Artists of the Tremblant International Blues Festival

With over 20 years under her belt, the Quebec singer returns to Tremblant with Come Alive, a superb new album where her renowned rough-hewn voice that used to so divinely channel Janis Joplin has blossomed in a musical world of folk and contemporary blues with a touch of rock. Five years after Here For You, the artist has definitely come into her own.

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• Saturday, July 17, from 21:00 to 22:30

Anthony Gomes, a Canadian-born guitarist with a Masters degree in the evolution of blues music, is back on the road with new material for an extensive tour that includes opening spots for legends Buddy Guy and B.B. King.

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• Friday, July 09, from 21:00 to 22:30
• Saturday, July 10, from 16:00 to 16:45

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• Listen to Blues in Technicolor

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for its classic album First Base (1972), which includes the immortal songs The Mexican, Black Dog and Wells Fargo, the British band led by guitarist Allan Shacklock and singer Janita Haan are in Tremblant with their original line-up. A home run.

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• Sunday, July 11, from 20:30 to 22:00

A finalist at Francouvertes in May, the revelation of the last Francopholies and winner of the Best New Artist competition at Festiblues, the unclassifiable Adamus, a.k.a. “The Reverend” has been raking in awards. His blues style is outlandishly primitive and unapologetic, as heard on his sole album, Brun.

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• Monday, July 12, from 17:00 to 17:45

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• Listen to Le Cimetière

Montreal harmonica player Bharath Rajakumar produced the latest album of guitarist and old friend Joe Murphy from Halifax. The duo format promises to be nothing short of a momentous meeting between a Chicago blues scholar and a multi-instrumentalist equally at ease in all styles of blues.

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• Saturday, July 10, from 13:00 to 13:45
• Saturday, July 10, from 17:00 to 17:45

Montreal harmonica player Bharath Rajakumar made festival history in 2008 by playing with the venerable Pinetop Perkins. His band’s latest album, Tsunami! is an eloquent demonstration of Chicago blues with references to Little Walter, Big Walter Horton, Jimmy Rogers and others.

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• Saturday, July 10, from 22:30 to

The Blackburn brothers from Toronto deliver a contagious and heart-felt strain of blues, R&B and urban soul. The foursome, which includes three family members, ups the groove with B3 Hammond organ, carrying on a rich tradition passed onto them by dad Bobby Dean Blackburn, who will be joining them for their return performance at Tremblant.

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• Saturday, July 17, from 19:30 to 20:30

The five musicians of this Quebec band were nominated for Artist of the Year at the Maple Blues Awards following the success of their CD Open All Night. With guitarist Vincent Beaulne and veteran sax jazzman Dave Turner on board, this versatile outfit has proven its mettle.

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• Saturday, July 17, from 19:00 to 20:00

The ideal moment where Blues newcomers and fans will show their skills!

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• Sunday, July 18, from 12:00 to 13:30

This Montreal band serves up a repertoire of Chicago, Texas and Mississippi Delta blues. Previously known as Blues Train Deluxe, the five musicians of Bluesville Express had their latest CD – That’s The Stuff – nominated for a Lys Blues award.

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• Sunday, July 18, from 14:00 to 14:45

Bobby Bazini is a singer & songwriter from Mont-Laurier, Quebec and the proud torch-bearer of a whole generation that shaped his era. Better in Time is the young 20 year-old guitarist’s first album, launched to critical acclaim in Canada in March and in Europe in May. The maturity of his songs, whether soul, R&B or blues-rock, bode well for his future! Following a stellar appearance on the prestigious television show Taratata in France last March, Bazini performs for the first time at the Tremblant festival.

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• Wednesday, July 14, from 19:00 to 20:00

Soul and R&B patriarch Bobby Dean Blackburn is an exceptional singer and first rate B3 player from Toronto who has released a new album for 2010, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Influenced by Muddy Waters, Nat King Cole, James Brown and Jimmy Smith, he has brilliantly passed on his musical legacy to his three sons.

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• Saturday, July 17, from 15:00 to 15:45

Voted Best Rock Band at the Big Easy Awards in New Orleans in April, Bonerama comes to Tremblant for the first time with a new CD called Hard Times. On the menu is some soul-funk, classic New Orleans songs, a tip of the hat to The Meters, lots of horns and guitar.

