The Boot Movers is a Country Music band dedicated to Line Dancing, comprised of six musicians with 180 years of combined experience. They are musicians, craftsmen. Their roots run deep in Country, Folk, and Blues. Their goal is to bring this music to life here and now. They aren't American, but were all born on this side of the Atlantic. They don't come from Memphis or Austin, though at least one of them has worked there. But it's still that sound that inspires them, the wellspring from which they draw their strength. Making people dance, sharing live music—that's their credo.
Members
Marc Vermot: Vocals / Guitar
A journalist from Metalunderground said he could be John Fogerty's secret son. Marc started singing at the age of seven. After studying voice, he enjoyed a career spanning about twenty years in various shows, musicals, and other productions. Always happy to connect with his audience, he gives his all on stage.
Marie-Laure Silva: Vocals / Perc
A passionate country line dancer for over 15 years, she's the beginer of the band. Singing lead or backing vocals is pure joy for her. In the Boot Movers, she's found a second family with whom she's lucky enough to be living this wonderful adventure… She looks forward to sharing some amazing musical moments with you.
Alain Boyer: Keyboard / Vocals
A musician since childhood, his voice is his second instrument. After numerous tours throughout Europe and on other continents, in 1972 he settled in Switzerland where he continues to perform with top-level orchestras. He is the "Grandpa" of the band and he brings moderation and experience: "Life is a beautiful and long calm river.
Didier Müller: Guitars
After several years of study at the Conservatories of Lausanne and Delémont and obtaining a teaching diploma, he had the opportunity to brilliantly accompany a host of artists, which greatly upgreaded his playing. Learning and sharing are his guiding principles. He has thus become a highly intuitive and precise guitarist.
Werner Frölich: Bass / Vocals
Originally from Zurich, he settled in French-speaking Switzerland in 1974. He has collaborated with several bands throughout Europe, including Les Sauterelles (Switzerland), Second Chance (UK), Just Us (Scottish), Pickettywitch (UK), Brainticket (Switzerland), and Toad (Italy/Switzerland). In 2007, he decided to explore country music and became the bassist for New Country Rain. He continues to perform with other bands in the Lake Geneva region (Poivre & Sel).
Claude Bussard : Drums
After starting out on the drums and studying at the Geneva Conservatory, he played with the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (OSR) and continued his training with the Drummer Collective of New York. He has collaborated with numerous renowned artists, including Stress, Michael Jones, Maxime Leforestier, Atilla Sereftug (composer for Céline Dion), Daniéla Simmons, and many others. He currently teaches drums at the conservatories of Bulle and Fribourg.