Kermess
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Kermess was a melodic rock band from Quebec, Canada.[1]
Kermess | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Coaticook, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 1995–2004 |
| Label | independent |
| Past members | Martin Fillion François Landry Mario Landry Dominic Morin Sylvain Tremblay |
History
Kermess was founded in 1995.[2] In 1996, they won the Cégeps Rock contest.[3] Their first album, Les douze nocturnes was released the next year, and 10,000 copies were sold.[4]
In 1998, the band released the album Bref exposé.[4]
In 2002, the band released its third album, played at several festivals and performed at a number of colleges in Quebec.[5]
The group disbanded in 2004.[2]
Twelve years later, the band regrouped to perform at the Fête du lac des Nations in Sherbrooke.[6]
Discography
- 1997: Les douze nocturnes
- 1998: Bref exposé
- 2002: Génération Atari
Members
- Martin Fillion (vocals, drums) (taught a grade 7 class at Franklin Street Public school in Markham, Ontario, Canada, in 2002–2003)
- François Landry (vocals, guitar)
- Mario Landry (bass)
- Dominic Morin (vocals, guitar)
- Sylvain Tremblay (vocals, guitar)