Deanna Dolstra

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Sunday, January 12
New Moon Pavilion Stage @ 12:15 pm, 3:00 pm, and 4:45 pm

Born in Oshawa, Ontario, Deanna has been playing fiddle for over 30 years and is trained in Ottawa Valley Step Dance. She competed in fiddle and step dance in the Ontario Contest Circuit for many years, retiring in 2000.  She has trained with various instructors across Ontario and also attended the Ceilidh Trail School of Celtic music in Cape Breton.

Deanna released her own independent album in 2002. She played for over a decade with the band "Celtic Powerhouse" with fiddle, step dance, keys, and backup vocals. She has been a guest performer and has appeared on recordings with various other artists and groups. She performs all over Canada during the year, often seen with the Metis Ensemble Nicely Put Together Band since 2017.

Deep Freeze is a free festival, donations are gratefully accepted.