VERONNEAU - music with a global twist

Spirited, jazzy, retro, soulful, award-winning group VERONNEAU defy categorization.  At the core, the husband-and-wife duo - Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau and UK guitarist Ken Avis - translate the themes of their musical journeys into captivating multilingual performances with original songs and classics from the worlds of bossa nova, French chanson, folk, blues and pop. 

VERONNEAU delights through Lynn’s spectacular voice, her heartfelt and artful delivery of the lyrics and through Ken’s brilliant and vibrant playfulness on the guitar. They play off one another, carefully choosing songs for their powerful melodies and imagery. They have built a devoted following through tours, performing in international festivals, legendary clubs and intimate theaters. VERONNEAU have toured in Spain, Portugal, France, Switzerland, Sweden, the UK, USA and Canada, appearing live on BBC radio, and at prestige venues such as Kennedy Center, Strathmore, The Hamilton, as well as festivals such as the DC Jazz Fest, and the Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Fest

VERONNEAU are constantly expanding their sound. Their music defies categorization. Since releasing their 2011 debut album “Joie De Vivre/Joy of Living”, which includes their hit  “La Mer”, streamed over a million times on Spotify, they have released four Top 10 charting studio albums, which have featured in US Top 10 charts for Jazz, World and Folk music genres. On stage VERONNEAU is fresh, fun, beautiful, and elegant. 

In recent years they have been honored to be Artists in Residence at the legendary Blues Alley in Washington DC, and have performed alongside headliners like Samara Joy and Gregory Porter, Livingston Taylor and John McCutcheon on festival stages. Their music took another twist in 2025 with the release of a stripped-back, bossa nova inspired version of “Friday I’m in Love” the ‘90’s hit by British indie band The Cure. The video of the single racked up almost 50K YouTube views with just a couple of months. Most recently, their “Blue Tapestry” album celebrating Joni Mitchell and Carol King, has been a hit on both folk and jazz radio - while their “Blue Tapestry” show presenting the album in songs and stories has been performed to rave reviews.  

​In the USA mid-Atlantic area they've earned 7 WAMMIE awards for Best Vocals, Band and Recording Artists, and their original compositions have been recognized at the MASC songwriting competition, most recently winning the Gold Award for Blues and Jazz song. 

"Inspiring & joyful...excellent performers" Washington Post

“Alchemists of cool jazz, bossa nova, and folk” Capital Bop

"Welcome to the land of rhythm and groove...the jazz vocal version of the sexy little black dress." Critical Jazz

"Satisfying and bewitching...one of the best voices in the business." Canadian Audiophile

"The kind of thoughtful artistry one can expect from masters of the music." Washingtonian Magazine

" Veronneau could easily fit on jazz, world and pop radio... a kaleidoscope of internationally flavored tunes and varied textures delivered by a gorgeous voice." All About Jazz

 

VIRGINIA COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS TOURING ARTISTS 2026-2027

VERONNEAU are honored to have been accepted for the Virginia Commission For the Arts, Touring Grant and grateful to be included in the VA Touring Artists Roster. The grants support us in performing at not-for-profit venues throughout Virginia, to provide affordable access to the arts for all. If you're venue might be interested please contact us for more info at info@VeronneauMusic.com

NEW RELEASE - "BLUE TAPESTRY"

Celebrating and Re-imagining the iconic, era defining albums of Joni Mitchell & Carole KIng.

"VERONNEAU don’t imitate Mitchell and King—they converse with them. Each interpretation feels like a reflection across time: musicians who grew up on these songs now inhabiting them as peers, finding new meaning in their lines about longing, freedom, and self-discovery.

In an era of overproduced tribute projects, Blue Tapestry stands apart for its honesty and intimacy. It reminds us why these songs mattered then—and why they still do now. It’s both homage and continuation, a testament to how timeless music evolves when passed through loving hands.

In short, Blue Tapestry is a warm, intelligent, and deeply felt tribute—an album that rekindles the magic of Mitchell and King while quietly writing a new chapter in the same lineage". ODYSSEY Magazine, Iain Johnson

NEWS: Blue Tapestry Top 10 album on Folk Radio DJ Chart! Playing on folk and jazz radio.  

