> Wednesday August 12th, 2009
Ahuntsic Park
Marc Gabriel (Canada)
Hydro-Québec Stage | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Known for the great success of his album Indigène, Marc Gabriel will be performing for an awaited second time on the FestiBlues stage Wednesday, August 12th. He will be presenting an eclectic mix of new compositions inspired from classic blues, as well as songs with distinct gospel, R&B, and world music influences. A true artist!
Steven Guilbeau, coordonnateur général adjoint et porte-parole campagne Climat et énergie (Canada)
Scène Hydro-Québec | 20h15-20h30
Membre fondateur d'Équiterre, Steven Guilbeault s'intéresse aux questions environnementales et particulièrement au dossier des changements climatiques depuis le début des années 90. Il a coordonné la campagne Climat et énergie pour Greenpeace pendant 10 ans au Québec et au niveau international.
Il est actuellement chroniqueur pour plusieurs médias dont le journal Le Métro et les Hebdos de Transcontinental. Il a été chroniqueur pour Radio-Canada, le 98.5, le magazine Corporate Knights, le journal La Presse et Voir.
Il est membre du comité-conseil de Cycle Capital Management et a été conseiller pour la firme Deloitte & Touche. M. Guilbeault a participé à la majorité des rencontres internationales des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques.
Il est l’heureux père de quatre enfants.
Ariane Moffatt (Canada)
Loto-Québec Stage | 8:30 PM - 10:15 PM
The honor of opening the FestiBlues' first night is up to Ariane Moffatt this year in the Ahuntsic Park, on Wednesday August 12th! This talented artist will occupy the Loto-Québec stage with a mix of pop music and electronic sounds, all of this melted with her wonderful soft voice. A great occasion for you to see her last summer festival show in Montreal.
Hydro-Québec Stage | 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Known for the great success of his album Indigène, Marc Gabriel will be performing for an awaited second time on the FestiBlues stage Wednesday, August 12th. He will be presenting an eclectic mix of new compositions inspired from classic blues, as well as songs with distinct gospel, R&B, and world music influences. A true artist!
Scène Hydro-Québec | 20h15-20h30
Membre fondateur d'Équiterre, Steven Guilbeault s'intéresse aux questions environnementales et particulièrement au dossier des changements climatiques depuis le début des années 90. Il a coordonné la campagne Climat et énergie pour Greenpeace pendant 10 ans au Québec et au niveau international.
Il est actuellement chroniqueur pour plusieurs médias dont le journal Le Métro et les Hebdos de Transcontinental. Il a été chroniqueur pour Radio-Canada, le 98.5, le magazine Corporate Knights, le journal La Presse et Voir.
Il est membre du comité-conseil de Cycle Capital Management et a été conseiller pour la firme Deloitte & Touche. M. Guilbeault a participé à la majorité des rencontres internationales des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques.
Il est l’heureux père de quatre enfants.
Loto-Québec Stage | 8:30 PM - 10:15 PM
The honor of opening the FestiBlues' first night is up to Ariane Moffatt this year in the Ahuntsic Park, on Wednesday August 12th! This talented artist will occupy the Loto-Québec stage with a mix of pop music and electronic sounds, all of this melted with her wonderful soft voice. A great occasion for you to see her last summer festival show in Montreal.
> Thursday August 13th, 2009
Ahuntsic Park
Triniland (Canada)
Loto-Québec Stage | 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Triniland is the habitat of singer, guitarist, and harmonica player Trini. The group presents original tunes marbled with rock and a zest of reggae. Originally from Sherbrooke and St-Gerorges de Windsor, the members of Triniland offer spectacular presentations that combine virtuosity and soul. Trini is accompanied by drummer Frédéric Therrien, singer Véronique Pelletier (who also plays the keyboard), and bassist Rémi Chénette. With bilingual performances, they truly represent the next generation of Québécois blues. Energetic and genuine, Triniland will astound you with their incredible charisma.
