Scott Woods Christmas Hoedown Coming To Wainwright

Scott Woods

Get ready to tap your feet and clap your hands as the Scott Woods Christmas Hoedown rolls into Wainwright on November 12 at 7 p.m. at the Wainwright Communiplex Theatre. This lively, two-hour show is packed with Christmas cheer, heartfelt season songs, toe-tapping fiddle tunes, stepdancing, and plenty of good-natured humour, making it a must see event for the whole family.

Leading the show is Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods, a sixth-generation fiddler whose musical talent and showmanship have earned him the nickname “The Flippin’ Fiddler”. Scott’s signature trick fiddling routines, including playing while turning somersaults or waking on a barrel, have delighted audiences nationwide. A mult-instrumentalist, Scott plays fiddle, drums, bass, piano, guitar, saxophone, and clarinet. Over his remarkable career, he has been named Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Champion, Canadian Open Fiddle Champion, and Canadian Fiddle Entertainer of the Year. When he’s not on tour, Scott calls Fergus, Ontario home, where he enjoys travelling with his Airstream trailer and riding his Harley Davidson.

Joining Scott on stage is a multi-talented lineup of musicians and performers. Among them is Champion Fiddler Kendra Norris, who also shines on clarinet, saxophone, accordion, and vocals. A talented arranger and harmony writer, Kendra is a multiple winner of the Canadian Open Fiddle Competition and a three-time Canadian Open Duet Fiddle Champion with her brother, Scott. When not touring, she teaches music in Waterloo, Ontario, and shares her passion for violin and piano with her students.

Also featured is guitar virtuoso Steve Piticco, known for his distinctive “Tele sound” and lightning-fast picking. A veteran performer, Steve has toured and recorded across North America and Europe, earning multiple CCMA awards for Guitar Player and Instrumentalist of the Year. With his band South Mountain, he also took home the Vista Rising Star Award.

Adding extra flair to the stage is Champion Step dancer Leo Stock, whose boundless energy and rhythmic precision captivate audiences. A long-time member of the Scotts Woods Band, Leo has earned numerous titles, including Canadian Open Step Dance Champion and Ontario Open Step Dance Champion. He’s also an accomplished fiddler and releases his own album, What’s Next?, featuring a blend of traditional and contemporary fiddle tunes.

The evening will also feature special guest Gary and Nadine Boles, whose harmonies and musicianship bring warmth and nostalgia to the show. Nadine’s clear vocals and mastery of piano, guitar, and mandolin complement Gary’s smooth bass lines and vocals. The couple, who live near Fergus, Ontario, are long-time bluegrass fans and avid motorcycle travellers, often journeying across North America with their Harley Davidson’s and Airstream trailer.

The Scott Wood Christmas Hoedown promises to deliver a joyful mix of traditional country, lively fiddle music, dazzling step dancing, and festive favourites, a perfect way to kick off the holiday season.

Tickets are available by calling 1-855-SCOTTWOODS or visiting www.scottwoods.ca