June 4, 2008
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Be one of the first to vote for your favorite cut of "Stand Up"! Check out Garou's Blog on MySpace to watch the Official Cut and the new Garou Special Cut and then vote for the one you like the most.
:: English Debut 'Piece Of My Soul' Certified GOLD And Debuts At # 2
May 15, 2008
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With over 5 Million French albums sold worldwide, Francophone artist Garou, released his first English CD, 'Piece Of My Soul', on May 6th, 2008 and today bursts onto the Nielsen SoundScan chart at #2, between Madonna and Neil Diamond! To top it off, 'Piece Of My Soul' has also been certified GOLD in Canada!
Garou's first English single "Stand Up", written by Matchbox Twenty leader Rob Thomas, continues to gain momentum at radio, and moves to # 3 on the Top 100 BDS Anglophone chart in Quebec and #19 on the National AC audience chart (BDS).
Since Garou's debut on the music scene over 10 years ago, he has been a tour de force commanding sold out audiences, selling millions of albums worldwide and dazzling the theatre and music industries with his powerful vocals and superior showmanship. After releasing three award-winning French albums, one live album and two DVDs, Garou's debut English album, 'Piece Of My Soul' is set to soar!
On 'Piece Of My Soul', Garou has teamed with renowned songwriters from around the world and recorded most of the album in Europe with famed producer Peer Astrom (Céline Dion, Madonna, Jennifer Lopez.) Garou experimented with many styles reflecting his varied musical personality, creating a finished album tinged with rock songs, ballads and pop influences.
"Stand Up" symbolizes a call to action, urging listener's to 'stand up' and take notice of the beauty around them and to go out and capture their dreams. That is exactly the force driving Garou on his current release - he's ready to forge new ground and eager to challenge his fans with his English debut 'Piece Of My Soul'.
:: New Album, New Site!
May 6, 2008
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Welcome to the NEW Garouland.com! 'Piece Of My Soul' was released in Canada today. In the next few months, it will also be released in the following countries:
May 9 - Switzerland
May 12 - Poland, Belgium, Czech Republic
May 19 - France
May 26 - Russia, Turkey
June 6 - Austria
June 9 - Norway
June 12 - Netherlands
June 16 - Greece and Hungary
June 20 - Italy
Make sure to head over to Garou's message board to talk about the new album with other fans from around the world!
:: Listen to Garou's 'Piece Of My Soul' on Sympatico.MSN!
April 30, 2008
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Head over to Sympatico.MSN to listen to Garou's first English album one week before its Canadian release on May 6! Click here to discover the album.
:: Site Under Maintenance!
March 27, 2008
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Starting today, Garou's Gang and the official www.garouland.com Store will be temporarily closed for site maintenance. We will notify all fans when the site re-opens! We apologize for the inconvenience.
:: Watch Garou's New Video 'Stand Up'!
March 26, 2008
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Calling all Garou fans!!! The time has come to STAND UP!!! Fans in Canada can click here to be among the first in the world to see Garou's new video "Stand Up" from his debut English album Piece Of My Soul. This stunning video was shot in the desert outside of Los Angeles by famed Canadian photographer/artist extraordinaire Raphael Mazzucco.
Piece Of My Soul will be in stores in Canada on May 6, 2008!
:: Stand Up!
March 20, 2008
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Garou has taken Quebec by storm with the first single off his first English-language album, 'Piece Of My Soul,' which is scheduled to be released on May 6 in Quebec. It's no secret that "Stand Up," currently cycling on all English and French radio stations in Quebec, is the big hit of the hour!
:: Garou At live.bar
March 13, 2008
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Garou would like to extend a very special and unique invitation to his fans to attend one of his concerts in France, Switzerland or Belgium where he will be performing in several cities throughout May and June 2008. Garou is set to perform in smaller rock-influenced venues, which will enable fans to experience his first English-language album, 'Piece Of My Soul,' in a once-in-a-lifetime intimate setting! Tickets are currently on sale at www.ticketnet.fr and www.fnac.com! For more details, including concert dates, click here to read the Press Release (in french only) or visit the Tour page!
:: First English-language Single!
March 11, 2008
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Garou will be releasing his very first English-language album this spring! Starting on March 17, radio stations across Canada will begin cycling Garou's first single from his upcoming English album, 'Piece Of My Soul.' The first single, entitled ''Stand Up,'' was written by Rob Thomas of MATCHBOX TWENTY, and will give fans a small taste of what's to come when the album hits stores in early May. To listen to the single now, visit www.myspace.com/garoumusic.
:: 'Les Enfoirés 2008' On TF1!