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• Wednesday, July 14, from 19:30 to 20:30

For 35 years, the singer, harmonica player and founder of the Festival d’harmonica has become a true blues icon in this province. Now 51, the energetic showman has played in the United States and in Europe and shared the stage with the likes of Johnny Winter, John Mayall and B.B. King. A sure bet.

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• Friday, July 09, from 22:30 to
• Saturday, July 10, from 15:00 to 15:45
• Saturday, July 10, from 22:30 to
• Sunday, July 11, from 22:30 to
• Sunday, July 18, from 22:30 to

Born in Portugal, the singer and guitarist has been plying his trade for many years on the blues bar and festival circuit in Quebec. In 2009, he released “Carlos Veiga & Friends Live au Bistro à Jojo”, recorded at the venue where he hosts a Sunday night jam.

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• Friday, July 09, from 22:30 to
• Saturday, July 10, from 22:30 to

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• Saturday, July 10, from 19:30 to 20:30

Over the course of his star-studded career, this 39 year-old Montreal guitarist has backed top Quebec musicians such as Marjo, Laurence Jalbert and Bob Walsh. Now leading his own band, he will be performing songs from a brand new blues rock CD being released this summer.

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• Friday, July 16, from 22:30 to
• Saturday, July 17, from 22:30 to
• Sunday, July 18, from 19:30 to 20:30

Born in Montreal and raised in Brooklyn and Québec City, 33 year-old Valérie Clio’s career is growing by leaps and bounds. Her first album aptly titled My First Blues is a cross between blues, soul, gospel and hip hop. She has won the OFQJ Award at France’s Blues-sur-Seine Festival as well as several Lys Blues Awards.

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• Monday, July 12, from 15:00 to 15:45
• Tuesday, July 13, from 22:30 to

Veteran California electric blues guitarist Coco Montoya played with John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers and is a true star in his own right. One of the rare left-handed guitarists, he has a unique, dazzling and emotive style that transcends his inspiration Albert Collins. His new CD, I Want It All Back, is proof that at 59, he hasn’t lost any of his corrosive touch.

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• Friday, July 16, from 20:30 to 22:00

The winner of several Maple Blues Awards, the charismatic Canadian singer and harmonica player is at his best on stage. His fourth album, No Looking Back was released in 2009. As an added value, he has confirmed the Italian guitarist Alberto Colombo to perform alongside him.

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• Thursday, July 15, from 22:30 to
• Friday, July 16, from 22:30 to

The winner of multiple Maple Blues Awards (2005, 2007 and 2008 Female Vocalist of the Year), Quebec’s Queen of the Blues is a true “Grande Dame du Blues,” as is called the show she has hosted along with fellow female blueswomen. In addition to playing a lead role in the movie Jack Paradise, she also shines in a duo with Paul Deslauriers. Rediscover her here with her full band.

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• Friday, July 16, from 19:30 to 20:30

Previously from the band Bottleneck and a current member of La bande à Firmin, the guitarist from Bonaventure in the Gaspé region of Quebec expertly blends Delta Blues and Bluegrass. Dion, who is equally adept on Dobro guitar, slide, lap steel and banjo, performs with guitarist André Lavergne.

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• Monday, July 12, from 17:00 to 17:45
• Tuesday, July 13, from 15:00 to 15:45
• Tuesday, July 13, from 17:00 to 17:45

After last year’s JJ Grey & Mofro, here is Eric Lindell! A singer from California who moved to New Orleans in 1999, Lindell cleverly blends blues-rock, soul and classic R&B. His ninth album Between Motion and Rest was released in April 2010. This is blue-eyed soul at its best.

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• Wednesday, July 14, from 21:00 to 22:30

The festival’s top guitarists come together on a beautiful summery Sunday for an impromptu acoustic rendezvous. Witness priceless moment of improvisation and intense suspense! The event has become a mainstay of the festival’s programming and is always a favourite of festival-goers. Who will be on stage this year?

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• Sunday, July 11, from 14:00 to 14:45

Born and living in Halifax, the son of the legendary Dutch Mason is a rising star. The young guitarist’s album Love and Sound was nominated at the latest Juno Awards. He was featured on Born to the Blues, a documentary that aired on Bravo! in May.

