Jeannie Arsenault, heart of Montreal's Hillbilly Night, leaves lasting musical legacy | CBC News

Jeannie Arsenault, an East Coast fiddler and member of 'Blood Harmony,' hosts the monthly Hillbilly Night in Montreal, celebrating country music culture. Held at the Wheel Club in NDG, it attracts various generations, fostering community through live country, bluegrass, and folk music. The event has run for decades, enduring closures and challenges like COVID-19. Arsenault emphasizes the significance of music as a unifying force and a means of expressing shared experiences. Hillbilly Night continues to be a beloved local tradition, highlighting Montreal’s diverse and vibrant cultural scene.