“When we were in our twenties searching out the old-timers who played for the country dances in Maine, all the fiddlers said their idol was Don Messier. For many decades he kept the fiddle tradition alive and crystallized the regional “downeast” or “Canadian” style of fiddling. He was an inspiration to them and they all aspired to be as good. I always admire how he took the local fiddling, dancing and singing traditions from the Maritimes and created a variety show around fiddle tunes. His Canadian broadcasts were avidly picked up by Mainers. He was an enormous influence throughout Canada and Maine. Here is a link to some of his shows.”
Fearless leader, Doug