Power Stroke Blues Band (Canada)
Hydro-Québec Stage | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Winner of the 2008 Up-and-Coming Blues contest, this French-Canadian trio creates music seeped in funk, blues, and boogie traditions. Their performances are always a savory mix of styles distinguishing them from the new national blues scene, which explains their increased success in the past three years.
http://www.myspace.com/powerstrokebluesband
Sylvain Cossette 70’s (Canada)
Loto-Québec Stage | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
After the massive success of his 70’s Volume One album (it won a Félix in 2008 and was certified gold), Sylvain Cossette knew he could do even better. The second volume of his 70’s album, selected for the Juno awards, sold upwards of 120 000 copies! His performance at the FestiBlues in a way represents the result of all his hard work: his covers of songs by The Eagles, Queen, The Police, and many others have already wowed more than 50,000 Quebecers.
http://www.myspace.com/sylvaincossette70s
www.sylvaincossette.net/
Maison de la Culture Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Big Dez (France)
11:30
Though this group was formed about twelve years ago in Paris, many of the major moments in Big Dez’s history have happened on this side of the pond. Travelling between funk, country, and soul music, this quintet has shared the stage with Billy Branc, Luther Allison, Mike Cross, and Uncle John Turner. Songs from their third album, which critics have described as “hot, sensual, and sexy”, will form the main part of their first performance ever at the FestiBlues.
http://www.myspace.com/bigdezbluesband
www.bigdez.com
Bars
Le Bienvenu (920 rue Fleury Est Montréal, 514-387-9426) 11:00 PM
Charles Pasi (France)
As a harmonica player, author, compositor, and interpret, Charles Pasi is one of the great discoveries of the 2005 “Tremplin Blues sur Seine”. With a distinct soul sound, this young harmonica prodigy is often said to follow in the footsteps of famous Motown Records and Stax. For his second performance at Ahuntsic Park, Charles Pasi intends to woo the crowd with his smooth voice and amazing musical skills.
http://www.myspace.com/charlespasi
www.charlespasi.com
Le Terminus (10 793, avenue Millen, Montréal, 514-382-3337) 11:00 PM
Bad Boyz Boogie (Canada)
Since its first appearance in 1995, this group has always surprised its public with a powerful blues-rock sound. After numerous tours, festivals, and collaborations with artists such as Michel Pagliaro or Eric Lapointe, Bad Boyz Boogie is back at the FestiBlues for a night reminiscent of Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top, Johnny Lang, and Jimi Hendrix.
Triniland (Canada)
Tonneau d'or (10 295, boul. Papineau, Montréal, 514-383-9780) 11:00 PM
Triniland is the habitat of singer, guitarist, and harmonica player Trini. The group presents original tunes marbled with rock and a zest of reggae. Originally from Sherbrooke and St-Gerorges de Windsor, the members of Triniland offer spectacular presentations that combine virtuosity and soul. Trini is accompanied by drummer Frédéric Therrien, singer Véronique Pelletier (who also plays the keyboard), and bassist Rémi Chénette. With bilingual performances, they truly represent the next generation of Québécois blues. Energetic and genuine, Triniland will astound you with their incredible charisma.
Loto-Québec Stage | 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Triniland is the habitat of singer, guitarist, and harmonica player Trini. The group presents original tunes marbled with rock and a zest of reggae. Originally from Sherbrooke and St-Gerorges de Windsor, the members of Triniland offer spectacular presentations that combine virtuosity and soul. Trini is accompanied by drummer Frédéric Therrien, singer Véronique Pelletier (who also plays the keyboard), and bassist Rémi Chénette. With bilingual performances, they truly represent the next generation of Québécois blues. Energetic and genuine, Triniland will astound you with their incredible charisma.
Hydro-Québec Stage | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Winner of the 2008 Up-and-Coming Blues contest, this French-Canadian trio creates music seeped in funk, blues, and boogie traditions. Their performances are always a savory mix of styles distinguishing them from the new national blues scene, which explains their increased success in the past three years.
http://www.myspace.com/powerstrokebluesband
Must-see Blues : Jimmy James / Jim Zeller / Carl Tremblay
Hydro-Québec Stage | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After years of waiting for his last album, Feel Good, we can finally say that Jimmy James, with his 35 years in the industry, is an icon of blues. Fusion specialist, he will be performing his latest work on the Hydro-Québec stage along with Jim Zeller, nicknamed the “stage tornado”. Zeller, famed French artist, has accompanied talented musicians such as Talking Heads, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, and John Lee Hooker. Carl Tremblay will also be joining Jimmy James on stage for a historical moment in blues history. Tremblay is an incredible harmonica player and charismatic character, known for his charming, smooth voice and sensual harmonica skills.
