Ontario Fiddle and Step Dance Scene
Keeping the tradition alive
Following the Covid-19 pandemic, traditional arts took a significant hit. Enter the Ontario Fiddle and Step Dance Scene, a source to find teachers, camps, contests and resources, and to discover Ontario traditional artists.
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Recurring Events
Upcoming Events
Wild West Comedy Gala
April 13
Caruso Club, 385 Haig Street, Sudbury
The Tarvelles are happy to share that they will be providing musical entertainment in the VIP room for this year's Sunshine Foundation Wild West Comedy Gala!
Join us for a night full of laughs starring Derek Seguin. New Venue, Wild West theme and a whole lot of fun all in support of the Sunshine Foundation of Canada. Proudly sponsered by Sudbury Auto Glass Inc.
Get your tickets now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/derek-seguin-stars-in-wild-west-comedy-gala-tickets-539650066877
Allison Lupton
April 15, 8 pm
Registry Theatre, Kitchener (sold out)
Online
Our sold out show at the Registry Theatre on Saturday, April 15th, 8 pm is being live streamed!
Can't watch live? No worries - the link to the show will be active for a week following the concert.
You can purchase link tickets here:
http://www.execulink.com/~jhcole/FolkNight/Store.html
Hope you can join us - Andrew Collins, Shane Cook, Tony McManus and James McEleney
Teilhard Frost with Hannah Shira Naiman
April 13, 7 pm
Burks Falls
Toronto Fiddle Collective presents: Saskia Tomkins
April 22
Legion Hall, Richards Landing
We are thrilled to welcome back Saskia Tomkins as our host this month. The Toronto Fiddle Collective will gather online on Wednesday April 19 on Zoom.
Starting with a fiddle workshop at 7 pm EST, followed by a concert at 8 pm and jam at 9 pm. This will be available on-line on zoom and will be recorded, so if you are unable to make it live, you can still take part at a later time.
Tickets are $35 for the entire evening or $25 for concert only. For advanced tickets, email fiddleshow@gmail.com or www.torontofiddlecollective.com.
Alle ages, levels and folk instruments welcome. The ZOOM link will be sent just before the concert.
AlgomaTrad Crokinole Tournament
April 19
Zoom
It's going to be a fun evening with music, cash bar, snacks, prizes, a silent auction, and finger flicking crokinole!
more info coming soon
The Scott Woods Band
April 28
Seaforth
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
Fiddles on the Rideau Kitchen Party
April 28
42 Sumac Street, Ottawa
Featuring Sherryl Fitzpatrick, Chad Wolfe and Mark Allen, with Special Guest, Gail Gavan
Tickets are $25.00 in advance at Rothwell United Church (613-299-9259 is the conctact number for ticket sales) and tickets will be available at the door and through Eventbrite
The Scott Woods Band
April 29
Sarnia
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
The Scott Woods Band
April 30
Bloomfield
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
The Barrel Boys
April 30, 3 pm
46 North Brewing Company, Subdury
The Barrel Boys are performing at 46 North Brewing in Sudbury on Sunday April 30 at 3:00 pm
Tickets: $25 general admission/$10 children 13 and under/student tickets TBA
Doors at 2:30, music at 3:00
A bluegrass powerhouse featuring rich vocal harmonies, killer picking, and a fun-loving down-to-earth stage presence, The Barrel Boys are a unique staple of Canadian roots music. Informed by the deep traditions of bluegrass, country, old-time, and Americana, the Boys have crafted their unmistakable sound into a joyful and deeply soulful musical experience.
Tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-barrel-boys-at-46-north-brewing-tickets-609565806737
Danny O'Connell Memorial Award
Application deadline: May 1
Selection: End of June
Applications being accepted for the 2023 Danny O'Connell Memorial Award.
Terms of Reference
When he left us, Danny was a full-tim student in business studies at Algonquin College and involved in recreational sports - but above all else, he was a force in the Ottawa Valley traditional music scene.
Danny began instruction with old-tim fiddler Gerald Meehan at age 6 and won his first contest soon thereafter. He became a regular in the contest circuit in Canada and the U.S. sometimes walking away a champion and frequently a finalist in these competitions.
From his teachers - Bruce Wilson, Louis Schryer, Denis Lanctot - to several musical excursions to Ireland, Danny honed his talent. His immersion in the burgeoning culture of the "session" milieu with friends and musical associates helped Dan develop a personal style that is prevalent on his CD, Green Fields of the Valley.
In keeping with Dan's appreciation of the support he received from the Ottawa Traditional Fiddling and Folk Art Society, Renfrew County Fiddlers, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, and the Irish Society of the National Capital, this fund is meant to foster the development of future generations of traditional fiddlers who may bring joy to many hearts and keep alive the fun, camaraderie, tolerance and respect Dan enjoyed so much in the traditional music fraternity.
The Danny O'Connell Memorial Fund was established in 200, to support Ottawa Valley traditional "old-time" or Celtic fiddlers under 25 years of age, who demonstrate musical potential and financial need.
