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• July 27, 2010 at 7:25 pm

  The 17th edition of Tremblant International Blues Festival: A massive success

  Mont-Tremblant, July 18th, 2010 – The 17th edition of Tremblant International Blues Festival is ending today. After 10 days of festivities, amazing concerts, the organizing committee and the spokesperson Zachary Richard are proud of this years’ great success, as the attendance has significantly increased.
  
  The first weekend started off strong with Anthony Gomes. The originality of Mason Rack was definitely a crowd pleaser. John Németh, and the British band Babe Ruth were loudly applaud. During the week, visitors had the chance to watch some shows from the top of the mountain with an amazing view that Tremblant offers at sunset. Wednesday, last year’s Festival favourite Matt Andersen was back on the Deslauriers stage. Later on that day, Bonerama gave a good show on Place St-Bernard with brass and rhythmic sounds, but the best part of the night was definitely the shows on the Volkswagen stage by Bobby Bazini and Zachary Richard. A very special ambience was brought in the pedestrian village by these two grand artists. The weather was perfect, the stars were out and visitors all had smiles on their faces. Thursday, Tab Benoit and his band Voice of the Wetlands All Stars entertained the huge crowd in front of the Volkswagen stage. The second weekend was as good as the first with performances by Matt Schofield, Coco Montoya, Dawn Tyler Watson Blues Project and Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers on Friday. As for Saturday night, Tommy Castro Band, Angel Forrest with Bob Walsh and Jim Zeller Duo were on for a memorable night. The Blues’araoke contest final was Today. The winner, Sylvain L. Lalonde, went home with a Vintage guitar offered by Musique Éthier, autographed by most of the Festival’s artists. Guy Éthier, owner of Éthier Musique, was on stage to give the winner his prize, and also gave an $50 gift certificate to both second and third places winners. The Festival will end later tonight with the always very popular Final Jam featuring Jim Zeller, Carl Tremblay, Angel Forrest, Mo Blues and Layla Zoe. This year’s favourite voted by the organizing committee’s was undeniably Eric Lindell and the Bonerama horn section as his guests.
  
  L’AIRE DU BLUES: A dome of electrifying ambiance!
  Special moments were lived in the Aire du Blues this year. Zachary Richard’s workshop was entertaining for he walked us through the roots of Blues music and the history of Louisiana. It turned out to be a very intimate and memorable moment in his company. Other workshops by Anthony Gomes, Mason Rack, Éric Dion, Jack de Keyzer, Mr Boogie Woogie, Paul Rishell & Annie Raines, Lee Oskar and Alberto Colombo & David Rotundo pleased the public.
  
  Tamtam initiation: A great idea brought by Volkswagen
  The 10-minute free percussion workshops offered by Samajam under the Volkswagen tent turned into a huge jam. The crowd could get enough of it! Another great initiative by this partner was definitely the free VIP parking on Saturday and Sunday for the first fifty Volkswagen owners.
  
  Thank you to our partners:
  The Tremblant International Blues Festival is presented by Volkswagen Canada. The Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan, Ministère du Tourisme Québec, Van Houtte and the City of Mont-Tremblant are proud partners of the event.
  
  Check out tremblant.ca/blues for the announcement of the next edition’s dates.
  
  Contact:
  
  Nicole Desmarais | Vice President, Communications
  Agence Sonia Gagnon
  Tel.: 514.768.6743 / Fax.: 514.768.6747
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  Annick Marseille | Public Relations & Communications
  Station Mont Tremblant
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• June 3, 2010 at 9:00 am

  The 17th edition of the Tremblant International Blues Festival: a natural fit

  Montreal, June 3, 2010 – The official program of the 17th annual Tremblant International Blues Festival held from July 9 to 18, 2010 was unveiled today in the presence of spokesman Zachary Richard. Renowned artists from around the world will perform during 10 days of festivities and free outdoor concerts where music and nature share the spotlight.
  
  Among the blues musicians who will grace the Tremblant stages, there will be a significant concentration of artists from Louisiana, including event spokesman Zachary Richard. This edition will also mark the return of Matt Andersen, who was last year’s committee favourite. Visitors and blues fans can look forward to Janiva Magness, Bernard Adamus, Tommy Castro, Matt Schofield and Bobby Bazini, plus notable Quebec blues icons such as Carl Tremblay, Jim Zeller, Jimmy James, Paul Deslauriers and Dawn Tyler Watson to fire up the ambience.
  
  A natural fit…
  Blues music at an altitude of 875 metres with a breathtaking view of Lac Tremblant and phenomenal sunsets await Tremblant visitors during the Festival. They will have the opportunity to travel up the mountain on the gondola lift – free for guests staying on-site – and enjoy an intimate concert at the summit. The concert will be held daily at cocktail hour from July 12 to 16, atop the highest summit in the Laurentian Mountains. A grand way to live the moment!
  
  Big names to watch
  Zachary Richard – Spokesman
  Having recorded 18 albums in English and French including the classic CAP ENRAGÉ and his 2009 release LAST KISS, Zachary Richard’s roots are deeply planted in his native Louisiana. Inspired by the various styles of his home, Zachary’s songs are uniquely his own.
  
  Kenny Wayne Shepherd
  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 for 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.
  
  Tommy Castro
  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.
  
  Tab Benoit
  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.
  
  
  Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars
  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.
  
  An intimate blues experience
  L’AIRE DU BLUES is back again this year. This special, more intimate venue is devoted to blues culture. Here, the public gets a chance to meet artists and hear their musings on inspiration, secrets, philosophies… listen to up-close performances and participate in discussions. It is also the locale of the official Festival boutique featuring Festival clothing, gear and much more.
  
  Thank you to our partners:
  The Tremblant International Blues Festival is presented by Volkswagen Canada. The Government of Canada's Economic Action Plan, Ministère du Tourisme Québec, Van Houtte and the City of Mont-Tremblant are proud partners of the event.
  
  For more details on the event’s program, check out tremblant.ca/blues, where the latest additions and announcements will be posted regularly.
  

• May 19, 2010 at 9:42 am

  ZACHARY RICHARD – Official spokesperson for Tremblant International Blues Festival

  Mont-Tremblant, May 19, 2010 –Tremblant is proud to present Louisiana singer-songwriter Zachary Richard as spokesperson for its International Blues Festival being held from July 9th to the 18th.
  
  This summer, Tremblant International Blues Festival, a natural fit!
  
  Having recorded 18 albums in English and French including the classic CAP ENRAGÉ and his 2009 release LAST KISS, Zachary Richard’s roots are deeply planted in his native Louisiana. Inspired by the various styles of his home, Zachary’s songs are uniquely his own.
  
  An exciting program awaits visitors for this popular summer event, with artists like Bobby Bazini, Bernard Adamus, Anthony Gomes, Tommy Castro, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Janiva Magness, Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings and Mark Hummel & Mike Morgan, as well as a host of Louisiana inspired artists.
  
  Thanks to our partners :
  Tremblant’s International Blues Festival is presented by Volkswagen Canada. Industry Canada, Tourisme Québec and the City of Mont-Tremblant are proud partners of the event.
  
  For more details on the event’s program, check out tremblant.ca/blues, where the latest additions and announcements will be posted regularly.
  
  
  * High resolution photos of the event and spokesperson are available upon request.
  

• July 29, 2009 at 7:48 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 1:32 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 11:10 am

  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 11:07 am

  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 10:58 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 8:14 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 8:10 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 9:35 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 8:04 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!
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• June 2, 2009 at 7:07 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 8:46 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 8:09 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 12:01 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 11:35 am

  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.