Marquis Lavoie

“Well… everything has a beginning.”

These were the encouraging words of a beloved grandfather in a hospital bed who would not live to see the end of the year. The young man had just played him fragments of an unfinished song, knowing it would be the last time his grandfather would ever hear him sing. Insecure and awkward, the grandson’s fingers stumbled over the frets of his guitar, his voice cra

cking while he fought back tears.

“It’s not much,” he murmured when he’d stopped playing. Through a ventilator, Grandpa Lavoie replied, “Well… everything has a beginning.”

That beginning would become Marquis Lavoie, a new indie/folk project by Boston based singer-songwriter Greg Marquis. Those delicate song fragments, formed out of grief for the loss of both grandparents that year and the impact of their love, would become “Perennial”, the first track off the debut album by Marquis Lavoie, "Something Like This, But Not This", due out April 2nd, 2021. The inception Marquis Lavoie, a moniker formed to identify more with both of his family names, was born out of Marquis’ need to find stable ground during a mental crisis. He was grieving both adored grandparents, struggling with a troubled family relationship, and attempting to recover from multiple bouts of romantic turmoil, all while coming to terms with his spiraling mental health. In the midst of it all, he could not wrap his head around who or what he was supposed to be. Picking up the acoustic guitar he had abandoned years ago for reasons he couldn’t remember, Marquis allowed grief, confusion and desperation to ring in the notes. As he continued to play idly for nothing more than the sake of playing, he began to soothe his own heartache and, in the process, rediscover what he’d loved about playing all along – the ability to express what can’t otherwise be expressed. The journey to create the first album gradually became a vehicle for both personal and professional growth. Much of it had to be DIY due to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The whole process not only demanded Marquis improve his skills as a musician, but develop himself as a composer, arranger, producer, audio engineer and art director, even creating an ad-hoc recording studio with his roommates during lockdown in the basement of their apartment, where the tracking was ultimately finished. Through much determination, and with the help and collaboration of numerous talented friends, the album bloomed into a full and rich experience. The resulting sound of "Something Like This..." is a consoling blend of effortless fingerpicking and wilting vocals tinged with bluesy heartache and accented by the harmonic tenderness of a cello-driven ensemble. Altogether, the entire record is a soul-satisfying musical representation of love, loss, and reluctant acceptance giving way to a deeper appreciation for life’s rare and fleeting moments of genuine human connection.

10/26/2023

Well hello there! I’m playing a acoustic show on Sunday night at a “secret” location in the theater district/downtown Boston. Feel free to dress spooky and come thru! Link in bio for details and tickets 👻

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Acoustic Showcase Feat. Members of Cave In and Actor|Observer

10/01/2023

I’m playing a sick show THIS FRIDAY with members of Cave In at Bone Up Brewing Company in Everett, MA! It’s a small room so get your tickets asap before they sell out!

Acoustic Showcase Feat. Members of Cave In and Actor|Observer Join us for an all acoustic night featuring members of Cave In and Actor|Observer, supported by T. Bloodhound, Hall Monitor, and more!

09/15/2023

Just announced! Playing an acoustic Marquis Lavoie show on 10/6 in Everett, MA at Bone Up Brewing Company with Stephen Brodsky and Adam McGrath of the legendary Cave In!

Tickets available here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acoustic-showcase-feat-members-of-cave-in-and-actorobserver-tickets-718761764787?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/15/2023

Very humbled and excited to announce that I’ll be playing an acoustic show with and of on 10/6 at in Everett, MA along with of , .mp3 and

Get tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/acoustic-showcase-feat-members-of-cave-in-and-actorobserver-tickets-718761764787?aff=oddtdtcreator

"Well Enough Alone" (NPR Tiny Desk Submission)

03/13/2023

NEW SONG "Well Enough Alone" submitted for the 2023 NPR Tiny Desk contest! It would mean the world to me if y'all hit the link below to watch the full video on my YouTube channel and share it around. Hope you like it! ✌🏼

"Well Enough Alone" (NPR Tiny Desk Submission) Here's my submission for the 2023 NPR Tiny Desk competition! This is a new song I wrote as a reminder to enjoy the process and celebrate the little wins inst...

02/21/2023

Thank you to everyone who came out to my show last week! Next one is on March 18th just up the road at a BRAND NEW VENUE with and - Ticket link in bio!

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02/16/2023

TONIGHT! Playing my first gig of the year at in Brighton with - Hope to see you there!

02/15/2023

TOMORROW! No charge, just beer, come thru!