http://carltremblay.studiomaniak.com/
http://www.jimzeller.com/
http://www.myspace.com/carltremblay
http://www.jimmyjamesband.com/en/index.php
Hydro-Québec Stage | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
After years of waiting for his last album, Feel Good, we can finally say that Jimmy James, with his 35 years in the industry, is an icon of blues. Fusion specialist, he will be performing his latest work on the Hydro-Québec stage along with Jim Zeller, nicknamed the “stage tornado”. Zeller, famed French artist, has accompanied talented musicians such as Talking Heads, B.B. King, Muddy Waters, and John Lee Hooker. Carl Tremblay will also be joining Jimmy James on stage for a historical moment in blues history. Tremblay is an incredible harmonica player and charismatic character, known for his charming, smooth voice and sensual harmonica skills.
http://carltremblay.studiomaniak.com/
http://www.jimzeller.com/
http://www.myspace.com/carltremblay
http://www.jimmyjamesband.com/en/index.php
Loto-Québec Stage | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
After the massive success of his 70’s Volume One album (it won a Félix in 2008 and was certified gold), Sylvain Cossette knew he could do even better. The second volume of his 70’s album, selected for the Juno awards, sold upwards of 120 000 copies! His performance at the FestiBlues in a way represents the result of all his hard work: his covers of songs by The Eagles, Queen, The Police, and many others have already wowed more than 50,000 Quebecers.
http://www.myspace.com/sylvaincossette70s
www.sylvaincossette.net/
Maison de la Culture Ahuntsic-Cartierville
11:30
Though this group was formed about twelve years ago in Paris, many of the major moments in Big Dez’s history have happened on this side of the pond. Travelling between funk, country, and soul music, this quintet has shared the stage with Billy Branc, Luther Allison, Mike Cross, and Uncle John Turner. Songs from their third album, which critics have described as “hot, sensual, and sexy”, will form the main part of their first performance ever at the FestiBlues.
http://www.myspace.com/bigdezbluesband
www.bigdez.com
Bars
Le Bienvenu (920 rue Fleury Est Montréal, 514-387-9426) 11:00 PM
As a harmonica player, author, compositor, and interpret, Charles Pasi is one of the great discoveries of the 2005 “Tremplin Blues sur Seine”. With a distinct soul sound, this young harmonica prodigy is often said to follow in the footsteps of famous Motown Records and Stax. For his second performance at Ahuntsic Park, Charles Pasi intends to woo the crowd with his smooth voice and amazing musical skills.
http://www.myspace.com/charlespasi
www.charlespasi.com
Le Terminus (10 793, avenue Millen, Montréal, 514-382-3337) 11:00 PM
Since its first appearance in 1995, this group has always surprised its public with a powerful blues-rock sound. After numerous tours, festivals, and collaborations with artists such as Michel Pagliaro or Eric Lapointe, Bad Boyz Boogie is back at the FestiBlues for a night reminiscent of Stevie Ray Vaughan, ZZ Top, Johnny Lang, and Jimi Hendrix.
Tonneau d'or (10 295, boul. Papineau, Montréal, 514-383-9780) 11:00 PM
Triniland is the habitat of singer, guitarist, and harmonica player Trini. The group presents original tunes marbled with rock and a zest of reggae. Originally from Sherbrooke and St-Gerorges de Windsor, the members of Triniland offer spectacular presentations that combine virtuosity and soul. Trini is accompanied by drummer Frédéric Therrien, singer Véronique Pelletier (who also plays the keyboard), and bassist Rémi Chénette. With bilingual performances, they truly represent the next generation of Québécois blues. Energetic and genuine, Triniland will astound you with their incredible charisma.
> Friday August 14th, 2009
Ahuntsic Park
Lewis On The Rocks (Canada)
Loto-Québec Stage | 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Lewis On The Rocks is a blues group that fosters a special interest for boogie woogie and 50’s rock&roll. Their debut album, 2008’s Wild One, is evidence of the group’s high levels of energy. They cover classics from Jerry Lee Lewis and ZZ Top, but still orchestrate their own music! As a group, Lewis Dave (voice and piano), Marc-Olivier Pilon (guitar), Loup-Daphné B.Chaput (bass), and Alexandre de Sève (drums) have performed more than a hundred shows around Quebec.
