SL Seniors enjoy a special guest

Julie Druker | Oct 08, 2015

Members of the Sharbot Lake 39ers seniors group, who meet monthly in the downstairs room at the North Frontenac Phone Company, were joined by a special guest at their most recent lunch time gathering on October 6. Famed local young fiddler and step dancer, Jessica Wedden, who has become well known not only for her fiddling and playing but also her trick playing and step dancing, has been fiddling for just over three years and has performed on many stages across the province. She has won numerous awards. She was accompanied by her mother Valerie on bass and Norm Herns on guitar and the three entertained the small but very appreciative group with a selection of tunes from her brand new CD. Wedden's grandmother Dolly Wedden, now deceased, had been a long-time member of the seniors group and was remembered fondly by those present. One member of the group commented that Jessica's playing would definitely have made her grandmother proud. Jessica will be playing with the Larry Mercey Trio at a Christmas Concert in Owen Sound on November 15. For more information about this talented young fiddler visit her website at www.JessicaWedden.ca and to see videos of her playing, visit her facebook page.