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Whitehorse
Just got back from a whirlwind tour to Whitehorse, where I played a house concert with my brother Darcy, his wife Erica Mah and Yellowknife’s Old Town Versifier, Anthony Foliot. After a set on my own, I was joined by Darcy … Continue reading
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February 2013 – Doug Kershaw
I’d never heard of Doug Kershaw before I stumbled across some videos of him. Here’s a tune called Diggy Liggy Lo, played Cajun style. Something tells me he might not actually be playing on this recording, but, well, he probably … Continue reading
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January 2013 – Trent Freeman
This month, check out Trent Freeman from Vancouver Island, describing and demonstrating some of the unique aspects of Metis fiddling.
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Riding the Rails in Mexico – Part 2
The yard worker tells me there’s a freight headed west out of Chihuahua city every night at three in the morning. That’s a pretty awkward time. Either rent a room and get up really early, or stay out late sitting … Continue reading
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