Acoustic / Gypsy Jazz / 80′s Pop – Quebec City, Quebec.
With a name inspired by Django Reinhardt’s loss of the use of two fingers following a fire in his gypsy caravan home, this creatively frenetic trio from Quebec City plays standards of the gypsy jazz repertoire, à la Reinhardt, with superb deftness & flare; but they truly sparkle when this becomes a heavy acoustic filter through which various hits of the 80′s are brilliantly, and usually humorously reconstructed. Lost in the 80s, their 2008 debut album, earned platinum sales in just a few months within Quebec, and double that in Canada after (second only to Nickelback), as well as wide international exposure. Their latest release, Gypsy Chameleon, is an entirely English album, revises such past stars as Madonna, Men Without Hats, Corey Hart, Earth Wind & Fire, Rick Astley, Bryan Adams and Dolly Parton. This relatively nascent & prolific band has also been diligent with live appearances, playing in international music festivals, including ten nights at the Montreal International Jazz Festival, as well as live broadcasts on several television and radio shows. In 2009, the group was nominated for two Juno Awards in the categories of Fan Choice Award and Album of the Year based on the success of their debut release. The Lost Fingers’ members are Alex Morissette (backing vocals, double bass), Dr. Christian Roberge (lead vocals, guitar), and Byron “Maiden” Mikaloff (backing vocals, guitar).
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