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Schryer, Hillhouse & Dobres
This phenomenal trio of Celtic musicians features Franco-Ontarian fiddler Pierre...
8:00pm - 10:30pm Doors at: 7:00pm
$26 in person
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Schryer, Hillhouse & Dobres
Event Description
This phenomenal trio of Celtic musicians features Franco-Ontarian fiddler Pierre Schryer, Canadian folk music specialist Andy Hillhouse, and European influenced BC guitarist Adam Dobres.
A tour de force of versatility, fine musicianship and technical dexterity, the group brings together three diverse music careers laden with awards and nominations including Juno, Canadian Folk Music, Western Canadian Music Awards and Grammy Awards.
First appearing as a trio on Pierre’s 2008 recording release project “Mélange,” they continue to appear as individual artists on national and international festival stages from the Pacific to the Atlantic and beyond.
~~~Pierre Schryer - Fiddle, Foot Percussion~~~
Pierre Schryer is one of Canada’s leading traditional fiddlers. A recipient of numerous titles and awards including Canadian Open Fiddle Champion, Grand Masters Champion, Violoneux Championnat, and North American Irish Fiddle Champion. He covers styles from Irish, Scottish, Québecois, and Cape Breton to Canadian Old Time, American Swing and more. Pierre was the creator and artistic director of “Canadian Celtic Celebration” in Thunder Bay, ON for 16 years.
~~~Andy Hillhouse - Guitar, Tenor Banjo, Voice~~~
Since the early 1990s. Andy has had a varied career in music. He toured North America and Europe through the 1990s as founder and manager of the folk rock/funk band Mad Pudding. Since 2000 he has toured with several of the Celtic music scene’s most respected and exciting acoustic musicians including west coast innovative fiddler Zavellennahh Huscroft, champion Canadian fiddler Pierre Schryer, Irish flute player Nuala Kennedy, and Juno winners The McDades. He is the Artistic and Executive Director of the Harrison Festival of the Arts.
~~~Adam Dobres - Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass~~~
Adam Dobres is a highly accomplished guitarist who is equally at home with Bluegrass, Celtic, Jazz, Gypsy, Country, Folk, Old Time, Rock, Blues and more. From playing with some of Canada’s finest fiddle players including Daniel Lapp and Pierre Schryer, Adam branched out to Pop Rock with Grammy Nominee Toni Childs. Adam was part of The Dustin Bentall Outfit performing at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics, and supported Blue Rodeo on their 2010 Canadian tour. In 2011 Adam joined the Ruth Moody Band. Adam recently released his self-titled debut solo album - an eclectic mix of original compositions revealing his many influences and his absolute grace and superb versatility on the guitar.
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