members
| Name | Instrument(s) |
|---|---|
| Lucas Choi Zimbel | Guitar, accordion |
| Paul Dawson | Mandolin, banjo |
| Johnny Slapper | Bass |
Contact
Lucas Choi Zimbel
514-531-9376
Category: Artist
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SM Trio
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Les Flâneurs
FR: Les Flâneurs (Harlan Johnson, Bill Gossage, Guillaume Jabbour) transmits a sound inspired by the Cajun and Creole traditions of Louisiana, juxtaposed with their own compositions and arrangements. This Quebecois band is aware of the evolution of French-speaking music in America from old ballads to country, Cajun and Zydeco tones. The music of Les Flâneurs reflects the festive and warm atmosphere of these French-speaking traditions. Let’s go dancing!
ENG: Les Flâneurs is a Quebec band that plays music rooted in the rich Cajun and Creole traditions of south-west Louisiana. The band’s sound travels between ballads, two-steps and waltzes influenced by country, Cajun and Zydeco music. Celebrating North American francophone music, Les Flâneurs have created a sound that is true to that of southwest Louisiana while emulating regional influences, especially in their original compositions and arrangements. Let’s go dancing!
For almost two decades, Grouyan Gombo, founded by accordionist and songwriter Harlan Johnson, has performed on multiple stages across Canada. In 1997, the disc “Betsy Stomp” by Grouyan Gombo was finalist for the album of the year by a group from outside Louisiana by the Cajun Music Association of Louisiana and in 2015 their second disc “Pouyaille” received a nomination for the disc of the year at the Gala Lys Blues. Guitarist Guillaume Jabbour and Harlan Johnson met in 2010 when Guillaume joined the Grouyan Gombo group. Since that time, the two have lived several musical adventures together and respectively. Seven years later, here they are back with a new group to pay tribute to the music of Louisiana, which they perform unpretentiously, with great warmth and rhythm. A new addition to this musical circle, Bill Gossage, well known on the Montreal scene and regularly on tour across Canada with La Montagne Secrète, brings a fresh ear and knowledge rooted in the tradition of Irish fiddlers.
Come share with Les Flâneurs the love of music that has survived the cultural displacement of one and that undergoes a constant evolution that is worth celebrating!For nearly two decades, Grouyan Gombo, founded by accordionist and songwriter Harlan Johnson, rocked Canadian stages. In 1997 Grouyan Gombo’s cd “Betsy Stomp” was named runner up by The Cajun French Music Association for best release from outside Louisiana and in 2015 their album “Pouyaille” received a Lys Blues album of the year nomination. Guitarist Guillaume Jabbour and Harlan Johnson first came together in 2010 when Guillaume teamed up with Grouyan Gombo. Numerous musical adventures, and years later, they again join forces, presenting original and traditional tunes that pay homage to the rich musical legacy of south west Louisiana. Today the band features a sound that is direct, warm and groove focused, bridging the traditional and contemporary strains of a rich genre. Of late, the circle of Les Flâneurs has opened to feature a third element: the fiddle of Bill Gossage. With a musical culture that spans diverse styles while drawing upon deep roots in the Irish fiddle vernacular, Bill has long been a reputed member of the Montreal music community. He is also known across Canada for his work with the francophone Saskatchewan formation La Montagne Secrète. Louisiana Cajun culture has been recognized for its ability to resist, persist and celebrate life despite adversity.
We invite you to join Les Flâneurs in experiencing a rich and evolving musical language.members
Name Instrument(s) Harlan Johnson Accordion Bill Gossage Violin Guillaume Jabbour Guitar Contact
Guillaume Jabbour
lesflaneursmontreal@gmail.com
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Frisco Lee
Frisco Lee is a bilingual Montreal born-and-raised musician who’s been anchored in the underground music scene for almost a decade. Hailing from the suburbs and armed with a blues background, he began playing the bar circuits and hosting the Bar de Courcelle open mic, lending his talents to a slew of bands and unique songwriters. A couple of years ago, he began cultivating a widely-varied collection of self-penned songs in the style of old blues, country, folk, and jazz, striking a contemporary chord with indie and psychedelic stylings, and passionate about creating timeless sounds and relevant poetry. Frisco Lee is expected to release his first collection of songs as an EP, accompanying himself on acoustic guitar.
Montreal singer-songwriter Frisco Lee has left his mark on the bar music scene – including Grumpy’s, Honey Martin’s and Bar de Courcelle – since 2012. With his unique interpretation of Blues, Folk and Country, he accompanies himself on the guitar for sing his own compositions, halfway between Ray Charles and Bob Dylan.
members
Name Instrument(s)
Frisco LeeAcoustic Guitar Contact
Francis Lebel
francis.marcel.lebel@gmail.com
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Stringcut Quartet
The Stringcut Quartet is a jazz / swing / gypsy band made up of four musicians passionate about jazz and everything that revolves around this complex and enchanting music. These young virtuosos interpret as many gypsy standards as bebop classics, all of course with flavor and under the influence of Django Reinhart!
members
Name Instrument(s) Hugo Leclerc Clarinet / saxophone / sing Tommy Poirier Guitar Francis Vervill Guitar Jordan Loveys Bass Contact
Hugo Leclerc
dug.leclerc@gmail.com
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Martin Goyette
Martin Goyette is first and foremost an extraordinary voice characterized by a song as powerful as it is scratchy. The singer seduces the audience with his raucous and enveloping “instrument” worthy of the great names of blues and jazz. Passionate about blues and jazz but also funk and soul, it is in these different styles that he propels his impulses. In addition to being an outstanding harmonica player with a distinct and well-pitched sound – like his voice
Born in the St-Henri district of Montreal, it was at the age of 18 that he started playing the harmonica, feeding on Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson of this world. In 1997, he thrilled the Quebec blues scene for the first time by winning the honors of the Valleyfield blues event in the Dirty blues band.
