Folk Roots Radio Episode 492: feat. The Red River Ramblers & More New Releases

Jan 31 2020

The Red River Ramblers are an Ontario based trio dedicated to the revival of Manitoba Métis Fiddle music – which brings together the rhythmic spirit of the First Nations peoples, with a blend of both the Scottish and French fiddle traditions. Douglas Richard Sinclair, a Métis musician with roots in the Red River Settlement, joins us on Episode 492 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about the band and their music. We also take a look at more of the latest new releases, and this time around we hear from 100 Mile House, Grace Potter, Lynne Hanson, Rod Abernethy, Artists for Peace & Justice (feat. Jackson Browne), Rumour Mill and Forest Sun. Check out the full playlist below.

Interview

The Red River Ramblers feature Douglas Richard Sinclair on Métis banjo and guitar, Stephen Dayfoot on hand drum, spoons and assorted percussion, and new band member Nathan Smith on fiddle. Pierre Arsenault played fiddle on the band’s eight track debut “Métis Fiddle Music”, which was recorded in Toronto with John Dinsmore at Lincoln County Social Club.

For more information about The Red River Ramblers, and their upcoming live dates, visit theredriverramblers.com.

Listen

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