Legendary Quebec Folk Group La Bottine Souriante
???One of the best live acts of this universe??? ~ Folk World, Germany
Iconic French Canadian roots folk band La Bottine Souriante is a musical explosion featuring 11 musicians, each of whom play multiple instruments, including the accordion, bass, trombone, tuba, clarinet and fiddle to name only a few. A theatrical feast that will dazzle your senses and leave you breathless with amazement, La Bottine Souriante performs on Saturday, January 31 at 8 p.m.
Pulsating rhythm, rousing melodies and exuberant spirit, La Bottine Souriante???s exceptionally tight and cohesive sound is a musical celebration that successfully allies its homage to tradition with a dash of jazz, salsa and pure folk, while at the same time perfectly representing the symbol of vitality and pride of its mother culture.
Throughout their 35 year history the group has released 12 albums, four of which are certified Gold and three are certified Platinum. In total they have sold over half a million albums and accumulated multiple awards for their ingenious compositions. The group has won the Juno Award for Best Roots/Traditional Album on three separate occasions, once in 1989 for ???Je voudrais changer d’chapeau???, another in 1992 for ???Jusqu’aux p’tites heures???, and the final for ???Cordial??? in 2002.
Known for their energetic live performances, La Bottine Souriante was voted Best Live Act at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in the year 2000, and has roused the crowd with performances at music festivals across the world including the T??nder Festival, the prestigious WOMAD, Celtic Connections, the Milwaukee Irish Fest, and the Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.
The group consists of the following musicians:?? ??ric Beaudry (vocals, guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, podorythmie), Pierre “Pedro” B??lisle (keyboards, piano accordion, piano, trumpet), David Boulanger (vocals, violin, podorythmie, percussion), Beno??t Bourque (accordion, bones, podorythmie, vocals), Robert “Bob” Ellis (bass trombone, tuba, percussion), Jean Fr??chette (saxophone, flute, penny whistle, clarinet, percussion, vocals), Jean-Fran??ois Gagnon-Branchaud (fiddle, guitar, voice), Jocelyn Lapointe (trumpet, flugelhorn), Fran??ois Marion (electric bass, acoustic bass guitar), Sandy Silva (percussive dance) and Andr?? Verreault (trombone).
La Bottine Souriante: Saturday, January 31, 2015, 8 p.m.;
Tickets: $59 – $54
Visit www.markhamtheatre.ca or call 905-305-SHOW (7469)
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For more info, please contact:
Andrea Smitko, Events Promotions Assistant, Flato Markham Theatre
(905) 415-7537 ext. 5700 / asmitko@markham.ca
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About Flato Markham Theatre:
Flato Markham Theatre is a jewel in the crown of the Markham community located only 30 minutes from the downtown core. The intimate, 527-seat, state-of-the-art performance facility provides patrons with unforgettable access to a host of internationally acclaimed artists and productions through its annual Diamond Series Season presented by Weins Canada. Illuminating the central theme that live arts in Markham matters, the season features the best of classical, jazz, world music, dance, comedy, pop artists, and family entertainment. Flexible ticket package options and complimentary parking are available.
About Markham:
Markham, a municipality with more than 330,000 residents centrally located in the Greater Toronto area, is home to 400 corporate head offices and 900 high tech and life science companies. Founded in the 1790s, today Markham is Canada???s most diverse community, enjoys a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy. Markham has received the Excellence Canada PEP III Integrated and Accessibility Awards, and multiple heritage and environmental awards. Markham is proud to be an official Host City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games.
