Vollrath & Sullivan
"Together they capture the spark and soul of the Canadian fiddle tradition." - Folkworld. Featuring Calvin Vollrath & Mark Sullivan
Check out this new Canadian Fiddle show called, "Vollrath & Sullivan!" It's a fresh, upbeat collection of Canadian fiddle tunes - both new and old. The show gives a nod to tradition alongside arrangements of Canadian-inspired tunes. We're looking forward to bringing our show to a few communities over the next year. Here's a little taste of the tunes, joined by the fabulous Jeremy Rusu! Enjoy the music, everyone! Featuring Calvin Vollrath & Mark Sullivan. Contact today for bookings!
Mark Sullivan is a 3x Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion. After capturing many fiddle titles in the Canadian contest scene, Mark quickly emerged as one of the finest fiddlers in the country. He is sought after as an instructor, spirited performer, and band-mate to many leading acts in traditional music. "A force in the world!" as referred to by Irish fiddler and Grammy winner, Liz Carroll. Mark hails from Bowmanville Ontario and grew up immersed in old time fiddle traditions, notably through the music of Don Messer and Graham Townsend. In 2022, Mark released his second album of original fiddle tunes, "Promenade Home," which pays tribute to his early years playing alongside local musicians at country dances. Roots Music Canada has hailed his music as soon to become "beloved standards at fiddle sessions, not just here in Canada, but wherever great fiddle music is appreciated." He is currently the President of the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Association, and works alongside a committed Board to preserve & promote Canadian fiddling. Mark Sullivan now lives in BC Canada.
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Promenade Home
Promenade Home
“Promenade Home is a lovely collection of Mark Sullivan’s original Canadian fiddle tunes, many of which sound like they will become beloved standards at fiddle sessions, not just here in Canada, but wherever great fiddle music is appreciated.“ - Roots Music Canada
