Introducing, Alycia Putnam!

Spreader of smiles, sparkle, fiddling fun, and step-dance beats

Alycia Putnam is the heartbeat of every band she plays in. A dynamic fiddler rooted in both traditional and contemporary Celtic music, she brings warmth, energy, and a signature sparkle to the stage. Her musical journey has recently expanded to include the concertina, adding another layer of richness to her performances. Whether she's weaving melodies or tapping out rhythms with her percussive feet, Alycia’s joyful presence lights up the room.

Often the quiet, smiley one in the group, Alycia lets her music—and her dance steps—do the talking. Her grounded, genuine energy fosters deep connection among her bandmates and audiences alike.

Alycia is…

  • a fiddler, concertina player, and step-dancer with The Putnam FamilyFiddles & Feet and SheNova
  • an avid world explorer (follow her adventures on Instagram)
  • an East Coaster to the core - born, raised, and living in Nova Scotia, Canada
  • a Senior Human-Centred Design Research & Strategist, working with the Province of Nova Scotia
  • the Director of Research & Design at Evoke Consulting
  • co-founder of The Flaunt Club - a community that encourages everyone to live unapologetically confident 

What does music mean to Alycia? 

Watch this clip from Chris Geworsky's "State of Mine" exhibit, showcased in a past Atlantic Film Festival.