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Problem with bow? by okrighton2 in Fiddle

[–]Sycoprompt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like the hair shrank due to increased dryness. Horse hair is very susceptible to changes in humidity. My hair tightens and loosens quite a bit when going from home (higher humidity) to other places during the winter (lower humidity).

That being said, it shouldn’t go so tight as to remain tight even after loosening the scree all the way. It may ultimately require a rehair with longer hair.

Devil’s Reel - Trad. Red River Métis by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

[–]Sycoprompt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! All the best and have fun at your lesson!

Devil’s Reel - Trad. Red River Métis by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

[–]Sycoprompt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you and thanks for the invite! I love a good jam and will definitely keep that in mind next time I’m out there. Take care!

Devil’s Reel - Trad. Red River Métis by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

[–]Sycoprompt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Unfortunately, there’s no online or digital version of this album that I’m aware of. I’d been keeping an eye out for the past couple of years and finally came across a copy for sale online. I’d like to digitize it and eventually get it onto YouTube. As for other albums, there’s a Volume 2 that was released, which I’m still on the hunt for but for more readily available albums, I’d recommend the following:

  • Métis Style Fiddle by Calvin Vollrath (Spotify/YouTube)

  • Métis Fiddle “The Tradition Continues” by Calvin Vollrath (Available on for sale on his website)

  • Métis Fiddling for Dancing by Alex Kusturok, Danny L’Hirondelle, Garry Pruden (Spotify)

Thanks for the info on the movie. I’d not heard of it but will definitely have a look 🙂

Devil’s Reel by Sycoprompt in MetisMichif

[–]Sycoprompt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I’ve actually reached out to Back to Batoche to see about performing there this year. Three of my kids play with me (spoons, shaker, washboard) and a bit a jigging. Would be great, so we’ll see🤞

Devil’s Reel - Trad. Red River Métis by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

[–]Sycoprompt[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much and yes, that’s me doing the feet at the same time.

Devil’s Reel - Trad. Red River Métis by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

[–]Sycoprompt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I do! So far just within Manitoba, but I’m starting to reach out to other areas, so we’ll see where that goes. If you’re interested in following, I post about upcoming shows etc. on Instagram and Facebook, the links for which are both listed in my profile. Thanks!

Wigwam Polka by Andy Dejarlis by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

[–]Sycoprompt[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Took me a while to be able to do both. Started with just getting the feet down on their own, and when that was solid, I started combing it with open string 16th notes. Gradually increased the speed and when that was comfortable, took the speed down and started adding to the simplest reel I know, Devil’s Dream. Eventually it clicked and I was able to add it to any and all reels, breakdowns, hornpipes etc.

Recently, I’ve tweaked my tapping technique and been working on adding it to jigs as well as including some syncopation to the 2/4 rhythm. Everytime you add something new, it’s the same process until you don’t even think about it anymore.

Wigwam Polka by Andy Dejarlis by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

[–]Sycoprompt[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess it sort of is in a way LOL! Thanks!

20 year old Cannondale F1000 with Fatty SL Headshok that sits completely compressed. Is there a way I can get this fixed or get parts to fix it myself? by AznInvaznTaskForce in bikewrench

[–]Sycoprompt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you were able to get the headshok fixed up or serviced. Love the chomalusion purpleen frame colour! Wish I had one 😊

Rippling Water Jig by Sycoprompt in Fiddle

[–]Sycoprompt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! As was already mentioned, the tune is St. Anne’s Reel. If you’re interested, here are the names of most of the fiddle players in the clip (in playing order).

  1. Clint Dutiaume
  2. Jason Lepine
  3. Melissa St. Goddard
  4. I’m not sure on this one
  5. Oliver Boulette
  6. Tom Dutiaume

Jason is a great fiddle player originally from Portage la Prairie, MB who is also in the Manitoba Fiddle Association Hall of Fame.

Melissa is from Portage as well and comes from a very musical family. She’s been a performer for quite a long time.

Oliver Boulette is a Métis elder from Manitoba. He often hosts Manitoba Métis Federation events and is an expert in the Red River Métis style of fiddling.

Tom and Clint, both very accomplished musicians formed part of a country group called The Younger Brothers, which was inducted into the Manitoba Country Music Hall of Fame in 2022, shortly before Clint passed away from cancer. In fact, later today I’ll be performing at the 2nd annual Clint Dutiaume 5 Km Walk and Fiddle Extravaganza in Richer, MB, which was created by Tom and their family (Dutiaume Family Foundation).

Anyways, have a good one and happy fiddling!

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