For Martine St-Clair, the winter of 2023 is a year of reunion with her audience. The 60-year-old singer begins a new tour on Friday and will be releasing the physical version of his album next month reside. “I still have opportunities to meet the public,” she says. It’s a big thank you. »
Because a year and a half ago she really enjoyed finding her audience temporarily for three nights to record a live album, Martine St-Clair has decided to do it again this winter for a full tour.
On Friday, the interpreter starts the Les Reunions tour. More than twenty dates are on the calendar and more performances are to be added.
“We really have a nice mix of styles and songs,” the singer says of this new tour of the track, directed by Robert Bellefeuille. We did a rhythmic medley. We have fun, it’s really fun. »
And the audience’s reaction to this new tour? “I don’t want to get carried away, but I find it positive. There are still a few tickets left, but I can see on social media that people are happy. They write me the songs they want to hear. »
going back
Does Martine St-Clair see this show as a retrospective after a 40-year career? “It’s not how I feel, but it sure is. It’s a journey through four decades. It is obvious that we are going backwards. But it is also Martine who will present herself to the public in 2023. Who is this woman who turned 60? [en juillet dernier] ? It is the creator who comes out in front of the public and talks about her art. »
“This show is also a way of thanking the songwriters who have served me songs, whether it’s Plamondon, Marc Lavoine or Gino Vannelli,” she says. people from here and elsewhere. I’m not here without her. »
In addition to her many successes, Martine St-Clair will present a brand new track, Tot’Aime, to the public. The track was written by Lucien Francoeur and composed by Gilbert Montagné during the pandemic. It’s a canvas painted by Martine that inspired the song.
Also for her next studio album, which she wants to release next year, the performer wants to mix her painting – she has been painting for 20 years – with music. “Two songs are already done. I work with other employees,” she concludes.
♦ Martine St-Clair presents her show reunion at the Cabaret du Casino de Montréal (February 10) and at the Théâtre du Capitole in Québec (April 6). For all appointments: Martinestclair.com. Already available in digital form, the album in the show hits stores on February 10th.