Charles Pasi (France)
Hydro-Québec Stage | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
As a harmonica player, author, compositor, and interpret, Charles Pasi is one of the great discoveries of the 2005 “Tremplin Blues sur Seine”. With a distinct soul sound, this young harmonica prodigy is often said to follow in the footsteps of famous Motown Records and Stax. For his second performance at Ahuntsic Park, Charles Pasi intends to woo the crowd with his smooth voice and amazing musical skills.
http://www.myspace.com/charlespasi
www.charlespasi.com
Chuck Lambert (États-Unis)
Hydro-Québec Stage | 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Now regarded as one of the precursors of blues music, Chuck Lambert is inspired by the sounds of Chicago, Kansas City, or even Texas. The originality of his work really takes shape when he is on stage with his musical friends, The Chuck Lambert Band. After witnessing one of his performances, it becomes obvious why many nickname him “the bluesman”.
http://www.myspace.com/chucklambertband
www.chucklambert.com
Maison de la Culture Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Marc Gabriel (Canada)
11:30
Known for the great success of his album Indigène, Marc Gabriel will be performing for an awaited second time on the FestiBlues stage Wednesday, August 12th. He will be presenting an eclectic mix of new compositions inspired from classic blues, as well as songs with distinct gospel, R&B, and world music influences. A true artist!
Bars
Le Bienvenu (920 rue Fleury Est Montréal, 514-387-9426) 23h00
Power Stroke Blues Band (Canada)
Winner of the 2008 Up-and-Coming Blues contest, this French-Canadian trio creates music seeped in funk, blues, and boogie traditions. Their performances are always a savory mix of styles distinguishing them from the new national blues scene, which explains their increased success in the past three years.
http://www.myspace.com/powerstrokebluesband
Le Terminus (10 793, avenue Millen, Montréal, 514-382-3337) 11:00 PM
Rainmaker (Canada)
A quartet born in 2005, Rainmakers is certainly one of the groups to keep an eye on. They pay tribute to the great blues musicians as they invite festivalgoers to travel back to the roots of this culture. They always deliver a unique sound with a natural dynamic, all in a blues/rock feel. Their performance will mostly present songs off their debut album, Long Slow Flade.
Lewis On The Rocks (Canada)
Tonneau d'or (10 295, boul. Papineau, Montréal, 514-383-9780) 11:00 PM
Lewis On The Rocks is a blues group that fosters a special interest for boogie woogie and 50’s rock&roll. Their debut album, 2008’s Wild One, is evidence of the group’s high levels of energy. They cover classics from Jerry Lee Lewis and ZZ Top, but still orchestrate their own music! As a group, Lewis Dave (voice and piano), Marc-Olivier Pilon (guitar), Loup-Daphné B.Chaput (bass), and Alexandre de Sève (drums) have performed more than a hundred shows around Quebec.
Loto-Québec Stage | 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Lewis On The Rocks is a blues group that fosters a special interest for boogie woogie and 50’s rock&roll. Their debut album, 2008’s Wild One, is evidence of the group’s high levels of energy. They cover classics from Jerry Lee Lewis and ZZ Top, but still orchestrate their own music! As a group, Lewis Dave (voice and piano), Marc-Olivier Pilon (guitar), Loup-Daphné B.Chaput (bass), and Alexandre de Sève (drums) have performed more than a hundred shows around Quebec.
Hydro-Québec Stage | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
As a harmonica player, author, compositor, and interpret, Charles Pasi is one of the great discoveries of the 2005 “Tremplin Blues sur Seine”. With a distinct soul sound, this young harmonica prodigy is often said to follow in the footsteps of famous Motown Records and Stax. For his second performance at Ahuntsic Park, Charles Pasi intends to woo the crowd with his smooth voice and amazing musical skills.
http://www.myspace.com/charlespasi
www.charlespasi.com
Country Blues : Steve Veilleux (Kaïn), Madame Moustache, Marie-Luce Béland, Martin Deschamps, Damien Robitaille, Patsy Gallant, Nancy Martinez, Francine Raymond, Pete Déry
Scène Loto-Québec | 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Country blues is street music, a blend of soul and tradition, the perfect amalgam of the traditional and the modern. The sweet voice over guitar melodies creates a combination of inspiration and interpretation. Inspired by blues and folk, these artists will perform at the FestiBlues on August 14th, bringing the street to the stage. Country blues is at its best when enjoyed eyes closed, reverbrating deep inside, bringing us far away.
