JAMESTOWN, N.D. (Jamestown Arts Center) – A favorite performer, this will be Ryan Keplin’s forth summer on the Hansen Arts Park Boulder Pavilion Stage.

From Belcourt North Dakota, Ryan Keplin has established a positive demeanor as a great fiddle player and entertainer astonishing his audiences whenever he plays. His interests began as a young child when he found inspiration in the music of fiddle greats like Andy Desjarlais, Reg Bouvette and Graham Townsend.

Ryan Keplin has played for various festivals, performances, fiddle contests, square dancing competitions and step dancing competitions in Canada and United States. His Left handed fiddling and unique style attracts the attention of his listeners, which is how he established his stage name “Fiddling Lefty”.

This multi-talented entertainer possesses the ability to play not only the fiddle, but also the acoustic guitar, bass guitar, drums, mandolin and piano. Ryan has released 6 CD’s containing traditional tunes as well as many of his own compositions.

There will be a chance for you to learn their jiggin’ style too! So, come ready for some great music and be ready to dance.

The Downtown Arts Market is held each Thursday through August from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM in Jamestown.