Ida Red Canning, Nova Scotia
Fronted by Kim Barlow and Heather Kelday, Ida Red debuted in 2015 and has had folks dancing in barns, bars and old halls ever since. Sparkling instrumental work and strong harmonies drive a rowdy mix of old-time fiddle and banjo tunes, originals, and a few good ol’ songs that’ll have you singing. Dennis Robinson gets all fired up on fiddle and mandolin and Peter Williams holds steady on bass. ... more
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