Bios
'The Flippin' Fiddler'
Scott Woods
Scott Woods
Fiddle, Drums, Bass, Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, and Clarinet
Scott's love of fiddling has been passed down through six generations. He studied classical violin from age four and plays several instruments: drums, bass, piano, guitar, saxophone and clarinet. Scott is a multiple winner of the Canadian Open Fiddle Contest, the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championships and a Canadian Fiddle Entertainer of the Year. Scott's famous trick fiddling routine where he turns somersaults and walks on a barrel while playing his fiddle has earned him the nickname "the Flippin' Fiddler" and three consecutive Canadian Novelty Fiddle Championship titles. For seven years Scott was the musical director of Memories of Don Messer's Jubilee, which toured extensively in Canada. Scott lives in Fergus, Ontario, enjoys riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and travelling with his Airstream trailer.
'Old Fashioned Hoedown' Cross-Canada Tour: Band Members
A collaboration of musical talent makes each performance unique.Kendra (Woods) Norris
Fiddle, Clarinet, Saxophone, Accordion, and Vocals
Kendra studied classical violin and piano from age 8. She is a multiple winner of the Canadian Open Fiddle Competition in the 19-45 Class & 3 time winner of the Canadian Open Duet Fiddling Class with her brother Scott. She teaches private violin and piano lessons at her home in Waterloo, ON. A Music Education graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University & the University of Western Ontario, Kendra teaches music in elementary school. She has a gift for writing harmony and arranging. Kendra & her husband Joel enjoy travelling with their Airstream trailer.
Leo Stock
Step Dancing & Fiddle
At a young age, Leo Stock was introduced to both fiddle and step dancing, and has enthusiastically pursued both. In addition to being a member of the Scott Woods Band since 2017, Leo’s musical career has included performing in the 2022 Drayton Entertainment production of Sorry, I’m Canadian 2 and numerous appearances at the Purple Hill Country Opry. Leo continues to receive awards in both fiddle and step dance contests, and is an Ontario Open Fiddle Finalist and a multiple 18 & under Fiddle Champion. He is a Canadian Open Step Dance Champion and a two-time Ontario Open Step Dance Champion. In 2020, Leo placed in the top 4 in the All That! Best of the Best Percussive Dance Contest, with contestants from around the world. Leo has released his very own fiddle CD, a variety album titled “What’s Next?”, which has been regularly played on the Your Kawartha Oldies online radio program: “Classic Country Sunday”.
Germain Leduc
Piano and Fiddle
From near Valleyfield, Quebec, Germain started playing the organ at the age of 3. He was introduced to old-time and Québécois style fiddle and piano at the age of 15. He has accompanied many fiddlers over the years, including Grand Master Fiddler, Mark Sullivan, Fiddling Sensation, Calvin Vollrath. An accomplished fiddler and composer in his own right, Germain has recorded several albums of his music and is a three-time finalist at the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Competition and received the people’s choice award in 2017. He has toured Hungary, Peru, Mexico and the United States playing for the "Manigance" dance troupe at international folklore festivals.
Band Member Archive
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Carolyn Woods
Piano, Organ, and Keyboard
Started playing piano at age four. Studied classical piano with the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto. Plays organ and keyboard at St. Andrew's Church, Fergus. Began chording for old time fiddle music at age eight. Carolyn joined the Merv Woods Orchestra in 1956. Over the years she accompanied many great fiddlers as house pianist at fiddle and step dance contests, including the Canadian Open in Shelburne, Ontario. She toured across Canada for eight years as pianist with Memories of Don Messer’s Jubilee. Carolyn has also travelled the world helping others - her mission trips have included Haiti, Kenya and Nicaraugua. Carolyn loves to travel with her Airstream trailer, she lives in Fergus, Ontario.
Pete Sisk
Bass
Pete was born in Moncton, NB into a musical family. His dad sang and played the harmonica, and his three brothers played guitar. His next oldest brother Bob played bass and as a result was Pete's biggest influence. Pete also sings and plays acoustic guitar, and often entertains in retirement and long term care residences. For the past twelve years Pete has been the bassist for The Good Brothers who are 8-time Juno Award winners and inductees into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and North American Country Music Association International.
'The Telecaster Master'
Steve Piticco
Guitar and Vocals
Born in Toronto, Steve started playing guitar at age 11. When he was 15, he purchased his Fender Telecaster guitar and since then he has performed professionally with that specific guitar. Subsequently, he has toured, recorded and performed Guitar Clinics all across North America and Europe with many top Country Acts who utilize him for his distinctive Tele Sound. He is a multiple winner of the CCMAs Guitar Player of the Year, Instrumentalist of the Year and along with his own band South Mountain, won the Vista Rising Star Award.
'Canada's
Yodeling Cowgirl'
Naomi Bristow
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Patrick Linton
Bass, Stepdancing and Vocals
This is Patrick’s first tour with the Scott Woods Band. He started step dancing at age five with Judy’s School of Dance in Stratford, ON. Studying under Canadian Open Step Dance Champion Kyle Waymouth, Patrick has been the Southwestern Ontario 18 & Under Step Dance Champion and the Open Group Champion as a member of “Fully Charged”. Patrick also plays guitar, bass, cajon, drums and sings. Patrick is sixteen years old hails from Mitchell, ON.
