12 results for tag: Banjo
The Lonesome Ace Stringband brings grit, skill, and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass, and folk traditions into a hybrid of original material that is fresh and timeless. The trio’s sound is anchored in the fiddle of John Showman, the clawhammer
banjo of Chris Coole, and the upright bass of Max Malone. ...
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The Fugitives are an acoustic folk-roots group headed by singer-songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. They’re joined by Chris Suen (bandjo) and Carly Frey (violin). Since forming in 2027, the band has recorded six five albums, been nominated for a JUNO and numerous CFMA and WCMAs, and toured extensively through ...
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Union Duke is two fifths country, two fifths city, and one fifth whiskey. They have been described as a raucous collision of alt-rock and twang, bringing crowds to their feet with songs from the heart. Soaring harmonies, driving rhythm, and an infectious enthusiasm have seen these five guys from youth to young manhood and ...
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Known for his work as a performer, producer, and songwriter, Lotus Wight’s skills on
banjo, upright bass, guitar, jaw-harp, and contrabass harmoniphoneum have made him an in-demand session player. His songs sound like they are from times of old and his inimitable style has been talked about in the folk music world for ...
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The Bordergrass Alliance brings together four seasoned musicians from both sides of the Canadian-American border. Chris Baxter (
banjo/mandolin/vocals), Nils Loewen (bass), Mark Kilianski (guitar/vocals), and Kian Dye (mandolin/fiddle) celebrate bluegrass heritage while blending their own backgrounds and styles to capture ...
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The Barrelmen are four pals – Berkeley Buchko, Jody Giesbrecht, Tyler MacKenzie, and Craig Wilson - who love to make music together. Through lots of harmonies and lots of laughs, these singer-songwriters trade stories and instruments and bring a long list of folk, roots, and Americana originals to the table. With over a ...
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With a 20-year career playing solo, in bands, and as a session musician, Eliza Mary Doyle sings and plays
banjo, dobro, guitar, and mandolin. She’s released nine full-length albums, won a JUNO with the Dead South, and has toured Canada, the United States, and Europe. Eliza has been a regional finalist in CBC’s Searchlight ...
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Sophie View, 18, has been playing the fiddle for over a decade, honing her craft under the guidance of Kim de Laforest. With experience in both classical and contemporary styles, Sophie continues to grow as a musician and to share her passion for music. Raef, 15, Winston, 14, and Burke De Bruijn, 12, the Slough Thumpin’ ...
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Fiddler and songwriter Mary Liv performs old time and original music. She also has a wealth of experience teaching traditional fiddle,
banjo, and guitar at the Northern Lights Bluegrass Camp and at Eliza Doyle’s Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP) in Stanley Mission. Her performances feature classic fiddle tunes, ...
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From his early days touring as Bone Man Slim, a role as bluegrass consultant for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, and to a recent stint playing cello backing up the Eagles, Wyndham Thiessen has followed his wide-ranging musical interests down a meandering path. While his considerable abilities on cello, lap steel, and
banjo ...
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