With Layon, their sixth album, Nicolas Pellerin et Les Grands Hurleurs invite listeners on a journey into Québec’s rich cultural past. It was while working on the repertoire for the album that they began to notice a common theme to all the songs: stories about
“Vin m’endort” by Nicolas Pellerin and Les Grands Hurleurs is now available! A festive trad song just in time for the holiday season. This second single will appear on the group’s next album, scheduled for release in winter 2024 (LAYON). To buy & support >>>
Le Vent du Nord and manager Geneviève Nadeau won the International Development Award at the first edition of the Gala des Prix Folquébec. The evening also featured a splendid performance by the quartet Les Grands Hurleurs. Many thanks to the event’s organizers and to Gilles Garand.
A promising new chapter for Les Grands Hurleurs with now four musicians on stage: Nicolas Pellerin (vocals, violin, feet, cajon), Simon Lepage (double bass), Olivier Rondeau (guitar) and Tommy Gauthier (violin, mandolin). The band release their 5th album ELLIPSE. This group has won the hearts of Quebec and international audiences with its modernized and accessible traditional music. This change will breathe new life into the group’s music, which is just as vibrant, but more refined. On guitar, Olivier brings a unique touch to the accompaniment as well as sophisticated and original arrangements. On violin and mandolin, Tommy’s talent enhances the moods, grooves and energy of the group.
The band wants to go back to the roots by daring to sound closer to acoustic instruments with careful and thoughtful arrangements while remaining organic. With the integration of folk, classical and bluegrass influences, the band will surprise and touch people once again with this enriched trad! Fiddles, mandolin, guitar, double bass, feet and rich vocal harmonies come together to explore a multitude of emotions.
The album Chouïa, released in 2018, was the occasion to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Les Grands Hurleurs. It was featured in La Presse’s 2018 TOP 10 KEB FRANCO.
Amazing live performers, they play many instruments, feel their on-stage energy, and get blown away by their sheer musical prowess. They truly please everyone, bonding with their audiences wherever they perform.
Since its inception in 2009, Les Grands Hurleurs have earned a solid reputation, accumulating a lot of experience in countless Quebec venues, international stages (Czech Republic, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, the USA) and on major events including recently: Canada Day in Victoria, & Canada Summer Games Winnipeg.
Since 2017 they’ve been in the official showcase selections at Chainon (2020, virtual, France), Folk Alliance International (2021, 2019, & 2018 (Kansas City, USA), APAP (2021, virtual), offWOMEX (2019, Finland) Rideau (Québec), FICG 2017 (Granby, Quebec), Contact East 2017 (Cape Breton) etc.
Les Grands Hurleurs have achieved the rare feat of bagging a Felix Award – Francophone Canada’s Juno equivalent – for three albums.
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