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Fred Mitchell Band

. Alberta born, Fred began his musical career at the age of eighteen in a high school band and a few short years later became the lead singer for the Freebird band, who he played with for many years. Fred was also a radio personality for Native Communications Incorporated (NCI). He works part time as an actor, he recently played a part in the Elijah Harper story, which aired nation wide on CTV and APTN.

Fred’s musical career has enabled him to play for many different events at a wide variety of venues. He performed in Washington State for a Wellness Conference and in Vancouver for the North American Chiefs Gathering in 1992. Fred performed at the El Macombo as well as the Skydome in Toronto during the National Aboriginal Music Awards. He has performed with many accomplished singers including, Charlie Major, Nazareth, Marty Stuart, Shane Yellowbird, and many more. He has received many awards including entertainer of the year and band of the year from the Westbrook Aboriginal Music Awards. A video that he made for his song “Love on The Road” was nominated for best Aboriginal Video during the Dreamspeakers Music Festival in Edmonton, Alberta. “Love on The Road” was also included on a compellation album, which featured top Manitoba artists.