Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen Live at Moon Gate Guest House! We are very excited to bring you a wonderful evening of music with Dan & Laurel!

You don’t want to miss this concert!

Gates at 7:30 pm. Show at 9:00 pm.

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Event Admission – $25 advance or $40 with camping plus fees. CASH only at the gate. Buy your tickets online to guarantee your spot!

Accommodations at Moon Gate Guest House: Limited availability. Book now while rooms are available! $100 plus PST. Includes coffee and breakfast. Please contact Jenny Dupas at 204.348.2473 to reserve or email moongateguesthouse@gmail.com.

Meeting in 2012 via a chance YouTube sighting and fueled by a once-in-a-lifetime musical chemistry and friendship, Canadian-American Roots-Folk duo Dan Frechette and Laurel Thomsen are “prodigious players with songwriting that sets them apart.” Now touring in support of their recently released fourth album, Driving By Candlelight, they combine soaring violin, diverse guitar styles, compelling storytelling, a dash of harmonica and humor, and unique vocal rapport for a dynamic, engaging, polished performance.

In late 2018 they released their fourth album as a duo. Spanning the range of Roots based genres, Driving By Candlelight is the consummate showcase of their unique fusion of backgrounds, perspectives, and influences with 13 new original songs “pondering contemporary subject matter with vintage sensibility.”

Beyond the synchronicity of their meeting, Dan and Laurel’s backgrounds, musical palates, and even their personalities, make both an unexpected and extraordinary match. Fans note the sense that one is witnessing an outpouring of color, creativity, and artistry far more textured than the sum of its parts. Though each artist had a drastically different style of musical training and were influenced by contrasting musical backgrounds, their commensurate dedication, experience, and the ways in which they inspire each other to grow and evolve musically, make Dan and Laurel a dynamic and unstoppable team. It also helps them craft concerts which offer a bit of something for everyone and it’s not unusual for the duo to hear that they turned someone who doesn’t typically like “folk music,” or “songs with vocals,” or “original music,” or “instrumentals,” or “violin music” or “acoustic music,” etc. into a fan who plans to go out and support live music more frequently. That’s an incredible feeling!

Dan and Laurel are quickly finding their niche on the North American and European folk circuits. However, hard work and dedication are only a facet of their relationship; as those who meet and hear them soon discover, “there is something incredibly romantic about these two and the way that their love story is told through their music.” Whether refueling back home, or creating their home on the road at various tour stops around the globe, it’s clear to people who witness these two that their harmony extends well beyond the notes.

FAQs

– Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

All ages. Free admission for kids and youth under 16 years of age. Must be accompanied by an adult

– What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

See the map on the event page for location. Parking is on site. Your vehicle will remain in the parking area if you are camping.

– What amenities are available for camping?

Tent camping only. No electricity. On-site toilet and running water. No pets.

– Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes please.