Dominick Trudeau
Director
Christian Péloquin
Musical director
www.marielucebeland.ca
www.myspace.com/marielucebeland
www.martindeschamps.com/
www.damienrobitaille.com
http://www.myspace.com/damienrobitaille
Scène Loto-Québec | 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Country blues is street music, a blend of soul and tradition, the perfect amalgam of the traditional and the modern. The sweet voice over guitar melodies creates a combination of inspiration and interpretation. Inspired by blues and folk, these artists will perform at the FestiBlues on August 14th, bringing the street to the stage. Country blues is at its best when enjoyed eyes closed, reverbrating deep inside, bringing us far away.
Dominick Trudeau
Director
Christian Péloquin
Musical director
www.marielucebeland.ca
www.myspace.com/marielucebeland
www.martindeschamps.com/
www.damienrobitaille.com
http://www.myspace.com/damienrobitaille
Hydro-Québec Stage | 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Now regarded as one of the precursors of blues music, Chuck Lambert is inspired by the sounds of Chicago, Kansas City, or even Texas. The originality of his work really takes shape when he is on stage with his musical friends, The Chuck Lambert Band. After witnessing one of his performances, it becomes obvious why many nickname him “the bluesman”.
http://www.myspace.com/chucklambertband
www.chucklambert.com
Maison de la Culture Ahuntsic-Cartierville
11:30
Known for the great success of his album Indigène, Marc Gabriel will be performing for an awaited second time on the FestiBlues stage Wednesday, August 12th. He will be presenting an eclectic mix of new compositions inspired from classic blues, as well as songs with distinct gospel, R&B, and world music influences. A true artist!
Bars
Le Bienvenu (920 rue Fleury Est Montréal, 514-387-9426) 23h00
Winner of the 2008 Up-and-Coming Blues contest, this French-Canadian trio creates music seeped in funk, blues, and boogie traditions. Their performances are always a savory mix of styles distinguishing them from the new national blues scene, which explains their increased success in the past three years.
http://www.myspace.com/powerstrokebluesband
Le Terminus (10 793, avenue Millen, Montréal, 514-382-3337) 11:00 PM
A quartet born in 2005, Rainmakers is certainly one of the groups to keep an eye on. They pay tribute to the great blues musicians as they invite festivalgoers to travel back to the roots of this culture. They always deliver a unique sound with a natural dynamic, all in a blues/rock feel. Their performance will mostly present songs off their debut album, Long Slow Flade.
Tonneau d'or (10 295, boul. Papineau, Montréal, 514-383-9780) 11:00 PM
Lewis On The Rocks is a blues group that fosters a special interest for boogie woogie and 50’s rock&roll. Their debut album, 2008’s Wild One, is evidence of the group’s high levels of energy. They cover classics from Jerry Lee Lewis and ZZ Top, but still orchestrate their own music! As a group, Lewis Dave (voice and piano), Marc-Olivier Pilon (guitar), Loup-Daphné B.Chaput (bass), and Alexandre de Sève (drums) have performed more than a hundred shows around Quebec.
> Saturday August 15th, 2009
Ahuntsic Park
Bernard Adamus (Canada)
Loto-Québec Stage | 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Bernard Adamus have launched their first French-language blues album, Brun, with a universal yet personal content. An atypical formation at the confluent of Delta blues and Main, this group is inspired from old American blues, everyday Montreal life, gospel, love, and country. They call to mind Plume or Gatineau in their intense, sensitive, and sometimes funny show. From a quartet to solo accapella, this will be a performance to remember! With Benoît Paradis (trombone), Éric Villeneuve (strange drums), Tai Nguyen (guitar slide, banjo), and Bernard Adamus (voice and guitar), this group is sure to wow you!
Antoine Holler (France)
Hydro-Québec Stage | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
At only 26, Antoine Holler is one of the few artists in the world that can be described as a guitar virtuoso. Winner of many contests including the “Tremplin Blues sur Seine” (2008 edition), this young prodigy has an impressive start to his career. His knowledge of music shows in his performances, tainted with touches of funk, soul, and permeated in blues.
http://www.myspace.com/antoineholler
www.antoineholler.com/
Bryan Lee & The Blues Power Band (États-Unis)
Hydro-Québec Stage | 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Straight from the blues establishments of New-Orleans, where he still occasionally performs in quaint bars, Bryan Lee feels music is an actual entity in itself. His visual difficulties evolve into a creative force when he is on stage. His musical universe is a very emotional one, and his performance at Ahuntsic Park is going to be no exception.
