biographical info
“...Fiddlers 3 is the Poster Child of Blended Culture!”
Sandy Thorburn – Associate Professor of Music, McMaster University
"Here is the ceilidh band for the 21st century," says Nicky Rossiter of Rambles Cultural Magazine. Tom Knapp, of the same publication describes the music of Fiddlers 3 as "fine, highly polished & very exciting.”
Formed in 1996 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Fiddlers 3 have shook up the international Celtic/Roots scene. Fiddlers 3 have performed with Ashley MacIsaac, the Chieftains, Natalie MacMaster, the Barra MacNeils, Teenage Head, Colin James, Alannah Miles, Slainte Mhath, Colin James & the Irish Descendants and released their debut CD in the summer of 2001. It was not only critically acclaimed but it also WON 2003 'CD of the YEAR Viewer's Choice' Award! 'ENCORE!' was released in the spring of 2003 and is currently the proud recipient of the Kweevak CD of the Year 2004: Critic's Choice Award & CD of the YEAR 2004: Viewer's Choice Award! Fiddlers 3 is the only Canadian band to win both awards in the same calendar year!
WE DARE YOU TO KEEP YOUR FEET STILL! ®
lineup
Stefan Fiddler
Andrian Fiddler
Elaina Fiddler
Lorne Spoons/Percussion
Mary Ann Accordionist
Cam Bass
John Drums, Percussion
influences
Ashley MacIsaac
Leahy
Natalie MacMaster
Richard Wood
The Chieftains