Fiddle Journeys: Weaving Traditions, Connecting Cultures - this is the theme for World Fiddle Day. In Canada, the third Saturday in May is declared to be “National Fiddling Day”, to encourage all Canadians to become familiar with the traditional and contemporary importance of fiddling; and its importance to Canadian heritage and Canadian society. Learn the anthem for this day from fiddler Kelli Trottier HERE. Celebrate fiddling with us on Sun. May 21 at the Barley Mow Merivale.
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SESSIONS
Sun. May 21- Pub Session - 2pm to 5pm.NATIONAL FIDDLING DAY Open jam session at the Barley Mow, 1541 Merivale Rd. In 2015 Canada's national fiddling day was proclaimed in the interest of all Canadians to become more familiar with the traditional and contemporary importance of fiddling and its importance to Canadian heritage and Canadian society. Come learn about Canada's wonderful Cape Breton fiddle tradition with us! Fiddlers, guitarists, piano players, whatever are welcome - or just stop by to listen and chat with the friendly folk at the pub. Be ready to play Fiddle Bill, Canada's National Fiddling Day Two-Step.
Sun. May 28 - Reel Sloow Jam - 2pm to 5pm. We are finally restarting our house sessions/slow jams! We are starting slowly, with small groups, which means that we will require RSVPs and will stop accepting responses once the limit has been reached. If you would like to attend fill enter your name and email here. If the session is full you can try again later in case a space has opened up. If your plans change please notify us so that the space can be made available for someone else. We are welcoming Sherryl Fitzpatrick as a new host for May 28, she will also provide the piano accompaniment for the jam, which will be led by Beth MacGillivray. We expect that it will be a different group of people in the past, but we'll follow much the same format as in the past - each participant can choose a tune, or a set of tunes from the RSJ list on the Tunes page. At the bottom of the table you will see tabs for slow jam sets, as well as a tab for the regular jam sets. Mostly we focus on the slow jam tunes, but you may also choose a tune from one of the sets on the other tab. There are mp3 and midi files to help you learn the tunes. Bring your music and a stand to read along, or you may choose to play by ear. Generally we play each tune/set three times, the first time quite slowly, the second time slightly faster and the third time faster yet (but still slower than you would hear at a pub session). There will be a break at 3:30 to stretch our legs and socialize a bit, BYOB and a snack if you like.
Sun. June 4- Pub Session - 2pm to 5pm. Open jam session at the Barley Mow, 1541 Merivale Rd. Everyone is welcome to join us for some down home Scottish, Irish and Cape Breton music. Fiddlers, guitarists, piano players, whatever - or just stop by to listen and chat with the friendly folk at the pub. A great way to make new friends who enjoy traditional music.
Sun. June 18- Pub Session - 2pm to 5pm. Buy a beer for Dad day! Celebrate Father's Day with the whole family, and with us, at the Barley Mow, 1541 Merivale Rd. Did you know that kids eat for free on Sundays? With the game up on the screen and live Scottish, Irish and Cape Breton music on the floor Dad will have a great time! Fiddlers, guitarists, piano players, whatever - all are welcome to join the jam - or just stop by to listen and chat with the friendly folk at the pub.
OTHER EVENTS
May 19 - 7pm to 9pm House Concert - Kyle Burghout & Jane Cory with John Mitchell hosted by Debbie and Gary in Kanata. Doors open at 6:30. Light snacks provided. BYOB. Jam session following the concert. $25 suggested donation per person. Reservations and payment in advance required - KanataHouseConcerts@gmail.com. Canadian fiddle champions Jane Cory and Kyle Burghout have been performing for over a decade, and have played to audiences across Canada, the USA, and Europe. Each with many accolades to their credit—Jane a Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion, and Kyle a North American Irish Fiddle Champion—they join forces to create innovative arrangements filled with lush twin fiddle harmonies. More about Jane and Kyle
May 20 - 7pm - NATIONAL FIDDLING DAY! Giant jam session followed by community dance at Richmond Memorial Community Centre 6095 Perth St. Richmond, ON.
July 16 - 1pm - 3:30 pm - Fiddles on the Rideau Flotilla Mahogany Harbour 1:00-1:45pm and Long Island Locks 2:30-3:30pm. Looking for pontoon boat owners and drivers, as well as musicians.
Although capacity limits and mask and vaccination requirements have been lifted we still encourage the wearing of masks, especially in crowded areas. You can help protect yourself and others by getting your vaccinations and boosters and by washing and sanitizing your hands frequently. Please DO NOT attend any of our events if you feel even slightly unwell. We ask that you be respectful of others who wish to wear a mask and keep their distance.
Open Jam Sessions: 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month at locations as specified on the website. Sessions are led by Aylene, or sometimes other folks. This session is a mix of session and solo playing, let us know if you have something special to share with the group. Sheet music permitted. Generally a pretty fast pace.
Jam ouverte avec concentration sur les pieces de l’ile du Cap Breton, de l’Écosse et de Glengarry. Apportez un instrument ou venez partager une chanson avec nous. Ou, venez savourez la musique et notre plaisir. On ne sait jamais qui s’y présentera, mais c’est certainement toujours un groupe avec un accueil amical avec qui passer l’après-midi.
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