Angeline the Baker is possibly the seminal old-time fiddle tune. The only thing we were missing in this recording of one of the Jams from the Colorado Old Time Fiddler’s Contest was my friend Bob Zuellig singing it. Featured in this tune are: Vi Wickam (me) – Fiddle Warry Means – Banjo Dave – […]
Ashokan Farewell – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 6
I was driving past Castle Rock on my way back home from my southern Colorado jaunt, and was inspired to play Ashokan Farewell, which was written by Jay Ungar, one of the coolest fiddlers I know of. According to the story I heard, Jay wrote this song as he was leaving Ashokan, and it was […]
Mountain Ranger Hornpipe – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 5
It’s day 5 of my Fiddle Tune a Day series, and I recorded it overlooking the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde, in Southwest Colorado. And, the tune that I chose for this location is Mountain Ranger Hornpipe. It fits the National Park theme, and I have received some requests for a celtic fiddle tune. […]
Great Big ‘Taters in Sandy Land – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 4
I first heard Great Big Taters in a Sandy Land played by Dick Barrett. It’s an oldtime fiddle tune with a similar melody to Sally Ann. Since I happened to be at the Great Sand Dunes National Park today, I couldn’t think of a better tune to play for my fiddle tune a day.
Sally Johnson – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 3
The 3rd edition of Fiddle Tune a day is a special treat. Since I happened to be in Colorado Springs, I was fortunate that my friend, and amazing Fiddler, Tony Ludiker was available for a little jamming. Sally Johnson is a Texas Style breakdown. This tune features Vi Wickam on Fiddle, Tony Ludiker on Fiddle, […]
Old Joe Clark: Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 2
Old Joe Clark is one of the best known fiddle tunes, due to the modern times version of it recorded by the electronic fusion band Rednex. Get Sheet Music Learn to play Old Joe Clark here Many different sets of lyrics have been written to Old Joe Clark, but as a fiddler, the tune […]
Arkansas Traveler: Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 1
A Journey Begins This is the first day of my Fiddle tune of the day project. For the next year, I will be posting one new fiddle tune to YouTube each day. Some of them will be me playing solo, and when I can I may have an accompanist, or even another fiddler. I hope […]
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