Pierre-Alexandre Saint-Yves
Voice, flute, rauschpfeif and chalumeau
A multi-instrumentalist composer, Pierre-Alexandre Saint-Yves became a student of music and voice at a tender age. Throughout his high school years and college studies he continued to develop his musical abilities and since 1996 he has specialized himself in the field of ancient musical instruments. He has created his own works and also has collaborated with several musical ensembles including le Troubadour Art Ensemble de Gérard Zuchetto (France), La Nef and Skarazula. Through his compositions Pierre-Alexandre rehabilitates ancient instruments and gives them new life in turn they allow him to generate a rich and innovative music. Furthermore, his musical creations have been featured on the sound tracks of two documentaries and also a contemporary dance show.
His passion subsequently led him to found and lead Cercamon; an impressive grouping of vast musical talent that perform before crowds at several music festivals throughout Canada and the United states every year.

Andrew Wells-Oberegger
Oud, laouto, bouzouki, saz, wind pipes, voice and percussion

Following specialized training in renaissance Luth, Andrew began his career as a professional musician. He has collaborated and participated in the recording of over a dozen albums for such groups as La Nef, De Lònga, la Mandragore, Weshida and Cercamon. In addition he is the founder and the director of the francophone group La Balconade. At the heart of the group, he is the principal author/composer/interpreter. Furthermore, he has participated in the creation and recording of several sound tracks for films and documentaries (Michel Cusson, Luc Boivin and Normand Roger). The art of combining of sound effects with instruments of different types and/or eras is the essence of his inspiration. His creations consist of a very unique music in a universe of its own.

Jean-Philippe Parent
Percussion
In 1996, Jean-Philippe Parent began his studies at the Ste-Foy Cegep specializing in percussions taught by renowned musicians René Joly and René Roulx. He went on to complete a Bachelors degree in classical percussion at the University of Laval with Serge Laflamme and François Aubin. He is presently the percussionist for the Ensemble Vents et Percussions de Québec which is the resident ensemble representing the University. He is also a percussionist for the Canadian Marine core, a drumming teacher and specialist in percussions at local high schools.
His lure to folklore in diverse regions of the world has led him to perfect his abilities with the help and guidance of such experts as Paul Picard, Luc Boivin and Pierre Cormier at the University du Québec à Montréal. At this time Jean-Philippe collaborates with; Cercamon, Collectif Flamenco Compàsion, and le collectif de percussion Bang?. He can also be heard on the latest Bet.E. album.

Mathieu Deschenaux
Double bass
Mathieu withholds a diploma from McGill University which he accomplished in 2003. He is a current member of the bands: Gadji Gadjo, Émilie Proulx , Hot club de ma rue, Trio straight pipe, Merovitz Project and so on. Mathieu has performed at the Montréal Jazz festival, Mémoires et Racines, FME, Coup de coeur francophone, festival du bout du monde de Gaspésie and festival Voix d'Amériques. Internationally, he has participated in the Dawson City Music Festival, Printemps des Hautes-terres in Auvergne, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Sibiu International Theatre Festival in Romania and has given concerts in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Moreover he has taken part in the Sang9 compilation Ambiances magnétique and the creative Jazz compilation Dig your roots.