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Maritime Fiddlers Association |
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Fiddling is embedded in our Maritime culture and today this popular music is played by Fiddle Groups throughout the region. Here is a list of some of these groups. |
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The Wednesday Evening Fiddlers The Wednesday Evening Fiddlers was founded in February of 1988, the group includes fiddlers and accompanists from the Victoria/Carleton County region of New Brunswick and neighboring Aroostook County Maine. The group plays for many local fund raisers, nursing homes, variety shows and jamborees. On any given occasion the group will have Fiddlers from age 10 to 95 on stage playing Downeast style fiddle selections. The group meets each Wednesday, 7:00 PM at the St James United Church Hall, West Riverside Dr, Perth-Andover. Musicians and guests are always welcome, there is a voluntary donation at the door. The group hosts a Fiddle-Doo in late Sept., a Christmas Party in Dec. For information contact Garold Hanscom, 89 Back California Settlement Rd, California Settlement NB E3Z 1V1 Tel (506) 473-1053, email: garold@nb.sympatico.ca |
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Lunenburg County Fiddler's Club Lunenburg County Fiddler's Club was founded in 1988 by Harold Langille, assisted by his wife, MaryAnn and local fiddle maker, St.Clair Wentzell. They meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, September through May at St Paul's Lutheran Church, Phoenix St., Bridgewater, N.S. A typical evening includes a business meeting, a one hour instructional period, and a one hour jam session. Instruction is offered in fiddle, guitar and keyboard. Contact: Harold Langille (902) 527-0384 100 Haven Dr, Bridgewater NS B4V 4C4
Email: music@ns.sympatico.ca
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Thursday Evening Fiddlers The Thursday Evening Fiddlers was formed in November 1999 to encourage group fiddling for fun. The group of 25 to 40 musicians plus guests, meet on Thursday evenings 7 to 9 PM at the St. Marks Anglican Church Hall, Sussex Corner NB Fiddlers, accompanists, and guests are always welcome to join in the weekly jam session. There is a voluntary donation at the door. For more information contact, Bill Clarke (506) 433-6589 Ora Buchanan (506) 432-5102 |
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Happy Go Lucky Fiddlers The Happy Go Lucky Fiddlers was formed in Dec 1994, with three fiddlers, a guitar player and a reader of poems. to entertain at nursing homes and special care homes in the Sussex and surrounding area. The group has grown to 30 to 40 members and while still entertaining at nursing homes and special care homes, also plays for many Birthday party’s, reunions, & benefits around Southern New Brunswick. The group meets for practice every second Monday 7:30 to 9:30 PM at the Centennial Hall Apohaqui, 5 miles from Sussex on No 1 highway. Fiddlers, accompanists and guests are always welcome to join in the Monday evening sessions. For more information; Contact Wilmot Owens (506) 676-7265 Ora Buchanan (506) 432-5102 |
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The Kings Fiddlers The club was formed in 1987 and has over 40 members including the rhythm section. We play Down East tunes as well as western swing and hymns. A number of the members have recordings and have composed many tunes. The club actively supports newer fiddlers with a teaching session at each regular meeting. We have performed at the Maritime Old Time Fiddling Championship, on Breakfast Television and we frequently make other public appearances. Club meetings are held at the Wolfville Lions Club on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday each month except July and August and guests are most welcome. Email: rwfarms@xcountry.tv |
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The Down Home Fiddlers The Down Home Fiddlers started in 1999 and meet weekly on Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00pm at the North Woodside Community Centre, 230 Pleasant Street, Dartmouth, NS (except on the second Wednesday of each month when the group plays for a Senior's Dance - all welcome). The Group has 30 plus members including accompanists. They mostly play Down East Music but include a variety of other styles. They host workshops periodically and encourage keyboard players to bring their keyboards and play along. The group regularly volunteers to play at senior’s centers, nursing homes and benefits. Since 2001 they have Sponsored an Award at the Maritime Fiddle Festival and assisted with other sponsorships. Visitors are always welcome to participate or just listen. Contact: Bob Taylor at (902) 435-4892 robtaylor@eastlink.ca Doug Morash at (902) 435-4168 rdouglas@ns.sympatico.ca |
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The Miramichi Fiddlers The Miramichi Fiddlers was founded in 1991 and now consists of 35 members. (2008) They entertain at many Fiddle Doos and other events throughout New Brunswick. The group has two cassette recordings and a new CD [Miramichi Fiddlers] to their credit, a nice souvenir that can be purchased at local Fiddle Doos or at Norm's Barber Shop, 119 Jail Street, Newcastle, Miramichi. The annual Miramichi Fiddle Festival is held in conjunction with the Miramichi Heritage Foundation the first week in August for information contact Carmel Jagoe at (506) 622-7016. Contact: Norman Young (506) 622-8291 or (506) 622-2097 |
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The Bluenose Fiddlers The Bluenose Fiddlers consist of three fiddlers, two guitar players and a keyboard player. The group was formed in 1996 and meet on Tuesday evenings at the home of Maureen Mossman (see below). Visitors are always welcome. The group performs mini-concerts at schools demonstrating a variety of musical styles on the fiddle, as well as playing for nursing homes, variety shows, and local charity fundraisers of all types. The group has also played for political rallies, weddings and family reunions. Contact: Maureen Mossman RR#1, Pleasantville, NS B0R 1G0
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The Park Avenue Fiddlers The Park Avenue Fiddlers were formed in 1990 by a number of fiddle students of Winston Crawford (Sussex, NB), and are based out of the Park Avenue United Church in Saint John, NB. This group consists of fiddlers, vocalists, and a number of traditional accompanists from all ages. The group plays primarily Down East and traditional old time fiddling around the Saint John area for various private and public functions, as well as volunteering their time to play at a number of local community functions, nursing homes and senior citizen complex's. Contact: Paul Donovan (506) 849-3624 Tim Lowery (506) 847-1034 |
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Cherryfield Fiddlers The Cherryfield Fiddlers host a Kitchen Party on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month from October to April at the United Baptist Church, 1199 McLaughlin Dr, Moncton NB. Contact: Jack Bulmer (506) 859-0316 Email: jkbulmer@nb.sympatico.ca |
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The Sussex Avenue Fiddlers The Sussex Avenue Fiddlers formed in 1978 under the direction of Ivan Hicks, is a group of more than 50 old time fiddlers and accompanists based in Riverview NB Canada. This group, from ages 10 to 90, plays a variety of instrumental music - Down East fiddling, Scottish, Gospel, etc. and also features vocals. They have been very popular on the concert circuit having performed all over eastern Canada, Nashville, Branson, Louisiana etc. They volunteer to play for benefits, seniors, church services and nursing homes. Contact: Ivan Hicks (506) 386-2996 Email: ivan@ivanhicks.com Website: http://www.sussexavenuefiddlers.com/ |
