Since the 2000s, Dany Placard has been releasing solo albums and touring extensively throughout the province. From his hometown in Saguenay to Montreal, his poignant lyrics and catchy folk melodies have resonated across Quebec since his early days with the band Plywood ¾. Whether it's "Rang de l'église" (2005), "Raccourci" (2008), "Placard" (2010), "Santa Maria" (2014), or the acclaimed "Full Face" (2017), over time, all his albums have been warmly received by both critics and the public.
In addition to his career as a singer-songwriter, Placard has also ventured into producing for several well-known artists in the Quebec music scene. Among others, he has worked with Guillaume Bordel, Sara Dufour, Laura Sauvage, Douance, and Francis Faubert. In 2015, Placard expanded his repertoire by composing the soundtrack for the short film "Bleu tonnerre," directed by Philippe David Gagné and Jean-Marc E. Roy, and also took on the lead role.
After exploring psychedelic atmospheres with his most recent albums "J’connais rien à l’astronomie" (2020) and "Astronomie(suite)" (2021), Placard, alongside Julie Doiron with whom he lives and tours, released the duo album "Julie et Dany" (2022), recorded in their home in New Brunswick.
This collaboration led Placard back to his roots in folk music with a brand new album Avoir Su released on Sept. 27 2024. Inspired by winter melancholy and the boredom of wide open spaces, the artist presents a personal offering imbued with sensitivity, tinged with the loss of his best friend, his dog Stormy. A collection of songs that showcases Placard's talent as a composer and warms the heart, while making the external greyness softer.