Number:
One award will be offered per year.
Value:
The award is valued at $2,000.
Eligibility:
A youth under the age of 25 who is an Ottawa Valley resident (as defined in Wikipedia) demonstrating musical potential and financial need.
Application:
Applicants will apply by submitting the following to the Danny O'Connell Award Selection Committee at dannyoconnellaward@gmail.com
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a one page letter to outline their musical goals and aspirations, their current financial situation and why this award is important to them;
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a letter of reference from a supporting third party who is NOT a family member, such as a current or former instructor, an organization like the Irish Society of National Capital, or a school teacher
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evidence of performance preferably via cloud digital means like YouTube video or Google drive shared audio/video clip. Please no physical CDs or USB sticks. Professional quality is not necessary, standard smartphone style is acceptable.
Administration:
The Danny O'Connell Memorial Award is administered by the Ottawa Community Foundation. The selection will be made by the Danny O'Connell Award Selection Committee established by Colleen O'Connell-Campbell.
Deadline:
May 1, 2o23
Selection:
End June 2023
Contact:
For award information:
Colleen O'Connell-Campbell
The Scott Woods Band
May 2
North Bay
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
The Scott Woods Band
May 3
Little Current
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
The Scott Woods Band
May 5
Sault Ste. Marie
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
Tribute Fest
May 6, 2pm
Brodhagen Community Centre, 6708 Perth County Line 44, Brodhagen
Gordon Ogilvie as Gordon Lightfoot
Gerald Davidson as Gene Watson
Ashley Giles as Allison Krauss
Al Widmeyer as Stompin' Tom
Kurtis Stoker as Alan Jackson
and more
Tribute Fest - 2 pm
Catered roast beef dinner - 5 pm
After show with Janna Leduc - 6 pm
Tribute fest: $20
Dinner: $20
Janna Leduc Concert: $20
Whole day ticket: $50
Please call before May 1st to reserve dinner tickets.
The Scott Woods Band
May 7
Thunder Bay
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
Medusa Tranzac Residency
May 7, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Southern Cross, The Tranzac, Toronto
An innovative series of exploration and creation from your favourite string quartet - start your Sunday with chamber folk tunes from around the World.
The Scott Woods Band
May 9
Fort Frances
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
Ottawa Fiddle and Step Dance Competition
May 20-21
Richmond, Ontario
Leahy
May 31
Kingston Grand Theatre, Kingston
Delighted to share some "Breaking News"!
We're coming to Kingston Grand Theatre on Wednesday, May 31st.
Looking forward to a great night of music and dance! Hope to see you there!
Tickets go on sale April 11 at noon. https://www.kingstongrand.ca/events/leahy2023
Tickets available from the Kingston Grand Theatre box office
The Scott Woods Band
June 4
Blind River
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
Medusa Tranzac Residency
June 4, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Southern Cross, The Tranzac, Toronto
The Scott Woods Band
June 8
Prescott
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
The Scott Woods Band
June 9
Carleton Place
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
The Scott Woods Band
June 10
Napanee
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
The Scott Woods Band
June 11
Rockwood
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
The Scott Woods Band
June 15
Woodstock
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
The Scott Woods Band
June 16
Styaner
Canadian fiddle champion Scott Woods is back with Kendra Norris and Leo Stock for a brand new show... "An Old Fashioned Hoedown". You will enjoy the best in family entertainment, fiddling, step dancing, country music & comedy!
Old School Fiddle and Banjo Camp
July 2-6
Elphin Ontario
Registration is now open for Old School Bluegrass (July 2 - 6) and Fiddle & Banjo Camp (July 6 - 9) in beautiful Lanark County Ontario! Check out our stellar lineup and instructors and sign up at https://oldschoolcamps.com/
Ontario Open Fiddle and Step Dance Contest
July 26-29
Bobcaygeon-Verulam Community Centre, Bobcaygeon
AlgomaTrad Family Camp
August 14 - 20
AlgomaTrad Centre, 1249 F&G Line, Richards Landing
2023 AlgomaTrad Family Camp is NOW OPEN for registration!
Join us for our 20th Anniversary as we celebrate the music of composer Brian Pickell. The camp runs from Monday evening, August 14, to Sunday morning, August 20.
We're excited to feature many of the musicians and artists who have collaborated with Brian Pickell over the years - watch our Facebook page in the coming weeks as we start sharing who's coming to camp!
Register now: https://algomatrad.ca/camp/register/
About camp: https://algomatrad.ca/camp
Pembroke Fiddle Contest
September 1 - 3
Pembroke
The Fitzgeralds
September 4-9
Walters Music Venue, Bright
Get ready to tap your feet and let loose with The Fitzgeralds, the dynamic Canadian family group bringing their electrifying music to our Venue for a whole week! With their high-energy fiddling and percussive step dancing, this talented trio will have you on your feet and cheering for more. Don't miss this unforgettable week-long engagement - get your tickets now at our website or Box Office! www.waltersmusicvenue.com