A bit of Canadian musical history in rural Alberta. This is an National Film Board production.
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Adventures in Fiddleland
I’ve always admired fiddlers. In jams at banjo camp and at old time festivals, I’ve been in awe at the ability of fiddle players. Humans can’t do this, I decided. These people must be our overlords from another planet. Along the way I’ve learned to… Read More
Lake Dore Waltz
Mac Beattie and the Ottawa Valley Melodiers… April Verch recently recorded a lovely version of this song. I believe she sings with her dad on this one.
The Log Drivers Song
Mac Beattie and his Ottawa Valley Melodiers
The Road to Fort Coulonge
Reg Hill on fiddle…. Mr. Hill was also the fiddle player for Mac Beattie and his Ottawa Valley Melodiers. I really enjoy listening to his recordings. By the way, this is another tune recorded when I was 4 years old in 1964. Several years ago… Read More
Surveyor’s Reel
Andy Dejarlis…
Angler’s Jig
Here’s Bob Scott and the Canadian Pioneers
Joys of Quebec
More Ward Allen….just because
CNE Breakdown
Another Ward Allen tune….
Fishing Rod Reel
Ward Allen…
27th Street 