. Marcotte.