La Bottine Souriante, a traditional folk music group from Quebec, Canada, was
formed in 1976 by André Marchand, Yves Lambert, and Mario Forest. The group
gained traction through performances across North America and Europe,
capitalizing on youth interest in traditional music. In 1980, Guy Bouchard
joined as a second violoneux, and in 1984, Bernard Simard replaced Gilles Cantin
on guitar and vocals. By 1991, the band expanded its sound with a brass section
including Laflèche Doré on trumpet and Robert "Bob" Ellis on trombone bass.
Notable albums include Cordial (2001), Appellation...