McKinley James + François-Félix Roy at Bagaduce Music’s Second Wednesday House Party — September 9

Blue Hill, ME — Bagaduce Music continues its popular Second Wednesday House Party series on September 9, 2026 with Montreal Duo ROY-JAMES!

Blending Quebec, Balfolk, and New England traditions, the Montreal duo Roy-James, playing guitar, singing, and cello, presents a diverse traditional repertoire brought together by the finesse of their playing and the sensitivity of their arrangements. The duo comes together with call-and-response songs, melancholic ballads, and fiddle tunes from Quebec and abroad in a vibrant concert.

Singer and guitarist François-Félix Roy reinterprets the traditional Quebec repertoire with intimate arrangements that highlight the richness of the melodies and lyrics. His debut solo album, Peines perdues (2023), produced by Éric Beaudry (of De temps antan and La bottine souriante), has taken him to various renowned venues in North America and Europe, including the National Theater of Genoa in Italy

McKinley James is a cellist living in Montreal. She has played with many different symphony orchestras and is a founding member of the award winning band Night Tree. She has toured internationally with classical and traditional music, including to Europe several times and China. McKinley teaches and plays at workshops and festivals around North America including at Fiddle Hell, Maine Fiddle Camp, and Pinewoods. She is also a part of the balfolk trio Malvenn bringing a new dimension to traditional European dance music.

The evening begins with guided garden explorations from Native Gardens of Blue Hill and soup and chai from Conscious Kitchen at 6pm, followed by the concert at 7pm.

The event takes place at Bagaduce Music, 49 South Street, Blue Hill.

$15-35 suggested donation. Advanced tickets recommended, tickets also at door.
More information: www.bagaducemusic.org

Bagaduce Music is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering musical experiences throughout Maine’s coastline.