Just watch this video. You’ll say, “Oh, that’s why…” Stumbling across this video made my day.
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All posts tagged “fiddle”
Fiddle on my Mind
Canada has had some really fantastic fiddle players over the years, and more and more I’ve come to appreciate how special that music is. For tonight’s Daily Dose, I’d like to feature a really great fiddler, Graham Townsend. Here he is demonstrating Canadian fiddle styles.… Read More
Le Reel de Sherbrooke
For tonight’s Daily Dose, let’s listen to some different interpretations of a traditional Quebec Reel, Le Reel de Sherbrooke.
Tu Seras Avec Moi
It’s Daily Dose time here at 27th Street. Tonight, I’m going to start off with a beautiful waltz by Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole. Wasn’t that pretty? Here’s Cedric Watson again, this time with Corey Ledet on triple-row button accordion Let’s stick with that Creole… Read More
Last one for today – here’s some triple row button accordion
Roger Lanteigne on accordion
Happy Boy
I came across this lovely tune this morning while surfing about on YouTube. It features Myllie Barron on fiddle and it’s called the Happy Boy Schottische. This led me to anther video featuring the same fellow. Here’s the Red River Jig and it’s might fine…… Read More
Le Reel Sainte-Anne
Here’s Don Messer and his Islanders playing the St. Anne’s Reel. I may have posted this one before, I’m not sure. If so, I know you can adjust. Everytime I hear this, it knocks my socks off.
Starting the Day off Right
Fontenot & Ardoin
I stumbled into this remarkable clip of Creole players Canray Fontenot on fiddle and Bois Sec Ardoin on accordion. Nice edgy blues feel about these tunes. I love the foot-stomping too. This performance is from 1966.
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