J.D. Potié
Set to perform at the Shawville Fair on Sunday afternoon, the local acoustic duo of Michaela Cahill and René Bertrand will be hitting the main stage, set to . . .
steal the hearts of those packing the place.
Over the last year, the duo has made waves in the local music scene by performing in all sorts of establishments across the region.
With similar styles mixed with voices that fit so well in harmony, the group brings a special connection to the stage that people won’t want to miss.
Their music mostly comprises of a mixture of old and contemporary tunes with an acoustic element.
“I don’t think they’ve had something like this at the fair,” she said.
As Cahill plans on branching out to a different location for more exposure in the coming year, the duo’s performances are becoming more and more exclusive.
Her first opportunity to perform on a stage where she watched her heroes play growing up, putting on a show at the fair will be a memorable and humbling experience, Cahill said.
“I used to always go there to see other bands,” she said. “Now, I’m going to be there. I’m super excited.”
Last year, Cahill was blown away with excitement as Carleton Place’s own Brea Lawrenson rocked the crowd with one hit song after another. Now, it’s her turn to give the Shawville crowd something to cheer about.
Surrounded with award winning artists the likes of Brett Kissel, Sass Jordan and the Hunter Brothers, Cahill can’t wait to take in the atmosphere and appreciate the time and effort she’s put in over the course of her career.
“I’m on cloud nine,” she said. “This is what I worked for. It’s the Shawville Fair. It gets bigger and better every year so it’s great.”
