Les Cousins Branchaud
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Les Cousins Branchaud are a traditional folk group from Sainte-Ursule
, Quebec
. The group is known for their energy on stage as they put their own spin on old classiques and original traditional-style songs.
In the fall of 1994 Paul-André Nadeau(Violinist, Guitarist, Vocals) joined the group. After playing at many volunteer and folk shows they gradually established their name in the region.
In 1997 Patrick Desmarais joined the group and brought along his instrumental skill with the accordion, harmonica, rebec and vocals.
In 2000, Les Cousins Branchaud produced their first album, "Swing la don' dans ton salon," which includes songs that are traditional within the families of each member.
In 2001 David Tavares(Base, Guitar, Vocals) joined the group leaving it at its current 6 members.
In 2002, by public demand, they produced a second album, "Lorsque le verre est plein," which includes, once again, traditional family folk songs.
In 2003, Les Cousins Branchaud were part of a compilation album which also included other traditional québécois folk groups such as La Bottine Souriante
, La Volée d’Castors
, Baqqhus, Les Charbonniers de l’enfer and several others.
In 2004, again due to public demand, they put out their third album, "Equipé pour veiller tard."
2007 was a big year for Les Cousins Branchaud, as they produced their fourth album, "Passer du bon temps," and were invited for the first time to play at the World Folk Festival
in Drummondville.
Claude Branchaud (Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals) is also one of the four founding members and Guy's brother.
Luc Croisetière (Percussion, Vocals) was finally able to achieve his dream of playing music when he joined Les Cousins Branchaud after retiring from his career as a farmer.
Paul-André Nadeau (Violin, Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals) has been playing the violin since the age of five. In the last two years, he has also become part of a country music group called "Nash."
Patrick Desmarais (Accordion, Harmonica, Jig, Vocals) has also been part of the group "Les Frères Bellavance" for the last ten years.
David Tavares (Bass, Guitar, Vocals) has played the bass since the age of five and studied musique at the CEGEP in Trois-Rivières and now teaches musique in his own school, "Les Claviers Magiques." He also belongs to several other bands.
Sainte-Ursule, Quebec
Sainte-Ursule is a parish municipality in the Mauricie region of the province of Quebec in Canada.- References :...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
. The group is known for their energy on stage as they put their own spin on old classiques and original traditional-style songs.
History
The group was formed in the early 90s by Claude Branchaud (Mandolin, Vocals), Guy Branchaud (Guitar, Vocals) and Luc Croisetière (Percussion, Vocals) to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation.In the fall of 1994 Paul-André Nadeau(Violinist, Guitarist, Vocals) joined the group. After playing at many volunteer and folk shows they gradually established their name in the region.
In 1997 Patrick Desmarais joined the group and brought along his instrumental skill with the accordion, harmonica, rebec and vocals.
In 2000, Les Cousins Branchaud produced their first album, "Swing la don' dans ton salon," which includes songs that are traditional within the families of each member.
In 2001 David Tavares(Base, Guitar, Vocals) joined the group leaving it at its current 6 members.
In 2002, by public demand, they produced a second album, "Lorsque le verre est plein," which includes, once again, traditional family folk songs.
In 2003, Les Cousins Branchaud were part of a compilation album which also included other traditional québécois folk groups such as La Bottine Souriante
La Bottine Souriante
La Bottine Souriante is a folk band from Quebec specialising in traditional Québécois music, often with a modern twist.Formed in 1976, they have toured extensively through North America and Europe. As well as the traditional accordion, fiddle, guitar, piano and double bass, the band added a...
, La Volée d’Castors
La Volée d'Castors
La Volée d'Castors is a Quebec folk band formed in 1993. Since the end of the 90s they have gained a lot of fame in Quebec and internationally and have toured 15 countries.-Biography:...
, Baqqhus, Les Charbonniers de l’enfer and several others.
In 2004, again due to public demand, they put out their third album, "Equipé pour veiller tard."
2007 was a big year for Les Cousins Branchaud, as they produced their fourth album, "Passer du bon temps," and were invited for the first time to play at the World Folk Festival
Mondial des Cultures
The Mondial des Cultures The Mondial des Cultures The Mondial des Cultures (formerly called the Festival Mondial de Folklore (World Folklore Festival) is a folk dance festival which is held every summer in early July at the Woodyatt Park, in Drummondville, a city located in the Centre-du-Québec...
in Drummondville.
Members
Guy Branchaud (Guitar, Vocals) is one of the four founding members of Les Cousins Branchaud. He has also been part of the group "Les Multivox" for many years.Claude Branchaud (Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals) is also one of the four founding members and Guy's brother.
Luc Croisetière (Percussion, Vocals) was finally able to achieve his dream of playing music when he joined Les Cousins Branchaud after retiring from his career as a farmer.
Paul-André Nadeau (Violin, Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals) has been playing the violin since the age of five. In the last two years, he has also become part of a country music group called "Nash."
Patrick Desmarais (Accordion, Harmonica, Jig, Vocals) has also been part of the group "Les Frères Bellavance" for the last ten years.
David Tavares (Bass, Guitar, Vocals) has played the bass since the age of five and studied musique at the CEGEP in Trois-Rivières and now teaches musique in his own school, "Les Claviers Magiques." He also belongs to several other bands.
Discography
- Swing la don’ dans ton salon (2000)
- Lorsque le verre est plein (2002)
- Equipé pour veiller tard (2004)
- Passer du bon temps (2007)
External links
- Official Website news, biographies, discography, pictures