This reminds me of when I was a kid. We'd all head out to my grandparent's farm after Church on Sundays, along with aunts, uncles and cousins, and the fiddles would come out. Someone would accompany on guitar and someone else would jump on the piano, but the fiddle was the star of the show. These fiddle tunes featured above were an integral part of the repertoire. This was back in the 1950s, by the way. Very fond memories.
I can't get over how many great Canadian fiddlers there are of all ages - we have nothing like it here in Australia ( I can't name a single great Australian fiddler! )
All of the musicians should be listed on the video when they play their solos but if they were somehow deleted, the mandolin player is Byron Myhre and the guitarist is Clint Pelletier. They are both from Edmonton.
I watched some of the No 1 West shows from 80s where Calvin was one of the fiddle players along with Donnie Parenteau. Man, these guys were amazing even back then. That's 25 years ago. Now superstardom certainly. mos60
That's some amazing fiddling right there. wow the teacher and pupils did well oh excellent. nothing better than to hear good old fashioned fiddle music. mosrite60
I believe that Calvin Vollrath is the most decorated fiddle player in North America. He has won so many championships. He is a total awesome fiddle player, and from our West.
Great vid. But if you really want to se how good Calvin is just watch the No 1 West shows with Brian Sklar/Prairie Fire . Calvin is one of the backup fiddle players with Donnie P and some other excellent fiddle players. This is late 80s /early 90s. Calvin was amazing and so professional even back then. Amazing talent. mosrite60
Only fiddle player who could touch Calvin is the late Kenny Baker (bluegrass ) R.I.P. but Calvin is very talented and could certainly play in any Nashville venue. mosrite60
MAYBE . BUT PLAYING FIDDLE TUNES IS JUST A SMALL PART OF WHAT THE FIDDLE DOES IN A BLUEGRASS BAND . KENNY BAKER WAS CALLED BY BILL MONROE " THE BEST FIDDLE PLAYER IN BLUEGRASS MUSIC " , AND MONROE WOULD KNOW ; HE INVENTED BLUEGRASS MUSIC
Well 'synchronized' --and even dancing while 'playing'! Quite a 'feat' and a tribute to them!
This reminds me of when I was a kid. We'd all head out to my grandparent's farm after Church on Sundays, along with aunts, uncles and cousins, and the fiddles would come out. Someone would accompany on guitar and someone else would jump on the piano, but the fiddle was the star of the show. These fiddle tunes featured above were an integral part of the repertoire. This was back in the 1950s, by the way. Very fond memories.
WoW tellement beau,,,,,merci 😊
well done all thank you all so much was a super delight indeed took me way back
Très bonne performance! Merci! 😊
What a great group of fiddlers lead by one of the very best,Calvin Vollrath.
I can't get over how many great Canadian fiddlers there are of all ages - we have nothing like it here in Australia ( I can't name a single great Australian fiddler! )
There sure are a ton of great Canadian fiddlers. I would have thought there would be lots of good Australian fiddlers too.
I lived 10 years in Canada and never came across such fun people as these...!
How wonderfully exciting! Thanks for sharing your music.
All of the musicians should be listed on the video when they play their solos but if they were somehow deleted, the mandolin player is Byron Myhre and the guitarist is Clint Pelletier. They are both from Edmonton.
What a great group of wonderful musicians...
Magnifique,,,,,,,je vous aime ❤
Canada' greatest fiddlers. What can you say. Nice guitar work and mandolin. mosrite60
This is serious fiddle playiing the kind I grew up with.
I watched some of the No 1 West shows from 80s where Calvin was one of the fiddle players along with Donnie Parenteau. Man, these guys were amazing even back then. That's 25 years ago. Now superstardom certainly. mos60
That's some amazing fiddling right there. wow the teacher and pupils did well oh excellent. nothing better than to hear good old fashioned fiddle music. mosrite60
Verey nicet
Very nice music
The last Tune is Fly in the Puddin’ by Calvin Vollrath
It's wonderful!!
So much talent! Wicked!
Amazing just absolutely amazing talent
Magnifique,,,,,,
Really excellent to listen to. Thank you.
I LOVE THIS XXX
I believe that Calvin Vollrath is the most decorated fiddle player in North America. He has won so many championships. He is a total awesome fiddle player, and from our West.
Bravo!!!🎻🎻🎻
Wonderfull.
Fantastic
Amazing talent on stage.
Brilliant.love from Tasmania.
Sweet Music To My Ears!! Enjoy ~ ~ Happy Music !!
I wish Don Reed was there...
Just makes you happy, don't it.
wow.... oh my gosh.... just.... WOW!!!!
Awesome !!!!!!!!
Great vid. But if you really want to se how good Calvin is just watch the No 1 West shows with Brian Sklar/Prairie Fire . Calvin is one of the backup fiddle players with Donnie P and some other excellent fiddle players. This is late 80s /early 90s. Calvin was amazing and so professional even back then. Amazing talent. mosrite60
Absolutely delightful! Can anyone tell me who the guitarist, & mandolin player are?
Only fiddle player who could touch Calvin is the late Kenny Baker (bluegrass ) R.I.P. but Calvin is very talented and could certainly play in any Nashville venue. mosrite60
MAYBE . BUT PLAYING FIDDLE TUNES IS JUST A SMALL PART OF WHAT THE FIDDLE DOES IN A BLUEGRASS BAND . KENNY BAKER WAS CALLED BY BILL MONROE " THE BEST FIDDLE PLAYER IN BLUEGRASS MUSIC " , AND MONROE WOULD KNOW ; HE INVENTED BLUEGRASS MUSIC
I knew the Sherbrooke Reel as the Montreal reel, is it called both?
Yes, it's sometimes called Sherbrooke Reel and other times Montreal Reel.
@@johanneaube7255 Thank you!
who is the blonde in the middle? moving around somewhat. mosrite60
+mosrite60 Natalie MacMaster from Cape Breton NS
yikes. that’s quite the line up of talent.
what’s the last tune?
That would be Fly in the Puddin'!