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The Cats in the Kitchen
The Cats in the Kitchen are Marie Hélène Dion, Richard Morgan, Gord Fisch, and Julien Deprés.
They are a traditional celtic line up of guitar, fiddle, flute and bodhran. The diverse experiences of the
members, though, give the group a unique feel to the mix.
Marie-Hélène's education in jazz brings a powerful violin sound laced with jazz influenced harmonies.
Richard's background in dance brings a crisp, dynamic
feel to the flutes, and when mixed with the powerful
violin gives an almost orchestral feel when backing
Gord's more traditional vocals. Julien's backing vocals
perfectly complements Gord's, while his talent for
percussion adds a drive that's guaranteed to get your feet
tapping.
As an acoustic group the Cats in the Kitchen are suited to
small concert rooms and large festival stages. The celtic
nature of the material is idealy suited to celtic themed
events such as Hogmanay(new years), Burns night, and
WSt. Patrick's Day
Contact us
For bookings and other information...
Richard Morgan
(514) 708 3798
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Marie-Hélène Dion
Violin, Baritone
The violin has been an important part of Marie-Hélène's life for more than
20 years. She participated in various competitions before studying for and
obtaining a Baccalaureat in jazz violin.
During this time she developed an interest in world music, in particular
traditional music from Eastern Europe. As a founding member of Jtadi, she
has performed at various festivals including, Mémoire et Racines in
Joliette, the Festi Jazz international de Rimouski and the Festival
International de Jazz de Montréal.
Marie-Hélène Dion
Violin, Baritone Violin
More recently, Marie-Hélène has become more involved in celtic music. A
music that has interested her from childhood.
Influences:
Natalie MacMaster, Ashley MacIsaac, Jerry Holland.
Richard Morgan
Whistles, Mandolin, Flutes
Richard hails from England, where he grew up surrounded by traditional
English dance and music. He started to play the recorder and tin whistle at
an early age, and the flute and mandolin later. As a teenager he was
involved with several dance groups, as dancer and musician, including the
National Youth Folklore Troupe of England (Nyfte).
Richard Morgan
Whistles, Mandolin, Flutes
Before moving to Canada in 2001 he worked as a sound engineer in
Cambridge, with a wide range of musicians and musical styles. During this
period he also played with the scottish folk-rock band Hedgepig.
Richard is a regular at the sessions in Montreal and is currently involved with several groups as
musician or sound engineer.
Influences:
Davy Spillane, Flook, Steeleye Span
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Gordon Fisch
Guitar, Vocals
Known for his lovely tenor voice and flat-picking fiddle tunes on the guitar,
Gordon loves playing celtic music.
Born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Gord played bass in a High School
band, toured with "The Little Red Hen Story Theatre", was Artistic Director
of the "Regina Folk Festival" and Co-ordinator of the "Emma Lake Fiddle
Camp". He released one album with the wild celtic band "Iron Brew".
Besides hanging with the Cats, Gord teaches guitar at the Siamsa School of
Irish Music.
Gordon Fisch
Guitar, Vocals
Julien Després
Podorythme, Bodhran, Cajon, Vocals, Whistles
Julien became interested in traditional music whilst working at the Fort de
l'Île Sainte-Hélène. He first played with ex-cat Marc-Antoine Berube in
Lilie's Clover Band, and since 2004 has played with Corsaire as
percussionist and vocalist .
Julien Després
Podorythme, Bodhran,
Cajon, Vocals, Whistles
In 2009, Corsaire supported La volée de castors at week-end du monde at
Parc Jean Drapeau. In 2010, Corsaire provided the music for Reel &
Macadam at the Rencontres internationales folkloriques de Fribourg in
Switzerland
As well as playing with the Cats in the Kitchen and Corsaire, Julien works
as an entertainer at the medieval themed Auberge du Dragon Rouge and Cabaret du Roy.
influences:
Lúnasa, Les Charbonniers de l’enfer, La Bottine Souriante,
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Devis Technique / Tech Specs
Canal Musicien
1
+48
Julien (A)
Instrument
On a
On a Besoin
Pieds
AKG
Compresseur
2
Cajon
SM57
3
Bodhran / Percussion
SM57
4
Voix
Beta57
Guitare
DI
Voix Principal
SM58
5
Gord (B)
6
7
+48
Marie (C)
8
9 +48
Violon
Preamp
Voix (Animation) *
Richard (D)
Flûtes
10 +48
Mandoline
*pas toujours nécessaire
Micro voix
Behringer C2
Compresseur
DI Active
On a tout des micros, console, et d'autres équipements. Faites nous signes si on à besoin l’apporter.
We have all the microphones, console and other equipment necessary. Let us know if we need to bring any of it.