celtic music canada

Bourrasque Celtique, seven musicians that breath life into a colorful, irresistable music. The freshness and originality of their music stems from not only their extensive repertory but also their bold modern approach, creative well-chosen arrangements and original compositions.

Their energetic stage presence and their use of a mix of traditional and modern instuments have allowed the members of Bourrasque Celtique to stand out among the many groups now performing traditionnal music. Result : An unsurpassed swinging music that has the most difficult audiences clapping their hands and tapping their toes. Pleasant musicians, warm, heartfelt swinging music enjoyed by all !

Extremely of thirteen years of shows and now three albums, the group is obvious with a professionalism and an unconditional love of the stage.

The musicians offer a unique and exhilirating performance that will captivate the novice listener and the more experienced music-lover.

NEWS:

New album "Sentier des loups", march 2010

Photos : L'ion D'or, MTL

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Short review:

The band born in 1996 in a duo father-son.
Marc Bilodeau (violin, mandolin) and his son Raphael (electrical guitar), test Celtic traditional music with an alternative approach.
In 1997, joins the group Vincent Lacroix (flutes, voice) and François Gérardin (percussion) to produce their first album: Nordet 1999.
In 2002 comes Samuel Ouellet (percussions), Andréanne Galichant (clarinet and voice) and Patrice Benech (bass), to participate in the second CD: OiseauTonnerre 2003.
In 2005, Pierre-David Girard is adopted as new bass player. And finally, Odéi Bergeron-Bilodeau the daughter of Mark joins the group in 2006 as singer for new show and new album: "Sentier des loups". In 2009, Samuel Ouellet gives up his place to Daniel Lacombe.

Founder and artistic director of the group, Marc carries a love in traditional music. So, it is by the exploration of this rich directory that it succeeded there, with its musician's aptitude "busybody ", in composing its own air. In show, the presence of this figure brimming with energy proves to be simply incredible!
Enthralled, it does not hesitate to multiply plans in the field of traditional music. In proof, he also leaves the traditional group Lustukru and he is artistic director of the festival "Les violons d'automne" of St-Jean-Port-Joli.
Of ’ 96 - 2000, he was musician and president from « La troupe du Vieux-Moulin » (which participated in several festivals in Europe).
Member of the Celtic-Indian duo: http: // www.myspace.com / sundarietcorbo

Marc’s son and a guitarist for more than 13 years. Raphael is a full time member of the group. He has a unique way of accompanying the traditional music with his very original harmonizations( learned during his heavy metal phase ).

Using his guitars either to accompany or to play the melody, he creates with his many special effects a trance-like state, ranging from a hypnotic to a wild delirious beat. A 6 month trip through Ireland and Scandinavia confirmed his passion for this magical music.

A versatile musician, he has been performing for many years. He is also a member of the traditional group Montreal O’Yab! He devotes the majority of his time to his music, perfecting his technique with the flutes, guitars and a variety of percussion instruments. His musical ear and sens of rhythm make him a key contributor to the group’s arrangements.

Daniel began being interested in the battery and in the world of percussions towards the age of 8 years. It is at this instant that he learnt to knock on his drums. Daniel is recognizable in his particular style, he appears as somebody simple and natural, as his game of battery besides.
The musician in the numerous tones excels particularly in the world of the jazz and acquired within various trainings, improviser's job. It performs several tours in Quebec at present.
Today, the musician dedicates a party of his job in search of new tones. It teaches percussion and deal of the workshops-conferences to a public of any ages when he does not hesitate to share his knowledge. Assets in the field of culture in Quebec, Daniel gives conferences-workshops regularly for the children, teenagers and the personnel working in school.

She studied at the music conservatory in Montreal and with Marcel Rousseau at Laval University. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in music education majoring in choir direction. In 2001, she opens her own music school ,Solaré, in Saint-Jean Port-Joli. Her dynamic nature has led her to compose, create and perform using different art forms.

The last recruit of the group, Odéi brings a very new sonority with original vocal arrangements. Af ter two years of collegiate studies in classical singing in the music school Vincent-D' Indy, she is student in singing in the Music conservatory of Montreal.