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• Saturday, July 10, from 19:00 to 20:00

Named Group of the Year at the 2010 Smooth Jazz Awards, the Montreal band expertly blends classic soul and contemporary R&B. Their album Blood Red has been climbing the charts. With a mix of bluesy soul and the fabled Stax label sound, they are a perfect fit for an evening at the Tremblant Casino.

With a warm and powerful voice, Gwendolen has an incredible talent for putting her own personal spin on blues classics. A guest at the Grandes Dames du Blues show in 2004, she is a regular guest on the festival circuit. An encore performance at Tremblant.

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• Thursday, July 15, from 22:30 to
• Friday, July 16, from 22:30 to
• Saturday, July 17, from 22:30 to

The 59 year-old veteran harmonica player and singer has an impressive track record. A true ambassador of roots blues and folk, he also plays guitar and is sometimes joined by bassist Odette Mercure. His latest album is called Hoodoo Hand.

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• Wednesday, July 14, from 15:00 to 15:45
• Wednesday, July 14, from 17:00 to 17:45

The two celebrated Toronto bluesmen invite you to witness a spirited and energetic harmonica duel. Godboo, an ex-member of the Phantoms has produced 12 albums, including his latest called Humdinger, while Rotundo, who is also collaborating with Lee Oskar, released No Looking Back in 2009. A harp showdown on stage!

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• Saturday, July 17, from 19:00 to 20:00

This year would have been the 100th birthday of Chester Burnett, a.k.a Howlin’ Wolf, who died in 1976. In 1998, guitarist Motor City Josh released his 10th album with a tribute to the legendary bluesman. The show will include many guests, including Steve Strongman, Valérie Clio, Jack de Keyzer and MonkeyJunk band members.

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• Tuesday, July 13, from 21:00 to 22:30

This veteran Canadian blues guitarist has just won the 2010 Best Blues Album Juno for The Corktown Sessions. The track The Way That I Love You was among the finalists of the International Songwriting Competition in Nashville, and de Keyzer has earned seven Maple Blues Awards.ht

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• Saturday, July 10, from 17:00 to 17:45
• Saturday, July 10, from 22:30 to
• Monday, July 12, from 20:45 to 22:30
• Tuesday, July 13, from 17:00 to 19:00

Presented in the intimate concert setting of the Place Deslauriers stage, this veteran Canadian bluesman will pick from his vast repertoire to give a rare solo performance. De Keyzer has recently launched blues guitar master classes and also won the 2010 Juno Award for Best Blues Album.

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• Sunday, July 11, from 13:00 to 13:45
• Sunday, July 11, from 17:00 to 17:45
• Monday, July 12, from 15:00 to 15:45

Janiva Magness is one of the greatest blues and R&B singers of the past 20 years, and she is coming to the Festival with a new album in tow called The Devil Is An Angel Too (Alligator), released this spring. The Blues Music Awards crowned her 2009 B.B. King Entertainer of the Year and 2010 Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year.

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• Thursday, July 15, from 21:00 to 22:30

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• Listen to The Devil is an Angel Too

An accomplished harmonica player, a captivating singer and an unrepentant explorer, Godboo from Ontario has played with Prince, James Cotton and The Tragically Hip. He will be premiering his new CD, fresh from the studio and ready for real physical contact – a receptive festival audience.

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• Saturday, July 17, from 22:30 to

Not only has he played with legends John Lee Hooker, Willie Dixon and Albert Collins, he recorded with Pagliaro, Charlebois, Dufresne and Leloup. A master harp player, he transforms before your eyes like a blues, psycho-billy and rock chameleon. Guaranteed party.

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• Thursday, July 15, from 22:30 to
• Friday, July 16, from 13:00 to 13:45
• Friday, July 16, from 17:00 to 17:45
• Friday, July 16, from 22:30 to
• Saturday, July 17, from 15:00 to 15:45
• Saturday, July 17, from 22:30 to
• Sunday, July 18, from 21:00 to 22:30
• Sunday, July 18, from 22:29 to

Montreal’s ace guitarist is a master of many styles. Demetrios Bakolias, a.k.a. Jimmy James has been dazzling audiences for 35 years with his brilliant technique and sense of exploration. He has played with Pagliaro, Nanette Workman, Stevie Ray Vaughan and David Bowie. A new live album is being released this summer.

