Friend and neighbour Ian Tyson has given their debut CD �Four Rode By� a ringing endorsement for the trueness of its acoustic sound and songs �that float free on the prairie breeze�.�

From the bluegrass of the Stanley Brothers to the old-time picking of Doc Watson and the Texas swing of Bob Wills, the Rounders play authentic roots music in a style that�s true to its origins but with plenty of spirit and an open attitude. Their sets also include songs by contemporary writers and original tunes.�

The Sheep River Rounders are:�

Myran Szott (fiddle, mandolin and vocals)�

Myran has been the fiddler of choice for most country music artists in Alberta for more than 25 years. He was a member of Ian Tyson�s band the Chinook Arch Riders for nearly a decade and has appeared on numerous recordings, radio and television programmes and concert stages throughout Canada and the U.S. Myran is renowned as a master of the Texas swing fiddle style.�

John Cronin (dobro, guitar and vocals)�

Originally from the State of Maryland, John has made his home in western Canada since 1976. He is an accomplished guitarist with a longstanding love of the music of Merle Travis, Doc Watson and other traditional artists. Also a former Chinook Arch Rider, John played and recorded with Ian Tyson from 1987 to 1994.�

Richard Gullison (bass and vocals)�

Long a mainstay of the Calgary acoustic music scene on guitar and bass, Richard has played with Diamond Joe White, the Simpson Brothers and numerous other performers. A consummate sideman, Richard is also a capable lead vocalist and soloist.�

Steve Fisher (guitar and vocals)