http://www.myspace.com/bryanleeandthebluespowerband
www.braillebluesdaddy.com
Maison de la Culture Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Chuck Lambert (États-Unis)
11:30 PM
Now regarded as one of the precursors of blues music, Chuck Lambert is inspired by the sounds of Chicago, Kansas City, or even Texas. The originality of his work really takes shape when he is on stage with his musical friends, The Chuck Lambert Band. After witnessing one of his performances, it becomes obvious why many nickname him “the bluesman”.
http://www.myspace.com/chucklambertband
www.chucklambert.com
Antoine Holler (France)
00:30
At only 26, Antoine Holler is one of the few artists in the world that can be described as a guitar virtuoso. Winner of many contests including the “Tremplin Blues sur Seine” (2008 edition), this young prodigy has an impressive start to his career. His knowledge of music shows in his performances, tainted with touches of funk, soul, and permeated in blues.
www.antoineholler.com
www.myspace.com/antoineholler
Bars
Le Bienvenu (920 rue Fleury Est Montréal, 514-387-9426) 11:00 PM
Rainmaker (Canada)
A quartet born in 2005, Rainmakers is certainly one of the groups to keep an eye on. They pay tribute to the great blues musicians as they invite festivalgoers to travel back to the roots of this culture. They always deliver a unique sound with a natural dynamic, all in a blues/rock feel. Their performance will mostly present songs off their debut album, Long Slow Flade.
www.antoineholler.com
http://www.myspace.com/antoineholler
Le Terminus (10 793, avenue Millen, Montréal, 514-382-3337) 11:00 PM
Late Night (Canada)
Formerly known as The Late Night Blues Band, Late Night have been active on the blues scene for more than a decade. This quartet has played in the West Island Blues Fest, the Valleyfield en Blues, Maximum Blues de Carleton, Café Campus en Blues, Bistro à Jojo, and at various House of Blues locations. The four members, all from the greater Montreal area, have a knack for energizing great crowds. Pierre Germain’s powerful vocals, accompanied by Pierre Lassonde’s impressive guitar and underlined by Ron Hall and Normand Lamothe’s strong rhythm, will make you live a truly exceptional experience.
www.myspace.com/latenightbluesband/
Le St-Laurent (283 Notre-Dame, Repentigny, 450-581-5651) 11:00 PM
Claude Dornier (Canada) / Slim Wood (Canada) / Mike Lécuyer (France)
Claude Dornier, after being a journalist until 2000, has pursued a career as guitarist and bass teacher. Following an incredible performance at the 2004 FestiBlues, he has performed as first part of many shows, including Patrick Verbeke and Jennifer Rose. He will this time be on stage with Sébastien Dubois (aka Slim Wood). This young French-Canadian was discovered during the 2008 Up-and-Coming Blues Contest, and won the OFQJ/Blues sur Seine award the same year. He will guide you through the banks of the Mississippi and the levees of New Orleans, across Chicago and Louisiana from a long-forgotten time. Mike Lécuyer will be crossing the Atlantic to offer you a trip through his rock ’n’ roll - blues universe.
Bernard Adamus (Canada)
Tonneau d'or (10 295, boul. Papineau, Montréal, 514-383-9780) 11:00 PM
Bernard Adamus have launched their first French-language blues album, Brun, with a universal yet personal content. An atypical formation at the confluent of Delta blues and Main, this group is inspired from old American blues, everyday Montreal life, gospel, love, and country. They call to mind Plume or Gatineau in their intense, sensitive, and sometimes funny show. From a quartet to solo accapella, this will be a performance to remember! With Benoît Paradis (trombone), Éric Villeneuve (strange drums), Tai Nguyen (guitar slide, banjo), and Bernard Adamus (voice and guitar), this group is sure to wow you!
Loto-Québec Stage | 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Bernard Adamus have launched their first French-language blues album, Brun, with a universal yet personal content. An atypical formation at the confluent of Delta blues and Main, this group is inspired from old American blues, everyday Montreal life, gospel, love, and country. They call to mind Plume or Gatineau in their intense, sensitive, and sometimes funny show. From a quartet to solo accapella, this will be a performance to remember! With Benoît Paradis (trombone), Éric Villeneuve (strange drums), Tai Nguyen (guitar slide, banjo), and Bernard Adamus (voice and guitar), this group is sure to wow you!
