Vocals

PAULINE PROULX
Favourite song in the repertoire: When You're Smiling
A familiar face on the Ottawa music scene for many years, Pauline has performed all types of music. From folk, to pop, to rock, to jazz, with various bands for many years here in Canada and in the U.S., she’s done it all – with a great big smile! She also hosted a children’s TV show, was a regular performer at local nightclubs and special events, weddings, conferences, cruises, and had the privilege of being the vocalist with the Governor General’s dance band. In the mid-80s, Pauline had the pleasure of performing with the great Peter Appleyard during the Ottawa Jazz Festival, and she continues to regale folks of all ages while she too enjoys the pleasure that music brings.

JOANNE SIGOUIN
Favourite song in the repertoire: Orange Colored Sky
Joanne was raised in the Ottawa area and, while growing up, she always enjoyed singing and listening to music. She was influenced musically by several genres that ranged from French singers, The Beatles, Barbra Streisand, Eva Cassidy, and Michael Bublé to name a few. As a teenager, Joanne joined the church choir and was a member for many years before she began singing at weddings. After that, she spent a few years with the group “Le chœur du Moulin”, in which they performed a variety of musical styles. Later on, Joanne made her band debut as a back-up singer for the original songs of Lockhart Station. Most recently, Joanne was as one of the voices in the singing trio of The FunKtion, a Motown, funk & soul band. Now out of the orange colored sky, flash…bam…ala-ca-zam . . . Joanne is singing with The Wild Cards and is happy to be part of such a talented band.

MIKE MURPHY
Favourite song in the repertoire: Flip, Flop & Fly
Mike was born at a very young age in Verdun, QC, and was exposed to a wide variety of music. He dabbled a bit with the guitar in his early teens, but flipped and never committed to it until much later in life. In 2007, he flopped and smashed his leg, which had him immobile for 15 weeks. Out of pure boredom, he picked up his guitar and added something new: his voice. He fly-ed . . . OK, flew (but that doesn’t fit with the song). He’s never looked back, and enjoys playing and being involved in music so much that he considers it his Zen. He performs regularly as a solo artist and with his vocal-based easy pop band. Singing with The Wild Cards is a new and exciting experience for him, and we’re glad to have him on board.

STEPHANIE PIERRE
Favourite song in our repertoire: Save The Last Dance For Me
With her classically trained voice and a range of over three octaves, this German-born Ottawa resident also writes her own jazzy tunes. 2008 saw Stephanie’s highly-acclaimed debut album 'Spark Within', released under Mystéfy - her alter ego and artist name. The 'Me' album followed in 2010 and both were re-released 2021-2022. In 2023, Mystéfy released the EP ‘Jazzylectric’ (6 sizzling cover songs) and is currently writing and producing new songs – due out in early 2024. With her background of roaming clubs and performing ad-hoc at jazz sessions, Mystéfy gained experience and positive response to her artistic palette. Save the last dance for Stephie!

Meet the Band
Vocals

MARIE PATENAUDE
Favourite song in the repertoire: Proud Mary
Proud Marie brings an eclectic musical background that spans musical theatre, classical, choral, rhythm and blues and jazz genres, giving her a fresh and energetic take on jazz standards, blending preciseness of vocal technique with a bluesy edge. Her musical associations include her own trio, combos such as Jazz 'n Time, the Bayside Big Band (of Washington DC), the Stairwell Carollers, Pellegrini Opera and Opera Lyra Ottawa. A Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Certificate in Education launched her 30 years as a performer and teacher.

DIANA-LYNN KYD
Favourite song in the repertoire: Get Ready
Diana-Lynn has been entertaining since she was a young child. Her love and passion for music and performing is everything to her. Diana-Lynn spent over 20 years engaged in musical theater productions, 8 years performing (lead singer and backing vocals) with a 17-piece show band, then she took on lead and backing vocals with a 7-piece variety party band. Diana-Lynn also volunteered for Ottawa Idol over 7 years, where she handled the role of Contestants’ Vocal Coach and sang in their backing band. She currently performs with an 8-piece party band in addition to The Wild Cards. Get ready for whenever she is on stage because her motto is “Music is the gateway to your soul.”.

WENDY MARTIN
Favourite song in our repertoire: A Child Is Born
Wendy has been singing as far back as she can remember. Inspired by her favourite singers, Karen Carpenter and Olivia Newton-John, and too many more to mention, this child was born to sing. She studied vocal music for a time before becoming a wedding singer, after which she gravitated to rock bands. Singing accompanied by The Wild Cards is the latest step in her exciting musical journey.

FIONA GEORGE
Favourite song in the repertoire: Que Sera Sera

All her life, Fiona has loved to sing. At a very early age, when her mother would take her to the grocery store, she would sing her favourite nursery rhymes to customers waiting in line. She has been performing in and around the Ottawa area since the late 90s, trying out many different genres of music. She found her niche when she began singing jazz and is currently enjoying being part of a jazz quartet by the name of Easy Living. Her vocals are influenced by many, including Ella Fitzgerald, Karen Carpenter, and Doris Day . . . Que Sera Sera.