By the time Lalonde was thirteen, he was signed to a three-albums contract with London Records of Canada, had won the North American Junior Fiddle Championship,[2] and was a much-in-demand musician for studio, television and live performances.

The band played multiple venues across Canada and the United States,[4] and also embarked on several tours through Holland, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland.

Over the years, the band featured artists such as Alain Brisson, Roger Belisle, Normand Couture, Ted Gerro, Kelli Trottier, Peter Beaudoin, Dave Arthur, Gilles Godard, Sylvain Lavoie, Charlie Grassy, Jean Poulin, Eric Sauve, and Steve Piticco.

During this time Lalonde's song writing talents were also recognized, and he was honoured with two #1 records and several top ten hits.

To date he has fourteen albums to his credit, and has performed with greats such as Tom Cochrane, Kenny Rogers, Ricky Skaggs, Waylon Jennings, Colleen Peterson, Joe Diffy, George Jones, Johnny Cash and many more.

In 1981, Lalonde received an invitation from Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau to perform at the 7th G7 summit in Montebello, Quebec with Liona Boyd and Diana Juster for eight world leaders.

[19] His recording studio, Bolab Audio Productions,[7] produced albums for many artists, including the Brigadoons, Ashley MacLeod, Trevor Baker, Michel Bénac, Paddy Kelly, The Glengarry Bhoys, Kelli Trottier, Rob Taylor, Brian Caddell, Northern Sons, Ronnie Prophet, Marie King, Carol Ann King, Gilles Godard, Brigadoons, Macleod Fiddlers, Manon Séguin, Arc En Son, Eric Michael Hawks, Gail Gavan, and the Glengarry Highland Games.