Sara Dufour at MTELUS

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A powerful spark plug! That’s the perfect way to describe Sara Dufour. The brilliant singer-songwriter from Dolbeau Mistassini already has an EP and 3 albums to her credit. Since the release of her eponymous album in 2019, she has been touring Quebec and France, piling up the honors (ADISQ and GAMIQ nominations, SOCAN Song of the Year, SPACQ André ‘Dédé’ Fortin Award and SOCAN Country Music Award). She has played over 400 shows to a growing and enthusiastic audience, including a performance on the Plains of Abraham during a historic evening with Les Cowboys Fringants at the Festival d’été de Québec in 2023.  

At her shows, she’s an authentic person who makes you want to escape for a while, or at least breathe in freedom for a while. At the wheel of her guitar, she continues to “tap her trail” with her folk’n’roll. She tells you “bits” of steamy stories and draws you into her adventures, sprinkled with humor and spontaneity, firmly rooted in her roots.

Une puissante bougie d’allumage! Voilà un qualificatif qui décrit parfaitement Sara Dufour. La brillante auteure-compositrice originaire de Dolbeau Mistassini a déjà un EP et 3 albums à son actif. Depuis la sortie de son album éponyme en 2019, elle parcourt le Québec et la France et empile les honneurs (Nomination à L’ADISQ et au GAMIQ, lauréate de la chanson de l’année SOCAN, du prix André ‘Dédé’ Fortin de la SPACQ et du prix Musique Country de la SOCAN). Elle a joué plus de 400 spectacles devant un public conquis et grandissant, incluant une performance sur les plaines d’Abraham lors d’une soirée historique avec Les Cowboys Fringants pendant le Festival d’été de Québec en 2023.  

En spectacle, on fait la rencontre de quelqu’un d’authentique qui nous donne envie de s’évader le temps d’une escapade ou du moins, le goût de respirer la liberté pour un moment. Au volant de sa guitare, elle continue de «taper sa trail» avec son folk’n’roll. Elle vous raconte des «bouttes» d’histoires à vapeur d’essence et vous entraîne dans ses aventures parsemées d’humour et de spontanéité, bien ancrées dans ses racines. 

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rap

Lil Tecca at MTELUS

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After getting into rap at age nine and trading freestyle insults with friends while playing Xbox, Queens rapper Lil Tecca developed an Auto-Tuned flow that looked to Chief Keef as a primary influence. He released a few tracks online in 2018 and broke through to a wider audience with “Did It Again” and the standout charting single “Ransom,” which also appeared on his 2019 mixtape We Love You Tecca. That mixtape, his 2020 debut studio album, Virgo World, and its 2021 follow-up, We Love You Tecca 2, all cracked the Top Ten of the Billboard charts. Tecca’s third studio album, Tec, arrived in 2023 and also performed well in the charts.

Après s’être lancé dans le rap à l’âge de neuf ans et avoir échangé des insultes freestyle avec ses amis en jouant à la Xbox, le rappeur du Queens Lil Tecca a développé un flow Auto-Tuned qui s’est tourné vers Chief Keef comme influence principale. Il a publié quelques titres en ligne en 2018 et a percé auprès d’un public plus large avec “Did It Again” et le single phare “Ransom”, qui figure également sur sa mixtape 2019 We Love You Tecca. Cette mixtape, son premier album studio en 2020, Virgo World, et sa suite en 2021, We Love You Tecca 2, sont tous entrés dans le Top 10 du Billboard. Le troisième album studio de Tecca, Tec, est arrivé en 2023 et a également bien figuré dans les classements.

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Country Blues

Manon Brunet at Ministère

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Following the release of her country EP, Origine, a tribute to her father Johnny, singer-songwriter and blueswoman Manon Brunet, renowned for her warm voice and contagious energy, invites us to her new Country-Blues show. With a repertoire concocted in complicity with Daniel Volj (guitar), they will be surrounded by Gillis Cloutier (bass), JF Bouffard (keyboard) Jérémie Dallaire (pedal-steel), Pascal Racine (drums) to offer us her revisited original songs and a few interpretations.

