An energetic quintet of musicians from Montreal, BananaJane is paving the way to a new kind of pop music that steers away from clichés and invites people to dance, without ever being ordinary. On stage, this quintet offers a variety of musical inspirations and harmonies. With its Cabaret image and sensibility, mainly projected by Lisa Grenier’s amazing voice and presence on stage, this group will seduce you. From the first notes on, you will be mesmerized by the musical nuances, and Lisa's warm and powerful voice.
Cabaret Rock of the XXIst century is born!
BananaJane was created in March 2003 and each member of the band has a vast experience in the music field. Lisa Grenier (vocals and lyrics) was a star of musical reviews such as " DanseSing " and "Il était une fois un Cabaret". She also sang in numerous shows devoted to humanitarian help around the world. As for Mathieu Malouin (guitar), he is very implicated in Montreal's music scene. Owner of "Le Bistro de Paris" on "plateau Mont Royal" he encourages bands from the local scene. Patrice Laurendeau (bass), has been playing music for over 10 years, mainly underground, always exploring his creativity with original bands. Nicolas Gemme (guitar) toured for 3 years across North-America with "Pushy Pushy", has been working with other bands since. Daniel Demers (drums), with his very own and unique ways around the drumset, has various experience playing in a variety of projects ranging from cover bands to original artists. BananaJane played in underground bars for 3 years, captivating many fans on its passage. Finalists at the Montreal Emergenza Festival in 2005, BananaJane has sold over 400 demo albums within a couple of shows. The band then decided to take a break for about a year, distance being a factor... Impossible to let BananaJane rest! We welcome our new members: Nicolas and Daniel.
With a name that can only make you smile, BananaJane wants to break away from the shadows. Its genuine sound will make you shiver with emotions.
Welcome to BananaJane’s world!