Lucky Ambo - Bootlegger's Breakdown

Bootlegger's Breakdown composed and played by Lucky Ambo (Ambeault) on the Canatal LP "Old Time Fiddlin' with Lucky Ambo!", early 1960's.

The following information comes from the record jacket:

"Lucky Ambo is French-Canadian and his playing denotes the musical family he came from. Born in Bathurst, New Brunswick, he made music his profession. His credits read like a grand tour of the Western circuit. C.B.C., Dominion Barn Dance - Country Hoedown, etc., and he was winner of the 1955 Dominion Fiddle Championship. He has appeared with many of Canada's finest old time Artists. Lucky plays most string instruments and has composed many original tunes, several of which appear on this L.P."

Some additional information about Lucky can be found here:

http://www.hillbilly-music.com/groups/story/index.php?groupid=13295

The personnel on the album is as listed:

Lucky Ambo - Violin and Leader
Lenny Siebert - Bass
Johnny Allen - Steel Guitar
Vic Siebert - Spanish Guitar
Jean Siebert - Piano

The Sieberts were brothers who at times performed as "The Sons of the Saddle".

The album liner credits Dave Newberry as Recording Engineer with recordings made at Newberry Sound Studio, Toronto

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Canadian Fiddle
• Lucky Ambo
• Ambeault
• Bootleggers Breakdown
• Siebert
• Sons of the Saddle
• Canatal
• Country
• Roots

[luckybriaN100]

Love this!

[arreauredpoodles]

WOW! So nice to see so many cousins here! We have a HUGE family. With so many kids our Grandparents had there must be scads of cousins! I would love to figure out a way for some of us to meet! Email me anytime at cherieperks@rogers.com I am Lucky's daughter.

[greenpalmrad]

Great to hear! My Dad, Dave Newberry, recorded this album in Toronto.

[55Lisau]

Hey Don, you probably don't remember me at all, but I do you....I'm Lisa...the oldest of Ben's two girls....Mom and Dad still live in Shediac with my sister, you should give Dad a call or visit if/when your in the Moncton area...he never changed....just a bit older....How is your family? Haven't seen you in forever...Lots of Love, Hugs and Fiddle tunes...Lisa

[Mickeygallo]

Hi, I'm Don Tremblay from Bathurst, New Brunswick, one of Lucky's nephews. My mom is Helene. I have been playing guitar since I was 4 or 5 years old and have been playing lead guitar in local bands.

As mentioned in the comments, I am impressed by my uncle's gifted talent. I am thrilled to learn of my huge Imbeault family. Hope to hear from you. Very interesting indeed!

[downeastfiddler]

One of the greats of fiddle music. right up there with Ned Landry, Earl Mitton, Al Cherny, Don Messer

[DJdannyjazz]

Lucky was my Father's cousin, I had the pleasure to hear him towards the end of his life and until his death he played like the halloffamer he is.

[55Lisau]

Lucky is also my uncle....I'm Ben's daughter...the oldest...My do I miss him...

[accordeonsteve]

Le reel du cultivateur in french!

[Dreamer5885]

Lucky was my uncle. I remember him when he was in Sudbury. he had a good sense of humor