Suite à la sortie de son EP country, Origine, en hommage à son papa Johnny, l’autrice-compositrice-interprète et blueswoman Manon Brunet reconnue pour sa voix chaleureuse et son énergie contagieuse nous convie à son nouveau spectacle Country-Blues. Avec un répertoire concocté en complicité avec Daniel Volj (guitare), ils seront entourés de Gillis Cloutier (basse), JF Bouffard (clavier) Jérémie Dallaire (pedal-steel), Pascal Racine (batterie) pour nous offrir ses chansons originales revisitées et quelques interprétations.

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Folk / Pop

Phoque OFF: Jeanne Côté and Étienne Dufresne at Pantoum

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Jeanne Côté hails from Petite-Vallée, on the Gaspé Peninsula, and it’s not letting her go: born into a family of musicians, she’s obsessed with the human connections, windows and river that accompany her everywhere. After releasing the Aller-retour EP (2019), produced by Louis-Jean Cormier, the singer-songwriter unveils her first full-length album, Suite pour personne, released last January and produced by Émilie Proulx and Arthur Bourdon-Durocher. In the spring, the artist took part in the 27th edition of the Francouvertes, winning first place in this showcase competition.

Rooted in the piano, she offers a pop-folk-alternative universe in which voice and lyrics take center stage. Through luminous, immersive songs, she explores the loneliness, joys and scattered landmarks of the twenties. Jeanne Côté carries a quiet strength, influenced by the women who have always inspired her, from Marie-Jo Thério to Kate Bush to her grandmother Denise.

Jeanne Côté est originaire de Petite-Vallée, en Gaspésie, et ça ne la lâche pas: issue d’une famille de musicien.ne.s, elle est obsédée par les liens humains, les fenêtres et le fleuve qui l’accompagnent partout. Après avoir lancé le EP Aller-retour (2019), réalisé par Louis-Jean Cormier, l’auteure-compositrice-interprète dévoile son premier album complet, Suite pour personne, paru en janvier dernier et réalisé par Émilie Proulx et Arthur Bourdon-Durocher. Au printemps, l’artiste participe à la 27e édition des Francouvertes, et se voit remporter la première place de ce concours-vitrine.

Enracinée au piano, elle propose un univers pop-folk-alternatif où la voix et les textes sont mis en valeur. À travers des chansons lumineuses et immersives, elle explore les états de la solitude, les joies et les repères éparpillés de la vingtaine. Jeanne Côté porte une force tranquille, influencée par les femmes qui l’ont toujours inspirée, de Marie-Jo Thério à Kate Bush en passant par sa grand-mère Denise.

After a debut EP entitled Sainte-Colère in 2020, Etienne Dufresne released his debut album Excalibur in 2021, for which he was nominated for the Prix de la chanson Félix-Leclerc and as Revelation of the Year at the GAMIQ.

He joins the 2022 Chansonneurs de Petite-Vallée cohort, and makes his first major appearance at MTELUS, opening for French artist Eddy de Pretto.

In 2022, Etienne shares JE RESPIRE, a catchy, no-holds-barred pop track presented with Ariane Roy. On this occasion, he met producer Alexandre Martel, with whom he began co-producing a new album, due for release in early 2024.

Après un premier EP intitulé Sainte-Colère en 2020, Etienne Dufresne sort son premier album Excalibur en 2021 pour lequel il se voit nommé pour le prix de la chanson Félix-Leclerc et comme Révélation de l’année aux GAMIQ.

Il rejoint la cohorte 2022 des Chansonneurs de Petite-Vallée en plus de faire une première apparition marquée au MTELUS en première partie de l’artiste français Eddy de Pretto.

Etienne partage en 2022 JE RESPIRE; un morceau de pop accrocheur et décomplexé présenté avec Ariane Roy. Il rencontre à cette occasion le réalisateur Alexandre Martel avec qui il entame la co-réalisation d’un nouvel album à paraître au début 2024.

