Pascal Gemme : Fiddle, Feet, Vocal Alex de Grosbois-Garand : Flute, Bass, Vocal Yann Falquet : Guitar, Jaw Harp, Vocal
Influences
All the great trios of this world: Trio Miron-Marchand-Ornstein, Ni Sarpe Ni Branche, Lau, Hedningarna, Vasen, Amestoy trio, Trio de guitares de Montréal, Trio Joubran, The Police, Rush, and many more...
Genticorum was founded in 2000, when Alex, Yann and Pascal discovered their common love for late night poutine and french canadian crooked fiddle tunes. Now they switched for late night shawarma, and have added some very glorious non-crooked french canadian fiddle tunes to their repertoire. Other than that, not much has changed since...
This is what they say to promote their band:
Genticorum are fast becoming one of the most sought-after proponents of Quebecois musical culture, firmly rooted in the soil of their native land. The energetic and original traditional 'power trio' also incorporates the dynamism of todays North American and European folk cultures in their music. Weaving wooden flute, fiddle, acoustic guitar, jaw harp, bass, foot percussion with strong vocal harmonies, they produce a brilliant tapestry which gives them their distinctive sound. Since their debut in 2000, Genticorum has forged a solid place for itself on the folk festival circuit, playing concerts and dances throughout Canada and the US.
Recently, Genticorum won the Canadian Folk Music Award 2005 in the Best Ensemble category for its sophomore album Malins Plaisirs, on the Roues et Archets Label, 2005.
They also say this when they have less text space to promote their band:
Canada's "Best Folk Ensemble" Genticorum allow the uninitiated a glimpse into the spirited world of traditional Quebecois music, blending energetic fiddle & feet, sonorous flute, rock-solid bass and pulsing guitar into a tight sonic weave with gorgeous three part vocals!
Hope you enjoy the tunes!
Au plaisir!
Love your music! Had a blast with Yann and Pascal at Sierra Fiddle Camp last month! That was some great accordion playing at 4 in the morning, Yann haha. Can't wait till next year hopefully!!! -Summer
The new album is great! Best one yet. In fact, each album has gotten better which is tough to do. Looking forward to seeing you guys again in No. CA soon. Thanks.
Bravo La Bibournoise... actuellement, obsedee par 'Le 20 Avril...'... l'histoire, les blondes, la mort, la mer, la voix d'Yann, le violon plaintif de Pascal.. 'Continuez, ca me passionne' XOX, (Encore 400 pour le Quebec, son brave peuple, et leur belle langue.. Grosses bises des E.U.)
Bonjour bonjour, un petit message pour vous rappeller que nous jouons le 24 juillet 2008 au bar le st-bernard dans le cadre du festival mémoire et racines, un spectacle a ne pas manquer, surtout que l'entré est gratuite. visitez notre myspace pour plus de renseignements. au plaisir de vous y voir!!!!!!!!!! Commérage
darlin's, am adoring the new CD and promoting it shamelessly around New Zealand. You MUST go have a look at my new venture: www.noblewoman.co.nz, an online profile site for New Zealand women folkies. Just in case you need to find a good woman here to get an immigration visa....
Hello you lot- unfortunately i won't be seeing you this trip, but will definitely see you next time you are in melbourne! Your new tracks are absolutely beautiful!
Salut Yann. ca va bien, j'espère. Oui, vous allez me voir dans quelques mois. Moi et ma amie claire sera a Montréal du fin d'aout pour deux semaines et puis on va aller a Celtic Colours! Malheureusement, Lucy peut plus venir, car elle n'a pas assez de temps (ou assez d'argent). Sinon, Elle va aller à l'Europe avec son copain, et devra être satisfait de la France (Tout le monde sait que le Québec est bien plus cool). Je vous parler tôt. J
S'li! Merci pour l'ajout messieurs. Ça tourne votre affaire! Je vous enverrais du soleil Pyrénéen, mais on n'en a pas ces jours-ci... Prenez-soin de vous, Loïc
