Judges (PDF)

2016
The Judges:
Kevin Jardine (Music Producer and Guitarist of Slaves on Dope)
Kevin Jardine has the know-how of a 15+ year career with his band
Slaves on Dope, including 2 world-wide record deals with Divine
Recordings (Sharon Osbourne) and MCA Records, as well as working
with some of the best people in the business, Sharon Osbourne, Thom
Panunzio (Geffen Records), Glen Robinson (producer), Arnold Lanni
(producer), Troy Van Leeuwen (Queens of the Stone Age/producer) and
Jason
Bieler
(producer)....touring
the
USA,
Canada
and
Europe....amassing over 100k of records sold. His studio, Uplift
Productions, has served the Montreal local scene as well as many out of
town bands for the past 5 years.
 

Jean Francois Michaud (Promoter at Evenko)
JF Michaud is a promoter at Evenko. He loves Rock n’ Roll and Punk
Rock so he books rock shows in Montreal. He also loves his dog Lola but
has never been able to book her anywhere. Being involved with the
programming of Heavy Montreal, you would think that they would have
been opened to the idea, but no, Lola still hasn’t performed live…

Pomeline Delgado (Indie Montreal)
Originally from France, Pomeline has been involved in the career
development of a number of local artists working as a press attachée for
Indie Montreal and as a booking agent for The Good People Records for
the last three years. Two years ago she co-founded a division of Indie
Montreal that is dedicated to setting up tours for emerging artists. The
division #IMTL Booking that she heads, currently manages 16 artists that
are established in Quebec and abroad: (aRTIST oF tHE yEAR, Pif Paf
Hangover, Syzzors, Danakil, Millimetrik, Radio Elvis, The Feather…).
She also co-manages public relations with Indie Montreal founder, Jon
Weisz.

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Philippe Jolicoeur (Lead Singer and Guitarist of RESET)
Phil is the singer, lead guitar player, songwriter and producer for punk rock
band RESET since 1995. He has over 20 years of experience in the music
industry, and has played over 300 shows including 3 performances at
Montebello Rockfest and 10 shows at Vans Warped Tour in North
America. “One simple thing I’ve learned throughout these years creating
music is that every artist, as talented as one can be, can always learn
something new and apply it in order to make art a constant work in
progress.”

Luc Tellier (Music Producer)
Known primarily for his discovery of young new talents and for
helping them progress towards their goals, producer and mixer Luc
Tellier has also worked with well-established artists such as Simple
Plan, Marie-Mai, Amasic, Blé, The New Cities. His unique talent
for mixing has been called on by bands across the world. His list of
clients includes major labels such as Universal Music, Sony Music,
Warner Music, EMI Music. His band DelsonDrive had the
opportunity to open for international artist such as 30 Seconds to
Mars, The Used, Soasin and Hedley. In 2010, Luc was invited by
his mentor, David Bendeth (Paramore, Bring Me The
Horizon, Breaking Benjamin, Papa Roach, All Time Low) to his
House of Loud studio located in New Jersey. Luc was given the
opportunity to spend some time with David and to learn quite a few tricks. In 2011, Simple
Plan’s lead guitarist Jeff Stinco gave a great opportunity to Luc by asking him to make a pop
remix of their hit song “Jet Lag”. In 2012, Luc was asked by Marie-Mai to mix a new version of
her single “Je Cours” to be released in France on Warmer Music France.
Albe (Music Producer and Guitar Instructor)
Albe is an accomplished professional musician\producer\Guitar
Instructor with a Bachelor’s degree of Music at McGill University in
Classical Guitar). He performed\ toured & recorded with Quebec Icon “
Mitsou”. He also produced & co-wrote (5 albums) with Indie Artist
Brigitte Pace who’s single “Save Your Soul” received national radio
airplay. Also performed & recorded with notable artists such as Bran Van
3000, Mario Pelchat, Martine St Clair, Maurizio Fabrizio to name a few.
He is currently recording\producing in studio & performing live with
many different artists including Angelike Falbo (La Voix runner-up).