Hydro-Québec Stage | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
At only 26, Antoine Holler is one of the few artists in the world that can be described as a guitar virtuoso. Winner of many contests including the “Tremplin Blues sur Seine” (2008 edition), this young prodigy has an impressive start to his career. His knowledge of music shows in his performances, tainted with touches of funk, soul, and permeated in blues.
http://www.myspace.com/antoineholler
www.antoineholler.com/
Noir Silence/Vilain Pingouin/Les BB
Loto-Québec Stage | 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
After a short break from music, the members of Noir Silence finally found it in them to reunite in 2005. This is probably a good thing, considering their incredible record: performing more than 500 concerts, and selling close to 235,000 albums. They will be presenting a greatest hits kind of show at the FestiBlues, accompanied by famed group Vilain Pingouin (Petit Napoléon and Rien à perdre). This will be followed by a special performance by Les BB, who will interpret their classic singles T’es dans la lune and Donne-moi ta chance. Three groups from Quebec uniting for an explosive finale!
http://www.myspace.com/groupenoirsilence
http://www.noirsilence.com/
http://www.myspace.com/vilainpingouin
http://www.vilainpingouin.com/
http://www.myspace.com/lesbbmusique
Loto-Québec Stage | 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
After a short break from music, the members of Noir Silence finally found it in them to reunite in 2005. This is probably a good thing, considering their incredible record: performing more than 500 concerts, and selling close to 235,000 albums. They will be presenting a greatest hits kind of show at the FestiBlues, accompanied by famed group Vilain Pingouin (Petit Napoléon and Rien à perdre). This will be followed by a special performance by Les BB, who will interpret their classic singles T’es dans la lune and Donne-moi ta chance. Three groups from Quebec uniting for an explosive finale!
http://www.myspace.com/groupenoirsilence
http://www.noirsilence.com/
http://www.myspace.com/vilainpingouin
http://www.vilainpingouin.com/
http://www.myspace.com/lesbbmusique
Hydro-Québec Stage | 10:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Straight from the blues establishments of New-Orleans, where he still occasionally performs in quaint bars, Bryan Lee feels music is an actual entity in itself. His visual difficulties evolve into a creative force when he is on stage. His musical universe is a very emotional one, and his performance at Ahuntsic Park is going to be no exception.
http://www.myspace.com/bryanleeandthebluespowerband
www.braillebluesdaddy.com
Maison de la Culture Ahuntsic-Cartierville
11:30 PM
Now regarded as one of the precursors of blues music, Chuck Lambert is inspired by the sounds of Chicago, Kansas City, or even Texas. The originality of his work really takes shape when he is on stage with his musical friends, The Chuck Lambert Band. After witnessing one of his performances, it becomes obvious why many nickname him “the bluesman”.
http://www.myspace.com/chucklambertband
www.chucklambert.com
00:30
At only 26, Antoine Holler is one of the few artists in the world that can be described as a guitar virtuoso. Winner of many contests including the “Tremplin Blues sur Seine” (2008 edition), this young prodigy has an impressive start to his career. His knowledge of music shows in his performances, tainted with touches of funk, soul, and permeated in blues.
www.antoineholler.com
www.myspace.com/antoineholler
Bars
Le Bienvenu (920 rue Fleury Est Montréal, 514-387-9426) 11:00 PM
A quartet born in 2005, Rainmakers is certainly one of the groups to keep an eye on. They pay tribute to the great blues musicians as they invite festivalgoers to travel back to the roots of this culture. They always deliver a unique sound with a natural dynamic, all in a blues/rock feel. Their performance will mostly present songs off their debut album, Long Slow Flade.
www.antoineholler.com
http://www.myspace.com/antoineholler
Le Terminus (10 793, avenue Millen, Montréal, 514-382-3337) 11:00 PM
Formerly known as The Late Night Blues Band, Late Night have been active on the blues scene for more than a decade. This quartet has played in the West Island Blues Fest, the Valleyfield en Blues, Maximum Blues de Carleton, Café Campus en Blues, Bistro à Jojo, and at various House of Blues locations. The four members, all from the greater Montreal area, have a knack for energizing great crowds. Pierre Germain’s powerful vocals, accompanied by Pierre Lassonde’s impressive guitar and underlined by Ron Hall and Normand Lamothe’s strong rhythm, will make you live a truly exceptional experience.
www.myspace.com/latenightbluesband/
Le St-Laurent (283 Notre-Dame, Repentigny, 450-581-5651) 11:00 PM
Claude Dornier, after being a journalist until 2000, has pursued a career as guitarist and bass teacher. Following an incredible performance at the 2004 FestiBlues, he has performed as first part of many shows, including Patrick Verbeke and Jennifer Rose. He will this time be on stage with Sébastien Dubois (aka Slim Wood). This young French-Canadian was discovered during the 2008 Up-and-Coming Blues Contest, and won the OFQJ/Blues sur Seine award the same year. He will guide you through the banks of the Mississippi and the levees of New Orleans, across Chicago and Louisiana from a long-forgotten time. Mike Lécuyer will be crossing the Atlantic to offer you a trip through his rock ’n’ roll - blues universe.
