Natalie Walker
Natalie is an accomplished fiddle player who has traveled across North America playing her fiddle since she was only 4 years old! She draws much of her inspiration from the time she spent in Cape Breton and the many fiddle players she learned from out there! Her repertoire includes a variety of fiddle styles including Celtic, Bluegrass, Swing, and much more. She was raised on country music - real country music - and spent many nights listening to her grandma sing Patsy Cline in the Rec Hall at Buck Lake Cottages. More recently she traveled to Kentucky to play some good down home country music with her many music friends in the south! Lately Natalie has begun to play the mandolin and picks it up for the occasional song or two in their performances.
Natalie is an accomplished fiddle player who has traveled across North America playing her fiddle since she was only 4 years old! She draws much of her inspiration from the time she spent in Cape Breton and the many fiddle players she learned from out there! Her repertoire includes a variety of fiddle styles including Celtic, Bluegrass, Swing, and much more. She was raised on country music - real country music - and spent many nights listening to her grandma sing Patsy Cline in the Rec Hall at Buck Lake Cottages. More recently she traveled to Kentucky to play some good down home country music with her many music friends in the south! Lately Natalie has begun to play the mandolin and picks it up for the occasional song or two in their performances.
Dave DiMarco
Dave has been playing guitar, drums, and bass since he can remember! He only more recently has found a love of Celtic music but by the way he plays you might think he was born in Ireland! His musical background is extensive as he is a proficient and talented drummer, bass and guitar player, and can even be coerced into singing the occasional song. The rhythmic acoustic guitar he provides as back up makes it hard to believe their are only 3 people on stage!
Dave has been playing guitar, drums, and bass since he can remember! He only more recently has found a love of Celtic music but by the way he plays you might think he was born in Ireland! His musical background is extensive as he is a proficient and talented drummer, bass and guitar player, and can even be coerced into singing the occasional song. The rhythmic acoustic guitar he provides as back up makes it hard to believe their are only 3 people on stage!
Lark Walker
Lark is Natalie's mom and although she spent years driving Natalie to her fiddle lessons is also an accomplished piano player! Lark is a successful musician playing and has been playing with fiddler's and musicians across Ontario for years. Many weekends throughout the summer she attended and accompanied fiddler in contests and could also be found jamming in the park afterwards. Raised herself on old tyme country music, Lark also has a love for East Coast music so when she was asked to join the band she jumped in! She has done several studio recordings for local artists including former Niagara band The Bay Boys.
Lark is Natalie's mom and although she spent years driving Natalie to her fiddle lessons is also an accomplished piano player! Lark is a successful musician playing and has been playing with fiddler's and musicians across Ontario for years. Many weekends throughout the summer she attended and accompanied fiddler in contests and could also be found jamming in the park afterwards. Raised herself on old tyme country music, Lark also has a love for East Coast music so when she was asked to join the band she jumped in! She has done several studio recordings for local artists including former Niagara band The Bay Boys.
Occasional Guest Musicians
Sam DiMarco
Sam credits much of his musical ability to his dad and fellow band member Dave! Sam learned the drums from his dad at a young age and more recently picked up playing the guitar. He joined Fiddlin' Around in Sept. 2018 and has been playing with them full time since then. Sometimes, Sam & Dave switch instruments and Dave sits back on the drums while Sam plays guitar. This is his first experience with Celtic music but he has quickly learned the songs and his steady beat really adds a full sound to the group.
Sam credits much of his musical ability to his dad and fellow band member Dave! Sam learned the drums from his dad at a young age and more recently picked up playing the guitar. He joined Fiddlin' Around in Sept. 2018 and has been playing with them full time since then. Sometimes, Sam & Dave switch instruments and Dave sits back on the drums while Sam plays guitar. This is his first experience with Celtic music but he has quickly learned the songs and his steady beat really adds a full sound to the group.
Dave Gomez
Dave comes from a family full of music! His Dad, a steel drum player originally from Trinidad, exposed Dave to Caribbean and Latin music. On Dave's mother's side, from Nova Scotia, exposed him the celtic music of the East Coast. Dave has played in pipe bands at many parades and festivals over the years. He recently picked up the bodhran and now plays regularly with Natalie & Dave! His strong Scottish roots have kicked in and his proficient playing of the bodhran adds a rich depth to Fiddlin' Around. Dave has also been working on playing the bones to some of the traditional music! |
As a Group
Natalie and Dave have been playing together for several years in different bands but Fiddlin' Around has become their new passion. It's hard to sit still when Fiddlin' Around is playing! Recently Natalie's mom Lark joined the band adding her rhythmic piano skills to create a beautiful sound. Whether you enjoy traditional Irish tunes, East Coast favourites, or just fiddle tunes they play a variety of all for you to dance and sing along to. Catch them at the Irish Harp pub weekly or at other shows!
Natalie and Dave have been playing together for several years in different bands but Fiddlin' Around has become their new passion. It's hard to sit still when Fiddlin' Around is playing! Recently Natalie's mom Lark joined the band adding her rhythmic piano skills to create a beautiful sound. Whether you enjoy traditional Irish tunes, East Coast favourites, or just fiddle tunes they play a variety of all for you to dance and sing along to. Catch them at the Irish Harp pub weekly or at other shows!