Author Archives: ryanwmccord

What do you give a seven-month-old?

I’ve got a young nephew in Whitehorse who’s just about seven months old.  His name is Elias.  I wanted to give him something nice for Christmas, ideally something home made.  So here it is – a box with different shapes … Continue reading

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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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Album Release!

Almost a year in the making, my first album Westbound was released October 25th, 2014 at the Top Knight Pub in Yellowknife.  Huge thanks to everyone for the support – the house was packed! I think lots of fun was … Continue reading

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Snake’s in the fiddle

Em                                                                               … Continue reading

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The Last Time I Rode a Train

¾ Time Jimmie Rodgers style – key of D but I play it in C, capo 2   .       C                                   … Continue reading

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The Bargain Barber

.           I                    II                           IV             I Well I … Continue reading

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Manitoba Blues

A Up in Manitoba, don’t know where to go A Going back to T.O. down in Ontario A                   D                         … Continue reading

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