La Bottine Souriante (The Smiling Boot)

Lyth Arts Centre Presents
La Bottine Souriante
(The Smiling Boot)
Two Free Live Outdoor Concerts
Market Square, Wick – Tuesday 5 August 2003 8.00pm
The Precinct, Thurso – Wednesday 6 August 2003 8.00pm

This ten piece band has headlined festivals around the world, won dozens of awards and sold over half a million albums,
They have become a living legend of French North American roots music with their distinctive, breathtaking sound and
exuberbant high sprits.  they produce a rich blend which combines traditional folk melody, joyful rythms, a hint of country,
salsa and jazz.  The wick and Thurso concerts are being presented in the town centres on a raised roofed stage with
professional sound and lighting and will feature percussive dancing by Sandy Silva.