Christian Lavoie : Drums, Percussions, and Vocals Miguel Puerto : Guitar, Keyboards, and Vocals Denis Robitaille : Bass and Vocals Christopher Stewart : Guitar, Keyboards, and Vocals
Influences
King Crimson, Gentle Giant, Rush, Yes, Dream Theater, Al Di Meola
Poligraf was originally formed in February 1998. After having lasted through many personnel changes, the band's core finally dissolved in February 2003, right in the midst of the recording of a first album. Following a few months off, new collaborators were recruited and a new lineup finally gelled in June 2005. The boys found themselves in search of a bassist in March 2007 after the departure of Isaac Desgagné-Bouchard, and Denis Robitaille, one of the band's founder, came back into the fold at the end of June 2007 to complete the present formation.
The band counts four members. Guitarist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist, Christopher Stewart also acts as main composer and operates the space where the poligrafic activities unfold. Member of the original Miriodor lineup in the '80s, Denis Robitaille handles bass duties and vocal harmonies. Holding degrees in Music Education and Classical Interpretation, and full-time member of the Ensemble vent et percussion de Québec, Christian Lavoie fulfills both the roles of drummer and percussionist. Already known for his soundtrack to the short film « Falling, » Miguel Puerto cements the band with his confident guitar playing and occasional keyboard contributions.
Strongly influenced by progressive rock, the poligrafists draw from a wide range of genres going from world beat and jazz fusion, to symphonic music and free form improvisation.
Pleased to virtually meet you! Thank you for joining my circle of cyber friends, for excepting the add, your very kind words/comment and for sharing your Awesome Music with me. Good Sound and Vibes! I really enjoyed your tracks, Thanks. K E E P ~ O N ~ P R O G I N'!! Take care and God bless you and yours. Have yourself an inspiring week. Warmest Regards from a fellow Canadian.
Fantastic Music. Thank you for your friendship. Please check out the great bands playing at this year’s festival, and keep up with our festival info; by subscribing to our blog. Peace, Love and Revolution Nick
Bonjour à tous ! Merci pour cette découverte et en vous souhaitant bonne chance pour la suite ! Un grand coucou de France Amitiés Denis www.progressive-area.com www.myspace.com/progressivearea progressivearea@gmail.com
merci de l'ajout. vraiment bon ce que vous faites! ça nous ferait plaisir de partager la scène avec vous. le 16 mai sera donc une soirée chaude à Qc... Nous jouons également ce soir la(au Velvet)
Just thought I would drop you a line to let you know that Im currently working with a producer signed to Paul Oakenfolds PERFECTO record label on a couple of projects. He discovered me via myspace - proof this does work lol!
Ive also got a new track up on my page called " I REALLY LOVE U NOW "....would love to know what you think of it.....
Salut poligraf,congradulations on your sound and your site .I seem to recognise your bass player ,pretty amazing musician .Long life to you and to your music. Lavoie
Thanks Poligraf for being a friend of ProgRock Records, make sure to come by our site at www.progrockrecords.com and check out all our brand new releases and various CD's on special.
