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Soul City Biography

Alan Prater Alan is an accomplished singer/ who has toured the world with such artists as Michael Jackson and Cameo. He is originally from Jacksonville, Florida but has been contributing to the music scene for decades. Whether he is performing on North America's biggest stages, such as Carnegie Hall or the Montreal Jazz Festival, or in more intimate venues like Jello Bar or the Montreal Casino; his warm, soulful voice and his compelling stage presence leaves any audience grateful for the experience. Dorian Sherwood Toured and recorded with artist such as : Robert Palmer, Chaka Khan, Celine Dion, Lara Fabian, Corey Hart to name only a few. Dorian is also known for his Stevie Wonder performance in the musical «Generation Motown» and the lead performer in «Night Fever», both produced by René Simard. Singer/ songwriter, he is also the producer and songwriter of the 2001 summer hit «OLÉ OLÉ» performed by the group 11:30 and he has two albums under his name. Coco Thompson Coco born Janis Nicole Thompson has been singing since the age of nine. Over the years she has had the priveledge of performing with several great artists such as Celine Dion, Corneille and Daniel Belanger. She has done back vocals for Patti LaBelle, The Neville Brothers, Jully Black and Michael Bolton. Over a period of three years she had a reoccuring sub-role in «Motown» as Diana Ross. A and singer she has written with several artists and recorded two duets. She is now working on a solo album.

See also the biographies Maude Buisson An accomplished artist with multiple talents and a warm, emotive voice, Maude Buisson has been making a range of musical styles her own for nearly 20 years. Not only does she create her own shows, but she also directs and choreographs them! Having recently worked with Corey Hart, Maude is now working on her first album. Not surprisingly, it's a collaboration with her ten-year partner, Michael Litresits. Michael Litresits Michael Litresits has been a prominent figure in the Montreal Music Scene for the last 13 years sharing the stage with the likes of Sky, Corey Hart, and many others. Michael has been focusing the last few years on Musical Direction and arranging, producing 4 very strong stage shows for «Les Productions Le Diplomate», check out «SoulCity» for it is a show that most definitely proves Michael's production and arranging prowess. Marie-Christine Despestre Although she studied piano from a very young age, singing has always been Marie-Christine Depestre's greatest passion. Over the course of her career to-date, she has shared the stage with such celebrated artists as Garou, Gregory Charles, Sylvie Desgroseillers, DJ Champion and Daniel Bélanger. At the moment, she's focusing on her solo career. Her first album, a Soul-flavoured selection of tunes, is scheduled for release by none other that Warner.

file:///D|/Program%20Files/Apache%20Software%20Foundat.../Tomcat%205.0/webapps/crprod/Showband/Soulcity/bio.txt (1 of 2)28/09/2009 7:20:37 PM file:///D|/Program%20Files/Apache%20Software%20Foundation/Tomcat%205.0/webapps/crprod/Showband/Soulcity/bio.txt Danny Blanco After completing his studies, Danny got his start on the music scene by playing with and R&B band at Montréal funk club «Checkers». Over time, he developped his singing talents by taking on a number of styles, including Soul, gospel and Latin music. He also sang back-up vocals for a long list of home- grown and international performers. In 1998, he nabbed the lead in the hit musical «Rent». Ever since, his acting talents have landed him roles in U.S. and Canadian film, television and animation productions.

SoulCity was inspired by the real-life experiences of one of the show's singers, Maude Buisson, who left in 1998 to tour with a group of African-American musicians and singers. For Maude, it proved to be a journey of discovery and self-discovery, during which her immense talent would finally shine. With roots in funk, gospel, disco, Motown, R&B and other styles, soul is the kind of music that unites and uplifts. Six musicians and four singers - that's ten top-notch artists - will have audiences on their feet and dancing in the aisles at the Casino de Montréal's Le Cabaret. SoulCity, this summer's must-see musical revue! Copyright © 2008 SOULCITY SHOW | Tous droits réservés/All rights reserved

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