Let’s welcome spring with captivating Celtic melodies as Pierre Schryer and Adam Dobres, accompanied by guitar virtuoso Andy Hillhouse, take the stage.
This trio forms a remarkable Canadian Celtic ensemble, offering a rich repertoire of traditional and contemporary tunes spanning various styles from around the globe. From Canada to Ireland, Algeria to Brazil, Quebec, and beyond, they weave a tapestry of music infused with warmth and humor.
Schryer, hailed as one of Canada’s premier traditional fiddlers, boasts an impressive array of titles and awards, including Canadian Open Fiddle Champion, Grand Masters Champion, Violoneux Championnat, and North American Irish Fiddle Champion.
Dobres, a highly skilled guitarist, effortlessly embodies diverse musical genres from Bluegrass to Celtic, Gypsy to Rock. His versatility extends to instruments like the electric guitar, Sitar, Turkish Lira, and African Kora. Dobres has collaborated with renowned artists such as Daniel Lapp, Toni Childs, and Blue Rodeo.
Hillhouse, recognized as one of Canada’s finest Celtic guitarists in folk and traditional music, brings his own illustrious background to the ensemble. From forming the acclaimed Canadian Celtic funk band, Mad Pudding, to his contributions to JUNO-nominated groups like Musica Intima and The McDades, Hillhouse’s musical journey is marked by excellence.
Together, these three artists represent a wealth of musical experience, garnished with numerous awards and nominations, including JUNO Awards, Canadian Folk Music Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards, and Grammy Awards.
