biographical info
A relative newcomer to Canadian Celtic circles, Craig is quickly gaining momentum and promises to become a tour d'force in the Canadian fiddle scene! Based in Toronto, he is a dedicated advocate of the Scottish/Cape Breton fiddle tradition, yet he's quick to point out the "Toronto Accent" in his bow, insisting that he is a "Canadian Fiddler".
"...originally drawn to the aggressive East Coast Canadian style, Atkinson's touch is more reminiscent of the Scottish Highlands..." --New Hampshire Scottish Games
"... it didn't take long at all for this Toronto native to become a popular fiddle player in the Celtic music community! A strong Scottish and Cape Breton repertoire influenced by great Canadian fiddle players such as Sandy MacIntyre, Ashley MacIsaac, Natalie MacMaster, Buddy MacMaster..." --What's On Queen
lineup
Craig Atkinson the fiddleguy
influences
Alasdair Fraser
Ashley MacIsaac
Buddy MacMaster