14 May 2013
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04 February 2013
It's les Tireux d'Roche's 15th anniversary!
2013 marks the Tireux d'Roches' 15th anniversary. It's been an exciting ride filled with creation, camaraderie and memorable tours.
The original 4 member formation included Anne Tessier and now famed story-teller Fred Pellerin as well as the band's founders Dominic Lemieux and Denis Massé. In 1999 Jeannot Bournival joined the team, after which a number of musicians came and went.
For our 15th we would like to salute all those who have journeyed within our ranks: percussionists Francis d’Octobre and Gabriel Lemieux-Maillé, cellists Mario Giroux and Philippe Muise d’Entremont, flute/saxophone players Claude Vendette and Jeannot Bournival, bassists Sébastien Salicetti and Igor Bartula and finally, original members/storytellers Fred Pellerin and Anne Tessier.
For the past three years the group's personnel has remained unchanged with Per, Dave, Luc, Dominique and Denis. And because they contribute so much to our success and professionalism, we must include our sound-man "Gélo" Gélinas and our manager Jean-François Guindon. Together we've travelled to Germany, Spain, Belgium, have criss-crossed all of France, and have visited 8 provinces and one territory in Canada.
15 years later and with hundreds of shows under our belt, the creative process is truly a family affair and les Tireux enjoy performing live more than ever. The stage has evolved into a playground involving band members and audiences alike.
Considered innovators in the local traditional music scene, we are also exemplary ambassadors of the present state of Québécois culture abroad. Our music is considered world-beat or folk in the context of the global village.
In addition to our journeys to Europe and Canada, there are several significant Quebec shows worth highlighting: le Grand Spectacle de la Fête Nationale at Montreal's Maisonneuve Park, 7 nights at Montreal's Place des Arts, Quebec city's Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France (twice), le Festival de la chanson de Tadoussac, le Carnaval de Québec, les Francofolies de Montréal (thrice), Laval's Mondial Choral as well as two broadcasted shows on the French CBC radio network.
In 2013 the adventure continues with the release of our fifth album and a number of shows added to our perpetual touring.
There's a lot to celebrate in 2013 for les Tireux d'Roches, we look forward to seeing you!
30 December 2012
05 August 2012
European tour in August
We're preparing for a month long tour spanning three countries: Belgium, France and southern Spain. You can bet it's going to be epic, so join us if you can! All details can be found on the "Shows" page.
14 July 2012
A passage to Ontario
This July 14th, Les Tireux d'Roches will be at the festival du Loup in Lafontaine, Ontario. We really dig Franco-Ontarians!
11 April 2012
APRIL MARITIME TOUR
Following a long and very successful tour in France and Germany, les Tireux D'Roches now shift their focus towards Eastern Canada.
In New Brunswick
April12th:Tracadie Sheila.
April 13th: Fredericton
April 14th: Kedgwick/St Quentin
April 19th: Memramcook
April 20th: Saint-Jean
In Nova-Scotia
April 21st:Darthmouth
Good times and good people on the menu!
06 March 2012
European tour
From March 9th to April 2nd 2012, Les Tireux D'Roches will be touring France and Germany. Consult the "shows" page for details.
11 January 2012
Les Tireux d'Roches at Contact Ontarois
8:30 PM. Harold Shenkman hall, Shenkman Arts Center, Ottawa.
11 December 2011
This holiday season with les Tireux d'Roches
For those wishing to spend time with Les Tireux d'Roches this holliday season, we will be in Chateauguay on sunday December 11th, in Coaticook Saturday December 17th and in La Tuque on December 29th. Details are available on the "Shows" page. Happy holidays!
19 November 2011
Les Tireux d'Roches à Ste-Agathe des Monts
14 October 2011
ARTS EXCELLENCE AWARD 2011
Les Tireux d'Roches are the 2011 recipients of the the "INTERPRÉTATION EN ARTS DE LA SCÈNE" award.
This award recognizes excellence within the Mauricie region's arts and culture field.
08 September 2011
A jaunt in France.
Following their summer tour, the six members of les Tireux d'Roches are taking a leave of absence from each other. But fear not! They will soon regroup to conquer the old continent yet again. From October 19th-23rd they will reunite and join forces with Les Dièses from France to perform a mini version of the 400 coups tour of 2008. Those of you who will be in the Poitou Charente region will no doubt want to witness this excellent musical adventure. Details can be found by visiting the SHOWS section. See you there!
P.S. We've got new tunes!!!
30 June 2011
Summer touring with Les Tireux d'Roches
This summer, les Tireux d'Roches will be reeling and spreading their characteristic good times throughout Canada.
The summer tour officially started on June 24th by celebrating Saint-Jean Baptiste in 72 hours of continuous daylight with the french speaking residents of Iqaluit, Nunavut's capital. This extraordinary trip to the top of the world will forever be etched in the minds of spectators and band members alike.
Then on July 5th they will be sharing the stage with Europes' "Tram des Balkans" at the Divan Orange in Montreal.
On July 9th and 10th they will be performing at Sudbury Ontario's Northern Lights Festival. On July 16th at the historic Fort Témiscamingue. On July 24th and 25th its back to Ontario at Guelph’s Hillside Festival. Then on July 29th, they are back in la belle province for a concert in Joly.