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Funk / Soul/R&B

THEHONESTGUY and gentleman at Balattou

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Born in Lagos, Nigeria, THEHONESTGUY is a soulful, sonic tour de force. Now based in Toronto, THEHONESTGUY has a strong penchant for melody and groove, and marries the spirit and sound of RnB and funk to create what he has coined as ‘FUNKY SOUL’.

THEHONESTGUY, who was exposed to RnB music in its prime, developed a deep love and passion for all facets of the genre. It is through songwriting that the artist, who grew up socially isolated, found solace and a way to pay homage to the music that gives his life meaning.

With two projects released to date, THEHONESTGUY has been able to capture audiences far and wide. His most recent project HOW TO MAKE LOVE has been the most monumental to his career; gaining a JUNO AWARD NOMINATION in the Traditional R&B category in 2023.

This project also received great support from Spotify, by featuring the artist in: SPOTIFY FRESH FINDS OF 2022, SPOTIFY BEST R&B SONGS OF 2022, SPOTIFY ARTIST TO WATCH IN 2023.

Early 2023, THEHONESTGUY follows up on his success with SOMETIMES I CRY, a single off his next EP, due summer 2023. With the use off “doo wops and lush harmonies” the song borrows from the 60s and 70s into a new era the artist calls “VELVET SOUL”.

Actuellement basé à Toronto, THEHONESTGUY a une forte inclination pour la mélodie et le groove, mariant l’esprit et le son du RnB et du funk pour créer ce qu’il a lui-même défini comme du “FUNKY SOUL”.

THEHONESTGUY, qui a été exposé à la musique RnB à son apogée, a développé un amour profond et une passion pour toutes les facettes du genre. C’est à travers l’écriture de chansons que l’artiste, ayant grandi dans l’isolement social, a trouvé du réconfort et une manière de rendre hommage à la musique qui donne un sens à sa vie.

Avec deux projets déjà sortis, THEHONESTGUY a su captiver un public de partout. Son projet le plus récent, intitulé “HOW TO MAKE LOVE”, a été le plus monumental de sa carrière, lui valant une NOMINATION AUX JUNO AWARDS dans la catégorie R&B traditionnel en 2023.

Ce projet a également reçu un grand soutien de Spotify, qui a mis en avant l’artiste dans les playlists suivantes : “SPOTIFY FRESH FINDS OF 2022”, “SPOTIFY BEST R&B SONGS OF 2022”, et “SPOTIFY ARTIST TO WATCH IN 2023”.

Au début de 2023, THEHONESTGUY fait suite à son succès avec “SOMETIMES I CRY”, un single extrait de son prochain EP prévu pour l’été 2023. Avec l’utilisation de “doo wops et d’harmonies riches”, la chanson puise dans les années 60 et 70 pour les insuffler dans une nouvelle ère que l’artiste appelle “VELVET SOUL”.

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Pop / rap / Rock

EKKSTACY at Fairmount

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Vancouver, B.C.-based artist whose sound ranges from dreary synth pop to moments of indie peppiness.

Ekkstacy est basée à Vancouver, en Colombie-Britannique, dont le son va de la pop synthétisée morne à des moments d’indie pétillante.

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Pop

Ryan Beatty at Beanfield

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A pop singer, songwriter, and producer with a smooth R&B flair, Ryan Beatty often adorns his yearning songs with sleek, woozy production and multi-tracked vocals. He began sharing videos of his performances of covers as a young teen in 2009 and had more than a million video-channel subscribers by the time he issued his first original song, “Every Little Thing,” in 2011. His self-released debut EP, 2012’s teen pop-oriented Because of You, entered the top half of the Billboard 200 chart. Another EP followed in 2013 before he re-emerged in 2018 with a more sophisticated and stylized sound on his debut album, Boy in Jeans, which he quickly followed with collaborations with the likes of Tyler, The Creator and Benny Blanco in addition to an ongoing support role with BROCKHAMPTON. Going forward, he embraced this off-center direction in sound, which remained intimate while delving into more expansive arrangements including strings on 2023’s Calico.

