Kaliroots

Kaliroots is a Canadian roots reggae band from Mont-Saint-Hilaire that was formed in 1995. They first became known in Montreal by playing in bars such as the Jailhouse Rock Cafe and the Medley. They expanded their fan base by participating in music festivals such as Woodstock en Beauce and Les Francofolies de Montreal. They won the Felix award from the ADISQ for the world music category in 2001.

Members

• Philippe Dalpé: tenor sax
• Carole Facal: chorist (since September 2000)
• Dorianne Fabreg: chorist (since September 2000)
• Dominic Girard: bass guitar (since June 2005)
• Jean-Sébastien Girard: organ, keyboards, clavinet
• Sébastien Jean: trumpet (since September 2000)
• Alexis Messier: guitar
• Alain Peddie: vocals, guitar
• Martin Renaud: drums
• David Robidoux: percussions (since September 2000)
• Jean-François Thibault: trombone

Past members

• Karim Amal: percussions (1996–2000)
• Daniel Deslauriers: bass guitar (1996–2005)
• Yanik Garon: guitar (1996–2000)
• Georges Parent: trumpet (1996–2000)
• Simon Lavoie: trombone (1996–2000)
• Jean Bolduc: Guitar (From Jailhouse Rock Cafe Period – )

Discography

• 1998: Roots Rock Kebec
• 2000: Rien a perdre
• 2004: Mission Internationale

External links

• Article from Montreal Mirror