Folk for Little Folk Vol 1

Although listed as ‘for little folk,’ Canadian fiddler Gordie ‘Crazylegs’ MacKeeman's new album has plenty to offer adults who appreciate string band precision in pursuit of playful entertainment. A native of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, as a youngster MacKeeman was an outstanding step-dancer and fiddle prodigy. For the past several years, he has led the Rhythm Boys, a roots quartet that straddles acoustic styles ranging from Cajun, country and rockabilly to old-time, folk and Western swing, on tours stretching from Denmark's Tønder Festival and the UK's Cambridge Folk Festival to MerleFest in North Carolina and the Port Fairy Folk Festival in Australia.

MacKeeman's experience as a daycare attendant and autism assistant inspired and informed his commitment to recording Folk for Little Folk Vol 1. Highlights among the album's 17 tracks include an irresistibly charming version of ‘Ladybugs’ Picnic’ from Sesame Street, a hilarious cover of Tim O'Brien's ‘Get Out There and Dance’, and traditional children's favourites, such as ‘Hokey Pokey’, ‘Old MacDonald’ and ‘Big Rock Candy Mountain’.