Chanteur, auteur-compositeur et producteur de musique pop avec une touche de R&B, Ryan Beatty agrémente souvent ses chansons nostalgiques d’une production élégante et brumeuse et de voix multipistes. Il a commencé à partager des vidéos de ses reprises en tant que jeune adolescent en 2009 et comptait plus d’un million d’abonnés à sa chaîne vidéo lorsqu’il a publié sa première chanson originale, “Every Little Thing”, en 2011. Son premier EP autoproduit, Because of You (2012), axé sur la pop pour adolescents, est entré dans la première moitié du classement Billboard 200. Un autre EP a suivi en 2013 avant qu’il ne réapparaisse en 2018 avec un son plus sophistiqué et stylisé sur son premier album, Boy in Jeans, qu’il a rapidement suivi avec des collaborations avec des artistes tels que Tyler, The Creator et Benny Blanco, en plus d’un rôle de soutien continu avec BROCKHAMPTON. Pour la suite, il a adopté cette direction sonore décentrée, qui reste intime tout en se plongeant dans des arrangements plus expansifs, y compris des cordes, sur Calico, en 2023.

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Alternative / indie / Indigenous peoples / Inuit

Watching Elisapie perform in Châteauguay was an honour

by Gigi Brown

Elisapie graced the stage at Châteauguay’s Pavillon de l’Ile last week, and the intimate venue was packed with fans buzzing with excitement to see her on the Inuktitut tour, in support of her album of the same name from September 2023. The collection of covers from artists like Queen, Blondie, and Metallica in Inuktitut, Elisapie’s first language, was easily one of the best albums released last year, winning her the 2023 GAMIQ award for Artist of the Year. Seeing her perform live proved why she deserved such an honour. Elisapie started the show on a strong note, appearing on stage from behind a wall of pink light, singing “Uummati Attanarsimat (Heart of Glass),” the first single off of the album. It was perfect—her voice, mixed in with the magic of the pink lights, had the room in awe. It was clear from the start that this show was going to be special and it most definitely was.

The show felt like it passed by so quickly, but throughout the entire show, the audience really got to know who Elisapie was. The singer was brutally honest and open with the crowd, explaining the stories behind her albums. From “Una”, the song she wrote to her birth mother, to the cover of “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac in honour of her late brother, or “I Want to Break Free,” by Queen dedicated to her cousin who loved to dance. It was special and beautiful and made a few of us cry. Hearing the stories behind Inuktitut took it from a record full of wonderful covers and transformed it into a collection of songs that had a far deeper meaning to Elisapie.

The show was not just special from a musical standpoint either. From a technical point of view, the show was pretty simple. There were no crazy pyrotechnics, and aside from a cool light-up radio, there were no props, but the lighting masterfully guided the audience through the songs and kept your focus solely on Elisapie. The lights matched perfectly with the song she was singing as well as visually showing the range in her music. Sometimes the lights were flashing and fun, giving the room a dance club vibe, other times the stage was bathed in light, with the colour depending on the overall vibe of the songs.

Personally, my favourite lighting choice was the singular spotlight, casting the singer in an almost ethereal glow. The dramatic yet warm lighting sequences occurred several times during the show, often while she was telling her stories. Yet,the most memorable “simple lighting” moment happened during Elisapie’s performance of “Moi, Elsie,” a song written by Richard Desjardins and composed by Pierre Lapointe for Elisapie’s 2009 debut album There Will Be Stars. The lyrics tell the story of an Inuk woman in love with a white contractor who is set to go home soon.

Elisapie is the type of performer who demands your attention. No matter what she did, whether she was dancing or telling us her stories, all eyes were on her. But her shadow looming on the wall behind her gave the impression that the singer was larger than life. The words she was saying were important and you knew it, but it wasn’t daunting. Whether it was the warmness of the lighting or her sweet voice, you felt safe, almost as if we were all sitting around a campfire and listening to her tell stories.

