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Thread #46016   Message #1571772
Posted By: GUEST,Pamela in Ithaca
28-Sep-05 - 11:05 AM
Thread Name: Good Quebecois fiddlers to listen to?
Subject: RE: Good Quebecois fiddlers to listen to?
You don't need to go to dead quebecois fiddlers for great tunes & style!
There are many younge fiddlers (40 and under) who are keeping the
tradition alive. Amoung the older (I believe he's still alive) is
Jean Marie Verret and his son. The Verrets are famous for old style
Quadrille tunes, and for a rich tradition of family tunes. Thier music
is available on CD. In the 30something crowd is Olivier Demers of
Le Vent du Nord (a terrific, high energy band well worth hearing).
And there are many NY/NE fiddlers playing in this style as well.
If you're interested in learning tunes & style, I would suggest
Laurie Hart's "Dance ce Soir!" CD and tune teaching book.
She's very connected to the music scene up there. There are numerous
traditional music and fiddle festivals in Quebec. Laurie could
point anyone in the right direction. Google her for contact info.