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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!

705-257-0957

barb@algomatrad.ca

www.algomatrad.ca

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.

www.thebarrelboys.com

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

  • a one page letter to outline their musical goals and aspirations, their current financial situation and why this award is important to them;

  • 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

  • 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

dannyoconnellwarad@gmail.com

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

519-719-0433

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

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