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Bon Débarras - Award winning trio from Montreal!
Montreal trio Bon Débarras have created a unique combination of French Canadian music fused with spoken word and more than a little theatricality. Expect a delightful, high-energy evening of traditional Quèbècois fiddle, step-dancing, banjo and harmonica fused with spoken-word, slam poetry, and body percussion.
The members of the trio each bring their own unique contributions:
Multi-instrumentalist Dominic Desrochers’ passion for sound and movement comes all the way back from those family gatherings, where singers, dancers and accordionists helped create his artistic vision. Over time, Dominic added another passion to music and poetry: percussive dance and body percussion!
Another Accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Jean-François Dumas, grew up in a family of musicians and singers where his early musical talent bloomed among songs and melodies from times past. With an interest in many musics and cultures, he has performed with many spirited artists such as La Bottine Souriante, Cedric Watson, Juan Sebastian Larobina and Edgar Bori.
The newest member of the trio, Veronique Plasse, contributes driving viola and violin and a rich knowledge of Quèbec’s traditional music.
Dominique Desrochers describes their performance as “a journey of storytelling, poetry, dance, movement, energetic music and also the deeper energy of ballads – with a lot of vocals and movement.”
The name Bon Debarras means “good riddance” in French, and Desrochers says it aptly describes their musical aspirations. “We get rid of sorrow and sadness when we play our music.”
The name has a second meaning, as well. “It means a place where you put your old stuff that you don’t want to get rid of ... like an attic. These things can become treasures.”
Seattle Folklore Society has been trying to host this trio on our stage since first seeing them at BC’s Festival du Bois in 2018. You do not want to miss them!
Advance tickets are available online until 12:30 day of show, or at prior SFS concerts (by cash or check only), at $26/$24 students, seniors or SFS/PNA members/; 10 for youth to age 17; at the door $2 more for adults ($28/$26/$10). Doors open at 6:30 pm for the 7:00 concert in the Phinney Neighborhood Center Community Hall (lower building). Find more info and a link for advance tickets on our website, www.seafolklore.org.
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