Les Cowboys Fringants

Les Cowboys are a Québec Fringants band of the late 1990s and 2000s. Their music is a blend of alternative rock and folk. In addition, they often speak of socially critical and nationalist- patriotic themes.

History

Karl Tremblay and Jean -François PAUZE learned originally in 1994 at the Hockey know and captured two years later, under the band name later at a small contest. The other members met briefly to it. From their first album 12 Grandes Chansons 500 cassettes were sold. The following albums were still self-produced and sold. It was not until 1999, she gained through several appearances in Montréal a certain notoriety. In 2002, she finally managed to break Syndical the breakthrough. The subsequent tour was a success and the band has now played by mainstream radio stations. 2004 They gave their first concert in Paris and were also known in French-speaking territories outside Canada. However, 2007 Lebeau left the band to the public surprisingly and named as the cause disagreements with the other members.

Commitment

The band describes their music as " alternative Québec Rock". According frequently are historical, political and linguistic references to Québec. In many songs, they are in favor of the independence of their homeland. Even her instrument repertoire indicates their commitment to the revival of traditional folklore.

The Cowboys Fringants give often social and globalization critical, they are taking politically left-wing positions. However, they scoff sometimes ironically on the left protest culture.

In addition the band for environmental protection commitment. To compensate for the CO2 emissions during their 2008 tour, 35000 trees have been planted.

Discography

Awards

  • 2002: Prix Félix syndical for alternative album of the year for break
  • 2003: Prix Félix for Best Band of the Year
  • 2003: Prix Félix tuque for alternative album of the year for Attache ta
  • 2003: Prix Félix du spectacle auteur - compositeur - interprète
  • 2004: Prix Félix for Best Band of the Year
  • FILANTES Prix Félix de la chanson populaire de l' année for Les Etoiles: 2005
  • 2005: Prix Félix for alternative album of the year for La Grand- messe
  • 2006: Prix Félix for the video of Plus rien
  • 2008: Prix Félix for the folk album of the year for Au Grand Théâtre de Québec
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