Hello all. I'm trying to get a gig at a pioneer re-creation village in Toronto that's supposed to be set in the 1860's, playing "period music".

I know lots of fiddle tunes that are old enough, but I'd like to sing with my guitar too. I'm thinking Child ballads would fit the bill, but if anyone has any specific suggestions as to songs that were popular in Ontario, or were pop hits at the time, I'd love to hear them.

They say the villagers would be of English, Scottish, Irish, and Pennsylvania Dutch descent. I'm starting another thread on the Pennsylvania Dutch thing, since I don't know anything about their music.

What about Stephen Foster? Would his stuff be appropriate?

Thanks, Marion