Four ferocious players, masterful composition, and a genre-bending sound — Juno award-winning Canadian quartet The Fretless bring with them an incredible vocalist – Madeleine Roger.
The Fretless is taking roots music to new heights with their highly anticipated sixth album, Glasswing, a deep immersion into their musical minds, soaring through a decade-long journey of developing their singular sound.” The music they’re making, the ground that they’re breaking, is quite remarkable.”
– Terry David Mulligan (Mulligan Stew)
This award-winning Canadian foursome has firmly established itself on the international music scene with prolific playing, masterful compositions, iconic collaborations, and electrifying live shows. The Fretless has expanded the idea of what a string quartet can be, transforming fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, high-energy arrangements. Their ensemble of two fiddles, a viola, and a cello produces a rich, multi-layered, and distinctive percussive sound that redefines contemporary folk music.