THE BAND
Live @ The Pyramid Cabaret in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. 2013. Photo by Lindsay Gjerde.
Labossiere, writing songs at home.
Labossiere writing songs on his favourite classical guitar he has had since he was 16 years old.
Live @ The Pyramid Cabaret in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. 2013. Photo by Lindsay Gjerde.
Eric LaBossiere
Eric LaBossiere was the front man and principal songwriter of The Mailman's Children. Labossiere had previously played with Canadian band Skyline Fake and had also performed solo as The Mailman's Child.
Role: Lead vocals, rhythm guitar, principal songwriter.
Joel Couture (Joe C)
Although Labossiere went through a few members before creating what became The Mailman's Children, it was Joe C who was the first real and permanent member to join TMC in the spring of 2000. Couture has also performed with Matt Epp, Justin Lacroix band, and Vesely Couture.
Role: Bassist, fashion, songwriter.
Joe P, Live in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. 2013. Photo by Lindsay Gjerde.
Perreault, a late night recording at Private Ear.
Joel Perreault. Photo by Ken Currie.
Joe P, Live in Winnipeg, MB, Canada. 2013. Photo by Lindsay Gjerde.
Joël Perreault (Joe P)
Joel Perreault was the last addition to the original line up of TMC in the early fall of 2000. He joined right before the release of the band's first disc "Maritime Sun" and had to play catch up, learning about 15 songs in a very short period of time. Perreault has performed with many talented acts including Marie Josee Clement, Justin Lacroix Band and Jocelyne Baribeau. He is known not only for his musicianship but also his skills as a songwriter and recording engineer/producer.
Role: Lead guitarist, backing vocals, songwriter.
Ivan Burke bringing a song home, with The Mailman's Children, Dec, 2013. Photo by Lindsay Gjerde.
Ivan, studio, 2017.
Ivan Burke.
Ivan Burke bringing a song home, with The Mailman's Children, Dec, 2013. Photo by Lindsay Gjerde.
Ivan Burke
Ivan Burke helped out The Mailman's Children in 2013 as their touring drummer. He later went on to record drums for the band's 4th studio effort "The Spiders We Eat," joining TMC and remaining with them until they disbanded in 2015. Burke has played with the likes of Del barber, Rosie & The Riveters, JP Hoe, Justin Lacroix Band, Hollerin' Pines and more.
Role: Drums, backing vocals, songwriter.