La Chicane is a Canadian francophone rock band formed in 1993 in Val-d'Or. They performed at the 2003 Toronto Rocks SARS benefit concert. Their sound is described as "jazz-rock" or "lounge rock". They were regular performers in Quebec for a decade prior to the 2003 benefit concert. The band records for DKD Disques.
Past & Present Members: Dany Bédar, bassist (founding-2001, left for solo career), Martin Bédard, drummer and Dany Bedar brother, Daniel 'Boom' Desjardins, vocalist (founding-2004, left for solo career), Matt Laurent, guitarist & lead singer (2008-present), Christian Legault, guitarist (founding-present), Éric Lemieux, keyboardist (founding-present), Éric Maheu, bassist (2001-2004), Alain Villeneuve, guitarist (1994-2000),
Awards and recognition: 2000: Juno Awards, winner for Best Selling Francophone Album (En Catimini), nominee for Best Group., 2002: Juno Awards, nominee for Best Selling Francophone Album (Disparu)., 2004: Juno Awards, nominee for Group of the Year.