Elisapie and the writer, Gigi Brown

Elisapie is a voice and a presence on stage that we, as Canadians, should be fiercely proud of, and it was an honour to watch her perform.

The Inuktitut tour goes on until November 30, 2024, with shows all around Quebec, plus a few shows in Europe.

Elisapie is also set to perform for the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal at Théâtre Maisonneuve on June 30, 2024.

Intro photo Courtesy of Bonsound

Credit: Leeor Wild

rap

Samara at Théâtre Paradoxe

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Maréchal Events announces an unforgettable evening with Samara at Théâtre Paradoxe Maréchal Events is delighted to announce exciting news for all Samara fans: the Tunisian rapper has been granted his visa and will perform an exceptional concert at Théâtre Paradoxe in Montreal on Friday, March 1, 2024, starting at 9pm. The event promises to be a memorable musical experience, with Samara delivering a stunning performance in the unique atmosphere of the Théâtre Paradoxe, located at 5959 Bd Monk, Montreal, QC H4E 3H5. Surprise guests will also be on hand to ensure an electrifying opening act.

Maréchal Events annonce une soirée inoubliable avec Samara au Théâtre Paradoxe Maréchal Events est ravi d’annoncer une nouvelle passionnante pour tous les fans de Samara : le rappeur tunisien a obtenu son visa et se produira en concert exceptionnel au Théâtre Paradoxe à Montréal le vendredi 1 mars 2024, à partir de 21h. L’événement promet d’être une expérience musicale mémorable, avec Samara offrant une performance époustouflante dans l’atmosphère unique du Théâtre Paradoxe, situé au 5959 Bd Monk, Montréal, QC H4E 3H5. Des invités surprises seront également présents pour assurer une première partie électrisante.

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classique

Arion Orchestre Baroque Presents Requiem and Coronation

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This concert (re)discovers two contrasting Masses heard in France during the reigns of Louis XVI and Napoleon. Written by Mozart in 1791 on his deathbed, at the urgent request of an enigmatic figure, his Requiem was performed in Paris for the first time in 1804 in a slightly reworked version, conducted by Luigi Cherubini. It was a triumph! A little earlier, in 1774, François Giroust, the last representative of the French grand motet, had been commissioned to compose the music for Louis XVI’s coronation mass in Reims cathedral.

Ce concert propose de (re)découvrir deux Messes contrastées entendues en France sous les règnes de Louis XVI et de Napoléon. Écrit par Mozart en 1791 sur son lit de mort, à la demande pressante d’un personnage énigmatique, son Requiem est donné à Paris pour la première fois en 1804 dans une version légèrement remaniée et sous la direction de Luigi Cherubini. C’est un triomphe ! Un peu auparavant, en 1774, c’est François Giroust, le dernier représentant du grand motet à la française, qui avait été chargé de composer la musique de la messe du sacre de Louis XVI en la cathédrale de Reims.

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Alternative / indie

This Is The Kit at Ritz PDB

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This Is The Kit is the musical project of Kate Stables and whoever joins her. You thought you didn’t like the banjo but you were wrong pal. Listen as Kate rips forward with her hypnotic twang pattern and a voice of rare, unaffected beauty.

This Is The Kit est le projet musical de Kate Stables et de tous ceux qui la rejoignent. Vous pensiez que vous n’aimiez pas le banjo, mais vous vous trompiez. Ecoutez Kate se déchaîner avec son twang hypnotique et sa voix d’une beauté rare et intacte.

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Jazz

Yoel Diaz Cubarteto at Upstairs

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This great pianist, songwriter, composer and arranger born in Holguin, Cuba, evolving on stage at every concert, he continues to impress with its imaginative musical approach and the wide variety of musical styles he has masters.

Ce grand pianiste, auteur, compositeur et arrangeur né à Holguin, Cuba, évolue sur la scène à chaque concert, il continue d’impressionner par son approche musicale imaginative et la grande variété de styles musicaux qu’il maîtrise.

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