After toiling in the trenches of the Vancouver music scene for the past decade, Dominique Fricot is finally starting to hit his stride. With his commanding stage presence, unrivaled songwriting skill and ear for creating pure pop masterpieces, Dominique owns the stage with his rich baritone and his emotive fusion of rock, soul, folk and jazz. Don't believe me? John Lucas of the Georgia Straight says: “Fricot’s plaintive vocals and knack for melody invite comparisons to Chris Martin and Adam Duritz". Legendary local producer Jeff Dawson has called him 'the new Neil Diamond'. He's got the credentials to go along with the musical chops as well, having toured with bands across Canada for several years. Getting his start as head songwriter and frontman for the alternative rock group The Painted Birds, Dom crisscrossed the continent multiple times. The band had the distinction of being selected for the 2009 Peak Performance Project top 20, taking part in an intensive week long workshop designed to hone their skills