Cedric Briand is a French/Breton expat currently living in the Minneapolis South Metro. Greenvale Manitou is his main music project, which he created and leads. Cedric comes with eclectic tastes and loves to fuse “World” music with popular “Western” genres. His lyrics show hints of poetry and sociopolitical comments, something he acquired from the French chanson. As a teenager, he was trained by several professional North and Central African percussionists. His favorite signature is to play djembe or dun dun, but he also likes to incorporate Celtic, Nordic, Latin, Asian or Native American vibes and beats to his game. As a matter of fact, he very often plays his guitars and writes his lyrics as if they were a percussion ensemble. To Cedric, poetry often blooms best when rhythmic patterns come first.

Mick Sterling Presents: Elton John with Strings
October 25, 2025
7:00-10:00 PM Concert

Save the date for this fundraiser concert to be held at the OAC in conjunction with our 50th Anniversary celebration. Ticket price is $50/per person. The event will have a cash bar of beer, wine, soda, and water; snacks to be provided.

Reservations for tables of (4) or (8) and any questions can be directed to OAC Board Member, Jane Middlestadt at 507.475.0138 or email: janem5775@gmail.com. Payment (cash or check made out to the OAC) must accompany the reservation.