Claude Lachaine |
The first time Claude Lachaine heard a Cajun accordion he said " Wow". and he
knew then that his life was about to change. He had already been playing Blues harp after listening to harp players at the Rainbow and Tortoise Blues was the one that influenced him the most. Born in Ottawa and now resides in Wakefield Quebec where he is surrounded by dogs and horses. After playing with a few bands over the years, he met up with the other members and started the Alligator Playboys. He wanted to play hard driving dance music and now they got the "Gumbo" just right ! Claude plays different instruments such as accordion, harmonica, washboard, percussion and soon a bit of slide guitar! "We play for the people" that is Claude's philosophy. He also says "When you play our style of music you have to do at least 2 out of 3 of the following, make them dance, laugh and cry. Laisser les bon temps rouler! |
Pierre Tremblay |
Singer-songwriter and guitarist, Pierre Tremblay was playing the blues long before
blues was popular in Quebec and across Canada. Originally from the Eastern Townships,
he now lives in the Ottawa region after having spent the last twelve years in
eastern Quebec. During his long musical career, Pierre has played on stage with many well known musicians such as: Myles Goodwin (April Wine), Paul Harwood (Mahogany Rush), Jim Corcoran and Bertrand Gosselin, Kimball Lee (Bob Seeger), Dick Ceasar (Patsy Gallant) and others. He has also produced his own recordings and penned music and lyrics for other artists and documentary films. His most recent projects have brought him to stages in Quebec, Ontario and also Florida. |
Verna Lindstrom |
Verna Lindstrom has been performing on stage for 20 years. A solid bass player
and well versed in the blues, she has been a member of various rock groups and
has worked professionally on stage and in studio. More recently, Verna has toured with Pierre Tremblay throughout Quebec, Ontario and Florida. |
Armand Vienneau |
 When he was 13 a drum and bugle corps started in his neighborhood and he was attracted to the drumline. He became fascinated by the speed and precision of rudimental drumming and played snare for the next 4 years. In 1970 he won the provincial individual competition. In the 1980-1995 period Armand joined a number of pop-rock-country bands in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Today he plays with the rock-fusion band 30YRSL8 and the Ottawa heritage hands drum club which consists of old drumming buddies from the drum corps period. His more recent project with The Aligator Playboys gives him the chance to express his wide range of styles and musicality that only 35 years of playing can give. |
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