Belgrave (band)
Encyclopedia
Belgrave is an artistic pop band from Montreal
, Canada
. The band consists of Trevor Boucher on vocals, his brother Liam Boucher on keyboards, their cousin Catherine Cere on violin, Michael Bufo on guitar, and Jonathan Powter on drums.
who invited them to support his band Receivers in May of that same year. The reviews were positive and Donovan arranged to produce the band that summer. Following their performance with Scotland's We Were Promised Jetpacks
, the band changed their name to Belgrave on August 26, 2010. After six months in studio Belgrave emerged with a six song self-titled EP. They launched their EP on May 27, 2011 to a sold out crowd at Montreal's O Patro Vys. The EP drew the attention of New York's Paper Garden Records
earning them a spot in their Lovely Hearts Club and an invitation to New York's CMJ Music Marathon
.
's influence on Belgrave is undeniable. Three of the band members (Trevor Boucher, Liam Boucher, and Catherine Cere) are first cousins with him. Amato had blazed the trail with his impressive contributions to the Montreal music scene, one of which includes Belgrave's EP.
and was recorded at the same location where they performed with Sam Roberts Band at the 'Eric Maclean Centre for the Performing Arts'.
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The band consists of Trevor Boucher on vocals, his brother Liam Boucher on keyboards, their cousin Catherine Cere on violin, Michael Bufo on guitar, and Jonathan Powter on drums.
History
The band was formed in September 2009 under the name Coral Red. In March of that year both the Sam Roberts Band and Coral Red performed at a private event together. During their performance, the band drew the attention of producer Joseph DonovanJoseph Donovan
Joseph Donovan is an award-winning music producer, engineer, and musician. His credits include the Juno Award winning album Love at the End of the World by Sam Roberts and albums by The High Dials, and The Dears...
who invited them to support his band Receivers in May of that same year. The reviews were positive and Donovan arranged to produce the band that summer. Following their performance with Scotland's We Were Promised Jetpacks
We Were Promised Jetpacks
We Were Promised Jetpacks is an indie rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland, comprising Adam Thompson , Michael Palmer , Sean Smith and Darren Lackie...
, the band changed their name to Belgrave on August 26, 2010. After six months in studio Belgrave emerged with a six song self-titled EP. They launched their EP on May 27, 2011 to a sold out crowd at Montreal's O Patro Vys. The EP drew the attention of New York's Paper Garden Records
Paper Garden Records
Paper Garden Records is an independent record label based in Brooklyn, New York. Paper Garden Records was formed in 2005 by Bryan Vaughan, the label's president. Their very first sign-on was the band Eagle*Seagull, from Lincoln, Nebraska. Eagle*Seagull gained considerable attention in the...
earning them a spot in their Lovely Hearts Club and an invitation to New York's CMJ Music Marathon
CMJ Music Marathon
CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival is put on by CMJ Network. CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival 2010 is scheduled for October 19–23 and will be headquartered at New York University and other downtown NYC venues.- History :...
.
Influence
Montreal French Horn player Pietro AmatoPietro Amato
Pietro Amato is a Montreal French horn player. He plays with three bands: Torngat, Bell Orchestre, and The Luyas. Amato is also involved with Arcade Fire providing studio contributions and occasional touring....
's influence on Belgrave is undeniable. Three of the band members (Trevor Boucher, Liam Boucher, and Catherine Cere) are first cousins with him. Amato had blazed the trail with his impressive contributions to the Montreal music scene, one of which includes Belgrave's EP.
Videos
Six Minutes music video is from their debut EP BelgraveBelgrave (album)
Belgrave is the self-titled debut studio EP by Canadian artistic pop band Belgrave, released in May 2011. -Background:The EP is a compilation of songs originally found on Belgrave's unreleased demo. The songs were written between 2009-2010 and submitted to producer Joseph Donovan. Donovan spent...
and was recorded at the same location where they performed with Sam Roberts Band at the 'Eric Maclean Centre for the Performing Arts'.
Notable Appearances
- Radio play and interviews on Montreal's CHOM-FMCHOM-FMCHOM-FM is an English language radio station located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Owned and operated by Astral Media, it broadcasts on 97.7 MHz from the Mount Royal candelabra tower, with an effective radiated power of 41,200 watts using an omnidirectional antenna.The station has a mainstream rock...
. - Performed alongside Sam Roberts Band in March 2010.
- Multiple performances at both Pop Montreal FestivalPop MontrealPop Montreal is an annual music festival occurring in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in the early fall, usually at the end of September or the beginning of October. More than 400 acts are scheduled to play in more than 50 venues across the city, mostly located in the Mile End area...
and Toronto's Canadian Music WeekCanadian Music WeekCanadian Music Week is an industry conference and music festival held over four days in various venues throughout Toronto, Ontario, Canada.-History:...
. - Showcased at New Yorks's CMJ Music MarathonCMJ Music MarathonCMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival is put on by CMJ Network. CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival 2010 is scheduled for October 19–23 and will be headquartered at New York University and other downtown NYC venues.- History :...
in 2011.