Tonneau d'or (10 295, boul. Papineau, Montréal, 514-383-9780) 11:00 PM
Bernard Adamus have launched their first French-language blues album, Brun, with a universal yet personal content. An atypical formation at the confluent of Delta blues and Main, this group is inspired from old American blues, everyday Montreal life, gospel, love, and country. They call to mind Plume or Gatineau in their intense, sensitive, and sometimes funny show. From a quartet to solo accapella, this will be a performance to remember! With Benoît Paradis (trombone), Éric Villeneuve (strange drums), Tai Nguyen (guitar slide, banjo), and Bernard Adamus (voice and guitar), this group is sure to wow you!
> Sunday August 16th, 2009
Ahuntsic Park
Jerome Godboo
Hydro-Québec Stage | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Important part of the worldwide blues culture, Jerome Godboo, Torontonian since the late 1980s, has released a grand total of twelve studio albums. Through the years, he has collaborated with The Phantoms, Alannah Myles, and Dutch Mason. A must-see performance in Ahuntsic Park!
www.jeromegodboo.ca
http://www.myspace.com/jeromegodboo
Hydro-Québec Stage | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Important part of the worldwide blues culture, Jerome Godboo, Torontonian since the late 1980s, has released a grand total of twelve studio albums. Through the years, he has collaborated with The Phantoms, Alannah Myles, and Dutch Mason. A must-see performance in Ahuntsic Park!
www.jeromegodboo.ca
http://www.myspace.com/jeromegodboo
Luis Oliva, Steve Cordeau et invités
Hydro-Québec Stage | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Luis Oliva, spokesperson for the Up-and-Coming Blues Contest, is an actor, singer, musician… a truly skilled artist. He will be performing his last “Cover Show” before the launch of his debut album in the fall of this year. Accompanied by his musical partner of more than 15 years, Steve Cordeau, Luis Oliva will offer his interpretation of old rock ‘n’ roll and blues classics, from Gene Vincent to the Beatles, as well as Bill Withers and Elvis Presley.
http://www.myspace.com/luisoliva1977
http://www.myspace.com/stevecordeau
Hydro-Québec Stage | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Luis Oliva, spokesperson for the Up-and-Coming Blues Contest, is an actor, singer, musician… a truly skilled artist. He will be performing his last “Cover Show” before the launch of his debut album in the fall of this year. Accompanied by his musical partner of more than 15 years, Steve Cordeau, Luis Oliva will offer his interpretation of old rock ‘n’ roll and blues classics, from Gene Vincent to the Beatles, as well as Bill Withers and Elvis Presley.
http://www.myspace.com/luisoliva1977
http://www.myspace.com/stevecordeau
Les Porn Flakes (Canada)
Loto-Québec Stage | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The concept of the Porn Flakes was created by four exceptional artists almost ten years ago: an eclectic mix of artists that cover popular and rock ’n’ roll songs. Since its debut at the Club Soda in 2000, this group has garnered praise from critics, as well as from its ever-expanding fan base. This year, the Porn Flakes will accompanied by Éric Lapointe, Martin Fontaine, Patrick Bourgeois, Suzie Villeneuve, Lulu Hughes, Elizabeth Blouin-Bratwaite, and many others.
http://www.myspace.com/pornflakesmusic
http://www.lespornflakes.com/
Loto-Québec Stage | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The concept of the Porn Flakes was created by four exceptional artists almost ten years ago: an eclectic mix of artists that cover popular and rock ’n’ roll songs. Since its debut at the Club Soda in 2000, this group has garnered praise from critics, as well as from its ever-expanding fan base. This year, the Porn Flakes will accompanied by Éric Lapointe, Martin Fontaine, Patrick Bourgeois, Suzie Villeneuve, Lulu Hughes, Elizabeth Blouin-Bratwaite, and many others.
http://www.myspace.com/pornflakesmusic
http://www.lespornflakes.com/