Biography
La Grand-Messe was formed in the summer of 2015 by Jean-Philip Pothier, a fan of Les Cowboys Fringants and a 2009 graduate of the École de la chanson de Granby. Last autumn, the longtime singer-songwriter saw a childhood dream come true when Les Cowboys Fringants invited him to perform at the launch of their album *Octobre*. This bold idea proved to be a resounding success, with La Grand-Messe winning over both Les Cowboys Fringants and their fans. La Grand-Messe also brings together young musicians and friends who have shared the stage with Jean-Philip for over five years. The core group formed partly at Cégep de Saint-Laurent, and the members are now pursuing music studies at the Université de Montréal and UQAM. Since then, the group of friends has performed together more than a hundred times across the province, including four Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day shows. Drawing on years of friendship and musical chemistry, the group now aims to bring everyone together to celebrate the classic French-language hits of Les Cowboys Fringants. Fueled by their incredibly festive energy, you won’t be able to resist dancing and singing along at the top of your lungs with the musicians of La Grand-Messe!
