The Fretless is a new approach to folk music that is quickly gaining high a… Read Full Bio ↴The Fretless is a new approach to folk music that is quickly gaining high acclaim around the world. This unique band is taking string music to fascinating places as it transforms fiddle tunes and folk melodies into intricate, beautiful, high-energy arrangements.
With the release of their debut album Waterbound in early 2012, which features their fresh styles, compositions, as well as collaborations with singers Ruth Moody and Norah Rendell, the quartet grabbed the attention of critics and fans across many genres. This recording fueled a busy summer of festivals across Canada, a month long tour of Germany in the fall, and world wide sales and radio play. The year was capped with 3 awards, bringing the album, and the band further into the public eye; Instrumental Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, and at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, The Fretless walked away with both Ensemble of the year, and Instrumental Group of the Year. Most recently, The Fretless' album 'Bird's Nest' won Canada's most prestigious music award; the 2017 JUNO Award for Instrumental album of the year.
In 2016, Ben Plotnick joined the group, replacing Ivonne Hernandez who had moved on to pursue other musical projects.
Musically, the goals of the group are to expand the rhythmic, harmonic and structured arrangement style of the many folk genres they play using only string instruments. There are countless fiddle styles across Canada and around the globe that have been stagnating over time, and The Fretless is working to incorporate a new approach and a new audience. As a band, all four members have come from very different traditional and contemporary backgrounds, and are influenced by a vast array of art. However they are unified in their goal to continually develop their amalgamated sound in order to push traditional music as far as possible.
The Fretless is an innovation in music that must be heard. They harbor all the energy of fiddle tunes, while shattering all expectations in writing, creativity and performance.
With the release of their debut album Waterbound in early 2012, which features their fresh styles, compositions, as well as collaborations with singers Ruth Moody and Norah Rendell, the quartet grabbed the attention of critics and fans across many genres. This recording fueled a busy summer of festivals across Canada, a month long tour of Germany in the fall, and world wide sales and radio play. The year was capped with 3 awards, bringing the album, and the band further into the public eye; Instrumental Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, and at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, The Fretless walked away with both Ensemble of the year, and Instrumental Group of the Year. Most recently, The Fretless' album 'Bird's Nest' won Canada's most prestigious music award; the 2017 JUNO Award for Instrumental album of the year.
In 2016, Ben Plotnick joined the group, replacing Ivonne Hernandez who had moved on to pursue other musical projects.
Musically, the goals of the group are to expand the rhythmic, harmonic and structured arrangement style of the many folk genres they play using only string instruments. There are countless fiddle styles across Canada and around the globe that have been stagnating over time, and The Fretless is working to incorporate a new approach and a new audience. As a band, all four members have come from very different traditional and contemporary backgrounds, and are influenced by a vast array of art. However they are unified in their goal to continually develop their amalgamated sound in order to push traditional music as far as possible.
The Fretless is an innovation in music that must be heard. They harbor all the energy of fiddle tunes, while shattering all expectations in writing, creativity and performance.
Dirty Harry
The Fretless Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Dirty Harry' by these artists:
Benny Rj Payne Conway Uh Oh, this what we doin'? Mmh Plugs I Met, BSF gang, nigga …
Bootie Brown I need a gun to keep myself among The poor people…
Gorillaz (feat. Bootie Brown) I need a gun to keep myself from harm The poor…
Gorillaz Feat. Bootie Brown/Gorillaz Feat. Bootie Brown I need a gun to keep myself among The poor people…
Gorillaz ft. Bootie Brown and San Fernandez Youth Chorus I need a gun to keep myself from harm The poor…
Gorillaz/Bootie Brown/San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus I need a gun to keep myself among The poor people…
Gorillaz[Demon Days]2005 I need a gun to keep myself from harm The poor…
Grace Average, we ain't got much We ain't living lavish Dirty Beam…
Growling Mad Scientists 'The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the…
KITCHEN - Gorillaz I need a gun to keep myself among The poor people…
Paul A. Grogan Ben niet zo′n held van mezelf Maar ik heb een superwoman…
Pepe Frantik Frantik Δε ξέρω τι θες από μένα εγώ ξέρω εμένα για…
SayGrace Yes, yes, yes, yes Average, we ain't got much We ain&#…
Thouxanbanfauni (Hol' up Pavé, what is this?) (Liq Liq play that fire) Fron…
Various Artists I need a gun to keep myself from harm The poor…
½ÖÍ·Íçͯ(Gorillaz) I need a gun to keep myself from harm All the…
• gorillaz I need a gun to keep myself from harm The poor…
Gorillaz I need a gun to keep myself among The poor people…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Fretless:
Alaska I was walking through icy streams That took my breath away,…
Dirty Work Times are hard You're afraid to pay the fee So you find…
My Moon My Man My moon, my man, so changeable and Such a lovable lamb…
Retrograde (mmm) You're on your own In a world you've grown Few more y…
Stay Waiting for the time to pass you by Hope the winds…
Troubled Mind I can't take the heat, guess I got a troubled…
Waterbound I went late one night The moon and stars were shining…
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@peaceseeker123
Literally just got back from seeing these guys in lansing right up the street from my house at the robin state theatre. For one the theatre is awesome for two well maybe this comes first these guys are genuine and cool and it made me smile so much while I was there listening. Honestly I don't get out much and today I decided to try something new see a show. So that's what I did and may I say thank you fretless you left me smiling and ecstatic with the funky folky tunes.
@kazmiea
Awesome concert last night in the Sault ! I was the dancer ! Thank you for the album !!!
@Addison2434
About 20 seconds in I said, “I don’t even care about the rest of this song - it’s already really good” 😂
@spencerkemp97
Beautiful music! It was a pleasure to meet these guys in person!
@Leon_arto
Came over to our school today. Was absolutely superb and I instantly fell in love. Keep up the great work!!
@Sarah_375
Still loving your guys’ music since I heard you in Asheville NC 🥰🥰🥰
@monicabriggs4721
I play also and this is soo inspirational! Seriously thank you so much for sharing this!
@patriciaangulo1700
Oh my God, I love your music!!!!!! ❤️
I am a HUGE FAN, from Costa Rica 🇨🇷
@artaviskateboards4790
You guys are immense. I saw you at Vancouver Island MusicFest and have been hooked ever since. I wish you all the greatest careers.
@markwilberstewart5889
I saw this amazing quartet at the Celtic Classic yesterday in Bethlehem. Yes, they really do groove like that.