One of Scott Woods’ pet peeves is artists who claim they’re performing Christmas shows, while only performing a previous set with a few Christmas songs thrown in.
“Ours is a Christmas show right from the first beat until the end,” Woods said.
Woods, an experienced fiddler, is on the road again, and will perform at the Battleford United Church on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. The show is part of a 34-date tour in 34 days across five provinces.
“We have no extra time to make up for snowstorms or breakdowns,” Woods said.
According to the press release, the show is an “uplifting two-hour Branson-style live show celebrat[ing] the Christmas season, with the sweet harmonies of Twin Fiddles, and lots of Traditional Christmas music, Traditional Country, Western Swing, Country Gospel and Old Time Fiddle tunes.”
Woods’ band includes fiddler and multi-instrumentalist (and Woods’ sister) Kendra Norris, guitarist and vocalist Steve Piticco, drummer/vocalist Bill Carruthers, and bassist Pete Sisk. Woods also said they’re bringing along Leo Stock, a stepdancer.
The set will also feature some religious music along with a story written by a Mennonite woman, although Woods said the show wouldn’t be preachy. The show promises family humour.
Woods will perform trick fiddling for which he is well-known, including fiddling behind the back and with somersaults.
Tickets are $25 for adults, and $10 for children aged 6-12. Children under five get in free.
Advance tickets can be purchased at 1-855-726-8896 or through the venues.
