July 9 to 18, 2010
A great success for the 16th edition!
There were certainly great bluesmen, blueswomen and bands, but there were also highly promising young artists.
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- July 29, 2009 at 8:48 am
A great success for the sixteenth edition of Tremblant International Blues Festival
Mont-Tremblant, July 19th, 2009 – There were certainly blues greats, but there were highly promising young artists as well at the Tremblant International Blues Festival’s 16th birthday edition. During the 10-day event, an enthusiastic crowd saw the various shows and the event is once again a success.
Looking back at the Tremblant International Blues Festival
The first weekend was a huge success with Jonas on the Volkswagen stage on Saturday night. Even with Mother Nature being not so generous with sunshine, the talented Montrealer has once again seduced his fans. On the next day, Edgar Winter took over the stage in front of an overwhelmed crowd. The Fusion Acoustic show brought together some of the best guitarists present at the festival, acoustic way. Jonas and Angel Forrest even made a surprise appearance.
A week of blues
Robert Cray Band gave a fantastic show as the crowd was under the rain. His special guest, Hubert Sumlin, brought his special touch to the show, which made the whole absolutely delightful on Tuesday night. The same evening, Steve Hill, Jean-Sébastien Chouinard (The Respectables), Ricky Paquette and Paul Deslauriers performed a vibrant tribute to Albert, Freddie and B.B. King in the Tribute to the three Kings show. As for, Shemekia Copeland and Mavis Staples, they gave everything they had on Wednesday night during the ladies night. All the participants in the Maple Blues Revue warmed up the atmosphere on Thursday night. The winners and nominees of the Maple Blues Awards shook the Molson Ex Stage. On Friday night, Joe Louis Walker delivered all of his talents. The Blues by the Beach concerts were a success, thanks to the ambience and the proximity with the artist specific to this stage.
The closure weekend
The last weekend of the Festival was packed! Saturday, Guy Bélanger and Bob Walsh were on the Volkswagen Stage, followed by Nanette Workman. These Quebec Bluesman and Blueswoman sure met the crowd’s expectations! Buckwheat Zydeco was on the Molson Export stage, celebrating its 30th tour anniversary. Sunday opened with the Étoiles Galaxie contest finals, which was won by Chris Cotton & The Bluesers. Louis Bellavance from Galaxie and jury for this contest, crowned the winner on the stage. The Festival ends tonight at 9 p.m. with the traditional Jam Session and promises to bring a lot of people together.
Visit Volkswagen during the Festival
Volkswagen is waiting for you at the Festival and invites you to visit the TDI zone: perks for Volkswagen owners, information on the new Blue Motion technology and much more. The public had the chance to take a TDI on a road test and to follow the Festival from their computer, thanks to Volkswagen Live on Facebook. From your keyboard and mouse, you could find exclusive blues content such as interviews, photos and videos.
L’AIRE DU BLUES
L’Aire du blues, in collaboration with Archambault, was highly successful again this year. Particularly appreciated by the public, l’Aire du blues allowed them to meet the artists every day and listen to their stories, knowledge and inspirations as well as hearing the performances in the most private and personal atmosphere imaginable.
Gratitude to Festival partners
The Tremblant International Blues Festival is presented by Volkswagen, in collaboration with Molson Export. Proud partners of the event are Van Houtte, Ville de Mont-Tremblant, Galaxie, Archambault and Tourisme Québec.Tremblant International Blues Festival is part of the Festival d’été de Tremblant, brought to you with the precious support of Industry Canada and Tourisme Québec.
- July 15, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Bob Walsh and Angel Forrest taking over Mick Taylor’s show at Tremblant International Blues Festival
Mont-Tremblant, July 15th, 2009 - Tremblant International Blues Festival presented by Volkswagen in collaboration with Molson Ex announces the cancellation of Mick Taylor’s concert, scheduled for Friday, July 17th at 8:30 p.m. for health reasons. Bob Walsh and Angel Forrest will fill his spot on the program grid of the Volkswagen Stage.
