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October 15, 2021
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St. Anne’s

Part of learning any instrument or any genre of music is immersing yourself in the music you want to play. I’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into learning fiddle and it’s safe to say that much of the time I have a… Read More

October 11, 2021
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The Clarinet Polka

This tune is also known as the Dziadek Polka or translated, the Grandfather Polka. It’s a popular tune both among polka bands and in the fiddling community. Here are 3 great versions. Here’s another fabulous version featuring Canadian fiddler Mark Sullivan with the amazing Jeremy… Read More

September 11, 2021
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The Shining Birch Tree

Since I was up north canoeing, I’ve had the late great Wade Hemsworth’s songs jumping around in my head. I’ve shared this one before. It’s Murray McLauchlan with the McGarrigles performing The Shining Birch Tree with Mr. Hemsworth sitting on stage taking it in. I… Read More