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Dr. Groove (Multi-instrumentalist, Session Musician)
Daniel-Marc Desloges (aka Dr.Groove) has been active in the Quebec
music scene for years as a session musician. A multi-instrumentalist
(guitar, piano, saxophone), Daniel has recorded and/or performed
with Rudy Caya (singer of Vilain Pingouin), renowned blues
musician David Shelley (Bluestone, Blues Farm, Cher), multiplatinum songstress Amanda Marshall, amongst many others both
here in Canada as well as in the US. Once a member of the punk band
"Danger Done", Dr.Groove graced the stage of the legendary club
CBGB's in NYC and even ventured as far as Ibiza Spain with them.
He is currently endorsed by Senneheiser, V8 custom guitars, and
Godin guitars.
Mike Marino (Artist Relations Manager at Ibanez Guitars)
Mike Marino has been an active professional in the music industry
for nearly 20 years. Having started on the local Montreal scene
performing with various bands, and moving on to touring the
international metal scene and signing a record contract with a US
subsidiary imprint label of Universal Records. He is currently the
Artist Relations manager for the Canadian office of Ibanez Guitars.
He is still active on the live circuit based mainly in the Hard Rock/
Heavy Metal genres.

Pascal Malkoun (Head Manager at Lone Wolf Entertainment)
Based in Montreal QC, Pascal Malkoun is an artist manager who has
been in the music business for 10 years, managing multi-platinum
selling artist Karl Wolf and international Canadian artist Craig Smart.
He is also in the process of developing a couple of emerging yet
promising artists. He is  currently the head manager for Lone Wolf
Entertainment. 

Josh Trager (Drummer of Sam Roberts Band)
Montreal born Josh Trager is one of Canada's most prominent
drummers.   An alumnus and scholarship recipient of the Berklee
College of Music, he is best known as a member of the platinum
selling Sam Roberts Band. The band has released five albums, won
six Junos, and has performed at Live 8, for the British Royal Family,
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and at many other high profile events, festivals and TV shows throughout North America and
abroad. Prior to joining the Sam Roberts Band in 2005, Trager performed at the Montreal
International Jazz Festival and \Montreal Drum Fest, as part of the Rising Star showcase (1999).
He was a member of Mahogany Rush from 2001-2005, having been personally selected, at the
age of 20, by guitar legend Frank Marino. Trager also appeared on numerous stages and
recordings with many great artists; most notably: members of Barenaked Ladies, Jack Bruce
(Cream) , Uli Roth(Scorpions), French pop star Jacynthe, James Iha (Smashing Pumpkins), See
Spot Run, Torquil Campbell (Stars) and Jonas (supporting 2004 Van Halen tour).

Albert Chambers (JUNO Nominated Songwriter and Producer)
Albert Chambers is an accomplished Producer/Songwriter
and Owner of Studio Base Bin. A 2014 JUNO & Felix
Nominated Songwriter (Coral Egan- The Year he Drove
me Crazy), and 2015 Official JUNO JURY MEMBER,
Albert has credited works with a wide variety of artists
such as: Grammy nominated (Dream Theater) Broadway
singers (THE JERSEY BOYS) Moist, Simple Plan,
Debbie Gibson, Coral Egan, David Usher, Joe Bocan,
amongst others. Albert is a contributing columnist for :
Canadian Musician Magazine, Professional Sound
Magazine, Muzik ETC and is also a mentor for "Les
jeunes volontaires du Québec”.

With Guest Announcer:
Jason Rockman (On Air Announcer and Host of Amped with The Rockman, CHOM 97 7)
When it comes to enthusiasm, energy and passion for music, Jason
Rockman is tough to beat. Having been a professional musician for
over 20 years, selling over 120,000 records worldwide and sharing the
stage with the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Our Lady Peace, Pantera,
Korn, Motörhead , Queens of the Stone Age and countless others,
Jason has been there AND bought the t-shirt. He is the lead singer of
Slaves On Dope, Entertainment correspondent for CTV national news
and spokesperson   for   both Montreal and Ottawa Comiccons and
Heavy Montreal. He brings his love of life, music, movies and pop
culture to his audience 5 nights a week on AMPED with THE
ROCKMAN on CHOM 97 7. He also the host of On The Record on
CJAD 800.

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