18 results for tag: Fiddle

Dallas Alexander

Hailing from a rough-and-tumble backwoods upbringing in Fishing Lake Métis Settlement in Northern Alberta, Dallas Alexander weaves his Métis roots with stories amassed over a decade-plus career serving in a tier-one special operations unit in the Canadian military. Dallas serves up a unique sound and country music lovers are ... Read More

Twin Fiddles: J.J. Guy & Gordon Stobbe

Award-winning Canadian fiddlers J.J. Guy and Gordon Stobbe have a long history of working together. The two also have a long history of playing The Bassment. JJ and Gordon are back to perform their collection of original tunes, written in the twin fiddle style. Cathy Sproule will provide expert piano accompaniment. Sponsored ... Read More

Fiddles on Fire: Sophie View, the Slough Thumpin’ Brothers, and the Busking Savants

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’ ... Read More

Jane & Kyle

Canadian fiddle champions Jane Cory and Kyle Burghout join forces to create a unique sound, characterized by lush, twin fiddle harmonies, intricate arrangements, and heartfelt compositions. Jane is a Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion and Kyle is a North American Irish Fiddle Champion. Their musical partnership is a ... Read More

Cassie & Maggie

With over 15 Canadian Folk Music, East Coast Music, and Music Nova Scotia awards and nominations, the JUNO-nominated powerhouse duo Cassie and Maggie MacDonald have emerged as an unstoppable force on the global folk stage. Unleashing a magnetic energy, they seamlessly weave their deep Celtic heritage with contemporary ... Read More

Lucy MacNeil

Lucy MacNeil has performed with the Barra MacNeils for 37 years along the way absorbing the traditions of Cape Breton music and dance that has become the foundation of her creative pursuits. In 2015 Lucy was one of the artists in residence for the Celtic Colours International Music Festival in Cape Breton. In 2014 and 2017 ... Read More

Shivering Strings Showcase

Saskatoon’s winter fiddle event, Shivering Strings, returns with its popular instructor showcase. This year’s showcase will feature some of Canada's finest fiddle musicians including Emily Dubois, JJ Guy, Troy MacGillivray, Cathy Sproule, and Gordon Stobbe. Bring your dancing shoes! Check out the Shivering Strings ... Read More

The Barrelmen with special guest Sage Hunter

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 ... Read More

Miscellany of Folk

United by a deep love of folk music and a passion for creating new arrangements, Miscellany of Folk brings a fresh perspective to the genre. The trio features celebrated Newfoundland multi-instrumentalist Billy Sutton, Irish accordion maestro Benny McCarthy, and Irish vocal powerhouse and guitarist Eddie Costello. These ... Read More

Mary Liv

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, ... Read More