AFM Local 571 acknowledges that our office is located on the traditional land of the Mi’kmaq Nation. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with the surrender of lands and resources but in fact, recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik title and established the rules for what was going to be an ongoing relationship.
BRAD REID
Biographical Info Brad is a multi-instrumentalist specializing in woodwinds and Celtic fiddle. He performs in the Cape Breton fiddle tradition, passed on to him from his grandfather. His bio reads: “Playful Celtic fiddle with a modern interpretation, Brad Reid’s fresh fiddle phrases connect old traditions with modern popular music, drawing on global influences such as latin, classical, jazz, and hip hop. Nominated for a 2024 East Coast Music Award, a 2022 East Coast Music Award, and two 2021 Nova Scotia Music Awards, he’s been described as a ‘world class fiddler’ by The Bluegrass Standard, and ‘a true pleasure’ by Fiddler Magazine.” Brad Reid is also a saxophonist and woodwind doubler on clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon. In 2019 he toured with Cirque du Soleil’s CRYSTAL show., and is now based in Halifax. His work includes shows at Neptune Theatre, with Symphony Nova Scotia, and with various other artists. Brad also performs as a side musician on double bass, electric bass, piano, and guitar.
Region Nova Scotia
Instruments Bass, Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Double Bass, Fiddle, Flute, Guitar, Keyboard, Mandolin, Oboe, Piano, Saxophone, Tin Whistle, Viola, Violin
Do you teach? yes
What do you teach? A little bit of everything. Jazz, improv, fiddle, bagpipes, fiddle music accompaniment.
Website https://bradreid.ca/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BradReidFiddler
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@BradReidFiddler
Spotify
With support from our Atlantic Canadian Music Industry
