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Born in Northern Saskatchewan in 1972, Ian Card started piano lessons at the age of 9 years old. When he was 14, he joined the Royal Conservatory of music, eventually taking lessons with Thomas Manshardt, Alfred Cortot's last pupil. Ian started to teach piano at 14 years of age. He graduated with a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Regina. He is currently teaching music in the Ottawa-Carleton School Board and gives private lessons at the Yamaha School of Music. He has won many musical awards, such as People's Choice Award (Saskatchewan Blues Festival), University of Regina Entrance Award; Royal Conservatory of Music Award; Winters Memorial Award (Kiwanis festival, " Most valuable jazz piano player"), and other awards in speed-learning, sight-reading and improvisation. Ian Card has vast performance experience in different styles of music such as classical, blues, jazz, folk and rock. He has performed solo and in different bands across Canada: Casino Regina, Casino du Lac-Leamy, Chateau Laurier, weddings/funerals, lounges, conventions where he opened for Colin James, Def Leppard, Lynard Skynard, Otis Rush and Nazareth. He has been a gospel choir director. He accomplished ballet school classes and musical operettas. He also was a musical director for the musicals Cabaret and Rogers and Hamerstein Review. He has recorded for CBC Radio's Gallery Blues Festival and Afternoon Edition. Ian's classical training has provided him with prodigious technique. His wide spectrum of classical interests and abilities has developed into a unique musical style, which has been described as elegant, compelling and harmonically intriguing. Ian Card is a truly devoted professional pianist with superb musicianship.

Mario Martin was born in Maniwaki, a small town about two hours north of Ottawa, and grew up listening to his older brothers rock albums. It wasn't long before his passion with music began to surface. He started playing the skins at the age of 16 jamming with school friends, and took to the drums with a keen interest and a dedication to learn the rudiments of his craft. It was the beginning of a long journey. Mario has performed in a number of clubs, festivals and concerts as well as several studio albums and a varied selection of freelance session work. With his unique musical canvass, Mario Martin has become a solid, respected, and accomplished drummer who has opened for Lee Aaron, Nazareth, and Nanette Workman. In addition to his technical ability on the skins, there is a distinctive feel and artistic presence to his playing that comes from a synthesis of his other musical talents including vocals. Through the years, Mario has drawn his own path in the music scene from Hard Rock to Jazz and is known by everyone as a cool cat who always cares about delivering the best of himself. After 26 years the flame is burning stronger than ever.

Alain Morier is an Ottawa based musician that has been part of the Canadian music scene for over 15 years. He has several recording credits to his name and is a versatile and eclectic performer. A student of the guitar scene since childhood, and a graduate of the Classical Guitar Performance Program at the University of Ottawa, Alain Morier has had the opportunity to perform in masterclass for several great guitarists, notably Manuel Barrueco, David Russell, Alice Artz and Stephen Rak. He has also studied privately with Canadian classical guitarist Norbert Craft. <!--more--> He independantly released the CD  "Ensemble" in '99 --- a collection of 13 original finger style compositions that combine the styles and techniques of both the classical and acoustic guitars. The follow up CD  "Distance"  featuring a similar style using electric guitars in addition to the acoustic and classical guitar was released in 2002. He is also a member of the Canadian rock group  " The Barstool Prophets ". The band has toured in Canada and in the U.S. and has recorded three CD's: one independent release and two with Mercury/Polygram. Alain Morier's music has also been used in video and film production and is in rotation on pay audio services such as CBC's Galaxie. In addition, Alain Morier works as a studio musician and is consulted by local artists for production and recording help. Alain Morier performs regularly at corporate and social events as well as featured entertainment at different venues. His performances range from traditional classical guitar repertoire to concerts featuring his original solo guitar music that blend styles of playing and different guitar sounds together to create an intimate and fun show. While being active with several different projects, Alain Morier is also busy as a music teacher in the Ottawa area. He maintains a full roster of students of all ages, levels and styles, and has done so since the beginning of his career. He has had the opportunity to perform with and help many professional and amateur musicians, both in individual and small group settings. Alain enjoys spending time with his family at their cottage.