Welcome to On Seven Winds, a site promoting the music of Portland’s Breton and French dance Band, Mistral We host a seasonal Breton Fest Noz in the Spring and Fall, perform at French themed events such as Portland’s Bastille Day Celebration, and produce our own musical projects like the Dark Harvest Ballads. If you’d like to contact Mistral, Please email Ian Clemons at onsevenwinds@gmail.com. Thank you for visiting.http://www.afportland.org/bastillepdx/index.htmlmailto:onsevenwinds@gmail.comshapeimage_2_link_0shapeimage_2_link_1

  Upcoming Events:


August 18th:  Portland Center for the Performing Arts Noontime Showcase.  South Park Blocks in Portland.  12 noon - 1pm


August 18th:  People’s Food Co-op Farmer’s Market 4pm - 6:30.


September 1st:  Interstate Ave Farmer’s Market, Overlook Park in Portland.  3 - 6pm


September 4th:  Hollywood Farmer’s Market.  9am-12:30.


September 24th:  CD release party at Vino Vixens, 2929 SE Powell Blvd.  With special guest, Anton Emery. Doors 7pm.  $5

   The Dark Harvest Ballads II was a magical evening.  Hip Bone Studio was an ideal location for the event, although it turned out to be a little small for the glorious size of the audience  - apologies to those who had to stand!  We raised over $300 for the Oregon Food Bank as we wove a spell to celebrate the dying of the year.  Thanks to Nick and John for all the help with sound, to Ellie for the delicious treats, to Kirsty, Robbie, and Zach for working the door, and to Paul for serving the drinks.  We truly appreciate all of you. 

The Ensemble  performing, Willie’s Lady...

“Who was it, who untied the Nine Witch Knots, braided in amongst this lady’s locks?”

The Bal Breton on September 26th was a huge success!  Thank you to all who came out to dance and enjoy an evening of Breton music with us!   -Ian

Bryan recites the ancient poem, The Hag

A Spirit introduces the show, promising Purgatory if any soul’s cellphone should ring...

Elizabeth and Seneca perform, Death at my Door. 

“Oh, I woke in the night to a loud knocking noise, Who knocks so late this night...?”

Hugo and Ian perform Diverus & Lazarus.

“As it fell out all on one day, Rich Diverus he held a Feast...”

    Our Spring Fest Noz on April 10th was a great success!  Thank you to everyone who came to dance, eat, and joy and evening of great music.  It was a true pleasure to have Sonerion down from Seattle to play the first set of dances for the night. 

    Pictured below are Sona Greenberg (Accordion), Stanley Greenthal (Bouzouki and Guitar), and Ron Reed (Bombarde and Piston).   We hope to have them and their music back in the future.

Bryan Owens

Elizabeth Christina

Ian Clemons

Billy Oskay (right) and his intern, Jim, expertly guide us through the recording process.

Mistral at Pagan Faire, March 2010.

We’ve just completed our first Album, Promontory.

    This is an ambitious collection of Breton Dance music, French and English traditional songs, and some of our own, original music.  This represents the heart and soul of the music we make and we’re very proud to present it to you.   Listen to samples at the Music Page.

    Release date is September 1st, when it will be available on iTunes, CDBaby.com, and elsewhere.  There are a limited number of “pre-release” copies available.  Please contact Ian if you’re interested at onsevenwinds@gmail.com