Canadian fiddler Kelli Trottier is performing in Williams Lake this month.
With her angelic voice, crisp fiddling and fiery step dance Trottier is one of those talented artists known as a triple threat on the Canadian fiddle music scene.
She is an old friend and honorary member of the Williams Lake Old Time Fiddlers who are hosting Trottier in a lakecity concert this month, says member Hal Giles.
Trottier toured North America and beyond with the sensational Bowfire entourage as one of their select virtuoso fiddlers.
Bowfire is considered to be one of the finest line-ups of fiddle and violin virtuosi ever assembled on one stage.
Trottier’s vocals and step-dancing were considered highlights of every performance.
Blending traditional Celtic, contemporary country, folk, Bluegrass and Western Swing with her inspired fiddle and vocal arrangements, Trottier has played her way to the top of her musical genre.
She is an unforgettable and enchanting artist, consistently delivering performances that raise her stature in the hearts and memories of audiences everywhere.
With nine independent recordings to her credit, Trottier has been nominated three times for Fiddle Player of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association.
She toured North America and beyond with Bowfire for nine years.
She has played for the Canadian Forces in the Middle East and the Canadian Arctic and at Sir Sean Connery’s private 80th birthday celebration in the Bahamas.
Trottier will be accompanied by Greg Simm, a mainstay on the Nova Scotia music scene for more than 30 years.
He has performed with artists as diverse as Denny Doherty, Lennie Gallant, Natalie MacMaster, Old Man Ludecke and Gordon Stobbe.
Trottier’s concert takes place March 25 starting at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students, and free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult.
Tickets are available at Cariboo GM, The Guitar Seller, The Open Book and at the door if there are any left over.