Walk The Earth Mirror CD

Fusing catchy originals with modern versions of traditional Celtic and Canadian east-coast folk, fiddle tunes, and new takes on rock and country favourites, Skraeling's sound is spirited and new. The band features the soaring fiddle work of John Showman, whose virtuoso technique and soulful playing takes fiddle beyond the boundaries of contemporary rock or traditional styles. Mike Rossiter, schooled and steeped in the musical traditions of his native Newfoundland, provides powerful lead vocals and solid, relentless rhythm guitar. Animal Pearson is a force of nature on the drums, anchoring the combo with uncompromised attack on traditional Celtic rhythms.

The trio has logged hundreds of gigs together with tight, dynamic performances - ranging from tender ballads to wild, volcanic reels. Recorded live off the floor in three days, Skraeling's self-titled debut CD is a vivid snapshot of all their energy and musicianship - and a concrete reminder of what true, hard-working roots rock is all about.

Mike Rossiter - guitar and vocal Mike grew up surrounded by music in St. John's and Marystown Newfoundland. He moved to Montreal for university and quickly dove into the rich music scene there. Four years later he arrived in Toronto and busked his way into regular gigs across the city and into Kingston, Hamilton and even Key West, Florida. He's played solo as well as founding Malone Stick, riverrun and Skraeling. He's also taught music to daycare children and now teaches every other subject to grade threes. He rarely sleeps, devours newspapers and knows more Irish and Scottish folk songs than barstool bards three times his age.