HOTEL10, located on Sherbrooke Street in Montreal, will officially unveil a tribute project to musicians Gino Vannelli and Dédé Fortin on Thursday. Two Montrealers, Guy Hamelin and Francis Turenne, signed this work of art. A happy montage of lyrics from several songs odes to the metropolis, including Just Wanna Stopby Gino Vannelli, and Just a short nightby Dédé Fortin and his Roommates.
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Suite 2116, located in the loft where Dédé resided from 1991 to 1998, allows fans to explore his creative universe. Inside, handwritten notes from the artist, quotes, a mural and stained glass windows immerse guests in the mind of Dédé.
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Artifacts and manuscripts in Suite 2116
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Artifacts and manuscripts in Suite 2116
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Stained glass windows in homage to Dédé Fortin adorn the hotel’s turret.
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An entire corridor is dedicated to Gino Vannelli. The artist from Montreal will be in concert with the Quebec Philharmonic Orchestra on November 5 at the Maison symphonique.