"I am really impressed by the combination of musical talent, stage presence, and warmth and sincerity Lucas brings to his performances. He can play a number of instruments and has a great voice too. I also appreciate that he can perform alone or as part of an ensemble and is eager to "bring it all" either way."
Perle Bouton
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About UsLucas Welsh is one of Saskatchewan's premier traditional/roots musicians. With a strong focus on old time fiddle and bluegrass music..
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Who I am |
Lucas has not only made a name for himself across the province, but across Canada as a multi-instrumentalist. Whether singing, playing fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, or dobro his talents have inspired many and continue to inspire through the many students he has taught at various camps, workshops, and in private lessons. Much in demand as a studio musician and engineer Lucas has all the tools at his disposal to help you create your vision of what music means to you.
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Our History |
Born and raised on a small farm close to Blaine Lake, SK, Lucas began his musical journey as a classical violin student with a local teacher. As his talent grew so did his desire to learn different styles of music as well as different instruments. With help from many sources and friends he began exploring traditional fiddle and bluegrass styles of music, all the while carrying on his classical training. It was at this time that Lucas began attending fiddle contests throughout the province as well as the various fiddle camps that were available. At a young age he began performing at local shows and dances, but it wasn't until he turned 14 that Lucas got his first chance to perform with a full band at the Prince Albert Exhibition under the tutelage of his then teacher, Dean Bernier. Soon after he started performing regularly with various bands travelling across the province playing dances and events. Upon graduating high school Lucas's musical career was already taking him across western Canada and Lucas began his career as a professional musician. By this time he was already an accomplished fiddle, mandolin and guitar player and his versatility landed him work as not only a performer, but as an instructor and recording session player. Lucas has enjoyed much success over the years having recorded on more than 25 albums, performing at various events with such artists as The Get Down Boys, Ben Crane, The Rawling Brothers, Calvin Vollrath, Gordan Stobbe, and JJ Guy to name a few. He has been awarded the silver medallion from the royal conservatory of music for violin, has won numerous fiddle contests and represented Saskatchewan at the Canadian Grand Masters fiddle contest, and has been nominated for guitar player and instrumentalist of the year at the Saskatchewan country music awards. Now married with three children, living in Meadow Lake SK, Lucas finds himself in the teachers chair teaching a variety of instruments and performing at select shows.
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"Lucas Welsh was an invaluable part of our Aboriginal Storytelling Month program. He perfectly embodied the spirit of our event, mixing stories of his family history with explanations of the intricacies of Metis fiddling, all the while keeping us laughing and tapping our toes! We are so pleased he was able to join us and can’t wait for another chance to welcome him back!"
Tawn Marshall, Meadow Lake Library
"Lucas is a highly skilled player of the violin, guitar, and mandolin, and he has the voice of an angel! He is also funny, trustworthy and great to do business with. Can't go wrong with Lucas Welsh Music!" "Lucas has always been very serious about |
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Here is a couple videos of me with some of my students playing for a dance. The bass player and young fiddler (with the funky hat) I have taught from the beginning, I could not be prouder of the job that they have done.
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