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, the US, the UK and Australia.
Genticorum won a Canadian Folk Music Award 2005 for its sophomore album Malins Plaisirs, as well as for it's most recent production, La Bibournoise, 2008, both the Roues et Archets Label.
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!
Salut à tous! Je vous invite pour mon lancement mardi le 30 juin au Théatre PLaza, passez écouter l'album sur mon nouveau site! bises www.mariesaintonge.com
I see you guys are performing at the Lowell Folk Festival in July. I will be in Lowell that Saturday afternoon playing a gig at a pub called the Old Court. Come in for a pint if you find yourself free... I'll for sure try and catch one of your performances over the weekend. Until then...
Hi dear friends. Thanks for a great party last night:o) Uhh... it was hard to get up this morning! I am now in New York in the apartment listening to Fleet Foxes. Yann, thank you so much for a great time in Montreal. I have really enjoyed my time. So wonderful to know you and to spend time with you. Take care and looking forward to see all of you again. All the best from me
Dear Yann the Man and the Gents, thankyou so much for a lovely evening of great music, really uplifting and happy...you have conquered Londres! It was really nice to see you. I will be asking Niall for Quebecois Foot Stomping and Jaws Harp to be on the syllabus in Limerick next semester! Lots of love and kisses, see you in Ireland or here, enjoy your tour, Jacquelyn xxx
Salut les gentils! Si vous cherchez quelque chose à faire vendredi prochain, voici une petite suggestion...
On fête nos 10 ans, vendredi le 29 mai au Lion d'or. Méchante soirée, avec Christopher Hall, Marco Caliari, Nedjim, Lara, La Fanfare Pourpour, Manoupact et d'autres surprises... Venez fêter avec nous si le coeur vous en dit! Sagapool xx
Great music! thanks for accepting the friendship. I hope to see you live one day not too far away from now. Maybe cambridge this summer. Best wishes from belgium.
Salut messieurs, Merci pour la belle soirée de ce jeudi. C'est tellement agréable de faire la musique avec vous!!! Mémorables moments... Joyeux lapin!!! Véro et Jean
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