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• Sunday, July 11, from 22:30 to
• Wednesday, July 14, from 22:30 to

Hailing from Halifax, veteran Joe Murphy plays harmonica, slide guitar and accordion as well as singing. He is an institution in his city and his band has played with John Lee Hooker, Johnny Copeland and Otis Rush.

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• Saturday, July 10, from 22:30 to
• Sunday, July 11, from 16:00 to 16:45
• Sunday, July 11, from 22:30 to

With a new album called Name The Day!, the singer and harmonica player with a classic style in the tradition of B.B. King and Ray Charles was nominated for a 2010 Blues Music Award as Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year. His song Love Me Tonight is at #6 on Billboard.

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• Sunday, July 11, from 19:00 to 20:00

Nominated for a Grammy in 2010 as well as a then-called W.C. Handy Award, Primer is a Mississippi-born Chicago blues guitarist in the tradition of Muddy Waters, with whom he played for a long time, and Magic Slim. His latest CD called All Original was nominated at the 2010 Blues Music Awards. Authentic.

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• Sunday, July 11, from 15:00 to 15:45

In addition to joining Monster Mike Welch on stage, this 28 year-old French piano player will treat us to a solo performance. A finalist at the 2006 International Blues Challenge in Memphis and first appearing at Tremblant in 2007, Brunetaud blends blues, jazz and boogie-woogie standards, as heard on his latest album Driftin’ Blue.

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• Saturday, July 10, from 15:00 to 15:45

Born in Shreveport, LA, 33 year-old Shepherd has released many albums in his 20-year career, including a new one in 2010. Not only has he opened the likes of the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith and Bob Dylan, Fender Guitars has marketed a Stratocaster in his name. Performing for the first time at Tremblant, he is among the Festival’s headliners.

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• Saturday, July 10, from 20:30 to 22:00

With the 2001 Maple Blues Award for Best New Artist as well as several nominations at the 2010 Lys Blues Awards, the guitarist and singer is showcasing his talent backed by a new blues-soul-R&B band. His most recent album, Cuttin’ Loose is a brilliant demonstration of West-Coast blues and swing.

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• Sunday, July 18, from 16:00 to 16:45

The Vancouver singer won an international literature award, but her heart belongs to the blues, with a style and powerful voice evoking Janis Joplin or Joss Stone. She has sung with the late Jeff Healey and recorded five albums of sublimely raw and powerful blues, including Firegirl in 2009.

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• Friday, July 16, from 22:30 to
• Saturday, July 17, from 22:30 to
• Sunday, July 18, from 15:30 to 17:00
• Sunday, July 18, from 22:30 to

The 62 year-old Danish master of the harmonica came to the United Stated in 1965, and in 1969, he met Eric Burdon and founded the group War (Low Rider, Spill The Wine). In 2010, he is celebrating the 27th anniversary of his company Lee Oskar Harmonica, the renowned manufacturer of the diminutive instrument. He will be performing songs from his latest versatile album called Lee Oskar Collection.

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• Friday, July 16, from 17:00 to 17:45

American guitar legend Les Dudek played with Boz Scaggs, Stevie Nicks and the Allman Brothers, among others, and toured with the Steve Miller Band in the 70’s. He has written several musical themes for television as well as recording Deeper Shades of Blues and Freestyle in 2002.

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• Sunday, July 11, from 21:00 to 22:30

The 21 year-old guitarist from Lincoln, Nebraska and his trio are performing at Tremblant for the first time. Influenced by Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, William’s music is a synthesis of his three mentors, his style ranging from electric to rock with a touch of soul. This being the only Canadian stop on their tour, Tremblant will witness the “future of blues.”

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• Saturday, July 17, from 16:00 to 16:45
• Sunday, July 18, from 17:00 to 17:45

This electrifying piano player from Drummondville is already turning heads at just 24 years of age. Louis-David Leclerc is a master of boogie-woogie, jump blues and rock’n roll. After several Lys Blues nominations in 2009, he is releasing his debut album this summer in time for the festival.

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• Friday, July 16, from 14:00 to 14:45
• Friday, July 16, from 22:30 to
• Saturday, July 17, from 22:30 to

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• Friday, July 16, from 17:00 to 19:00

Nominated for a Blues Music Award this year, California harmonica player Mark Hummel has been touring with his band The Survivors for 30 years. His virtuosity led him to play with some of the greatest legends. Hummel, who founded the Blues Harmonica Blowout Festival 20 years ago, teams up with veteran Texas guitar-slinger Mike Morgan.

