was formed in Spring, 1996, by some friends and musicians wanting to share a common bond. It is a traditional-Celtic-folk-alternative-world beat band, which draws its energy and influences from a variety of Newfoundland/European musicians and bands. Each musician shares a multitude of influences and an common vision that help shape our sound. A variety of artists and musicians form the current Acushla, with temporary and guest musicians joining in on the fun from time to time. We have played extensively throughout our province and especially it's capital city, St. John's; however we are anxious to head out beyond our shores and share our music in person with CFA's... a Newfoundlander's affectionate term for a "Come from away"... that is, a person who is not from Newfoundland...
Newfoundland, the sea, fishing, and making the best of what you have are some of the themes we sing and play about. Our desire to explore new and different styles of music as well as the sounds of the world keeps us going, motivating us to continue creating. We hope to record a CD soon to share our music with everyone...Stay tuned... The new Millenium has arrived!
Below is a list of the performances, concerts, gigs, and benefits we have played since our creation.
2004
July:Canada Day Celebrations, Confederation Building, St. John'sJune:Franco-Fest 2004 - HarbourFront
2003
August:Peace-A-Chord 2003 - Bannerman Park, St. John'sSeptember:Rencontre Jeunesse Acadie LSPU Hall
2002
March:D.F. Cook Recital Hall, MUN school of music - Semaine de la Francophonie, soirée musicale;Newfoundland School for the Deaf - Semaine de la Francophonie, soirée jeunesse
June:Franco-Fest 2002 - LSPU Hall Opening ceremonies
August:Private Wedding Reception, StageHead, Quidi Vidi (Fergus O'Byrne & Jim Payne)
Peace-A-Chord 2002, Bannerman Park, St. John's
2001
March:LSPU Hall - Semaine de la Francophonie, soirée musicaleMay:Masonic Temple - Franco-Fest 2001
August:Peace-a-Chord 2001 - Bannerman Park, August 18th
Rose & Thistle pub - August 23rd
2000
June: Battery Hotel - Federation des Francophones et Acadiens et Acadiennes du CanadaMurray Premises - FrancoFest 2000 (AFSJ)
August Pippy Park - SummerDance 2000
1999
February: Ship Inn - Culture Club w/EarthJuiceMarch: Ecole St.Patrick - Semaine de la Francophonie
June:Franco-Fest 1999 - Murray Premises, St.John's
July:Carbonear - Conception Bay Folk Festival
August:St.John's - Pippy Park Family Fun Days
December:Ship Inn - Gig w/EarthJuice - End of the Century Special Performance
1998
January: Ship Inn - Culture ClubSpur, Gig
March: Ecole St. Patrick
Semaine de la Francophonie FFTNL
April: Ship Inn - Gig
Various open mic sessions
May: Blarneystone - SJFAC Folk Club
Corner Brook - Colloque FFTNL
June: Ship Inn - Gig w/ Photon Band
July: Bay Bulls - Summerfest Folk Festival
Trinity - Trinity Folk Festival
St. John's - Waterfront Festival (Fabian James)
August: Bannerman Park - Peace-a-Chord '98
September: Spur - Gig
October: Ecole Francaise - AGA Franco-Jeunes
November: Blarneystone - SJFAC - Folk Club
North Atlantic Petroleum - Grand Opening of Showroom
December: Ship Inn - Chris-Miss concert
1997
January: Ship Inn - Culture ClubMarch: Ship Inn, - Culture Club
April: Curling Club - Youth for Social Justice Benefit
June: Petty Harbour, FCFAC AGM
August: Various locations - Wedding x 2
Bannerman Park - Peace-a-Chord '97
November: Spur - Gig
Spur - Gig
December: Spur - Gig
1996
AprilFat Cat - Wom/men JamminMay: Fat Cat - Wom/men Jammin
Ship Inn - Culture Club
Junctions - Wom/men Jammin-Janeway Benefit
June: Delta Hotel - salon "D" TOPS Convention
The New Loft - gig w/ Spunk, Fur Packed Action
Ship Inn - Newfoundland Nite (Derm English)
July: Ship Inn - Culture Club
Memorial Stadium - NLCDA Craft fair/PIP Fringe Festival
The New Loft - gig w/ Six Penny Money
The New Loft - Jim Fidler - The Gypsy group launch
BlarneyStone - Fill in for Fine Crowd
August: Bannerman Park - Peace-a-Chord '96
September: Rennies River - Benefit for QVRRDF/The Fluvarium
Ship Inn - Culture Club
December: Ship Inn - Culture Club