Qualifier: I am not a luthier, nor am I a violin maker. I am a violin enthusiast. If you wish to catch the fever, give
The Prairie Fiddler
Hello, folks! Many of you have been looking at my blog and vlog posts about our prairie home for a few years now, and I’ve
The Sedley Supper Murders
Last week, hearing of some Saskatoon night club patrons tackling and holding an armed robbery suspect reminded me of this bizarre and sad story. I
Luthiery Learnings
It’s been a while since I posted a violin video. Here’s an account of my last several builds and finishes. I explain my successes in
Roy and Rosemary
Hailing from Plum Coulee, Manitoba (Near Altona), Rosemary Siemens lights up the world stage with her performing partner Roy Tan. She holds a masters degree
The Doomed Franklin Expedition
It’s a story that was sensational in the 1840’s, and which held its allure for nearly two centuries. Since the wrecks of the Erebus and
