For more than two decades, fiddler Richard Wood has impressed audiences all across Canada, as well as in the US, Europe, and Japan. Highlights include TV guest appearances with Shania Twain on “David Letterman” and “Good Morning America,” Carnegie Hall with Irish legends The Chieftains, “Rita MacNeil and Friends,” and with Jean Butler of Riverdance on “Celtic Electric.” (photo by Katelyn Fraser)
Listen to Richard's newest recording, "A Change of Reasons," a two CD set that, according to Doug Gallant's music review column in The Guardian, "explores virtually every aspect of Richard's career, from his joyous celebration of all things traditional to his daring experimentation with rock and techno music." (photo by Linda Westmore)
Richard has toured across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark, Australia, and Japan.
In 2012 Richard toured across Canada, the USA and in the United Kingdom. Visit his schedule for upcoming tour dates. (photo by Charlene Belsher)

Introducing Richard Wood

A brief video introduction to this world class talent on YouTube.

RWood GBelsher Sampler

Edited from Youtube videos

WLRN Radio Florida 2012

Youtube video of radio appearance.

Royal Visit!

Performance for the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge July 2011

"A Sound Celebration"

Performing with Symphony Nova Scotia at ECMA 2011 Charlottetown

Confabulation 2011

Richard with Gene Simmons of KISS

UK Tours

2011 Colinsburgh, Scotland, click here

2011 Pontardawe, Wales #1, click here

2011 Pontardawe, Wales #2, click here

2010 Fareham Easter Festival, click here

Richard with the Chieftains

Click here to watch Richard in concert with The Chieftains in Quimper, France

Listen to Richard's Latest Album

WINNER! 2011 Prince Edward Island MUSIC Awards "Roots Traditional Album of the Year"

North American CD Cover

European CD Cover

other albums »

Relay for Life 2012

Read about Richard

Date:

Fri, 06/08/2012

Location:

Charlottetown Driving Park, PEI

Relay for Life with Gordon Belsher before playing at the Old Triangle

About Richard Wood

With a new CD, rejuvenated energy and enthusiasm, Richard Wood, Prince Edward Island fiddler, artist, composer and entertainer has taken on the world once again. Richard has come full circle, not just in his musical career, but from the sheltered innocence as a child prodigy to learning life’s lessons the hard way.

Richard's Next Performance

Wed, 05/22/2013

Lasso Saloon - 163 Pembroke St. West, Pembroke, Ontario

with Gordon Belsher - 8 pm - Come celebrate Richard's birthday! (He was born in Pembroke!) - $10 Tickets available at saloon.