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dog he says takes up much of the
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Open bed; and is a talented musician.

The desire to join in the musical
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Mic jams with his family led Plamondon
to pick up the guitar.
“I come from a family of
musicians,” said Plamondon. “My
with Sports Energy grandfather played, my mother
sang, and I have uncles and cousins
Featuring that play. My uncle Plum traveled

around playing music. He taught
Joel Plamondon me my first chords.”

Plamondon’s musical taste is
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diverse, reflecting his upbringing
and influences. “I grew up on
he city of Cornwall boasts
Ta vibrant arts and music grunge, punk, and ska music, so
scene, with individuals like Joel I play a lot of that, but also like
Plamondon playing a pivotal role. playing old country/folk music. John
Born and raised in Cornwall, Prine, The Band, Johnny Cash,”
Plamondon is not only a musician said Plamondon, highlighting his
but a true enthusiast, bringing his repertoire that spans across genres
passion for melodies and chords to and eras.
life. Plamondon is married; with a Currently, Plamondon is part of
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two bands, each offering a unique Like most, this journey isn’t
UNRIVALED CUTTING musical experience. without its challenges.
“Getting out of writers block,
“I play in a band called Escape
COMFORT & UTILITY the Population. We’re a four piece, and watching TikTok’s of a child
playing everything from classic prodigy playing guitar, those are
rock to grunge to country music, rough on the ego,” said Plamondon.
Visit Us and we also do original songs,” As for the future, Plamondon’s
For Expert said Plamondon. path is set on writing and recording.
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“We had a busy summer playing
“Second Shot,” a band dedicated to shows, so I will be spending more
punk covers, with its annual benefit time in the studio,” said Plamondon,
show paying tribute to their original hinting at new musical creations on
drummer, Shane Levac.
the way.
When asked about his favorite “Thanks to the people who
aspect of being a musician, come out and support what
Plamondon emphasizes the
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