All of the dynamic fiddlers in Canada don't come from Cape Breton - here's one of their best and certainly dynamic & forward thinking. Oliver Schroer unfortunately passed away in 2008 from leukaemia but in his time released around a dozen albums that collected awards (8 Junos) and 'Jigzup' was the one we found nearest to folk music but it's all riveting stuff well worth seeking out. Try his own site: http://www.oliverschroer.com

1) Victory of Love
2) Toby's Reel/The Job
3) Laughing In Her Sleep
4) Horseshoes & Rainbows
5) Far Away By The Sea etc
6) Ansgar's Jig/Kari's Jig
7) Blow November Wind/Sea of Change
8) The Devil & The Little Faces
9) The Hub of the Wheel
10) Jump Up/Ghost Dance
11) Roro
12) December 16th/Shooting Star
13) If Geese Could Sing
14) Bright Eyes

All of the dynamic fiddlers in Canada don't come from Cape Breton - here's one of their best and certainly dynamic & forward thinking. Oliver Schroer unfortunately passed away in 2008 from leukaemia but in his time released around a dozen albums that collected awards (8 Junos) and 'Jigzup' was the one we found nearest to folk music but it's all riveting stuff well worth seeking out. Try his own site: http://www.oliverschroer.com

Lineup

Oliver - 4 &5 String Fiddles, Voice, Guitar, Shaker, Violas, Lowstrung & Scratch Fiddles, Hammered Dulcimer, Eukalin, Glass Harmonica, Mandolin & Percussion.And a heap of hot compatriots.