02/07/2023

First show of the year is next Thursday! Playing a free show on 2/16 at in Brighton with - Come hang out and cheers to some folksy tunes! 🍻🪕

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01/02/2023

First show of the year! Playing in Brighton on February 16th with and - Free admission - Food donations for charity welcome - Add that reminder, come have a pint, and warm up with some folksy tunes!

11/28/2022

Happy holidays everyone! Excited to be part of the again this year presented by . Hit the link in my bio to shop for gifts by local artists while listening to music by local musicians like myself! I’ve still got limited edition vinyl and pins available on my webstore. Check it out!

https://edportal.harvard.edu/virtual-winter-market

Promo photo by .ltaing
Merch photos by

Photos from Brighton Main Streets's post

09/29/2022

Saturday! Come listen to me whine while you get your wine.

09/18/2022

THIS SATURDAY! I’m playing a late night solo acoustic set at The Rockwell as part of their After Hours series. If you wanna have a nice chill date night with cocktails and indie folk tunes grab a ticket below and come join me!

Marquis Lavoie The Rockwell continues it's After Hours series with Marquis Lavoie!

09/09/2022

Next show! I’ll be playing a long set at for their After Hours series on Saturday, September 24th! Grab a ticket, order a cocktail, and come hang out with me in the theater! Link in bio.
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08/08/2022

TONIGHT! See you at with and
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08/07/2022

TOMORROW! Giggin at with the lizard queen herself and - come thru!

08/03/2022

Monday!

08/03/2022

Come see my new tattoo on Monday at ! I’m playing an acoustic set with and

07/20/2022

Next gig! Playing at on September 8th with my good friend and - Come hang!
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06/05/2022

TOMORROW! Playing in Harvard Square again. Doors at 7, I’m on at 8, then plays. Link in bio!
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05/30/2022

Next gig! One week from today I’m playing again, this time for their discovery series along with
🎫: https://www.passim.org/live-music/

05/27/2022

Playing at Club Passim tonight for their Campfire Fest. Come thru!

Tickets:
https://www.passim.org/live-music/club-passim/campfire-festival/

05/19/2022

NEXT FRIDAY! I’m playing Campfire Fest at in Harvard Square on May 27th with a bunch of other talented local artists. Grab your tickets and come hang with us!
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Photo by the incredibly kind and talented .ltaing 💛

05/02/2022

Some amazing photos of the whole band from my record release show just over a month ago. Can’t thank my friends enough for performing these songs with me! And huge thanks to for capturing these moments.

04/26/2022

Next gig! Excited to be playing my first / show at a secret space in Somerville, MA next Friday May 6th! For tickets and info, hit the link in my bio and use the promo code SOFARMUSIC15 for 15% off on tickets - See you there!
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Exploring ‘Postcards From Allston,' a Project Turning Open Space Into Art

04/16/2022

Cool to see me and Gracie Givertz and a bunch of our fellow community members on display in our neighborhood and on the local news!

https://www.nbcboston.com/on-air/as-seen-on/exploring-postcards-from-allston-a-project-turning-open-space-into-art/2694428/

Exploring ‘Postcards From Allston,' a Project Turning Open Space Into Art Vacant storefronts are displaying iconic images taken in Allston.

04/13/2022

found some forgotten film footage from our photo shoot together back in late 2020! This was a really fun day during an otherwise harrowing time, and we couldn’t have done it without the help from , although I’m pretty sure we are all forever biologically changed from the fumes of those smoke bombs… oh well, worth it! I love you both and am still so proud and grateful for this shoot 💛

Marquis Lavoie w/ Grace Givertz + Naomi Westwater

03/30/2022

TONIGHT! My 1 year anniversary/record release show is at The Rockwell in Somerville, MA with Grace Givertz and Naomi Westwater presented by Get to the Gig: Boston. Come thru!

TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marquis-lavoie-w-grace-givertz-naomi-westwater-tickets-262225973947

Marquis Lavoie w/ Grace Givertz + Naomi Westwater Marquis Lavoie w/ Grace Givertz & Naomi Westwater

03/29/2022

TOMORROW at presented by 🎫 Link in bio!
Can’t wait to finally perform my songs full band with my good friends and for first time ever since we shot this video, along with our pal - This night is going to be really special to me, as I never got to have a proper record release show when my album came out almost exactly 1 year ago. And I couldn’t be more honored to be supported by and to celebrate. Hope you can join us! Ticket link in bio.
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