I know I’m a little late in this post, but I wanted to let everyone know what a great time the Grand Master’s Fiddle Contest is. I also want to give a special thanks to Ed Carnes, Howard Harris, and the rest of the GMFC board who have worked so hard to bring this great […]
Murray Kentucky Fiddle Contest 2008
The Murray Kentucky Fiddle Festival was a great time this year. The contestant turnout was decent, and the judging was excellent. And, I had a great time jamming with Tyler and Joel. The Judges were: Megan Lynch Tyler Andal Gail Rudisill-Johnson Roland White I ended up in third place in the Junior (17-49) category. Joel […]
Indiana State Fair Fiddle Contest Pictures
Thanks to Laura Fleener for taking these pictures. She helps me have something tangible to remember these fiddle contests by. Hope you enjoy them.
Moneymusk Hornpipe
Moneymusk hornpipe is a fun oldtime fiddle tune. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I did working it up. I got the inspiration to record it watching Jean Carignan videos here on youtube. I couldn’t figure out how Jean got his triplets to pop, and I learned from Donna Hebert that […]
WNIN Interviews Cameron Vaughn
WNIN Public Radio took a moment to interview my fiddle student, Cameron Vaughn, about his 2nd place finish in the Indiana State Picking and Fiddling Championships in the Jr. Jr. Age Division. Cameron also fiddles a little bit on air. They also spent a little time talking with me about fiddling. Cameron did a great […]
Devil’s Dream – For those of us who don’t like Devil’s Dream
I’m not usually a fan of Devil’s Dream, but I can think of two people who play it pretty awesome. The first is Jana Jae who plays Devil’s Dream so fast that fire flies from the strings. The second is the one I heard today – Jean Carignan. This is a truly amazing version of […]
Megan Lynch Bluegrass Camp
Megan Lynch and The Murphy Method present International Bluegrass Camp September 25-28, 2008Come join us in beautiful Ridgetop, TN for a long weekend retreat filled with formal classes, incredible jamming, and tons of surprises. Improve on your bluegrass instrument of choice (or more than one – learn ‘em all!) with some of the best in […]
Allendale, IL Bluegrass in the park
Bluegrass in the Park Free Admission When: October 18, 2008 Where: Allendale Ruritan Park Time: 10 am – 4 pm Chowder and Concessions available Entertainment: Tony Rothrock – Doc Stedman – Bales of Hay Sumner Dulcimers – Clyde Rosignol and others! Horseshoe Tournament Bring your lawnchairs! Open Jamming in the Park Bring your acoustical instruments […]
Allendale, IL – Bluegrass in the Park
Free Admission When: October 18, 2008 Where: Allendale Ruritan Park Time: 10 am – 4 pm Chowder and Concessions available Entertainment: Tony Rothrock – Doc Stedman – Bales of Hay Sumner Dulcimers – Clyde Rosignol and others! Horseshoe Tournament Bring your lawnchairs! Open Jamming in the Park Bring your acoustical instruments All musicians welcome! Come and Play! […]
Indiana State Picking and Fiddling Results Posted
The 2008 Indiana State Picking and Fiddling Championship was held last weekend at the Pike County Fairgrounds in Petersburg, Indiana. The event was well attended with 79 contestants in 17 divisions. Contestants came from Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, and Missouri to compete. Outstanding performances by Maddie Denton and Robert Bowlin made quite statement. Maddie […]