Red River Rambler is a Métis composer and storyteller. While rooted in deep respect for the Métis fiddle tradition, his compositions blend history, culture, and contemporary Métis experiences into vivid musical narratives. As a citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation, he is dedicated to preserving and sharing the true story of the Métis as a distinct Indigenous nation.
His debut album Métis Fiddle Music (2020) features arrangements of traditional fiddle tunes, including banjo renditions of classics such as “Louis Riel Reel” and “Wigwam Polka.” In 2021, he collaborated with Métis poet Katherena Vermette and Historica Canada to produce a short documentary about Pierre Falcon, a historical Métis poet, songwriter, and ancestor. His instrumental arrangement of Falcon’s song Chanson De Le Grenouillere can be heard throughout the documentary, a song that details the events of the Battle of Seven Oaks.
His second album, Reverie (2023), earned a Juno nomination for Traditional Indigenous Artist of the Year at the 2024 Juno Awards. Featuring original compositions, Reverie tells stories through immersive soundscapes inspired by Métis history, culture, and his own lived experience. In live performances, Red River Rambler collaborates with musicians across Canada and interweaves instrumental compositions with storytelling, creating an experience that both entertains and enlightens audiences.
In 2026, Red River Rambler began composing his new record, set to release in the Fall 2026. A single from the new record titled “Jig of Fire” released on Friday July 10th 2026, the same day his band will perform at Winnipeg Folk Festival.
A list of highlight past performances include:
- Juno Awards Honouring Ceremony at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Metis Night at Blue Cross Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba
- International Indigenous Music Summit (TD Music Hall) 2024 in Toronto, Ontario
- Riverfest 2024 in Elora, Ontario
- Mariposa Folk Festival 2025 in Orillia, Ontario
- Winnipeg Folk Festival 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Photo by Nicole Gray