Blue Tapestry - click here to listen

CALENDAR - Upcoming Shows
May9

VERONNEAU Blue Tapestry - celebrating Joni Mitchell & Carole King

6 On the Square, Oxford, NY

VERONNEAU's Blue Tapestry, songs and stories which celebrate two iconic women and two incredible albums, which heralded the songwriter era of the 1970's Laurel Canyon, putting women center-stage as composers and performers.

VERONNEAU are a multi-award winning duo, who in the last two years have toured throughout Europe and the Americas. They have performed at Strathmore, Avalon Theater, DC Jazz Festival, Blues Alley and featured love on the BBC, and CBC (Canada). VERONNEAU's 2025 "Blue Tapestry" album release climbed to the Top 10 Folk Charts playing on jazz and folk radio stations!

"VERONNEAU don’t imitate Mitchell and King—they converse with them. Each interpretation feels like a reflection across time, finding new meaning in their songs about longing, freedom, and self-discovery. Blue Tapestry is a warm, intelligent, and deeply felt tribute—an album that rekindles the magic of Mitchell and King while quietly writing a new chapter in the same lineage". ODYSSEY Magazine, Iain Johnson

"Inspirational and Joyous...great performers" Washington Post.

Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.



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May23

VERONNEAU - UK Tour: Blue Tapestry - Joni Mitchell & Carole King

The Acorn, Penzance

VERONNEAU's Blue Tapestry, songs and stories which celebrate two iconic women and two incredible albums, which heralded the songwriter era of the 1970's Laurel Canyon, putting women center-stage as composers and performers.

VERONNEAU are a multi-award winning duo, who in the last two years have toured throughout Europe and the Americas. They have performed at Strathmore, Avalon Theater, DC Jazz Festival, Blues Alley and featured love on the BBC, and CBC (Canada). VERONNEAU's 2025 "Blue Tapestry" album release climbed to the Top 10 Folk Charts playing on jazz and folk radio stations!

"VERONNEAU don’t imitate Mitchell and King—they converse with them. Each interpretation feels like a reflection across time, finding new meaning in their songs about longing, freedom, and self-discovery. Blue Tapestry is a warm, intelligent, and deeply felt tribute—an album that rekindles the magic of Mitchell and King while quietly writing a new chapter in the same lineage". ODYSSEY Magazine, Iain Johnson

"Inspirational and Joyous...great performers" Washington Post.

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May28

Veronneau @ The Ladder

The Ladder, Redruth

Award-winning Washington DC based VERONNEAU is the husband-and-wife duo of multilingual, Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau and guitarist Ken Avis. Performing at the Ladder as part of their UK tour, you can expect jazz, blues, pop, soulful original songs, and classics from their albums which have landed in the US world, jazz and folk charts. Lynn sings in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, and will be singing songs from bossa nova to French chanson and beyond.

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May30

VERONNEAU UK Tour - "Blue Tapestry" celebrating Joni Mitchell & Carole King

Burdall's Yard, Bath

VERONNEAU's Blue Tapestry, songs and stories which celebrate two iconic women and two incredible albums, which heralded the songwriter era of the 1970's Laurel Canyon, putting women center-stage as composers and performers.

VERONNEAU are a multi-award winning duo, who in the last two years have toured throughout Europe and the Americas. They have performed at Strathmore, Avalon Theater, DC Jazz Festival, Blues Alley and featured love on the BBC, and CBC (Canada). VERONNEAU's 2025 "Blue Tapestry" album release climbed to the Top 10 Folk Charts playing on jazz and folk radio stations!

"VERONNEAU don’t imitate Mitchell and King—they converse with them. Each interpretation feels like a reflection across time, finding new meaning in their songs about longing, freedom, and self-discovery. Blue Tapestry is a warm, intelligent, and deeply felt tribute—an album that rekindles the magic of Mitchell and King while quietly writing a new chapter in the same lineage". ODYSSEY Magazine, Iain Johnson

"Inspirational and Joyous...great performers" Washington Post.

