“Marc Audet’s Forgotten Memories of the Ottawa Valley is a unique and emotional trip though time. What a treasure! The research, dedication, and honest love of the history, land and people of this area is apparent in Marc’s tellings. He transcribes history into what could be only called an original musical journey. He introduces you to names long forgotten and unknown, brings you to places once occupied and brought back to life, all with ease and knowledge that only a true historian could attain. I highly recommend this one-of-a-kind folk tale show - history buff or not!” - Bonnechere Union Public Library
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MARC AUDET SONGWITER AND PERFORMER
Folk Music Singer/Songwriter, performer, recording artist
Active Performer - 500 shows since launch of folk music act in 2014, with house concerts and festivals being the primary focus. Solo, duo and trio band options (North Renfrew).
Recording Artist - debut studio album released February 2019 (The River), live solo album released January 2021 (Forgotten Memories), studio EP released in December 2023 (Open Water) and a studio album released in February 2024 (Those Days).
Songwriter - songs about life experiences and unique songs about Canadian history and heritage (historical songwriting).
Story Teller - developer of unique folklore folk show (story and song) about the history and heritage of the Ottawa Valley.
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NORTH RENFREW FOLK GROUP
Folk Music Group available for Folk Festivals
Canadianna roots folk music, with hints of Appalachian and Celtic, and with cultural content from historical songwriting.
Founded in 2022 for folk festivals and concert venues. North Renfrew performs songs written by founder Marc Audet, who specializes in historical songwriting, bringing cultural content to audiences. The smallest contingent of the group is North Renfrew duo with guitar, melodica and Irish Whistle, but the group also performs as a trio (with fiddle and/or mandolin) and 4 pc (with banjo and/or percussion). The mix is a fresh and unique folk music sound.
Sample Video 1 ... North Renfrew duo at Little Red Wagon Winery, 2025
Sample Video 2 ... North Renfrew Duo at Sunrun Revival (Festival), 2025
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Recent Notable Shows and Radio Coverage
2025 November 15, NORTH RENFREW duo at Little Red Wagon Winery, Shawville PQ.
2025 September 13, NORTH RENFREW duo at La Fab sur Mill, Chelsea PQ.
2025 August 30, NORTH RENFREW duo at Sunrun Revival (festival), Maynooth ON.
2025 August 16, FORGOTTEN MEMORIES OF THE OTTAWA VALLEY at Achray Theatre, Algonquin Provincial Park (Parks Ontario).
2025 July 26, NORTH RENFREW duo performing FORGOTTEN MEMORIES OF THE OTTAWA VALLEY at Bonnechere Provincial Park (Parks Ontario).
2024 December 08, Festival Hall for the Performing Arts, Pembroke.
2024 September 08, NORTH RENFREW at the Renfrew Fair.
2024 August 05, FORGOTTEN MEMORIES OF THE OTTAWA VALLEY at Algonquin Park Visitors Centre (Parks Ontario).
2024 August 02, NORTH RENFREW at Deep River Summerfest Festival.
2024 April 27, Ottawa Grassroots Festival, and CKCU radio interview, Ottawa.
2024 April 11, 13, 20, CD release shows at various locations.
2024 January 24, February 09, March 16, May 25, June 13, June 14, June 23, August 14, FORGOTTEN MEMORIES house concerts at various locations (Arnprior, Eganville, Ottawa, Stonecliffe, Pt. Alexander, Cobden, Limoge, Rapides des Joachims).
2023 September 08, NORTH RENFREW at the Renfrew Fair.
2023 January 27, May 12, June 07, June 30, August 20, September 01, September 23, house concerts at various private locations.
2023 July 21, Ontario Horticultural Association Convention, Ottawa.
Radio Coverage
2024 December 04, CHVR 96.7 Pure Country, Pembroke, interview.
2024 April 27, CKCU 93.1 FM, Canadian Spaces, Ottawa, live interview.
2023 March 02, CJHR 98.7 FM Valley Heritage Radio, Renfrew, live interview.
2022 April 02 and 04, CKHA 100.9 FM, Canoe FM, Haliburton, radio broadcasts of Forgotten Memories of the Ottawa Valley.
2021 May 16 and May 10, CJHR 98.7 FM Valley Heritage Radio, Renfrew, radio broadcasts of Forgotten Memories of the Ottawa Valley.
2021 May 10, 2020 December 15, 2020 January 17 and 2019 February 28, CJHR 98.7 FM Valley Heritage Radio, Renfrew, live interviews.
2020 February 23 and 2019 April 28, CHIP 101.7 FM Radio, Fort Coulonge PQ, live interviews.
2020 January 25 and 2019 March 9, CKCU 93.1 FM, Canadian Spaces, Ottawa, live interviews.
2019 June 17, CHBB 95.9 FM, Voice of Bonne Bay (VOBB) Radio, Norris Point, NL, live interview.
2019 March 29, CHCR 102.9 FM Killaloe Community Radio, Killaloe, live interview.