Ron Dymond
Drums
Ron was born and raised near Kerwood,ON. His father played old time fiddle tunes as Ron was growing up. He started playing drums as a teenager after being inspired by a late uncle who also played drums. In his teenage years, Ron played drums with his high school stage band and toured with a gospel musical production. After many years of playing dances in Southwestern Ontario in various orchestras, Ron has recently been the drummer with the Pierce Family Band. Ron lives on a farm just outside Strathroy, ON with his wife Kim and their three children.
Nadine Boles
Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Mandolin
Singing and performing since the age of five. Nadine studied classical piano with the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto. She has performed for many years at a variety of events and with several dance bands. Retired from the Nursing profession, Nadine & her husband Gary have been avid fans of Bluegrass music for the past several years. Nadine plays guitar and sings lead & harmony vocals. She also plays the mandolin. Nadine recently started a new business in landscape design. Gary & Nadine live just outside Fergus, ON and enjoy travelling with their Airstream trailer.
Gary Boles
Upright Bass and Vocals
Gary started playing piano at age seven but soon moved on to the accordion. At age twelve he was playing tenor banjo in a band with his brother. He started playing electric bass in 1964 in a band called The Centurions. Gary has played bass with many bands over the years but with a renewed interest in Bluegrass music, he has also taken up the five-string banjo. Gary owned & operated his own business in Fergus, ON for many years & has recently retired. Gary and his wife Nadine love to ride their Harley Davidson motorcycles & have travelled extensively across North America on them.
Bruce Timmins
Guitar
Bruce started playing guitar at age ten and specializes in Celtic, Jazz and Contemporary styles. His instrumental prowess and versatility have made him one of the most respected guitar players in the Maritimes today. Besides his extensive recording-studio experience, Bruce has worked with many live touring & theatre shows including Cape Bretons Greatest Hits, the John Allen Cameron Show, Memories of Don Messers Jubilee, Christmas Daddies and the Cottars. He is an East Coast Music Award winner. Originally from Big Bras D or, Cape Breton Island, Bruce and his wife Yvonne now live in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Kyle Waymouth
Step Dance, Drums, Bass, and Fiddle
Kyle started step dancing at the age of three at his mothers dance studio, Judys School of Dance in Stratford, ON. Since then, Kyle has become an accomplished step dancer with over 50 first place finishes to date including the Canadian Open Championships (x2) and the prestigious Pembroke Championships (x2). Kyle has been a member of the step dance group Powerhouse as well; who are four-time Canadian Open Group Step Dancing Champions. He is also the 2013 Canadian Open Clogging Champion. Kyle has performed extensively across North America as well as in France with Belgium/Scottish group Hot Spoons. Kyle lives in Stratford, ON.
Wes Dymond
Drums
Wes has been playing drums for the past 8 years. Coming from a musical family, drumming comes naturally as his Dad plays drums as did his late great-Uncle. As a graduate of the music program at Wilfrid Laurier University, Wes had the opportunity to play a wide variety of genres including big band swing with the WLU Jazz band and classical orchestral literature with the WLU Orchestra. When he is not busy on the family farm, Wes can often be seen playing with the Pierce Family Band performing traditional country music. Wes lives in Strathroy, Ontario.
Tommy Leadbeater
Guitar and Vocals
Tom was born in New Waterford, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. His mother, a professional pianist and fiddler encouraged him to sing and learn guitar. During his early teenage years, he had lead roles in theatre productions such as "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Godspell". He performed with local pop/rock bands and worked in the coal mines of Cape Breton for 16 years. Tom became a body builder and a Golden Gloves Boxing Champion. For over a decade, Tom played the part of Charlie Chamberlain in Memories of Don Messers Jubilee. His captivating voice, with its crystal clear tones, rich in harmonics and secure in its upper range has earned him a reputation of being one of Nova Scotias vinest vocalists.
Ben Norris
Drums, Fiddle, Guitar, Bass, and Mandolin
Ben began his musical career playing fiddle at age 3. Along with his Mother (Kendra), Ben was awarded Most Entertaining Fiddler at the 1993 Canadian Open Fiddle Contest in Shelburne, Ontario - he was five years old. Ben is now 23 and is in fourth year (co-op program), studying science at the University of Waterloo.
Amanda MacInnis
Fiddle, Step Dancing, and Vocals
Amanda has been entertaining since age 4 & has toured with Scott & the band several times since age 9. Amanda received multiple awards for dancing & fiddle at competitions across Ontario & was a double winner at the 2010 Maritime Fiddle Festival in Nova Scotia. When not competing or touring, Amanda performs for charity events & showcases including: the International Plowing Match, Shelburne Fiddle Championship Shows & Walt Disney World in Florida with Judys School of Dance. Amanda enjoys barrel racing & looking after her horses. She is 14 years old & lives in Dundalk, ON.
Bill Carruthers
Drums and Vocals
Bill started playing drums at age 11 with his father’s family band and has since forged an illustrious and diversified music career. Bill was the winner of 4 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) All Star Band, Drummer of the Year awards. His career has spanned years of performance and management (Savannah Music Group) and he has worked with some of the best, including Marie Bottrell, Terry Sumsion, Ronnie Prophet, Tommy Hunter, The Family Brown, Michelle Wright, Kitty Wells, South Mountain and many more. Bill lives in Tillsonburg, Ontario.