GUEST PERFORMERS
US Grand National Fiddle Champion
3-time Canadian Open National Fiddle Champion
3-time Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion
Grand North American Fiddle ChampionAccording to the Canadian Fiddlers Hall of Fame, “Shane Cook rates at the top of the short list of the finest fiddlers in the world today.”
It is no surprise that Shane is one of Canada's most highly awarded old-time fiddlers, having distinguished himself as a mast of an array of fiddle styles. His Canadian Bluegrass playing is as adventurous as it is technically thrilling. He is also an accomplished Texas-swing style fiddler, having won the US Grand National Championship playing in that style. Not only is Shane the youngest winner in the history of three of the four most prestigious old-time fiddle competitions in North America, he is the only person to have won the top honor at each of these four competitions: Canadian Open National fiddle Championship, Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Championship, Grand North American Fiddle Championship, and US Grand National Fiddle Championship.
Review of Shane Cook's latest self-titled CD
"The Dorchester fiddler is still in his early 20s, but he has been making good records since 1994, at least. This loving and brilliantly played tribute to the Canadian old-time fiddle tradition brings together a great lineup -- Cook, mandolin player Ray Legere, pianist Kim Holmes, guitarist Brian Pickell and bassist Lew Mele. Relaxed, sprightly and precise, it was recorded at the Cook family home. A tear comes to my eye when Cook plays Don Messer's Breakdown, as a young master gestures to a dear departed hero. Co-produced by Cook and Legere." - James Reaney, London Free Press