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• Thursday, July 15, from 17:00 to 17:45

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• Listen to Before The Beginning

Hailing from Queensland, Australia, this guitarist and singer leads the Mason Rack Band, which has recently released its debut double CD Live in Canada. He has a unique technique on slide guitar, which he plays on his knees, offering an energizing performance.

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• Saturday, July 10, from 14:00 to 14:45
• Sunday, July 11, from 17:00 to 17:45

The winner of the 26th annual IBC International Blues Challenge in Memphis in 2010 in the solo/duo category is a master guitar player from New Brunswick who performs no less than 200 shows per year. Blessed with an uncanny grace, Andersen mesmerizes audiences with his powerful and soulful voice, his fiery guitar work and his personal brand of blues-rock.

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• Wednesday, July 14, from 14:00 to 14:45
• Wednesday, July 14, from 16:00 to 16:45

Blending soul, funk, blues and jazz with a touch of Hammond organ, the British guitarist changed his focus on his third and latest CD, Heads, Tails and Aces, released in 2009: even more blues guitar on the 11 tracks and a new take on songs by Freddie King and Elmore James.

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• Friday, July 16, from 19:00 to 20:00

The veteran guitarist of 55 years from Québec City returns to Tremblant. DeWay, who is a keen supporter of the Chicago blues tradition, released his first album, Une Gang de Fous, three years ago, which includes songs by Muddy Waters and Slim Harpo along with several originals sung in French.

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• Saturday, July 10, from 22:30 to

Using the stage name of MO, Michel Ouelette set off to conquer Quebec!
Over the past 40, the guitarist and singer from the province’s old capital has demonstrated incredible versatility and mastery of all blues styles. Blues 4 U, his fourth and latest release, includes both acoustic and electric pieces.

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• Saturday, July 17, from 22:30 to
• Sunday, July 18, from 16:00 to 16:45

MonkeyJunk proudly took home a prestigious 2010 Blues Award in Memphis for Best New Artist following the success of their first CD Tiger In Your Tank as well as five Maple Blues Awards. The band (Tony D., Steve Marriner and Matt Sobb) qualify their music as “Swamp R&B”, “Soul Boogie” and “Bedroom Funk”. This is their second time at the festival.

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• Monday, July 12, from 22:30 to
• Tuesday, July 13, from 19:30 to 20:30

When he was just 13, Dan Akroyd dubbed him “Monster Mike.” The name stuck and 15 years later, the guitar wizard from Massachusetts now has an international career. His latest album, Tell It Like It Is was released a few months ago. Piano player Julien Brunetaud from France will be performing with the band.

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• Friday, July 09, from 19:30 to 20:30

The winner of multiple Maple Blues Awards as well as a Juno in 2004, Davis is an experienced guitarist, singer and composer from the Maritimes is among the top Canadian blues musicians. His latest CD is called At Home In Nova Scotia – where he has been living since 2001. Whether performing solo, as a trio or with his band, he has opened for Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker and others.

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• Tuesday, July 13, from 14:00 to 14:45
• Tuesday, July 13, from 16:00 to 16:45

For their first visit to Tremblant, the funky Detroit blues band will be bringing a good dose of energy to get a party going. Motor City Josh (Josh Ford) and The Big Three are stopping in Tremblant on a tour of their new CD, It’s A Good Life. Also performing in the Tribute to Howlin’ Wolf.

The 43 year-old Dutch piano player will be banging out some rousing piano tunes for this first festival appearance. Eric-Jan Overbeek lives up to his stage name. Crowned Best European Piano Player at the Trophées France Blues, he has also shared the stage with Van Morrison, Koko Taylor and Charles Brown during his stellar career.

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• Wednesday, July 14, from 17:00 to 19:00
• Thursday, July 15, from 14:00 to 14:45
• Thursday, July 15, from 16:00 to 16:45

With an arsenal of tongue-in-cheek love songs, the Montreal singer and guitarist handles caustic humour with assurance. A mainstay of the blues scene fore over 20 years, Payne’s shows provide the “feel good” atmosphere expected from memorable evenings.

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• Sunday, July 18, from 15:00 to 15:45

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The Paul Deslauriers Band will give an acoustic performance as part of the Acoustic Summit presented every year. Sam Harrisson and Grégoire Morency provide fuel. Nominated for a Maple Blues Award with Dawn Tyler Watson and featured in Guitar Player Magazine, the ex-member of Black Cat Bone has released Rippin’ Into Red.

