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Troy MacGillivray's 6th album, Tune Poets, weaves some of his own compositions alongside fantastic and unique arrangements of great composers from the traditional fiddle world to present a wide and varied mix of music that will captivate fans old and new alike. Tune Poets is an instrumental recording that highlights the great composers Calvin Vollrath, King Ganam, Scott Skinner, Andrea Beaton, Phil Cunningham, Gordon MacQuarrie, John Campbell, Donald Angus Beaton, Wilfred Gillis, Dougie MacDonald and Natalie MacMaster.

Tune Poets originated as the name of a tour that Troy did in the fall of 2012 through New England with fellow Antigonish musician Allan Dewar. "It really resonated with the audiences and we received great feedback, especially that they enjoyed learning about the composers of the tunes. All the positive comments and encouragement from that tour prompted the making of this recording", says MacGillivray.

Track List

01. Diamond Jubilee (Calvin Vollrath)
02. The Shelburne Reel (King Ganam)
03. Scott Skinner’s Welcome (J.S. Skinner)
04. The Water Boiling Machine (Andrea Beaton)
05. The Colours of Cape Breton (Phil Cunningham)
06. Gordon’s Hornpipes (Gordon MacQuarrie)
07. Pam Campbell’s 20th (John Campbell)
08. A.J. & Jeanette’s (Donald Angus Beaton)
09. Cynically Stealthy (Troy MacGillivray)
10. For Catherine MacKenzie (Wilfred Gillis)
11. Marble Hill (Dougie MacDonald)
12. Stan Chapman’s (Natalie MacMaster)

Troy MacGillivray: fiddle, piano
Allan Dewar: piano
Jake Charron: guitar
Andrew Downing: upright bass

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When Here Meets There (2008)
With Shane Cook

Troy’s latest project, When Here Meets There, is a unique collaboration with Canadian & US National Fiddle Champion Shane Cook, that showcases why both fiddlers are at the top of their game. “Individually, these two fiddlers are virtuosic musicians and dynamic performers; together, stimulating and feeding off of each other and their top-tier back-up musicians, they are inspirational.”  - Dr. Sherry Johnson - York University, Toronto

Track List

01. New Tunemakers
02. Winston
03. Ward Allen’s Two-Step
04. The Glasgow Session
05. La Belle Époque
06. Being Jerry Holland
07. Bovaglie’s Plaid
08. Ti-Jean Carignan’s
09. For Nuala
10. The Talisker High Bass Set
11. Piano Jigs
12. Neuketyneuks
13. Foolin’ Around
14. Not For Radio Set
15. The Reprobate

Troy MacGillivray: fiddle, piano
Shane Cook: fiddle, viola, feet
Skip Holmes: guitar, bazooka
Scott Macmillan: guitar
Mike Bryan: guitar
Ray Legere: mandolin
Lew Mele: acoustic bass
Bernie Senensky: accordion

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LIVE At The Music Room (2007)

01. Welcome Blast
02. Jig Detour
03. Pressed For Time
04. Northside Of The Grampians
05. Piano Reels
06. Neil Gow's Lament
07. Ridge's Polkas
08. Old Clothes
09. The Road To Errogie
10. Sabra's Stepdance
11. Ostinelli's
12. Closing M/S/R

Fiddle/Piano solos: Troy MacGillivray
Piano: Allan Dewar
Guitar: Dave MacIsaac, Brad Davidge
Bodhran/Stepdance: Sabra MacGillivray

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ELEVEN (2005)

01. Stirling Castle
02. The Piper
03. Old School
04. Teetotaler
05. Hey Johnny!
06. Smash The Windows
07. Knittin’ & Drinkin’
08. Dream At Dawn
09. The Eternal Rig
10. Hughie No. 11
11. The Earl of Fife
12. Madam Neruda
13. Humours of Tulla
14. Road To Errogie
15. Crodh Chailein (Colin's Cattle)

Fiddle: Troy MacGillivray, Kendra MacGillivray
Piano: Troy MacGillivray
Flute:  Nuala Kennedy
Cello:  Natalie Haas
Viola: Troy MacGillivray
Guitar: Dave MacIsaac, Anna Massie, Tim Edey,
Brent Chiasson, Tony MacGillivray, Jason Murdock
Bass: Troy MacGillivray
Bodhran: Sabra MacGillivray

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BOOMERANG (2003)

Boomerang  ~  The strength of the Scottish tradition can be found in the hands of those who pass it on. While some artists may take this tradition in new directions and others may remain close to their origins, all will find meaning by returning to the source, like the boomerang returns to the hand...

It seemed fitting that the great Dan R. MacDonald jig, Boomerang, be the title of this recording. I chose to remain close to my origins on my second release and make a traditional recording. I hope all who listen will find the comfort and meaning I experience in this music.

This CD is dedicated to those who travel to bring the traditional Scotch music to new parts and to those who leave home to work. They eventually return home to their roots because love of family, tradition, and music bring them home.
- Troy MacGillivray (May, 2003)

01.  The Wedding Lassie
02.  Boogie
03.  Boomerang
04.  Gone Skidooing
05.  Hornpipes
06.  The Tweedside Lasses
07.  George I. Taylor
08.  But it was late Wednesday...
09.  Messer Medley
10.  Father Francis Cameron's

Musicians:  Troy MacGillivray, Dave MacIsaac,
Cheryl Smith, Curly Boy Stubbs (Paul Mills),
Dave Gunning

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Trad Tracks Series: Troy MacGillivray (2009)

Introducing the "Trad Tracks Series" … a new learning tool for those with an interest in traditional music! Each CD will feature slowed-down tracks with piano, bass and percussion accompaniment for the Traditional/Celtic music lover, enabling them to learn and play along. All you have to is JUST ADD FIDDLE.

The first in the series features original tunes by Troy MacGillivray mixed with old time favourites like The Crooked Stove Pipe, Big John MacNeil, King George the IV & more!

For more info visit: www.tradtracks.com

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Fiddle Tunes (Tune Book)

- Janice Anne’s Reel (from ELEVEN)
- Mary’s Return Home (from When Here Meets There)
- The Trolley (from Kendra’s CD Over the Waves)
- The Tuesday Ceilidhs
- But It Was Late Wednesday (from Boomerang)
- The Broken Finger (from Boomerang)
- Hughie No. 11 (from ELEVEN)
- Ottawa Valley Fiddle Camp (from When Here Meets There)
- Granola Fields of Sasketchewan
- John Arthur Murphy’s Drive
- Kendra and Bruce
- Jo Ann England’s Jig (from Live At The Music Room)
- Dr. Kevin & Denis O’Halloran (from When Here Meets There)
- Youbou Jig
- Main Street March
- For Nuala (from When Here Meets There)
- Touring with Kristine (from When Here Meets There)

For additional Information, see the Workshops page

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