“I think the best part of blues camp was the friends and music we
got to make.
I will never forget that week where I got to look forwards to jamming with
8 friends every day...
Of course, playing in the end concert in THE MONTREAL JAZZ FEST was completely
and utterly thrilling, too.
It's not something I'm in danger of forgetting”
Louis Perron, guitariste
« The Blues Camp has been a tremendously great experience as
it has not only allowed me to discover the ambivalent world of blues, with
its smooth but invigorating melodies as well as the more powerful and energetic
rythmns, but gave us, musicians, the chance of experiencing what it was to
make music in a band : to give up our self-inhibitions to finally reunite
as one and create music. Incorporating our divers past experiences as well
as our own personnalised styles, we came together and created our own blues
songs.
Ce fut un plaisir et un honneur de participer au tout premier Camp de Blues.
D'abord parce que l'ambiance professionnelle et amicale transcendait nos égos
laissés au vestiaire et ensuite, elle nous poussait inconsciemment à construire
par delà nos deux chansons des moments de paix avec des gens qui parlent
le même langage, la musique. Bref, tout le monde s'est éclaté pendant
une semaine et a pu partager ce doux vent de folie avec la famille, les amis
et les festivaliers lors du spectacle de clôture du Festival de Jazz.
À 15 ans, ce Camp de Blues est marqué au coin du point tournant
dans ma jeune vie de musicien. »
François Laliberté, batteur
« My favourite part of the camp was being able to speak with
the guest musicians after they performed for us, though the performances
and clinics in themselves were unforgettable experiences. I enjoyed meeting
Stephen Barry and Jim Zellers in particular. They were both nice enough to
hang out long after they performed to share interesting stories and useful
tips with those who stayed behind. »
Austin Tecks-Bleuer, guitariste
"I thought the whole camp was just amazing! But most of all I loved
the show at the end. I love playing in front of crowds and doing preformences
like that. There were so many people at that show it gave me the thrill of
my life and I hope to be able to do it again."
Samuel Robinson Trudel, bassiste
Ps. I loved Jim Zeller's hair!!