Steven Langlois (aka Étienne) - vocals, synth programming
Jay Riehl - drums, guitar
Dave Kalmulsy - guitar
Don Taylor - guitar
Ryan Tuer - drums
Influences
Tourniquet, Bride, Petra, Veni Domine, Becoming The Archetype, King's X, Creed and many others
Sounds Like
The Press labels him the "Eminem of children's music." The diversity of music styles from rap, hip hop, rock, alternative and club dance draw comparisons to many mainstream artists. ++++ Etienne performs Rap/Rock music in French, Spanish and English. His CD releases on Educorock Productions Inc. and Warner Music Canada include: Le retour CD - 2008, FRENCHSTOCK Compilation CD - 2007, Me gusta CD - 2005, Grammar Jams 2 CD - 2004, Grammar Jams CD - 2003, C'est le temps CD - 2002, Rockumentaire (the Videos Collection) - 1999, Educorock Espanol CD - 1999, La danse des araignees CD - 1998, Chez Moi CD - 1996 and Étienne s/t CD - 1994 +++Plus several singles that Étienne has composed and produced for educational publishing companies including Thomson Nelson, Pearson Ed., Oxford University Press, Gage Canada, Prentice Hall Ginn, Glencoe, McGraw-Hill and Denmark's Forlag Malling Beck.
Record Label
Warner / Pacific Music / Educorock Productions Inc
“Charismatic... unbelievable.... students are actually excited about learning grammar.” The Hamilton Spectator-------------------------------------------------
“He is dubbed the Eminem of Children’s Music because his unique blend of music wins over audiences.” Windsor Star-----------------------------------------------
“...The performer that teachers trust most.” London Free Press--------------------
“Parents are impressed and grateful to see their children enhance their language skills, but have fun doing it.” Shoreline Weekly------------------------------------
“The music is life-changing” M. Goble, Teacher-----------------------------------
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Coming off a successful World Tour 2007 and FRENCHSTOCK 2008 (www.frenchstock.ca) that saw him perform sold-out concerts across Canada, the United States, and all over Australia, Étienne is at it again. “Le retour,” Étienne’s ninth album released by Educorock Productions Inc. is ready to order (1-800-729-3703) for fans to get advanced copies.---------------------------------------------
Continuing in the spirit of his eight previous releases, this CD comes power-packed with catchy hip-hop, club dance, rap, rock and reggae tracks. This musical versatility is the reason children continue to enjoy the music of Étienne into their teen years. Each high-energy song is matched with its purposeful, educational lyrics which are designed and guaranteed to improve literacy in French.
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The two-time "Canada's Artist of the Year" winner authors and composes for several widely-used international school programs produced by leading educational companies including Thomson Nelson, Oxford University Press, Pearson Education, Prentice Hall, Ginn, Gage Canada and Denmark’s Forlag Malling Beck. His music is distributed in most major music stores and by Children’s and Educational distributors worldwide.
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no problem !! your awesome if you could send a special e-mail to mme twedt to request to take me again that would be amazing (south fayette middle school) i am in HS andi reallly hope i can come again next year!! your concert was amazingg!!!!!!!!!!!
Je dois dis, un jour dans cet semaine j'ai utilise le mot "Bonjour" sur un tres belle fille et maintenant j'avais trois fils. Mercy beaucoup... :P les classe de francais sont tres heureux honhonhon. Aurevoir!
i was at your concert at franklin regional last year. i attend chartiers houston, and i'm just stopping by to say, that i can't wait for your concert this year.
we're going all out. and by that i mean, t-shirts, signs, everything. we are all so excited to see you this year.
step aside franklin regional, chartiers houston is going to prove to be your number one fans! :)
heyy I was in French class the other day and we were listening to your song Aller. i think that you should add that song on here because it's like seriously amazing.
What'z good wit it? Jus stoppin thru ta show yer page some luv. Keep doin ya thang. Also, when you get a minute, stop thru mine I got new beatz on both pages. -Browwn
