GuillemetteBen

About the Artist

Franco-American fiddler Ben Guillemette has entertained audiences all over the world, including the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, Carnegie Hall, and the National Folk Festival. During his enlistment in the service, Ben entertained troops for the Red Cross. A past winner of the National Traditional Fiddling Championship, Ben began playing at the age of 12, and continues after 60 years. Ben earned his living as a cabinetmaker, and now makes fiddles in addition to playing them.