On August 3rd, after a two year absence, they will perform in Quebec City for a much anticipated return to Les Fêtes de la Nouvelle France.
On August 5th and 6th they will perform at the Newfoundland and Labrador folk festival in St-John's. They have never played in this province and they are looking forward to making new friends on The Rock.
Next up, they travel along Québec's north-shore, Gaspésie and into New Brunswick: Sept-îles August 9th, Port Cartier the 10th, Gaspé the 11th, Petit Rocher on the 13th, Caraquet's Festival Acadien on the 14th and last but not least, Bonaventure on August 15th.
These are summer events not to be missed!
17 January 2011
2 shows for Les Nuits Polaires!
On the 23rd of January, come and join the fun!
First show : 1 p.m.
Second show : 3:30 p.m.
Les Nuits Polaires' Trois-Rivières, Qc
17 January 2011
4 awards at the Tradostars!
"Chroniques Trad" is a blog which has issued 4 "Tradostar" awards to les Tireux d'Roches in 2010 including:
-The "Première Moisson" award for the province of Québec's first traditional album of the year, "Cé qu'essé".
-The Vitalis award.
Of thé band organisers wrote:"Les Tireux d’roches ont une énergie de forains et jonglent avec les musiques d’ici et d’ailleurs, avec les mots, avec les musiques contemporaines et traditionnelles"
The name comes from St-Rémi, home of famed elderly and homeless busker "Vitalis"
-The best internet presence management award (follow us on Twitter.com/tireuxdroches)
-The "Cracker Jack" album cover award A.K.A. the "You really blew it if you bought the album online" award for the exotic lenticular design.
Other winners can be seen online on the Chroniques Trad. blog
29 December 2010
About the evening of the 28th, on 7jours.ca
Click here to read the article. (only in frech)
28 December 2010
And... In The DEVOIR!!!
Today, day of our first show at Studio Juste pur Rire, in Montréal, Yves Bernard wrote something about us in The DEVOIR!
Click here to read the article!
27 December 2010
In LA PRESSE newspaper!!!
Click here to read the article.
19 November 2010
December 28th and 29th @ Cabaret juste pour rire
Les Tireux d'Roches will play the Cabaret Juste pour rire december 28th and december 29th
De Temps Antan will be the guest band on the 28th and Réveillons will be there on the 29th.
Tickets on sale NOW :
10$ until december 1st
15$ until december 27th
20$ at the door
Box office toll free: 1.888.244.2155 and billetterie.hahaha.com
Infos : contact@tireuxderoches.com
21 September 2010
An ADISQ nomination for "Cé qu'essé?"
Les Tireux d'Roches have been nominated in the best traditional album of the year category for their fourth album "Cé qu'essé?". The winner will be announced on November 1st.
In the meantime, listen to "Cé qu'essé?" with your fingers crossed.
26 May 2010
les Tireux d’Roches at the Grande Fête Nationale!
This year, les Tireux d’Roches will participate in the Grande Fête Nationale festivities at Maisonneuve park in Montreal.
People already on site and those arriving from the parade will be treated to their colourful brand of trad-folk music starting at 5:30 pm on June 24th.
Later in the evening they will be featured performing a song from their latest album, La St-Jean/ Pont Rouge
They will also be accompanying some of Quebec’s best known artists as they take the stage.
A not to be missed event, whether on site or on the CBC’s French network!
23 February 2010
Les Tireux d'Roches release their fourth album
Their third album "Roche, papier,ciseaux" was released under the Musivox Label and distributed by Outside Music. This album was nominated at ADISQ and Folk Alliance Awards. Now, With the release of their fourth album "Cé qu'essé?" recorded at "Aux berges du lac Castor" in the Mauricie region and at the renowned Studio Claude Champagne, they continue doing what they do best: The spreading joy and good times. Both "Roche, papier , ciseaux" and "Cé qu'essé" where produced by Jeannot Bournival, well known for his work on famed québecois conteur Fred Pellerin's last two albums. An honorable mention goes out to the funky lenticular album cover!
Les Tireux d'Roches have performed official showcases at the OCFF Conference in 2006 and Folk Alliance Canada in 2005. For 13 years, this Quebecois folklore group has been playing traditional music inspired by the traditional Quebecois repertoire, with a uniquely creative touch. Live or recorded, Les Tireux d’Roches know how to impress crowds and never go unnoticed. Les Tireux d'Roches regurarly tour Europe, have participated in Folk Alliance Showcases in San Diego and Montréal, have played at "Les Francofolies de Montréal" and many major venues in Montreal including Le Medley, Le Club Soda, la Place Des Arts
and le Corona. A live broadcast of one of their shows was aired twice on the French CBC radio network.
Other highlights include: the Calgary Folk Music Festival, the Mission Folk Festival, the Harrisson Festival of the Arts, le Printemps des Bretelles, les Francofolies de Montréal, the Toronto Winterfolk festival, La Grande Rencontre, le Carnaval de Québec, les Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France, le Festival Mémoires et Racines, Été Couleur Vienne and le Mondial Choral.