The Pelletiers do a "Snowbird Tour" Annually.

This page has been created for Activity Directors of RV and Golf Resorts in the sunny southern USA wanting to know more about THE FREDDIE AND SHEILA SHOW. Here's the answers to some of your questions!

WHAT CAN I EXPECT WHEN I GO TO A FREDDIE AND SHEILA SHOW?

This dynamic husband/wife duo perform in a concert style setting with the rich full sound of their 1909 and 1920 Martin guitars. They give their audience an energetic 'live' performance (no use of background tracks). Combine that with 'off the cuff' humor and you've got an exciting show worth booking!

Freddie is an extraordinary guitar instrumentalist. He emulates the works of great American country guitarists like Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and others. At some point in the show he'll clog his feet and might even perform a novelty act where he plays two tunes at the same time, sings a third tune and clogs!! Sheila is an experienced rhythm guitarist with a crystal clear voice and sings country classics, gospel and a handful of 'yodeling' western tunes. They have been performing in the 'snowbird circuit' for eight years and have established themselves as a top act in these areas.

WHERE ARE THEY FROM?

Freddie and Sheila live on 100 acres overlooking poplar forest and farm land at Birch Hills, Saskatchewan, Canada (about 2 hours north of Saskatoon). Playing guitar has been Freddie's career since 1969. Sheila moonlights as a registered nurse (in her spare time!) Freddie and Sheila perform across Western Canada when not in the States and operate a successful guitar and music camp through-out the summer. www.guitar-camp.com

WHAT TIME OF YEAR ARE THEY IN MY AREA?

Freddie and Sheila are not in the southern US until January. They spend the month of January in Texas then move on to Arizona by the end of the month or the beginning of February. They typically move around between Arizona and California until the beginning of April.

I HEAR THEY OFTEN BRING SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS WITH THEM!

Yes they do! All guests are highly skilled professional musician/entertainers. One such guest is often Freddie's son, Clint Pelletier. To hear this family perform together is truly something special and to witness the interaction between father and son on their guitars is something you don't want to miss.

To learn more about Clint Pelletier go to www.ClintonPelletier.com.

Metro, the crazy comedian from Saskachewan, has joined the show in the Yuma, AZ area in 2009 & 2010. Western Canada is all too familiar with Metro who enjoyed a successful career in the 1970's. His Christmas album of the time, "The 11 Days From Christmas" hit gold record status and Metro's success still follows him to this day.

Yuma shows are sell-outs as are most of the Christmas shows that Metro invites Freddie and Sheila to back in Saskatchewan. To learn more about Metro go to www.metroscomedy.com.

They will always contact you by phone or written letter by at least the end of November prior to the show to OK the addition of their guests with you.

I'D LIKE TO HEAR A SAMPLE OF THEIR MUSIC. HOW CAN I DO THAT?

You can go to the Product page on this website and click on any MP3 Sample. There are two or three songs on each CD listed on the product page as having samples available. Please note that these samples are compressed for internet access and will be of a lower quality than the actual CD. They can also send you a demo CD in the mail.

You can also hear all (17 songs) or any one of the songs that CBC recorded of a live concert that "The Pelletier Trio" did April 25th at the Shellbrook Theatre in SK. CBC Recorded Concert.

DO THEY HAVE ANY VIDEO THAT I CAN VIEW?

Yes, you can go to www.youtube.com/freddiepelletier to view video performance of Freddie, Sheila and Clint.

WHAT HAVE THEY ACCOMPLISHED IN THEIR MUSICAL CAREERS?

Freddie spent time playing lead guitar in Nashville and through-out Canada and over the years has played for the likes of Ferlin Husky, Billy Grammar, Red Sovine and Mac Wiseman. He toured with Canadian singer-songwriter, Ian Tyson (writer of the Carter Family's 'Four Strong Winds') and fiddler, Al Cherney. Refer to the Biographies page on this site for full bio on Freddie.

Sheila was the winner of a 1993 Saskatchewan singing contest that allowed her to showcase her voice nationally during Canadian Country Music Week. She was the 2005 recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction award in the Arts category with an all female music group she performs with. Refer to the Biographies page on this site for full bio of Sheila.

If Clint is joining Freddie and Sheila for your show - Clint has played guitar for Rounder Records fiddler and step-dance sensation, April Verch and with music and dance troupe, 'Barrage'. He now owns and operates a state of the art digital recording studio called "Reel Time Studios" in Edmonton, Alberta and heads a jazz quartet called 'Eclectrip', that emulates the work of 1930's jazz guitarist, Django Rheinhart. Refer to Biographies page on this site for full bio of Clint or go to www.clintonpelletier.com.

