Ex-SCARLET SINS Drummer Elie Bertrand - Performance Footage From Cape Breton International Drumfest Online
June 17, 2010, 14 years ago
Former SCARLET SINS / ex-HARBINGER drummer Elie Bertrand attended and performed at the Cape Breton International Drumfest in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia on May 22nd. High quality footage from her performance is available below. It was filmed during Harbinger's live instrumental debut; Bertrand has since left the band due to creative differences.
Following is an excerpt from an interview Bertrand did with the Cape Breton Post:
“There’s ton of amazing drummers but Carmine Appice has influenced me so much, from pretty much the first moments I first started playing drums because I bought his book and then got really interested in who he was and the kind of music he played,” said Bertrand. “He’s just such a versatile drummer and he specializes in rock and he influenced my playing and my stage presence. I owe him a lot so I’m really excited to finally meet him and see him play live.”In addition to having role models like Appice, Bertrand credits her family with allowing her to excel in drumming.
“My parents are both musicians. My dad is a percussionist, and I guess I had a lot of energy so I needed something where I could kind of relax and get it all out and one of my uncles had a drum kit over at his place — he was kinda just keeping it for a friend — and I tried it and loved it, absolutely loved it,” said Bertrand. “I begged for drum lessons and my parents were very supportive and they were nice enough to get me a drum kit and get me started.”Check out Bertrand's official YouTube channel here. Go to this location to check out her official website.