Bob Walsh and Angel Forrest
With his natural kindness and talent, Bob Walsh, great voice of blues in Quebec knows how to blaze his public. Along with Angel Forrest and his musicians, Bob Walsh knows how to stay close to his public and invites them for a trip across blues, gospel and folk blues, knowing how to combine what’s known and less known, adding his very own personal touch.
There are only four days left to live the Blues experience at Tremblant! Don’t miss Nanette Workman, Guy Bélanger, Bob Walsh, Buckwheat Zydeco and many others! And over that, highway 15-North is completely reopened : there is only you missing at Tremblant International Blues Festival!
- July 14, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Ladies night with Shemekia Copeland and Mavis Staples, July 15th
Two exceptional women from two different generations will both perform on Wednesday July 15th. An evening of soul, blues, gospel by artists who’ve won Grammy Awards, Blues Awards and critical and popular acclaim from everywhere. The much-anticipated convergence of these two great voices for the first time in Tremblant is nothing less than momentous, bridging musical and generational gaps. Shemekia Copeland will be on the Volkswagen stage, while Mavis Staples will take on the Molson stage. A Ladies’ Night worthy of the name as the two powerful performers share the spotlight on this particular Wednesday. http://www.shemekiacopeland.com | http://www.mavisstaples.com
- July 14, 2009 at 12:07 pm
July 14th 9pm - Tribute to the Kings
After the tribute shows to Dutch Mason and Jeff Healey staged in the two past editions, the concept show returns to its spot on Tuesday with the theme “The Three Kings of Blues”: B.B., Albert and Freddie, three spectacular guitarists who have left their marks on blues history. The Steve Strongman Band will have the honour of leading this memorable and not-to-be-missed evening, which stars Steve Hill, Jean-Sébastien Chouinard (Les Respectables), Ricky Paquette and Paul Deslauriers.
- July 14, 2009 at 11:58 am
July 14th at 8h30pm - Robert Cray Band with special guest appearance Hubert Sumlin
The major blues and soul star Robert Cray is coming to Tremblant for a single exclusive performance! First breaking through in 1986 with his classic Strong Persuader and the song Smoking Gun, Cray’s gripping voice and refined guitar work on the Stratocaster has won him five Grammy Awards and eleven nominations! His special guest, Hubert Sumlin, is a true living legend. Keith Richards’ idol, he has single-handedly redefined how blues guitar is played.The stars couldn’t be more blissfully aligned to mark the midway point of this 16th Festival edition.
- July 13, 2009 at 9:14 am
Other big names to end the Festival
The last weekend will wrap up the Festival in a great way with none other than Jim Zeller, Bob Harrison and Carl Tremblay on Friday. Saturday, it’s time for Clio & the BluesHighway, Guy Bélanger & Bob Walsh, Nanette Workman and finally, the much awaited Buckwheat Zydeco. The Fusion Acoustic show will be on Sunday, right after the finals of the Étoiles Galaxie contest.
- July 13, 2009 at 9:10 am
A wild week
The following week will be filled with concerts of Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul Deslauriers, a duo that you don’t want to miss on Monday. The same day will be the Acoustic Summit, which allows the best guitarists featured in the festival to challenge each other, acoustic version. Robert Cray Band and its special guest Hubert Sumlin will give their show on Tuesday night and promise to raise the crowd. Again Tuesday, the Tribute to the three Kings show promises to be memorable as Steve Hill, Jean-Sébastien Chouinard (The Respectables), Ricky Paquette and Paul Deslauriers will pay a tribute to B.B., Albert and Freddie King. Ladies will take on the stages on Wednesday as a musical bridge will link Volkswagen and Molson Export stage while Shemekia Copeland and Mavis Staples will perform. Two blueswomen with remarkable voices following their dad’s tracks: Johnny Copeland and Pops Staples. Finally, on Thursday night, the Earth will tremble with 11 artists on stage in Maple Blues Revue. Three voices, eight musicians, each of them winners or nominees of Maple Blues Awards. Count in Dawn Tyler Watson, John Mays and Chuck Jackson.
