Steve Burman
(1972 - 2007)

 

  

Cofounder, Creator, Comedian, Percussionist, and most of all MAGICIAN

Steve Burman got his start by winning the 'Best Creation' prize in two consecutive years (1992 and 1993) in the CEGEP on Show competition. With is non-stop energy and mind-blowing imagination, Steve brings magic and success to everything he touches. He receives numerous prizes for short movies he produces and is acclaimed for his powerful and creative solo percussion performances.

In February 1999, Steve and Jean-Sébastien Dallaire form BAM. From 1999 to 2007, the trio visits 26 countries on 5 continents.

On Stage, Steve was a shining light of positive and delirious energy... A unique comedian and drummer he was a big piece of what made BAM what it is today. But, most of all, Steve was a magical being who touched the lives of everybody that had the honour of meeting him.

“Without death, life just would not be the same”. Steve Burman (1972 - 2007)

BAM will honor Steve's memory and magic every time they take the stage
 
 
 


Jean-Sébastien Dallaire

 

  

Cofounder, Creator, Comedian, Percussionist and Manager.

Jean-Sébastien Dallaire made his debut on the professional music scene in 1994 with the alternative rock band STUM. From 1995 to 1997, the group is quite active in the Montreal and Outaouais regions alternative scene. The group released two independent albums and produced a video which was aired on MuchMusic. In 1998, Jean-Sébastien wins the CEGEP Public's Choice award with a first version of BAM.

A year later, with the help of Steve Burman, a new version of BAM is created. From 1999 to 2007, BAM tours 26 countries and 5 continents.
 
 
 


Denis Richard jr

 

  

Comedian, Percussionist .

Denis Richard jr joins BAM in 2001. His experience as a professional drummer and his numerous trainings in jazz, rock and African music, not to mention his openness to try something different and his natural talent for physical comedy, made Denis the perfect partner to complete the trio. Between 2001 and 2007, they toured together in no less than 12 countries.

www.denisrichardjr.com
 
 
 


Vincent Boudreau

 

  

Comedian, Percussionist.

At the end of 2003, Denis Richard jr decided to leave the group for a sabbatical to work on other projects. The proud owner of a diploma for superior studies in percussion at the Québec Conservatory of Music, as well as the owner of a Masters degree in percussion from the University of Montreal, Vincent Boudreau had great credentials to join the group and was hired without delay. From the end of 2003 to 2007, they visited no less than 20 countries together.

www.vincentboudreau.com