West Prince Fiddlers

Fiddlers:

  • Ken Matthews (Woodstock),
  • Frank O'Connor (Kildare Capes)
  • George O'Connor (Kildare Capes)
  • Elmer Robinson (bred: Mount Pleasant)
  • Leith Thompson (Campbellton)

Accompanists: Dorothy Dalton Rogers, piano; Cyrus Gallant, piano; Jack Arbing, mandolin

When we recorded them in 1992, the West Prince Fiddlers had been in operation for over a decade. According to piano player Dorothy Dalton Rogers, members joined to have "someplace to go. and if you have music in you at all, you miss it just like bread and molasses."

One evening every-other week, the group rehearsed ensemble versions of fiddle-tunes in a space provided by a Senior Citizen's Home in Alberton, Prince County, usually with an audience of avidly attentive residents in attendance. For many years, they maintained an active schedule performing for senior citizens' groups, town days, and a variety of other community and charitable functions.

 

Historical Note
Fiddle Club
Current or former members
Member: Ken Matthews

Tune Selections

Jackson's Jig / WestPrinceFiddlers Jig 1 Accompanied by: Dorothy Dalton Rogers or Cyrus Gallant, pno; Jack Arbing, mand info
Jackson's Jig / WestPrinceFiddlers Jig 1 Accompanied by: Dorothy Dalton Rogers or Cyrus Gallant, pno; Jack Arbing, mand info
Heather on the Hill / Farmer's Reel Accompanied by: Dorothy Dalton Rogers or Cyrus Gallant, pno; Jack Arbing, mand info
Heather on the Hill / Farmer's Reel Accompanied by: Dorothy Dalton Rogers or Cyrus Gallant, pno; Jack Arbing, mand info

Oral histories