In 2002, he won the next generation prize at the Festiblues de Montréal at the head of the Riverside Blues group. A French tour ensued in 2003, including the opening act for Bob Walsh at the prestigious Blues sur Seine festival. The latter being hospitalized in emergency, Martin goes up on stage to open the ball in addition to replacing Mr. Walsh within his orchestra. After which a slew of first parts of the legendary bluesman on Quebec soil followed one another and Goyette was invited, on several occasions, to replace Guy Bélanger on the harmonica within the group.Since then, Martin has been seen in several important events including the Belles et Blues hosted by Normand Brathwaite in 2004 and the Montreal Harmonica Festival with Carl Tremblay in 2005. He won 2nd place at the Toronto Blues Talents Search in 2006 and also performed in the Queen City in 2007 at the Toronto Blues Summit.
More recently, soul lovers have been able to hear it, accompanied by his Skinny Bones, on the occasion of the Montreal International Jazz Festival, at the opening of Bernard Adamus’ concert at the Sherblues Festival, at the Festival International de Blues de Tremblant or opening act for the prince of soul and funk, Lee Fields. TVA viewers were also able to see it on the popular program La Voix.members
Name Instrument(s) Martin Goyette Vocal / Harmonica Contact
Martin Goyette
harpman@videotron.ca
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Barbara Diab & The Smoked Meat Band
Backwater Township is a jazz trio based in Montreal, QC that consists of Corey Thomas (Bass), Olivier Turner (Guitar), and Vitta Morales (Drums). The music composed by Corey Thomas is a tribute to his experiences as a Mi’kmaq artist in his home community of Gesgapegiag, and his continuing journey as an urban Indigenous musician in Montreal. Since forming in 2018, Backwater Township has released an EP and continues to perform while further establishing themselves in the scene.
members
Name Instrument(s) Barbara Diab Vocals Pierre Lamontagne Bass Alain Bertrand Guitar Jean Fernand Girard Keyboard Bernard Deslauriers Drums Contact
Barbara Diab
bdiab@videotron.ca
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Off the Hook Blues Band
Montreal based, Off the Hook Blues Band covers a lot of musical ground, but never strays far from the warm bluesy tones of yesteryear.
This blues quartet made up of bassist Jean-Sébastien Clement, guitarist Bernie Yeo, Francis Laliberté on drums, with Mike Zablotsky on guitar and vocals. For close to a 10-years, Off the Hook has been putting their efforts into recreating and celebrating a century of the Blues in song – from the deep south to the wind city of Chicago.members
Name Instrument(s) Mike Zablotsky Guitar/Vocal Bernie Yeo Guitar Francis Laliberté Drums Jean-Sébastien Clement Upright Bass Contact
Mike Zablotsky
lucky_mojo_oil@hotmail.com
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Endrick & The Sandwiches
From Montreal, Endrick & The Sandwiches plays a nervous blues rock. Endrick is a singer, guitarist and harmonica player who has energy to spare. He takes a fresh look at style, while scathingly taking on his influences (John Lee hooker, Lightnin ’hopkins, Paul butterfield, John Mayall). With his cronies, he likes to serve you a blues that avoids flashy solos at all costs and seeks to seduce the hips of his audience with slightly crazy songs.
members
Name Instrument(s) Endrick Tremblay Voice-guitar-harmonica Greg “The Mac” Mc Evoy Guitar Simon Éthier Bass Mandela Coupal Daiglesh Drums Contact
Endrick Tremblay
endrick@hotmail.ca
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Alex Lefaivre
Led by bassist and composer Alex Lefaivre and featuring various guest musicians, the YUL trio presents a mix of original compositions, jazz standards and popular songs. The modern style of the group mixes several musical aesthetics ranging from hip-hop, rock, world music and swing with a surprising repertoire that is constantly in rotation. You can hear the complete “A Love Supreme” by John Coltrane, “Jolene” by Dolly Parton and the theme of “Bibi and Geneviève” in the same set. With a sound very accessible for newbies as well as a sophisticated and virtuoso approach to satisfy the “hardcore” jazz fans, this is the ideal group to spend a Sunday evening in good company in the best bar in Montreal.
members
Name Instrument(s) Alex Lefaivre Basse électrique Contact
Alex Lefaivre
lefaivrealex@gmail.com
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Backwater Township
Backwater Township is a jazz trio based in Montreal, QC that consists of Corey Thomas (Bass), Olivier Turner (Guitar), and Vitta Morales (Drums). The music composed by Corey Thomas is a tribute to his experiences as a Mi’kmaq artist in his home community of Gesgapegiag, and his continuing journey as an urban Indigenous musician in Montreal. Since forming in 2018, Backwater Township has released an EP and continues to perform while further establishing themselves in the scene.
members
Name Instrument(s) Olivier Turner Guitar Vitta Morales Drums Corey Thomas Bass Contact
Corey Thomas