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Les Cowboys Fringants (French pronunciation: [le kawbɔj fʁɛ̃ɡɑ̃]) are a Quebecker folk rock band formed in 1995 in Repentigny, Quebec. The French word fringant can be translated as "dashing", or "frisky".

They perform Quebecker néo-trad music (modernized Quebec folk music with a rock flavour) and draw on country music. They have an international underground following, especially in France, French-speaking Belgium and Switzerland. Band members hail from the Montreal suburbs of Repentigny and L'Assomption. The entire band collaborates on the lyrics, although guitarist Jean-François Pauzé often contributes more than the others. The band are known for their live performances, captured on the Attache ta tuque! live album and the Centre Bell 30 décembre 2003 DVD.

The band has won 17 Félix Awards, including five at the 2020 edition of the ceremony.
Members:
Jean-François "J-F" Pauzé - rhythm guitar
Marie-Annick Lépine - violin, mandolin, accordion, piano, banjo
Jérôme Dupras - bass guitar, double bass

Previous members:
Karl Tremblay - vocals; died on November 15, 2023
Dominique "Domlebo" Lebeau - drums; left in 2007, citing personal reasons
From: Repentigny, Quebec, Canada
Genre(s): Néo-trad, alternative rock, folk punk, folk rock
Active From: 1995-present
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