Justin Lacroix

Artist Information

Biography

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Passion, rhythm and melody

Born and raised in Winnipeg's french community, bilingual folk-rock poet Justin Lacroix is becoming increasingly well known for his original take on pop/rock music. Since his introduction to the music scene in 2003, Lacroix has been grooving audiences from coast to coast with his heartfelt songs, smooth voice and funky guitar style.

Having toured both as a solo artist and with his band, this is a seasoned performer and he delivers an electric show each and every time. Hints of blues, folk, rock, pop, roots, jazz, latin and country music color Justin Lacroix's repertoire and with 5 albums to date, Justin continues to remain true to his fans who have come to expect those fresh soulful sounds.

Winner of the "Gala manitobain de la chanson" (2003 & 2007) and of the "Chant' ouest" (2007) as well as having been selected to participate in the Festival de la chanson de Granby (2007) and the "Festival en chanson à Petite-Vallée" (2011), Justin Lacroix's long list of shows also include having played from Moncton to Vancouver to Yellowknife, and festivals such as the "Live From The Rock" (Red Rock, ON), the "Festival du voyageur" (Winnipeg, MB) and the "Snow King Festival" (Yellowknife, NWT).

Lacroix is currently based out of Montreal and continues to tour, breaking new grounds, expanding his already well-worn path.


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Passion, mélodie et groove

Justin Lacroix en musique, ça groove. Il y a du folk, du funk, du rock, du blues et plusieurs autres saveurs qui se mélangent pour enfin sortir en chansons qui sonnent tout à fait Justin Lacroix. Le spectacle de Justin Lacroix en solo est intime, très personnel et engageant. Il y a toujours de quoi qui capte l'attention; un riff de guitare içi, un timbre de voix là. D'ailleurs, c'est cette voix unique et authentique qui résonne le plus avec son public, et Justin s'y offre à plein coeur.

Lauréat "Gala manitobain de la chanson" (2003 & 2007) et de "Chant' ouest" (2007) ainsi qu'avoir été sélectionné pour le Festival de la chanson de Granby (2007) et du "Festival en chanson à Petite-Vallée" (2011), la longue feuille de route à Justin Lacroix inclut avoir joué d'un bout du pays à l'autre, et à de festivals tels que "Live From The Rock" (Red Rock, ON), "Festival du voyageur" (Winnipeg, MB) et "Snow King Festival" (Yellowknife, NWT).

Nouvellement déménagé à la métropole bourdonnante de Montréal, Justin Lacroix continue de rechercher de nouvelles scènes pour ajouter à ce réseau déjà bien établit. Venez découvrir ce grand talent généreux et passioné.



- Extraits du livre d'or -

"Wow Justin Lacroix, ton nom et ta musique resteront gravés dans ma mémoire d'amateure de folk comme tes doigts semblent aussi bien fusionnés aux cordes de ta guitare! Merci pour ton art!" (Sherbrooke)

"...je suis bouche bée" (Montréal)

"Merci pour ces notes qui ont su charmer mes oreilles." (Jasper)

"Ça s'écoute trop bien!" (Montréal)

"GROOOOOOoooooovy!" (Thunder Bay)

"J'adore votre style, trop cool!" (Hay River)

"Superbes mélodies!" (Sherbrooke)

"Wow, quel plaisir de se laisser bercer et entraîner par ta musique. Beau talent des doigts magiques et une voix superbe. Merci pour la magnifique soirée." (Sherbrooke)

"Justin, ton talent est immense! Merci de l'avoir partagé avec nous!" (Jasper)

"Concert magnifique! À revoir!" (Ottawa)

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Instrumentation

Justin Lacroix - guitar, vocals
Joël Perreault - guitar, vocals
Joel Couture - bass
Ivan Burke - drums, vocals

Discography

Justin Lacroix - EP (2011)
Justin Lacroix Band - le Gauche et le Droit (2010)
Justin Lacroix - Au naturel (2009)
Justin Lacroix Band - Self-titled EP (2007)
Justin Lacroix - Boogieman (2005)

Links

• MySpace
• Facebook
• Twitter
• YouTube
• Reverb Nation

Audio

• What's This Beauty
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• Laisser aller
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• Keep It Funky
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• Café noir
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• Hands Up! - Justin Lacroix Band
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Lyrics

• Josianne
• Hands UP!
• On se tait
• New Beginnings

Video

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Press

• Positively bewitching [+ Show ]
  

  “...a voice which is positively bewitching, and a kind of Dave Matthews groveiness, but nothing bea...“...a voice which is positively bewitching, and a kind
  of Dave Matthews groveiness, but nothing beats seeing
  him live.”
  -Brenda Boonstra (The Uniter)

• It was a pleasure [+ Show ]
  

  "Singer, songwriter, guitarist and passionate about it all... The moment you mentioned you had a CD..."Singer, songwriter, guitarist and passionate about it
  all... The moment you mentioned you had a CD I was
  like: "I gotta get this guy's CD and have him join us on
  our show. It was a pleasure."
  -Michelle Sawatsky (Golden West Radio)

• What the festivals are saying... [+ Show ]
  

  What can I say as usual you were wonderful, the band was wonderful. You made the festival a complet...What can I say as usual you were wonderful, the band was wonderful. You made the festival a complete highlight for me.

• What the festivals are saying...
  

  I love these guys! Strong melodies, great audience rapport... a winner every time.

Setlist

Varies, but mostly original, with an oldie here or there as little tributes to the greats.

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