Boom Chickadees

The Boom-Chickadees nest will be hosted by Alex Fortier and Neil Pearlman. All levels will meet in the Zoom room.

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• Alex Fortier

  
  Alex has been playing piano since the age of six, even receiving instruction from our esteemed MFC staff at a young age. He now adds his experience with various styles of music to MFC as staff.

  Having graduated from University of Rochester’s Music program in 2019, Alex is now working both solo and with various projects out of Rochester, NY.

  Spotify Artist Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/60n7vsNGsJxyNrpRoH0Om4?si=_s2_vlKLRr2XAIA6zwybMQ

  Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IezwK1ZWqO8&list=FLeq7nQ4o2rNvwC0sgL8HH3w&ab_channel=FLOATEDMAGAZINE“

   

• Neil Pearlman

  

  Neil Pearlman is emerging as one of the traditional music scene’s most innovative young artists. Legendary Cape Breton fiddler Jerry Holland said that “watching Neil’s hands on the piano is like watching two spiders on crack!” His piano style is rooted in Cape Breton traditions while drawing on latin, jazz and funk influences. The result is a exciting new sound that remains true to its traditional roots. An accomplished Cape Breton step dancer and mandolinist as well, Neil grew up in the family band Highland Soles and (more…)