After more than 30 years performing rock music across Canada,
Yvon Serre has found success halfway around the world.
Yvon Serre has found success halfway around the world.
By JENNY POTTER, THE NUGGET
December 23, 2008
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Originally from Sturgeon Falls, Serre's fascination with Asian culture
led him to China, where he fell in love with the country. In 2004 he
moved to Chengdu, in Shichuan province, where he now lives with
his wife and daughter.
led him to China, where he fell in love with the country. In 2004 he
moved to Chengdu, in Shichuan province, where he now lives with
his wife and daughter.
A longtime musician, Serre was hoping to continue his musical
career in China, but the language barrier prevented him from finding
like-minded musicians.
career in China, but the language barrier prevented him from finding
like-minded musicians.
| Billy Ren, Left, Yvon Serre, Mark McCleod & Chris Yang make up the band M.I.C. |
This led him to form a duo with his wife. Serre played guitar and he taught
her to play piano.
her to play piano.
They started performing in bars and eventually landed spots on Chinese television, but this wasn't enough. Serre missed rock
and roll. I got tired of doing karaoke shows," he said.
and roll. I got tired of doing karaoke shows," he said.
He started looking for musicians who shared his passion for classic rock. After distributing some fliers at a local university
he caught the attention of three musicians with whom he formed the band, MIC (Made in China).
he caught the attention of three musicians with whom he formed the band, MIC (Made in China).
Serre said his musical style has always remained the same no matter where he lived. I haven't changed," he said. I've never
moved from the 70s. Some people change flavours but I'm the same." Though Serre's passion is for rock music, MIC mostly
performs pop.Rock music is taboo here," he said. It is seen as being more like metal music. So here, we go as a pop band."
The band recently released its first, self-titled album, which features nine new songs written by Serre with one Chinese
cover. The rising popularity of MIC has kept Serre busy rehearsing and playing every weekend. The band has scheduled four
performances Christmas Eve and many more through the holiday season.
moved from the 70s. Some people change flavours but I'm the same." Though Serre's passion is for rock music, MIC mostly
performs pop.Rock music is taboo here," he said. It is seen as being more like metal music. So here, we go as a pop band."
The band recently released its first, self-titled album, which features nine new songs written by Serre with one Chinese
cover. The rising popularity of MIC has kept Serre busy rehearsing and playing every weekend. The band has scheduled four
performances Christmas Eve and many more through the holiday season.
I dread the day I have to come back to North America and find a real job," he said. Article ID# 1358229
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