Young fiddler releases first solo CD

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At 15, Cory Poitras of St. Paul, Alta. is already a veteran of the music business. He's been playing fiddle for five years, both on his own and along with members of his family. He joined his parents and siblings to record the CD, 24 Seven, and now the young musician has recorded an album of his own.

Cory wore a number of hats during production of Fiddlin' Around "The Metis Way," playing fiddle and drums as well as producing the CD. Twelve of the 13 tracks on the album are instrumental, a collection of traditional Metis tunes and old-time fiddle music guaranteed to get your toe tapping. The last cut on the disc, and the only one featuring vocals, is In My Dreams, a song written and sung by Cory's mother, Shelly, who also designed the CD cover and liner notes.

Fiddlin' Around is truly a family affair, with Cory's father, Ed, playing guitar. Also featured is Cory's uncle, Roland Poitras, on guitar and base.

With his first CD under his belt, Cory has turned his attentions to producing albums for other artists, including his father. When not in the studio, he spends a lot of time on the road as fiddler for the Kikino Northern Lites, a Metis dance group whose performances are in great demand across Western Canada.

For more information about Cory Poitras, visit his Web site at www.corypoitras.com.