COMPLET / SOLD OUT Blues From Chicago to Paris Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne is a legendary American pianist and singer, renowned for his flamboyant attire, charismatic personality and groovy rhythms executed to perfection. Raised in New Orleans, where he fell in love with the “devil's music”—boogie-woogie, jazz and blues—he has lived in Vancouver since the 1970s. His lively, unhurried performances pay tribute to musical legends Ray Charles and Fats Domino, among others. “Blues Boss” knows how to make his audience…
Swell à souhait Wherever he goes, Didier Lambert has his audiences rolling in the aisles—no matter their age, origin or gender! Sometimes endearing, sometimes grating, he likes to shake things up, to shock, but, above all, to make people laugh—and no subject is off limits. Whether he’s singing along to his ukulele, or performing a monologue, his surprising, off-kilter comedy never fails to draw you into his outlandish world. A finalist in the En route vers mon premier gala Juste…
A movie by Clovis Cornillac France. 2022. With Léa Drucker, Benoît Poelvoorde, Alice Isaaz February 1927. After the death of Marcel Péricourt, his daughter, Madeleine, must take over the financial empire of which she is the heiress. But she has a son, Paul, who, in an unexpected and tragic move, sets her on the path to ruin and downfall. Faced with the adversity of men, the corruption of her environment and the ambition of her entourage, Madeleine will have to…
Trio Fibonacci made its first appearance on the Canadian music scene in 1998, with the press reporting that “to hear them is to enter into the world of miracles” (Le Devoir, Montreal). The Trio Fibonacci has been guided by some of the world's most respected chamber musicians, including Menahem Pressler, members of the Alban Berg, Guarneri and Vermeer String Quartets, and by their mentors Eberhard Feltz and Michael Vogler in Berlin. The Trio will be performing their new programme “The…
UNDERCOVER Legends of Rock, a show that brings together all the great rock hits of your favorite artists, a true "Greatest Hits" on stage. After more than 500 shows across Quebec and the Maritimes now with a new, even more explosive version with even more hits! Classic songs from Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Foreigner, Journey, AC DC, Styx, Queen and many more!
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Harry Manx blends classical Indian music with southern American Blues. In the mid-1980s, captivated by Indian music, he began a five-year apprenticeship with Rajasthani master Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. He learned to play the famous Mohan Veena, a guitar/sitar, which became his favourite instrument. The artist is thus described as the “essential link” between Eastern and Western music, creating musical stories that combine the blues tradition with the depth of classical Indian raga under the name “Mysticssippi.” With…
The beloved David Myles Trio will present an evening of entertainment showcasing music from his latest record “Only A Little Loneliness”, from his 2020 release “Leave Tonight” as well as a handful of long-time fan favourites.
The Festival littéraire Lac-Brome takes off from May 17 to 21, 2023. Dominique Fortier, author of ''Villes de papier'' (Prix Renaudot de l'essai 2020), is the spokesperson for this second edition which presents a rich program. The Festival highlights francophone literature, a source of inspiration for many theatrical and cinematographic productions. Literary shows, some of which are produced by the Festival international de la littérature (FIL). In addition to Dominique Fortier, the public will be able to meet a number…
A movie by Anaïs Barbeau-Lavalette Drama Canada. 2022. With Denis Ménochet, Kacey Rohl In 1968, on a stormy evening, Romain Gary, Consul General of France in Los Angeles, takes in a beautiful German shepherd that has strayed. To please his son Diego, he keeps the seemingly docile animal. But, a few days later, when a young African-American man he has taken under his wing visits him, the animal goes into a rage. No doubt about it, it is a "White…
A musical reading from the novel "Les villes de papier" by Dominique Fortier This musical reading takes us on an inside look at the life of the poet Emily Dickinson, through her love of books, her garden and her ghosts. On stage, the actress Marianne Marceau leads us to meet the woman who was nicknamed "the lady in white" and who remains, even today, a mythical figure of American letters. Text by Dominique Fortier
A literary show about Virginia Woolf Text: Robert Lalonde Stage adaptation: Stéphanie Capistran-Lalonde Performance: Bénédicte Décary, Johanne Haberlin and Robert Lalonde Music on stage: Joseph Marchand Lighting: Etienne Boucher In 1941, in the middle of the war, harassed by the whistles of the German Stukas and by her own inadequacy as a writer, only a few days before her suicide, Virginia Woolf revisits various episodes of her life, involving her husband Leonard, her sister Vanessa and her so-called mistress Vita…
Text: Kim Yaroshevskaya (Éditions du Boréal, 2017) Stage adaptation: Kim Yaroshevskaya and Pascale Montpetit Interpretation: Pascale Montpetit In December 2017, Kim Yaroshevskaya published a beautiful book in which she recounts her "journey to America". A journey into troubled waters, perhaps, but a funny and unusual journey that begins when, at the age of ten, she leaves her native Moscow to join her maternal grandparents in New York. But the journey, which was a bit crazy, ended up at her aunt's…
Described by the CBC as the “hottest” guitar ensemble in Canada, MG3 has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with, as well as an interactive force in various musical forms. For over 20 years, the trio's virtuosity, rigour, creativity and impressive stage presence — where humour and interacting with the public go hand in hand — have been winning over audiences around the world and have led them to noteworthy collaborations, especially with the California Guitar Trio.…
Letters, messages, confessions, poems, diaries... Frida Kahlo wrote herself as she painted herself. During a show with the appearance of a fiesta, mariachi in support, Sophie Faucher plunges head first into the literary and musical universe of this woman of genius, an outstanding figure of Mexican painting. Her writings, unlike her paintings, were not intended for the general public. I will always write to you with my eyes," she said. This is an intimate look at the life of Frida,…
With several thousand shows to his credit, Steve Hill has built his reputation on the stage. Whether it's for prestigious opening acts, large-scale collaborations or, of course, as a headliner, he has proven himself to be an authentic stage performer. Dozens of awards and distinctions (ADISQ Gala, Lys Blues Gala, Juno Awards, Maple Blues Awards) have recognized him as a true blues/rock star. It is with his musicians that Steve Hill presents his latest offering Dear Illusion, probably his best…
