Folk for Little Folk, Vol. 1

 

Folk for Little Folk, Vol. 1. Performed by Gordie MacKeeman. CD. Approx. 41 min. Music PEI. 2021. CD: $23 (Canada), $15 (USA); Digital: $10 (Canada), $7 (USA). All Ages.

    Award-winning Prince Edward Island resident Gordie MacKeeman performs with virtuosity eight traditional and nine original songs (four of which he wrote). Nicknamed “Crazy Legs” when he was 14 for his wild onstage antics, he has wowed audiences all over the world with his musicianship and engaging stage presence. He is backed up by a group of excellent musicians on fiddle, banjitar, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, mandolin, banjo, piano, accordion, drums, percussion, and bones; performing in bluegrass, Western, swing, and classic country. The eight traditional songs include “All Around the Kitchen,” “Big Rock Candy Mountain,” “Chicken Reel” (instrumental), “Mama Don’t Allow,” “Old MacDonald” (instrumental), “Hokey Pokey,” “Listen to the Mockingbird” (instrumental), and “Hop High Ladies.” The nine original songs include “Ladybugs’ Picnic” (from Sesame Street), “Get Out There and Dance,” “Snaccident,” “Dancing in the Bathtub” (a cappella), “Walking Along,” “Log Driver’s Waltz,” “Oo-De-Lally,” “Boogie Woogie Baby,” and “Dreamland.” This fantastic album will have the whole family up dancing and singing along. 

Website: www.crazylegs.ca