La Bottine Souriante

Formed in 1976 by Yves Lambert, Andre Marchand, and Mario Forest, they have toured extensively through Europe and North America.

In 1990, the band integrated a four-piece horn section with traditional instruments, such as the accordion, fiddle, guitar, piano and double bass, in order to add an element of jazz to their music.

The line-up for LBS has changed numerous times (which is not unusual for folk groups), and its sound has evolved accordingly.

The band started out with a very French Canadian feel with guitar, accordion and fiddle, but has expanded to include other styles and instruments.

line-up is: Past members include: Guest players La Bottine Souriante has received the Canadian Juno award for Best Roots & Traditional Album on three occasions for Je voudrais changer d'chapeau in 1989, Jusqu'aux p'tites heures in 1992, and Cordial in 2002.