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Fiddle player Joseph Cormier grew up in Chéticamp (a French-speaking town in Cape Breton), but picked up on his instrument by hearing Scottish fiddlers in nearby towns, resulting in Cormier's original style. His music has often been described as either Celtic or traditional folk, as evidenced by any of his solo releases from the '90s on the Rounder label -- 1992's Old Time Wedding Reels and Other Favorite Scottish Fiddle Tunes and Joseph Cormier and Friends, 1998's Informal Sessions (which saw Cormier teamed up with fellow Chéticamp musician Edmond Boudreau on guitar and bass and Eddie Irwin on piano), and 2001's Dances Down Home. ~ Greg Prato, Rovi

Joe Cormier is a Cape Breton fiddler originally from Cheticamp who has lived in the Boston area for many years. A masterful player, his style is strongly influenced by Winston Fitzgerald, whom Joe first met as a ten year old over 60 years ago. This is a beautiful recording, exciting repertoire played by old and dear friends.

Discography: 1998 Informal Sessions Joe Cormier 1992 Old Time Wedding Reels and Other Favorite Scottish Fiddle Tunes Joseph Cormier and Friends 1990 Scottish Violin Music (From Cape Breton Island) Joseph Cormier 1974 The Dances Down Home Joseph Cormier

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