The Buzz Band (John McGale - guitar and vocals, Jerry Mercer - percussion and vocals, Breen LeBoeuf - bass and vocals) will be appearing on Wednesday, February 20th at 19h30 at the fundraiser "A Night at the Music Hall" produced by the Cedars Cancer Institute. The show will also feature the Montréal Jubilation Gospel Choir under the direction of  Dr. Trevor W. Payne, 12 year-old piano phenom Daniel Clarke Bouchard, and many other amazing performers. This sensational evening of music will take place at the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall of the Concordia University Loyola Campus, 7141 Sherbrooke West in Montréal. For reservations, call 514-934-1934.

On November 24th, a great bunch of friends of the Blues got together at the Maison de la Culture de Ahunsic to sing and play the night away. We all showed up in support of the Festiblues, who were literally rained out last summer. The room was filled with enthusiastic blues fans and friends of the Festiblues.
What a fun gig! I played bass throughout and sang along with friends Martin Deschamps, Guy Bélanger and Nanette Workman on some of their tunes. After some 30 years of friendship, drummer and band leader Bernard "Bingo" Deslauriers and I played an entire show as rhythm section. Very enjoyable.
To see and hear more detail on this concert, check out:
http://www.lenetblues.com/FestiBlues2012-benefice.html

Sunday September 9th was a very special date for me. I took part in an event in Québec City called "Musiciens en Fête 2012" produced by La Boîte à Musicien, a non-profit organization that works to encourage young musicians and singers. Thirteen artists/groups performed on the superb stage at the Jean-Paul Tardif Hall on the campus of the St-Charles Garnier College. There was a whole lotta talent at the party! Bravo everyone!
During the evening, Roby Moreault from Radio X and Serge Michaud, president of La Boîte à Musicien presented a beautiful "meritas" to yours truly in recognition for my career in music. My good friends Martin Deschamps, Mario Saint-Amand and Bernard Quessy travelled to Québec to join me onstage for a few good old tunes. After all, continuity is important! Thanks guys, it was kool that we could share this special evening together! The event was very moving and emotionally charged for me, even when, or perhaps especially when, a woman approached me to thank me for "retiring"!
A special thanks to the Boîte à Musicien House Band!
I've published a few pics on the Photos page and you can see more images from that event at www.boiteamusicien.com as well as on their Facebook page.