The Calgary Fiddlers Association

A little flashback to our Sweet on Fiddling Show back in 2019! We are looking forward to bringing you another fantastic show this year, and although it may look a bit different than previous years, we know it's going to be a good one! Did you know you can find a collection of photos from previous shows on our website? Check it out on our galleries page!

Don't miss your chance to join our Wine Survivor fundraiser, where all proceeds will go towards supporting the Calgary Fiddlers Association program, and will be generously matched up to 50% by Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink. @Shaw and @AltaLink. Deadline to sign up is fast approaching! Sign up by March 12th, 2021. Please check out our website for all information as well as forms to enter your team!

We have our first Alumni Spotlight, Ben Plotnick! Swipe to see him back in his CF days! Years Ben was in CFA (BVF + CF): 1997-2005 Favourite CFA Memory: "Our tour to South Korea, to play at ‘Lotte World’ was a high point!"... Favourite CFA Tune: "At the time: Catharsis. In my old age I’m getting hokier and have a soft spot for Golden Slippers." How did being a part of CFA impact Ben's life?: "It was wonderful to get an exposure to so many different styles of fiddle at such an early age! Also performing roughly 500 times before the end of high school definitely takes the edge off of stage fright." What is Ben up to now?: "Still all fiddle all the time. I live in Nashville, recording and arranging strings and fiddles amidst touring full time with projects The Fretless, Oliver the Crow, and whoever else will hire me. I’ve got a new bluegrass banjo/fiddle duo record and a new Fretless record coming out in 2021." Links to current works: www.thefretless.com www.oliverthecrow.com www.benplotnick.com You can find Ben here: insta & FB @benplotnickmusic @thefretless @oliverthecrow

Round up a team of 5 and get ready because this year's WINE SURVIVOR is open!! This fundraiser is an amazing way to donate to The Calgary Fiddlers Association and you might even win some fantastic bottles of wine along the way! But wait! It gets even better! All proceeds support the Calgary Fiddlers Association programming and will be generously matched up to 50% by Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink. @Shaw and @AltaLink. Deadline to sign up is March 12th, 20...21. Please check out the link below for all information as well as forms to enter your team! http://www.calgaryfiddlers.com/2021-wine-survivor

The Calgary Fiddlers Associations has been running since 1982, which means we have seen countless fiddlers join and graduate our program over these nearly 40 years! That means we have MANY alumni from over the years! We are so excited to be featuring some of this amazing people! Are you a Calgary Fiddler Alumnus? Are you interested in participating in our Alumni Spotlights? Please contact our Alumni Coordinator, Kayla Brodie at [email protected]!

Craving pizza? Or do you have a sweet tooth? Stock up the freezer with delicious ready-made easy suppers or shop for sweet treat gifts for family, friends or co-workers! Help support our very talented Fiddlers, by checking out our current Fundraisers! http://www.calgaryfiddlers.com/fundraisers

It's not too late to join the CFA family! Check out our website below on how you can sign up today! We would love to have you! http://www.calgaryfiddlers.com/

Makes a great gift that also gives back to some very talented, (and super sweet!) young musicians!

Looking for Christmas gift ideas or stocking stuffers? Give the gift of Fiddle music, and help support our Fiddlers! This Calgary Fiddler's Christmas CD includes a winter celebration of traditional classics that have been "fiddlized" by our amazing arrangers! This is one of our most popular albums! Tracks include: Hallelujah, Sleigh Ride, Green Sleeves, Away in a Manger, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, Jingle Bells ... AND MORE!... Order yours for family and friends today! http://www.calgaryfiddlers.com/store

WORLD ON A STRING. Are you or your fiddler looking for a way to learn more about fiddling while staying safe? The amazing Ivonne Hernandez of @coastlinefiddle has put together a fantastic line up of online workshops! But don't wait to sign up! The first workshop starts TOMORROW and the series continue into the winter! Teachers include Adam Sutherland, Mairi Rankin, Tim Chaisson and many more! Don't miss this amazing opportunity! Visit www.tradweekend.com for more information on how to register!