FIDDLERS 3: Encore!

Fiddlers 3

Encore!

© 2003 Fiddlers 3 & SHEEZO records (620673189927)

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Party rocking grooves and heavy downbeats, you'll stomp your feet so hard you'll need new shoes. Celtic-folk traditional music played hard and dirty - 3 fiddles, accordion, washboard, spoons. - PARTY TIME.-

tracks

1 Karley's Edge Medley
2 Mouse in the House/10 Penny Bit/New Rigged Ship
3 Red Wing
4 Rakes of Kildare/Gremlin/Blue Bonnets over the Border
5 Mrs. Jamieson's Favorite/Star of County Down/Tom Bigby's
6 Mother's Reel/Glen Allen Reel/Tune with No Name
7 Miss Anderson's/Off She Goes/Whiskey Jig
8 Sounds Like a Square Dance!
9 Mary, Young & Fair
10 French Reels Medley
11 Blarney Pilgrim/Cherish the Ladies
12 Paddy on the Railroad/Temperance Reel/McDonald's Reel

notes

AN ENTERTAINMENT EXTRAVAGANZA!

“The band plays with more spirit than many traditional folk outfits…”
Graham Rockingham – The Hamilton Spectator

“...Fiddlers 3 is the poster child of blended culture!”
Dr. Sandy Thorburn – Associate Professor of Music, University of Waterloo

"Here is the ceilidh (kay-lee) band for the 21st century," says Nicky Rossiter of Rambles Cultural Magazine. Tom Knapp, of the same publication describes the music of Fiddlers 3 as "fine, highly polished & very exciting.”

Robert L. Doerschuk "…their [Fiddlers 3] performance reflects the vigorous tradition associated with fiddlers Ashley MacIsaac and Natalie MacMaster, though the blended fiddle parts betray no rough edges"

These are some of the statements made which describe the High-Energy Celtic -Folk band Fiddlers 3 - their motto - "We dare you to keep your feet still!". Party-rocking grooves and heavy downbeats, Fiddlers 3 jump-start the atmosphere wherever they are. The sounds of Ireland, Scotland, the East Coast, French-Canadian and Old Time are combined into a unique style and sound that is truly their own.

This family band evolved in late 1996 when brothers Stefan and Andrian and sister Elaina stepped onto a church stage with their violins after only a few short months of lessons. Their ages at the time were 12, 10 and nine. Joining them was Mom Mary Ann on accordion and Dad Lorne with a set of spoons and washboard to complete the group .Today, the family continues to bring to the festival stage their own eclectic blend of Celtic-Folk music The group’s success inspired all three of these championship fiddlers to go on to study music at McMaster University. After witnessing their performance the intensity, passion and drive of their music will leave you speechless.

Fiddlers 3 have been named “Ontario’s Best Performer/ Entertainer (Variety) 2007” and “Entertainer of the Year 2006” by Festival & Events Ontario. They have performed with acts including Ashley MacIsaac, the Chieftains, Teenage Head Natalie MacMaster, the Barra MacNeils, Colin James, Alannah Miles, Slainte Mhath and the Irish Descendants.

After intense demand, their new, highly-anticipated 3rd CD is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2007. 'ENCORE!' was released in 2003, gained immediate approval from fans and critics alike when it won the Kweevak CD of the YEAR (Critic’s Choice) Award 2004 and Viewer’s Choice Award 2004. Fiddlers 3 are the only Canadian band to win both awards simultaneously in the same calendar year. This award followed the success of their debut self-titled CD which won the Viewer’s Choice Award in 2003. Fiddlers 3 have also been consistently listed as #1 in the download charts of Napster, eMusic, Apple iTunes, and Sony Connect throughout 2006.

The energetic rhythms and enthusiastic melodies of Fiddlers 3 have their audiences - young and old - wanting more. But hey! we are getting too serious…


WE DARE YOU TO KEEP YOUR FEET STILL! ®


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BAND MEMBERS


Stefan – Fiddle
* Master of Arts, Communication & Culture, Ryerson University, 2008
* Bachelor of Music (Hons.), McMaster University, 2006
* Bachelor of Arts (Hons.), in Multimedia, McMaster University, 2006
* Diploma (Solo Performance), McMaster University, 2007

Andrian – Fiddle
* Master of Arts, Political Science, McMaster University, 2008
* Bachelor of Music (Hons.), McMaster University, 2007
* Bachelor of Arts (Hons.), Political Science, McMaster University, 2007
* Diploma (Solo Performance), McMaster University, 2007

Elaina – Fiddle (studying)
* 4th year of study, McMaster University (Music & Communications)

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Mary Ann – Accordion
Lorne – Percussion
Cam Walsh – Bass (2005-present)

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  • Fiddlers 3
    author: Sharon Neidig

    Enjoying your music very much!

  • Outstanding. Right up there wilth Celtic Fiddlefest!
    author: Tom Glenn

    Loved it. We here in St. Louis were treated to Andre Brunet and Kevin Burke and their Celtic Fiddlefest this year, and were totally entertained. The most dynamic bunch of fiddlers we've ever seen. I rank the music on this CD right up there with them, and (trust me) that is high praise. I think you should consider a trip to St. Louis. We'd love you and your music here.

  • author: Selena B

    Great way to dance some of those pounds off and lift up the mood. Keep it up guys. Can't wait for the next one.

  • This new album is a GEM!!!
    author: John Gavin of Atlantic Seabreeze

    “Fiddlers 3 from Hamilton, Ontario have recently released their follow-up album, to their popular debut album entitled Fiddlers 3. This new album is a GEM and is certainly is going to be noticed in the music industry...” “...The album contains 12 sets of unbelievable Celtic-Folk Music and listening to this CD,It’s totally impossible to keep your feet still from dancing...” “...Atlantic Seabreeze rates this fine album a full 5 stars out of 5 stars. Fiddlers 3 have performed at many important venues this past couple of years and certainly have made an impact on their audience, wherever they performed...”

  • This new album is a GEM!!!
    author: John Gavin of Atlantic Seabreeze

    “Fiddlers 3 from Hamilton, Ontario have recently released their follow-up album, to their popular debut album entitled Fiddlers 3. This new album is a GEM and is certainly is going to be noticed in the music industry...” “...The album contains 12 sets of unbelievable Celtic-Folk Music and listening to this CD,It’s totally impossible to keep your feet still from dancing...” “...Atlantic Seabreeze rates this fine album a full 5 stars out of 5 stars. Fiddlers 3 have performed at many important venues this past couple of years and certainly have made an impact on their audience, wherever they performed...”

  • Effervescent!
    author: Laura T Lynch of Kweevak.com

    Encore is the follow up release to Fiddler 3's animated debut. Fiddlers 3 is a family affair. The three siblings play violin hence the name of the band, while their Mom plays accordion and Dad provides percussion and sound effects such as spoons and washboard. Each brings a unique creativity, style and wit to the group. Their music melds Celtic folk and old time with the modern sounds of Ireland, Scotland and their home country of Canada. This twelve-track CD is vibrant and full of energy. This spirited collection of instrumentals will have your feet tapping and hands clapping in no time. Every song on Encore is diverse and spirited. The band's recommended favorites are tracks 1,8 and 10. I found it hard to choose a preference as every song is effervescent and fun. The production and musicianship is supreme from the first note to the last. This collection just sparkles! The band "dares you to keep your feet still" and they will win this dare every time.

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