WHAT RESORTS HAVE THEY PERFORMED AT?

These are just a few names of resorts they have performed at. Please refer to their Tour Schedule page to view their current tour schedule.

Texas
Fun N Sun, San Benito
Llano Grande, Mercedes
Victoria Palms, Donna

Arizona
Roadhaven, Apache Junction
Lost Dutchman, Apache Junction
Gold Canyon Resort, Gold Canyon
Happy Trails, Suprize
Orangewood Shadows, Mesa
Mesa Dunes, Mesa
Westwind, Yuma
Sun Vista, Yuma

California
Desert Aire, Indio
Caliente Springs, Desert Hot Springs
Sky Valley, Desert Hot Springs
Mountain Shadows, Hemet

WHAT DO THE ACTIVITY DIRECTORS SAY ABOUT THIS SHOW?

Sheila's singing voice is wonderful. Freddie is one of the best acoustic players we have heard in my 6 years as AD. We would highly recommend them to anyone wishing to book their performance!

Janie Bandaccari, AD
Victoria Palms Resort
Donna, TX

Freddie and Sheila performed in our park and were received with great joy and appreciation. I was requested to bring them back and I will!

Aurel Wood, AD
Mesa Dunes RV Resort
Mesa, AZ

Everyone loved your entire program! There was something for all to enjoy and we certainly did!

BJ Woudenberg,AD
Sun Vista Resort
Yuma, AZ

Freddie, Sheila and Clint Pelletier are among the elite in the realm of music. Awesome and fabulous were just a couple of words our members used to describe their music. When you are offered a chance to book them for an event, don't hesitate. The Pelletier's are just too good to pass up!

Frankie Humphrey, AD
Desert Pools RV Resort
Desert Hot Springs, CA

WHAT ARE THE NAMES OF SOME SONGS CAN WE EXPECT TO HEAR?

Freddie and Sheila are constantly learning new material. They pride themselves on the fact that they don't stick to a regimented set list. There are fan favorites that they might perform more often but you will never hear them repeat a show entirely and you can go to a half dozen or more shows and hear new tunes every time.

They also take requests through-out the show which leads to interaction between them and their audience. It's fun for everyone to see if you can stump Freddie and/or Sheila!

Examples of some song titles they might play:

Chet Atkins Instrumentals like Freight Train, Wildwood Flower
Country Classics like Stand By Your Man, Coat of Many Colors
Gospel Songs like Ave Maria, How Great Thou Art
Bluegrass instrumentals like Blackberry Blossom, Foggy Mountain Breakdown
Western and Yodeling songs like Chime Bells, He Taught Me to Yodel
Classics like Danny Boy
Swing Tunes like Sweet Georgia Brown
Various Novelty tunes to make you laugh!

WHAT'S THEIR FEE?

They are open to various arrangements including flat rates or a percentage split of the door. Their fee structure is negotiable depending on distance and number of engagements. This is something that can be discussed by phone.

I WANT TO BOOK THEM! HOW DO I DO IT?

Call them right now at 1-306-749-2498 or 1-306-960-7016 (Jan. to Mar.) or email them at: info@freddiepelletier.com

Our mailing address is:
Freddie and Sheila Pelletier
Box 648
Birch Hills, Saskatchewan, Canada
S0J 0G0

DO THEY SEND ME A CONTRACT?

YES they do. Because they apply for a P2 Work Permit to work as Canadians in the States they must have an American Federation of Musicians contract for every show. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONTRACT IN THE MAIL PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THE SHOW IS CANCELLED!!!!! What it means is that it has been lost in the mail. PLEASE, call them if this happens. Cell 306-960-7016 Hm 306-749-2498

They also send posters, flyers and other promotional material and a confirmation letter in the mail that you should get by the end of Nov. prior to your show. If you don't receive the package, PLEASE call them. We will arrange to get posters to you ASAP.

CAN I GET POSTERS ON-LINE?

Yes, you can go to the Media/Promo Kit page on this website where you can download the following:
* Biography info on Freddie, Sheila and Clint
* Photos in PDF format
* 8 1/2 X 11 color poster of Freddie and Sheila
* 11 X 17 color poster of Freddie and Sheila
* 11 X 17 color poster of Freddie, Sheila and Clint

They would be happy to send you any of the above by mail as well.

Thank you to all Activity Directors/Entertainment Buyers for taking the time to read this page. If you have any question about the show, please feel free to call or email.