In addition to all these great names, this year introduces a whole new concept of Blues by the Beach shows. Starting tonight with Jonas and then every week nights during the Festival, guests lodging on Tremblant site will have the chance to attend private blues concerts by the lake at the Beach & Tennis Club, completely free. Blues music, a magnificent lake, a sunset like no others, with feet in the sand, what more can you ask for? Tremblant gives even more while offering seated places in the stands of Volkswagen and Molson Export Stage.*
*Some conditions apply limited spaces.
- July 12, 2009 at 10:35 pm
This first weekend kicked off
This first weekend kicked off the 16th edition of Tremblant International Blues Festival powered by Volkswagen in collaboration with Molson Ex. More great names to come (Mavis Staples, Shemekia, Copeland and Nanette Workman !) in a wild week, but above all, a lot of blues.
The crowd answered the blues call on Saturday night as Jonas warmed up the atmosphere, even under the rain! An exciting ambience was over the Volkswagen stage and the fans were delighted. Edgar Winter will follow later tonight and will sure get to keep this hype! To these great names of blues, add last year’s favourite Trampled Under Foot, Jim Zeller, Steve Strongman Band and many more. The Fusion Acoustic show was certainly a must-see with none other than Steve Marriner and other talented musicians this Sunday afternoon.
- June 2, 2009 at 9:04 am
Blues by the beach
From July 13th to 17th, free exclusive concerts for guests staying on site will be held at the Beach & Tennis Club. What a unique way to experience an outdoor blues concert, with both feet in the sand!
Visit the lodging section... - June 2, 2009 at 8:07 am
Discover this year :
• JJ Grey & Mofro, Sunday, July 12th, Molson Ex Stage
• Steve Strongman, July 12th, 13th & 14th, Casey’s, Météomédia Stage, Molson Ex Stage
• Watermelon Slim, Wednesday & Thursday July 15th & 16th Place Deslauriers Stage
• Howard & The White Boys, Friday, July 17th Volkswagen Stage
- June 1, 2009 at 9:46 am
VIP Treatment
Throughout the 10 days of festivities, guests staying at the resort will get a VIP ticket for stand seats on the Volkswagen & Molson Export Stages, making sure they get the best view of the concerts.
- June 1, 2009 at 9:09 am
Not to be missed this year:
• Acoustic Summit, with Shane Murphy, Steve Strongman, Rob Lutes Trio, Matt Anderson, Chris Smither, Dawn Tyler Watson & Paul Deslauriers, Monday, July 13th, Molson Ex Stage
• Tribute to the Kings, Tuesday, July 14th, Molson Ex Stage
• Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers, Thursday, July 16th, Volkswagen Stage
• Maple Blues Revue with Dawn Tyler Watson, Thursday, July 16th, Molson Ex Stage
• Mick Taylor, Friday, July 17th, Volkswagen Stage
• Joe Louis Walker, Friday, July 17th, Molson Ex Stage
• Junior Watson with Bharath & His Rhythm Devils, July 17th & 18th, Molson Ex Stage
• Nanette Workman, Saturday, July 18th, Volkswagen Stage
• Guy Bélanger & Bob Walsh, Saturday, July 18th, Volkswagen Stage
- May 29, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Blues Area
The official Festival boutique where t-shirts and other promotional articles are for sale, meet artists and see them perform in a very intimate way.
New this year: take pictures in the Blues Area with costumes, instruments and an all-blues backdrop! - May 29, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Radio-Canada’s Étoiles Galaxie Prize
With the help of Radio-Canada and the Galaxie channel, a contest is on for Quebec and Canada’s youngsters. The public is invited to watch the performances and cheer them on.