March 7, 2008
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The special charity concert, 'Les Enfoirés 2008,' will be airing on TF1 tonight! Tune in to see Garou's performance along with many other great artists in support of the ''Les Restos du Coeur" organization. A 2-disc CD and a 2-disc DVD of the charity concert will also be available starting today! All proceeds will go to the "Les Restos du Coeur" charity. Make sure to tune in to TF1 tonight at 8:50 p.m. (local time)!
:: 'Les Restos du Coeur'
January 25, 2008
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Garou is currently in France, he will be participating in the ''Restos du Coeur'' concerts at the Strasbourg Zénith, as he does every year. Please visit www.restosducoeur.org for more details.
:: Launch of "Profession Bluffeuse"
January 14, 2008
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Isabelle Mercier, one of the top stars of the poker world, will be releasing her brand-new autobiography, "Profession Bluffeuse," this Wednesday, January 16. The book's foreword is signed by Garou!
:: "Célébration 2008" Gala!
January 12, 2008
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Garou and Mitsou will host the "Célébration 2008" Gala this Sunday, January 13! Don't miss out! Tune in to TVA at 7:00 p.m. (ET) on Sunday!
:: 'Le Show du Refuge"
January 1, 2008
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Tune in to Radio-Canada on Wednesday, January 2 at 8:00 p.m. (ET) to watch ''Le Show du Refuge," which was recently recorded in November at the ''Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier'' at ''Place des Arts.'' Garou was one of many guests who teamed up with Dan Bigras, spokesperson and dear friend of the ''Refuge des Jeunes de Montréal'' for this event, along with Lulu Hughes, Marie-Mai, Loreena McKennitt, Andrée Watters and many more.
:: Garou on 'Belle et Bum'
December 28, 2007
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Don't miss Garou on the holiday special, ''Belle et Bum'' alongside many other guests. Celebrate with 'Télé-Québec' on Saturday, December 29 at 10:00 p.m. (ET)! This special holiday show will be re-broadcast on January 4, 2008 at 9:00 p.m. (ET).
:: Garou on 'Le Show du Refuge'
November 22, 2007
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Garou will be appearing on 'Le Show du Refuge' at the Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier in the 'Place des Arts' tonight at 8:00 p.m. (ET). This will be the only opportunity for the public to see Garou on stage this fall in Quebec. He will be teaming up with many impressive artists, including Dan Bigras; spokesperson and dear friend of the ''Refuge des Jeunes de Montréal''; as well as Lulu Hughes, Marie-Mai, Loreena McKennitt, Andrée Watters and many more. There are still tickets available through www.pda.qc.ca.
:: "Célébration 2008'
November 21, 2007
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For the first time in his career, Garou will co-host the Loto-Québec ''Célébration 2008'' with Mitsou! The celebration will be broadcast live from the ''Complexe Lac-Leamy'' in Gatineau on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. on TVA. The tradition lives on with a variety of renowned guests including; Ginetto Reno, Normand Brathwaite, Annie Villeneuve, Jean-François Breau, Ima, and more. ''Célébration 2008'' is your opportunity to take part in the many prize draws as well as the crowning of a new millionaire. This will be an exceptional evening where your emotions and excitement will help start off the new year!
:: Last Chance: Sainte-Justine Hospital Centennial on Illico!
October 31, 2007
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The Sainte-Justine Hospital Centennial featuring Celine Dion, Cirque du Soleil, Garou, Marc Dupré and Marilou (just to name a few), took place on August 4, 2007. Tomorrow is the last day that Videotron will be offering their illico digital cable subscribers the opportunity to watch the show for only $5.00. All proceeds will go to the Sainte-Justine Hospital Foundation.
:: Garou on 'Le Show du Refuge'
October 24, 2007
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Garou will be appearing on 'Le Show du Refuge' at the 'Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier' of 'Place des Arts' on November 22 at 8:00 p.m. He will be teaming up with many impressive artists, including Dan Bigras; spokesperson and dear friend of the ''Refuge des Jeunes de Montréal''; as well as Lulu Hughes, Marie-Mai, Loreena McKennitt, Andrée Watters and many more. For a second consecutive year, Dan Bigras will be hosting the show. ''Le Show du Refuge'' is an important fundraising activity for the ''Refuge des Jeunes de Montréal''. When you purchase a ticket, you are not only guaranteed a fabulous evening, but you will also be contributing in your own way to giving youth the hope they really need. Tickets are currently on sale on www.pda.qc.ca. Don't delay!
:: No Wedding Plans For Garou
October 11, 2007
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We would like to inform you that the circulating rumour started by a French tabloid magazine regarding Garou and Lorie's alleged wedding plans is entierly false.