Tadoussac: village in the region of Côte-Nord, population 1000, one of the few members of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club. That's where all the good music will be in mid-June this year... close to the water... with whales nearby!
Here are some highlights from the 29th edition of the Festival de la Chanson de Granby:
JUNE 14, 2012:
10:00pm || LISA LEBLANC
Salle Bord de l'Eau || 180 rue de l'Église
JUNE 15, 2012:
4:00pm || LISA LEBLANC
Salle Bord de l'Eau || 180 rue de l'Église
7:30pm || MARK BERUBE
École
11:30pm || PHILIPPE B
Salle Marie-Clarisse || 165 rue Bord de l'Eau
JUNE 16, 2012:
4:00pm || LISA LEBLANC
Salle Bord de l'Eau || 180 rue de l'Église
7:30pm || MARK BERUBE
École
11:30pm || PHILIPPE B
Salle Marie-Clarisse || 165 rue Bord de l'Eau
12:00pm || RADIO RADIO
Salle Bord de l'Eau || 180 rue de l'Église
Click here for ticket info.
Once again this year, artists signed to Bonsound have been nominated for the Félix-Leclerc Songwriting Award, which aims to stimulate creation of young singer-songwriters and to encourage the production and broadcast of French music.
Congrats to Monogrenade (2nd nomination), Lisa LeBlanc and Marie-Pierre Arthur (3rd nomination)! They will all be performing at this year's FrancoFolies de Montréal.
The winner, to be announced next June 12, will have the opportunity to perform at the 2013 FrancoFolies de La Rochelle and will get a cash prize.
Click here for the list of 10 nominees.
May 9, 2012
It is with great excitement that we announce that Bonsound is now the proud owner of a softball team: Les Coyorques! What great news to start the summer! The team is part of the Ligue de balle molle voyageur, Amical B.
Don't waste another minute and become friends with the team on Facebook to stay informed on all the games and the latest juicy news!
Come celebrate the opening of the se...
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May 8, 2012
Mark your calendars! June 23rd's the date to see DJ Champion on a cruise aboard the Louis Jolliet!
An aquatic tour of the Saint Lawrence River, combining the festivities leading up to St-Jean-Baptiste day and the great energy of DJ Champion... What a nice way to kick off summer in style!
Get your tickets here.
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May 8, 2012
The Éloizes Gala, which took place last Saturday in Bathurst, NB, was a success! Many people were there to celebrate Acadian artists. An array of awards were handed out in 14 categories such as dance, visual art, music, literature and theatre.
Congratulations to Lisa LeBlanc who won the music award for Découverte de l'année.
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May 7, 2012
In a bar/café/restaurant/dep/market near you: Nightlife.ca's last printed edition featuring Radio Radio! You can read Olivier Lalande's article online here, but if you want to put the hot photos (by Raphaël Ouellet) up on your bedroom wall, you'll need to find a copy of the magazine!
Watch the making-of video below or by clicking here.
We also want to give big props to the Nightli...
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May 2, 2012
Some artists in Bonsound's roster are nominated at the Independent Music Awards' 11th edition. In each category, one winner will be chosen by the Vox Populi (voice of the people).
You can vote for each of these artists by clicking on the following links.
Monogrenade's TantaleIndie/Alt. Rock AlbumVote here!
Philippe B's Variations fantômesFolk/Singer-Songwriter AlbumVote here!
Rad...
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May 2, 2012
Following concerts in Montreal, Quebec City and Louisiana, Radio Radio will head to Ontario to present their new album, Havre de Grâce, in a matter of days. Ontarian friends, get ready for more epic and memorable moments!
RADIO RADIO @ KINGSTON, ONThursday, May 10 || 9pmThe Mansion || 506 Princess
RADIO RADIO @ TORONTO, ONFriday, May 11 || 10pmThe Great Hall || 1087 Queen Street...
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April 30, 2012
Our friends on the other side of the Atlantic ocean truly have phenomenal taste! Since Monogrenade's arrival in Europe last week, everyone's been talking about them!
The band recently performed Ce soir on the late-night TV talk show Ce soir (ou jamais!) on France 3, played a couple of songs on the France Inter radio show Les Affranchis and recorded an acoustic session for Soul Kitchen. Les I...
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April 29, 2012
We have plenty of great show suggestions at this year's FrancoFolies de Montréal to start the summer on a hot note! Tickets are now on sale - see info below.
LISA LEBLANCLa Tournée des Francos with GiedRé and LabiurSunday, June 10 || 11pmLes Katacombes || 1635 boul. Saint-LaurentTickets: $27,37 (including tax & fees)
PHILIPPE BL'Intégrale des Variations fant&oc...
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