For the second archival tune of the month, we’ll keep focusing on “Little” Jack MacDonald, this time exploring his playing style in more depth. Donaldson MacLeod quotes “Little” Jack MacDonald expert Bernie MacNeil of Michigan as saying that MacDonald’s “first and...
We've got another tune from Rev. Bruce Ross for February. He has had several tunes posted so far... "Twisting River" (Aug 2009), "Memories of Father John D. MacPhail" (Apr 2010) and "Madelyn and Ethan's Favourite" (May 2012). [button...
What better way to start the Archival Tune of the Month series than with a "Little" Jack MacDonald recording? This one was recorded on August 9th, 1957 at the home of Walter MacCuaig with Viola MacCuaig (of Dalhousie) providing accompaniment on the piano. "Little"...
Our first tune of 2014 was written by Allan MacPhail for his wife Christena.
Jeannie McIntosh has been a friend and acquaintance of the composer, Duncan B. McDonald, since their school days. This month's tune was transcribed from a recording he made July 6, 1956, with Mary Frances MacPhee. Hear the recording below! [ezcol_1half] Hear the 1956...
To learn more about the composer, Don Pettigrew, check out the July 2011 Tune of The Month and also visit our wiki for his bio. [button...
This tune by Koryne was presented as a strathspey in August's Tune of The Month offering; we present it again, played as a reel. [button...
September's tune is a strathspey by Koryne Fraser. Koryne conducted the April 2013 edition of the Glengarry Strathspey & Reel Society fiddle workshop and introduced her tune at that time. Also see our Tune of the Month for Dec 2009 for another of Koryne's fine...
Hannah Miller started playing fiddle at six years of age. Residing in nearby St. Lazare, Quebec afforded Hannah the opportunity to attend The MacLeod School of Fiddling in Kirk Hill where she quickly mastered the violin under the guidance of instructor Ian MacLeod....
Happy Canada Day! This month's tune was written by Ian MacLeod. [button...