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• Monday, July 12, from 16:00 to 16:45

At age 40, she plays harmonica and mandolin. At age 60, he is an skilled country blues guitarist. The duo has 18 years of experience and six albums, and was nominated twice at the 2010 Blues Awards for Acoustic Artist of the Year and the DVD A Night in Woodstock.

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• Thursday, July 15, from 15:00 to 15:45
• Thursday, July 15, from 17:00 to 17:45
• Friday, July 16, from 16:00 to 16:45

The four-piece band from the Hautes-Laurentides region of Quebec delivers a unique and energizing blend of blues, rock and funk, as heard on their latest album being released in time for the festival.

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• Friday, July 09, from 22:30 to
• Wednesday, July 14, from 22:30 to
• Saturday, July 17, from 16:00 to 16:45

Blues, rockabilly and rock’n roll define the music of this Montreal band well, whose last album, Tough Times was released in 2008. Founded by an ex-member of Vilain Pingouin, the band has played at Canada’s greatest festivals.

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• Friday, July 16, from 22:30 to
• Saturday, July 17, from 22:30 to

A multiple Blues Award/W.C. Handy Award winner, 63 year-old Piazza is a veteran singer and master harmonica player from the American West Coast in the tradition of George Harmonica Smith and Sonny Boy Williamson. Piazza and his steadfast four-piece band return to Tremblant after a few years’ absence with a new album in tow, Soul Monster.

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• Friday, July 16, from 21:00 to 22:30

A steadfast keeper of the Chicago blues flame, Ronnie Baker Brooks is the son of the legendary Lonnie Brooks who was just inducted in the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame. The singer and guitarist recently recorded a CD featuring The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue with other established musicians such as Magic Dick and Tommy Castro – an exciting follow-up to his own third album, The Torch, released in 2006.

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• Thursday, July 15, from 19:30 to 20:30

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• Listen to It Takes a Smart Man to Play Dumb

With a new CD called Split Decision now in stores, this slide guitarist from the San Francisco area delivers the goods and made the cover of the January issue of Blue Revue magazine this year. Now 60, Rogers has played with John Lee Hooker and recently toured with Ray Manzarek (The Doors).

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• Sunday, July 11, from 19:30 to 20:30

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• Listen to Requiem for a Heavyweight

Winners of the 2008 Lys Blues in the Revelation category, the trio of young Quebec bluesmen are not just fodder for the tween crowd. They are also known and appreciated among blues fans who have been won over by these three cousins all born in 1994. Sweet sixteen… and rising stars!

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• Saturday, July 17, from 15:30 to 17:00

The Montreal guitarist, singer and composer of Irish background released Street Money Miracle in 2009, an album steeped in folk, blues, soul and reggae. With a true gift for story-telling, his songs sometimes tell about the darker side of society with an exceptional voice that commands attention. Over 1,000 concerts to date.

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• Friday, July 16, from 22:30 to
• Saturday, July 17, from 17:00 to 17:45

Inspired by his mentor Mel Brown, Canadian guitarist Shawn Kellerman is an energetic performer who blends soul, funk and rock in a powerful brand of blues, as demonstrated on his latest CD Blues Without A Home. A nomination for the Guitarist of the Year Maple Blues Award confirmed his status among the blues elite.

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• Friday, July 09, from 22:30 to
• Saturday, July 10, from 22:30 to
• Sunday, July 11, from 22:30 to

Born in the Louisiana Bayou and a prominent figure of the blues scene in Houston, Texas, this 62 year-old guitarist and singer was strongly influenced by Albert Collins and Freddie King. Back from a major tour in Europe, he performs for the first time at Tremblant.

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• Saturday, July 10, from 21:00 to 22:30

Originally from Montreal and now living in Toronto, 44 year-old Mike Reid, a.k.a. “Shrimp Daddy” and The Sharp Shooters play Mississippi and Chicago-style juke joint blues. They will be performing songs from their new album Messin’ With My System.

