Arkansas Traveller – Tony Ludiker

arkansas traveler - tony ludiker

I was lucky enough to get to spend some time with Tony Ludiker when he was in Colorado Springs earlier this month. It really was a blessing. We got to talk, and hang out, but more importantly we got to make some music together. Here is the first installment of our jam. Special thanks to [...]

Summer Fiddle Camp

Magnolia Music will be holding 2 – 1 week fiddle camps. Camps will be taught by Champion Fiddlers: Vi Wickam and Cody Stadelmaier. Classes are held in the mornings, and additional instruction is available outside of the camp in the afternoons and evenings. Registration is limited to 15 for each camp, and the first one [...]

How to Practice Effectively – May $5 Fiddling Workshop

Topic: Practicing Effectively—Learn how to make the most of your Practicing Time. All musicians and vocalists are welcome. Teacher: Vi Wickam – Champion Fiddler—970-430-6381 Date/Time: Thursday May 27, 7:00PM Location: Magnolia Music 210 Magnolia St. Fort Collins, CO Admission: $5 All proceeds after covering our costs will go to COTFA (Colorado Oldtime Fiddlers Association.)Originally posted [...]

Sheldon House Concert

Fort Collins Bed and Breakfast

Featuring Vi Wickam with Bubba and the Mudbugs When: Thursday April 22 7:30PM Where: Sheldon House 616 West Mulberry Fort Collins, CO Call for Tickets: (970) 221-1917 $15—A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Larimer County Food Bank. Champion Fiddler, Vi Wickam, and Guitarist/Singer Songwriter Richard Kelley play a fun combination of upbeat [...]

10 Lessons to Live By (Plus 1) – Wisdom I Believe

Anything worth doing is worth doing well. Or, in other words: Do everything you do as if unto the glory of God. Don’t let the urgent keep you from the important. Good ideas are a dime a dozen. Execution is everything. Opportunities are all around you. If your eyes are open, you will see them. [...]

$5 Fiddle Workshop – Twin Fiddling

Announcing a new Meetup for Fort Collins Traditional Music! Please send this on to anyone who you think would enjoy attending. Topic: Twin Fiddling Fun — Learn to play harmony fiddle. Participation is encouraged, but not required. When: Friday, March 18, 2010 7:00 PM Where: Magnolia Music Studio 210 W Magnolia Street (northwest corner of [...]

$5 Fiddle Workshop – February

$5 Fiddling Workshops are held Monthly at Magnolia Music Topic: Practical Music Theory—Learn the magic behind the music.  Music theory basics and how to apply them. All musicians Welcome. Date/Time: Thursday February 18, 7:00PM Location: Magnolia Music 210 Magnolia St. Fort Collins, CO Teacher: Vi Wickam – Champion Fiddler—970-430-6381 Admission is $5 All proceeds after [...]

Can you hear music before it happens?

I know it sounds like time travel, but most of us can do it to some extent…  As a musician, I am acutely aware of melody. I am always listening for good melodies, and with my musical experience, I can often predict where the melody is going to go before it goes there. Good composers [...]

New Meetup Group – Fort Collins Traditional Music

I have just created a new meetup group called Fort Collins Traditional Music. I started this group to foster a community of people interested in oldtime music in the Fort Collins area. We will be scheduling monthly group fiddling, harp, and flute workshops, and may also schedule periodic jam sessions. If you are a traditional [...]

Fort Collins String Quartet at Loveland Bridal Festival

The Fort Collins String Quartet will be performing wedding music selections from 2:00-3:00PM, January 10th at the Loveland Bridal Festival.  The Bridal Festival is located at The Ranch, near Centerra off of I-25 at Exit 259. Who: The Fort Collins String Quartet What: Performing Beautiful Wedding Music When: January 10, from 2:00 – 3:00PM Where: [...]