Collette Savard - ProfilesArchive

About Me

A talented singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist (guitar, dulcimer, banjo, ukulele) Collette Savard creates original music which combines elements of pop, folk, blues, jazz, and traditional songs, along with her own unique viewpoint. Born and raised in North Bay, Ontario, she now makes her home in Toronto where she works and performs with her partner; producer/multi-instrumentalist John Zytaruk ( Buck 65, William & Polly, Milie Croche.) Since the release of her 2005 debut CD "Most Improved Cheerleader" Collette and John have been entertaining audiences across Ontario and Quebec with their performances which involve them carting up to eight instruments to their gigs. Many listeners feel they sound like a full band even though they number only two on stage. This is probably due to the intricate arrangements, the constantly shifting sonic textures and the varied repertoire , the bulk of which features Collette's original song-writing but also includes choice covers of everything from old-time folk to George Gershwin, Robert Johnson, Warren Zevon, or even The Jackson Five rendered on dulcimer and acoustic guitar. Collette's second CD "Zen Boyfriend", released May 22nd 2008, again features all original material. This recording more closely relates the experience of the live show with an increased emphasis on acoustic instruments and intimate performances. Once again the production was handled by John Zytaruk. Collette is also in the early stages of working on another recording project, this one very near and dear to her heart; a collection of songs which will share all-Canadian themes. She also hopes to include some traditional music in this project, which will be reflective of her Franco-Ontarian roots.

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Member Since: 1/6/2006
Band Website: www.collettesavard.com
Band Members: Collette Savard: lead vocals, acoustic guitar, dulcimer, ukulele, banjo/John Zytaruk:electric and acoustic guitars, mandolin, lapsteel, banjo, back vocals (occasionally performs as a four-piece with rhythm section)
Influences: Nina Simone, Robert Johnson, Billie Holiday, Joni Mitchell, Howlin Wolf, Patsy Cline, Carly Simon, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, Tom Waits, Alison Krauss, Sarah Harmer, Neko Case, Gillian Welch, Randy Robinson, Ani Difranco, James Brown, John Zytaruk, Norah Jones
Sounds Like: "A northern Ontario winter with spring just around the corner"
Record Label: Self-Released

My Blog

CD update!!

Finally my second album, Zen Boyfriend, is completed and copies have been manufactured. I am so proud of the final product!! Along with producer extraordinaire John Zytaruk, I set out to make an ...
Posted by on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:52:00 GMT

Update on my second album!!!

Hi there, for those of you who were wondering what I'm up to these days I wanted to give you a little update. After much procrastination I am moving full steam ahead on my sophomore release. I am sooo...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:38:00 GMT

This is a hit song?

Sadly I have been neglecting my MYSPACE page so in order to remedy the situation I will be adding a new song in my player. This song was inspired by a songwriting "workshop" I attended. The purpose of...
Posted by on Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:26:00 GMT

On the road!

Hey everyone, I thought it was about time to put an updated blog up and let you all know that I still exist. Nothing too terribly exciting to report except that I just bought a car. That means that I ...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:53:00 GMT

Did it by doing it! Uberaschung!!!!

If you read my blog entry "Do it by doing it," you will know that this year I planned on taking my first ever trip overseas. Spurred on by this motto I succeeded in taking this trip. On May 19th...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:40:00 GMT

COLLETTE OF MUMBAI

As mentioned in previous blog entries, I have a partner with very eclectic tastes in music, ranging from heavy metal to bluegrass. What I haven't spoken about prev...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 12:20:00 GMT

Blanche Comme La Neige

In honour of our upcoming show in Montreal, I just put up a new song, or I should say, an old song up on my player. This is a traditional French folk song that I learned in high school. The recording ...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:47:00 GMT

Do it by doing it!

A good friend of mine came to visit over the holiday season from her current home of Vienna, Austria. She turned out to be just what I needed to start off the year. Mainly she gave me a motto by which...
Posted by on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 17:28:00 GMT

Check out videos and new songs

I have had a couple of live videos up of myself and John Zytaruk playing my songs "Midnight" and "Pick Me Up" for some time now, but I realize that I rarely go to people's video sections because they ...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:21:00 GMT

Who killed the electric car?

I just watched this documentary last night and I urge everyone to see it. I'm left feeling very angry with the morons running the world. I guess I gullibly assumed that if viable alternatives were ava...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Nov 2006 10:57:00 GMT