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Bonjour, je m'appel Eric Boudreault. Je suis un batteur de la région de Montréal et natif de la ville d'alma au Lac st-jean. J'ai commencé la batterie à l'âge de 3 ans. La musique c'est ma vie... j'adore en joué en écouter et la vivre... J'adore tous ce qui groove; que ce soit du Rock, jazz, latin, funk , R&B ... si ça groove c'est mon buzz. J'aime les gens qui jasent avec leur instrument... j'adore rencontrer des gens et apprendre d'eux. Donc, arrêtez me dire un p'tit bonjour... Eric
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Eric is 30 years old. He started playing drums at three and received his first kit at five. He started taking drum lessons at seven and joined his first band at ten. While he was in school, he played various symphony orchestras, giving him the opportunity to go on tour in Europe---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------Since then, he played with bands of different styles, including Funk, Swing, Latin, Progressive, Hip-Hop, Hard Rock, R&B, Jazz, Alternative, etc... He focuses on his versatility and his musicality. -----------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------Eric is holder of a bachelor in music performance at Concordia University and also has a Diploma (D.E.C.) performance degree in Alma College in music. Modern drummer, DRUM! Magazine and Drums etc… made a mention of his young career (see press review ,pictures section).In November 1999, he played at the Montreal Drumfest in the Yamaha Rising Stars Showcase. Eric was also the cover story of DRUMS ETC… magazine in Canada March / april 2007. Eric is now endorse by REMO, MEINL cymbals, Regal tip and DW drums.----------------------------------------------------
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Eric worked as a teacher in many different schools. He has some projects running in Province of Quebec, Canada and United states. He gives master classes and percussions workshops around the country.-------------------------------------------------------------
He gave a second performance at the Montreal Drumfest in October 2008 but this time as one of the feature artists.--------------------------------------------------------------
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Eric did a 3 year tour with a show named CAVALIA (www.cavalia.net), more
than 600 shows and 1 300 000 tickets sold.
He had the chance to play with some of the following artists;
- John Patitucci
- Alex Acuna
- John Beasley
- Michel Donato
- Ronald Di Lauro
- Michel Cusson
- Muhammed Abdul Abkhabyyr
and many more...
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Finally , he recently worked at the Famous ''Sound city'' in Los Angeles CA as a session drummer. He is also doing many shows and tours in Mexico, europe and canada with the rock & roll circus ''Les Parfaits inconnus'', more than 250 shows. Since 2008 , Eric is the drummer for the biggest school and inter-active percussions shows ''Samajam''.
Ohhh nice one man ! Do you know where abouts in the UK ?? 'Cuz I live in England so if it was anywhere in there I will try my hardest to get there man 'cuz it would be sick ! Also can I ask you a drumming question ... How do you gein all of your independance ?? Have you got any brief warm up patterns of things you could share with me ?? Cheers man ! Take it easy. Jackondrums.
comment ça va? Hey la la, il faut se trouver un moment pour se voir!!
en attendant, tu peux aller écouter une chanson que j'ai fait aujourd'hui... elle est sur ma page... mais c'est très répétitif, c'est juste pour ne pas perdre l'idée... c'est "Please Relax" je trouve que le drum sonne bien sur l'enregistrement... mais je dois la refaire je ne suis pas tight vers la fin! porte toi bien et tiens moi au courant!!
Hey Eric! Happy New year to you as well! Looks like 2010 is going to be the year! I Landed a late night gig on a major television network and got a Pork Pie Endorsement! hope all is well you way!Louie
J't'en souhaite tout autant Éric!! Faudrait bien se prendre un verre pour jaser un peu un moment donné!!! Ça fait un bout qu'on s'est vu!! J'aimerais bien avoir de tes nouvelles!!! :)
Hey Eric, thAnk you for the support man! I don't know if you knew, but I landed a late night show on the univision network. I am really excited because it is a tremendous oppourtunity! Anyways, hope to talk to you soon. Your buddy Louie
Hi. Thank you for finding me and your friend request! Great skills and chops! You've got some great music and videos on your page. Love it! Hey, we are wearing the same caps, I think! Good luck to your further career, but I don't think I have to worry about that. Have a nice weekend, Wilm.
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