Bringing to the stage the old-time music they’ve been playing for years on porches, in kitchens and at festivals, Canadians Eyrnn Marshall (CBC Galaxy Rising Star Award at the 2006 Edmonton Folk Festival), Chris Coole (guitarist of the year 2006, Central Canada Bluegrass Awards) and Arnie Naiman use fiddle, banjos, guitars and their voices to bring to life music from another era. Whether playing bluesy fiddle tunes, banjo breakdowns, singing old ballads or country songs it’s evident these musicians have dedicated themselves to the Southern traditions that have inspired them. They also compose vintage-sounding originals and blend old, new, near and far into a unique music all their own featured on their new release, Meet Me in the Music.

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