Willie Stratton’s show is made up of stories, singin’, and hot guitar pickin’. In his art, Willie works to preserve and to promote the rich, and nearly forgotten, country music
Biography
Willie Stratton’s show is made up of stories, singin’, and hot guitar pickin’. In his art, Willie works to preserve and to promote the rich, and nearly forgotten, country music heritage of Atlantic Canada – from local yodeling styles that haven’t seen the airwaves since the time of the great Hank Snow, to the musical delivery and whit of Wilf Carter and Hal Lone Pine. With this musical history in tow, he and sideman Mike Kerr take these coveted music styles to new places with refreshing, youthful energy and a true and deep love for the craft. Willie delighted the audience at the 2017 Folk Fiesta! concert in April; this is his first Festival appearance.