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 quartet will release their 5th album Ellipse in the fall of 2021.
Les Grands Hurleurs has the opportunity to present a showcase at the CINARS Web 2021 International Virtual Performing Arts Conference from May 25 to 28. Presenters from many countries will have the opportunity to hear excerpts from the band’s new album, which will be released
La Compagnie du Nord is proud to showcase its artists during the Folk Unlocked virtual conference produced by Folk Alliance International from February 22nd to 26th. FULL SHOWCASES SCHEDULE: MON, FEB 22 FOLK UNLOCKED SHOWCASE Folquébec 8:15 Les Grands Hurleurs 9:15 Le Vent du Nord
COMING up in 2021:
May 28: Virtual showcase at the CINARS WEB 2021 conference
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 will release their 5th album ELLIPSE next NOV. 5, 2021. 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.
