The Fitzgeralds are a sibling band comprised of 3-time Canadian Grand Master Fiddle and Step Dance champions – Tom, Kerry & Julie Fitzgerald. With roots in Canada’s renowned Ottawa Valley, their art form stems from the rich tradition of Ottawa Valley fiddling and step dancing.
Over the past 15 years, The Fitzgeralds’ musical style has evolved to include a strong focus on original compositions and arrangements that fuse their traditional fiddle roots with more modern influences. They have 3 albums to their name, and were nominated for “Instrumental Group of the Year” at the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards. They have toured extensively, performing at theatres and festivals across North America, Germany, and the UK. They have also been featured guests with Canada’s Natalie McMaster and Ireland’s Nathan Carter among others.
In 2017, The Fitzgeralds went “viral” on Facebook via Ireland’s leading newspaper (Independent.ie), with over 8 million views of their original choreographed dance routine! Most recently, they released their debut Christmas album “A Canadian Christmas”, which was nominated for “ACTRA Recording Artist of the Year” by the Ontario Folk Music Awards 2022.
STYLE(S): Canadian Fiddle & Step Dance, Celtic, Irish, East Coast, Original, Folk, World
INSTRUMENTAL or VOCAL: Both
PERSONNEL: Tom Fitzgerald, Kerry Fitzgerald, Julie Fitzgerald, and Kyle Waymouth (typically a 4 piece group)
OTHER CONFIGURATIONS: Can also perform as a duo, trio, or larger 5 piece band. Also offer a 5 piece band for our seasonal Christmas show “The Fitzgeralds – A Canadian Christmas!”
The Fitzgeralds are a sibling band comprised of 3-time Canadian Grand Master Fiddle and Step Dance champions – Tom, Kerry & Julie Fitzgerald. With roots in Canada’s renowned Ottawa Valley, their art form stems from the rich tradition of Ottawa Valley fiddling and step dancing.
Over the past 15 years, The Fitzgeralds’ musical style has evolved to include a strong focus on original compositions and arrangements that fuse their traditional fiddle roots with more modern influences. They have 3 albums to their name, and were nominated for “Instrumental Group of the Year” at the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards. They have toured extensively, performing at theatres and festivals across North America, Germany, and the UK. They have also been featured guests with Canada’s Natalie McMaster and Ireland’s Nathan Carter among others.
In 2017, The Fitzgeralds went “viral” on Facebook via Ireland’s leading newspaper (Independent.ie), with over 8 million views of their original choreographed dance routine! Most recently, they released their debut Christmas album “A Canadian Christmas”, which was nominated for “ACTRA Recording Artist of the Year” by the Ontario Folk Music Awards 2022.
STYLE(S): Canadian Fiddle & Step Dance, Celtic, Irish, East Coast, Original, Folk, World
INSTRUMENTAL or VOCAL: Both
PERSONNEL: Tom Fitzgerald, Kerry Fitzgerald, Julie Fitzgerald, and Kyle Waymouth (typically a 4 piece group)
OTHER CONFIGURATIONS: Can also perform as a duo, trio, or larger 5 piece band. Also offer a 5 piece band for our seasonal Christmas show “The Fitzgeralds – A Canadian Christmas!”