Karl Lingwood

Randy was raised in Tofield, Alberta and has played fiddle since the age of 9. He grew up in a musical family with his Dad on the fiddle and brother playing guitar and banjo. Randy first began playing fiddle in a band at the age of 13 and has been actively involved in bands ever since.
 
Randy has taught at fiddle camps in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan and has hosted many Jamborees and is often asked to judge contests. He has been actively involved in the Alberta Society of Fiddlers since its inception in 1990, promoting the preservation of fiddle music in Alberta. Randy currently is coaching two groups of Bow Valley Fiddlers along with his wife Barb.

Morgan was born in Saskatoon into a very musical family and began playing guitar at the age of 12. His Dad plays guitar and his Mom sing and plays the piano, a brother plays drums, keyboards and guitar and his sister also plays the piano. Out of necessity to form a band with some friends, Morgan learned to play the bass. Now Morgan teaches students how to play bass as well as guitar.
 
Morgan has played various genres of music from jazz to rock ‘n roll and was eager to try playing bluegrass music. He brings to Wild Rose Xpress a vast knowledge of music and has also helped to drop the average age of the band considerably! Morgan is currently learning the art of making stringed instruments and is training to become a luthier.