Aaron C. Lewis
Aaron C. Lewis has been a professional musician since he was 16 years old and since that time has toured all over the world. Travelling with The Carlton Showband (stars of the long time running CTV show The Pig And Whistle Show) Aaron was raised in an atmosphere of constant musical growth and performance opportunities. He has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the industry; including Joe Diffie, Alabama, Tommy Hunter, The Osmonds, Prairie Oyster, Heather Rankin, Johnny Wright, and Charlie Pride. In 1997, after touring for seven years with The Carlton Showband, Aaron decided to move back to Cape Breton and turn his attention to studio session projects. During that time, Aaron managed to keep his music career in full swing by playing with acts like Matt Minglewood, Sam Moon, Gordie Sampson and John Allan Cameron, to name a few. He co-founded and performed with the popular trio The Three Pianos, who played to sold out audiences for over a decade . Aaron’s passion for music extends beyond his own needs and wants and he constantly sources ways to include other artists. Through his co-owned production company, Little House of Faith Productions, Aaron and his partner work to create unique opportunities within the music industry, producing tribute shows and booking artists to be backed by Cape Breton musicians.
In the studio, Aaron has contributed his musical talents to over 150 CD projects, as both a musician and a background singer. He has also produced over 15 recording projects for other artists. His experiences in dealing with various types of music made it possible for Aaron to record and produce two of his own albums - in two different genres of music - with complete understanding and sincerity. Aaron’s powerful vocals, real steel, great grooves and sounds of home can be found on his country original CD, called Discovering Gold and a Cape Breton song collection titled, You’ll Be Home Again which has sold over 10000 copies. Aaron’s Cape Breton CD also serves as an ongoing fundraising opportunity for the United Way of Cape Breton.
In the studio, Aaron has contributed his musical talents to over 150 CD projects, as both a musician and a background singer. He has also produced over 15 recording projects for other artists. His experiences in dealing with various types of music made it possible for Aaron to record and produce two of his own albums - in two different genres of music - with complete understanding and sincerity. Aaron’s powerful vocals, real steel, great grooves and sounds of home can be found on his country original CD, called Discovering Gold and a Cape Breton song collection titled, You’ll Be Home Again which has sold over 10000 copies. Aaron’s Cape Breton CD also serves as an ongoing fundraising opportunity for the United Way of Cape Breton.
Lawrence Martell
Lawrence Martell came from a musical family. Born and raised in Cape Breton, he grew up surrounded by music and began playing fiddle and guitar at an early age. During his late teens and early twenties he became well known around town for playing local dances and entertaining at coffeehouses. Shortly thereafter he took his talents on the road, touring with local folk singing groups in Ontario and throughout the Maritimes. He put his music career on hold to raise a family-- and has shared his talent, love of performing, and appreciation for music with his five talented children.
A multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Lawrence recorded his first CD titled, “Spirit of the Fiddle” in 2013. He continues to build-an impressive repertoire of folk, Celtic, and traditional tunes and,for the past 12 years, has been sharing some of his favorites with cruise ship passengers from all over the world as they visit the Port of Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, for the Spirit of the Fiddle show.
A multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, Lawrence recorded his first CD titled, “Spirit of the Fiddle” in 2013. He continues to build-an impressive repertoire of folk, Celtic, and traditional tunes and,for the past 12 years, has been sharing some of his favorites with cruise ship passengers from all over the world as they visit the Port of Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, for the Spirit of the Fiddle show.
Kimberley Fraser
Kimberley Fraser was born on Cape Breton Island, and nurtured within its rich musical heritage. She first began to impress audiences at the age of three with her step-dancing talents. Soon after that she took up both the fiddle and the piano. Since then, Kimberley has built a distinguished career, travelling and performing all over the world from Victoria to Afghanistan. Dan MacDonald of the Cape Breton Post says about Fraser’s versatility, “She has matured to become one of the stellar players of the Cape Breton fiddle tradition, equally at home at a house party, playing for a square dance or on stage for a concert in Bras d’Or or Boston, Scotsville or Scotland.” Kimberley is also in demand for her piano skills, accompanying musicians at home and abroad.
Kimberley holds a degree in Violin performance from Berklee College of Music and in Celtic Studies from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. Education is important to her, reflected in Kimberley’s dedication to teaching Cape Breton music both at home and abroad. A master at the trio of fiddling, step dancing and piano, Kimberley is a much sought after teacher for all three. Her reputation as a teacher has brought her to conduct workshops at many camps and festivals, including Alasdair Fraser’s Valley of the Moon Fiddle Camp, the Swannanoa Gathering in Asheville, North Carolina, and The American Festival of Fiddle Tunes in Port Townsend, Washington to name a few. Kimberley also has experience giving workshops to string orchestras demonstrating how traditional music can be arranged for classical ensembles.
In 2006, Kimberley released her second studio album, Falling on New Ground, a winner of the East Coast Music Award for best Roots/Traditional Album of the Year. This self-produced album reflects on her experiences and growth as a musician since the release of her first studio album Heart Behind the Bow in 2000. Falling on New Ground demonstrates Kimberley’s many talents and versatility.
Kimberley holds a degree in Violin performance from Berklee College of Music and in Celtic Studies from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia. Education is important to her, reflected in Kimberley’s dedication to teaching Cape Breton music both at home and abroad. A master at the trio of fiddling, step dancing and piano, Kimberley is a much sought after teacher for all three. Her reputation as a teacher has brought her to conduct workshops at many camps and festivals, including Alasdair Fraser’s Valley of the Moon Fiddle Camp, the Swannanoa Gathering in Asheville, North Carolina, and The American Festival of Fiddle Tunes in Port Townsend, Washington to name a few. Kimberley also has experience giving workshops to string orchestras demonstrating how traditional music can be arranged for classical ensembles.
In 2006, Kimberley released her second studio album, Falling on New Ground, a winner of the East Coast Music Award for best Roots/Traditional Album of the Year. This self-produced album reflects on her experiences and growth as a musician since the release of her first studio album Heart Behind the Bow in 2000. Falling on New Ground demonstrates Kimberley’s many talents and versatility.