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• Thursday, July 15, from 17:00 to 19:00
• Friday, July 16, from 22:30 to
• Saturday, July 17, from 13:00 to 13:45
• Saturday, July 17, from 17:00 to 17:45
• Saturday, July 17, from 22:30 to
• Sunday, July 18, from 15:00 to 15:45

The boogie woogie piano player from Montreal is bringing back the juke joint sound from the heyday of Chicago and Mississippi. Sébastien Dubois, 32, wears his stage name well, from his early days with Kevin Mark and numerous festival performances to his more recent Ly Blues nominations.

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• Saturday, July 10, from 22:30 to
• Sunday, July 11, from 15:00 to 15:45
• Sunday, July 11, from 22:30 to

Now a Festival tradition, this unique concert features Paul Deslauriers, who are about to release a new CD, along with carefully selected guests as well as artists performing at the festival for an evening of impromptu, organic and inspired music.

Steve Marriner from Ottawa is an astounding harmonica player and energetic singer who blends many styles of blues, soul and rock with the assurance of a veteran. He performs solo with songs from Going Up, his latest CD, and will also be joining his band MonkeyJunk for a festival performance.

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• Monday, July 12, from 14:00 to 14:45
• Monday, July 12, from 19:30 to 20:30

Winner of the 2009 Mel Brown Blues Award as well as Album of the Year at the Hamilton Music Awards, the guitarist and harmonica player from Kitchener has just released a DVD called Live At The Barn. He will be performing songs from his award-winning CD called Blues in Colour.

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• Monday, July 12, from 22:30 to
• Tuesday, July 13, from 17:00 to 17:45
• Tuesday, July 13, from 22:30 to

Nominated for a Grammy in 2006 for his album Brother to The Blues, the 43 year-old Cajun singer and guitarist from Baton Rouge, Louisiana has played with Junior Wells, Willie Nelson and Kim Wilson, to name a few. His 15th and latest album, Night Train to Nashville, was released in 2008 and is a mix of blues, country and Cajun music.

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• Thursday, July 15, from 19:00 to 20:00

After winning four Blues Music Awards in Memphis in May, including for “B.B. King Entertainer of the Year” and “Band of the Year”, the 55 year-old guitarist from California makes his first appearance at the Festival. Hard Believer, his latest album released on Alligator, has been hitting the Billboard blues charts for 30 consecutive weeks.

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• Saturday, July 17, from 20:30 to 22:00

Born in Winnipeg, Finlay now makes his home in Nashville. The guitarist and Violap player has just released Bootleg, his fifth album of blues, rock, soul and rockabilly, recorded live in the country music capital. He has shared the stage with Johnny Winter, John Hiatt and Buddy Guy.

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• Friday, July 16, from 15:00 to 15:45
• Saturday, July 17, from 14:00 to 14:45
• Saturday, July 17, from 20:30 to 22:00

This duo from the Laurentians lives just a hop and a skip from Tremblant! Gilles Masse (vocals, harmonica, guitar) and Jonathan Morin (acoustic guitar) self-produced their debut album Got The Blue, which includes excellent versions of blues classics as well as their own originals.

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• Monday, July 12, from 17:00 to 19:00
• Friday, July 16, from 15:00 to 15:45
• Sunday, July 18, from 13:00 to 13:45
• Sunday, July 18, from 17:00 to 17:45

Tab Benoit has been very involved in the preservation of the Delta wetlands in the Louisiana Bayou, including as spokesman for Voice of the Wetlands (2005, Telarc), an ambitious musical project including Cyril Neville, Anders Osborne, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, Waylon Thibodeaux and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, who will all be on stage at the Festival. A major event

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• Thursday, July 15, from 20:30 to 22:00

Guitarist and singer Marc Parent and bassist Gilbert Joanis have been leading this four-piece blues-rock band since 1987! Between personal projects and a number of stimulating collaborations outside Wang Dang Doodle, the band continues to account for a significant part of blues history in Quebec.

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• Tuesday, July 13, from 15:00 to 15:45
• Tuesday, July 13, from 22:30 to
• Wednesday, July 14, from 22:30 to
• Thursday, July 15, from 22:30 to

Environmentalist, cultural activist, poet and singer-songwriter Zachary Richard¹s roots are deeply planted in his native Louisiana. His songs are influenced by the the various styles of the region, but are uniquely his own. Author of 16 studio albums, spanning over 35 years in both English and French, Zachary Richard is one of a kind.

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• Wednesday, July 14, from 20:30 to 22:00

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