Career
He is one of the best fiddlers in the world. He is also one of the few European-Canadian fiddle players playing professionally in the Métis style. He lives in Alberta. He participates in Emma Lake Fiddle Camp.
He has played with various other musicians including John Arcand.
Some of his music is jazz-like, some from the Métis tradition. He is an inspiration and a mentor to many Canadian fiddlers, including April Verch, Patti Lamoureux, and Samantha Robichaud.
Jerry Holland has composed a tune in Calvin"s honour, named "Calvin, Fiddler’s Idol". Calvin has represented Canadian music internationally, such as at the World Music Expo in Berlin in 2000.
He has made recordings with musicians such as Ian Tyson, George Fox, Colleen Peterson, and Laura Vinson.
Canadian Broadcasting Company"s documentary show hosted by Adrienne Clarkson aired a show about Métis fiddling that featured Calvin Vollrath and John Arcand. He composed and performed a piece for the 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.
