Denis Dufresne is a highly acclaimed, award-winning artist, producer, and session musician with a career that spans genres and continents. From his early days with the fiddle supergroup Barrage to becoming a sought-after professional, he has recorded and performed with renowned artists such as Jann Arden, Jim Cuddy, Shania Twain, Gord Bamford, George Canyon, and Tom Jackson. His work has been featured on television, film soundtracks, and even Monday Night Football. With exceptional vocal and instrumental talent, Denis has played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of some of Canada’s most beloved musicians.
Name:
Denis Dufresne
Genre:
Country, Folk/Roots
Founded:
1997 right here in Calgary
# of Albums:
612 (as artist, session player)
Latest Album:
Producer and Musician/Arranger Morgan Klaiber: Hardgrass Country
Latest Single:
Morgan Klaiber: Nowhere To Ride
Favourite musician growing up:
Mark O’Connor
Favourite musician now:
Billy Strings
Guilty pleasure song:
Sawin’ Logs by Dillon Carmichael
Live show ritual:
Telling as many people as I can that I’m REALLY nervous
Favourite local musician:
Russell Broom
EP or LP?
LP…..all day long
Early bird or night owl?
Both…I don’t sleep
Road or studio?
Both….love it all
Any shows or albums coming up?
The Charms: Fresh Blooms……………think Kasey Musgraves, Sierra Farrell, Plant and Krauss
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
The Lake House in Bonavista…love it so much we got married there….and then the staff hired our entire wedding band to play their Christmas party…what’s not to love!??
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Love a good stroll through Inglewood
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Memorial Park (Library). the home of Wordfest (one of our favourite festivals celebrating books, music, culture)
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
I’ll always have a soft spot for the Ironwood
What is your favourite music store in your city?
The showroom at R Guitars