Two Performances - 4pm and 7:30pm - tickets 10 pounds

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Jun3

VERONNEAU UK Tour - Multilingual World-Jazz Folk & Blues

Hanging Gardens Café, Llanidloes

Award Winning duo on UK tour. A night of bossa nova, blues, swing, and French Chanson with Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau, and UK guitarist Ken Avis.

VERONNEAU have toured in the Portugal, Spain, France, Switzerland, US, Canada, Scotland and Sweden over the last two years. Their 15 year career has spanned 7 albums which have climbed into the top 10 charts for the jazz, world, and folk categories. They have performed live on BBC and Canada's CBC, as well as at major venues and festivals such as Callander Jazz & Blues, The Beatherder, DC Jazz Festival, Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Fest, and many more.

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Jun4

VERONNEAU - Multilingual world, jazz and blues

Urban Arts Studio, Lytham St Annes

Award Winning duo on UK tour. A night of bossa nova, blues, swing, and French Chanson with Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau, and UK guitarist Ken Avis, returning to perform in his home town for the first time in many years!

VERONNEAU have toured in the Portugal, Spain, France, Switzerland, US, Canada, Scotland and Sweden over the last two years. Their 15 year career has spanned 7 albums which have climbed into the top 10 charts for the jazz, world, and folk categories. They have performed live on BBC and Canada's CBC, as well as at major venues and festivals such as Callander Jazz & Blues, The Beatherder, DC Jazz Festival, Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Fest, and many more.

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Jun6

VERONNEAU UK Tour - Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Festival 2026

St Mary's Centre, Clitheroe

Award Winning duo on UK tour. A night of bossa nova, blues, swing, and French Chanson with Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau, and UK guitarist Ken Avis.

VERONNEAU have toured in the Portugal, Spain, France, Switzerland, US, Canada, Scotland and Sweden over the last two years. Their 15 year career has spanned 7 albums which have climbed into the top 10 charts for the jazz, world, and folk categories. They have performed live on BBC and Canada's CBC, as well as at major venues and festivals such as Callander Jazz & Blues, The Beatherder, DC Jazz Festival, Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Fest, and many more.

"Inspiring & joyful...excellent performers" Washington Post
“Alchemists of cool jazz, bossa nova, and folk” Capital Bop
"Satisfying and bewitching...one of the best voices in the business." Canadian Audiophile
" Veronneau could easily fit on jazz, world and pop radio... a kaleidoscope of internationally flavored tunes and varied textures delivered by a gorgeous voice." All About Jazz

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Jun27

VERONNEAU - Award-winning Multilingual World-Jazz, Blues, Swing and Folk - 15 Year Anniversary shows

Blues Alley, Washington, DC

Celebrating 15 years as a band Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau joins guitarist Ken Avis and longtime collaborator Dave Kline (violin), performing music from the best of their seven albums which have graced the US Top Ten charts for Jazz, World and Folk Music. A multilingual feast of bossa nova, blues, soul and swing, with their full band.

Two shows per night for two nights!

"Inspiring & joyful...excellent performers" Washington Post
“Alchemists of cool jazz, bossa nova, and folk” Capital Bop

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Jun28

VERONNEAU - Award-winning Multilingual World-Jazz, Blues, Swing and Folk - 15 Year Anniversary shows

Blues Alley, Washington, DC

Celebrating 15 years as a band Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau joins guitarist Ken Avis and longtime collaborator Dave Kline (violin), performing music from the best of their seven albums which have graced the US Top Ten charts for Jazz, World and Folk Music. A multilingual feast of bossa nova, blues, soul and swing, with their full band.

Two shows per night for two nights!

"Inspiring & joyful...excellent performers" Washington Post
“Alchemists of cool jazz, bossa nova, and folk” Capital Bop

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Sep20

VERONNEAU - Blue Tapestry, Joni Mitchell & Carole King

Manor Mill, Monkton, MD

In songs and stories, the award winning duo led be Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau, take us back to 1971 to celebrate the groundbreaking albums "Blue" and "Tapestry". Two albums which put women front and center as composers and performers, and heralded the singer-songwriter movement of the 1970's.

This celebrated performance has sold out back to back runs at Strathmore and Blues Alley, and has been performed on tour by Veronneau in the US, Canada and Europe.

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