Lawrence "Teddy Boy" Houle

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Lawrence "Teddy Boy" Houle (1938–2020) was a Métis fiddler from Ebb and Flow, Manitoba. He taught himself to play, reportedly learning "Red River Valley" on one string, and grew into a respected fiddler and singer who recorded several albums and performed regularly. Houle was of Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) heritage and had a challenging childhood, with his father absent and his stepfather not valuing music.

During the 1960s folk revival, he played at festivals like the Mariposa Folk Festival and later appeared as a fiddler in films such as Spirit Rider and Medicine Fiddler. He embraced the Métis fiddling style, often jigging as he played. In the last twenty years of his life, he worked to recover his Ojibway heritage, releasing recordings of Ojibway music. He also served as an Elder and cultural resource at the Métis Calgary Family Service Society, leading workshops.