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Sean Burns

Sean Burns is a country music preservationist dedicated to uncovering and honoring the regional history often overlooked in mainstream country narratives. His meticulous approach to songwriting and recording, evident in his album "Better Off in Time and Other Songs for the Dance Floor," draws deeply from classic country shuffle, fiddle, steel guitar, and dance-hall traditions that shaped local scenes across Canada. Burns has made it his mission to shine light on forgotten Canadian country musicians and obscure records, crafting modern country music with the attention to detail and authentic spirit of the working musicians who once filled small-town dance halls.