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November 18, 2008

Grand Masters Fiddle Contest Rocks

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 […]

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November 12, 2008

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 […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddling, Music / fiddle, fiddle contest, fiddle festival, jamming, murray kentucky 1 Comment

October 2, 2008

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.                    

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddling / andy houck, doug fleener, fiddle contest, indiana state, indiana state fair, ken stone, kenny stone, state fair, state fair fiddle contest, vi wickam Leave a Comment

September 26, 2008

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 […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddling / celtic, donna hebert, fiddle, fiddler, Fiddling, hornpipe, jean carignan, money musk, moneymusk, mony musk, monymusk, old time, oldtime, traditional 3 Comments

September 25, 2008

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 […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddling / cameron vaughn, Evansville, fiddle, fiddle contest, Fiddling, indiana, radio, wnin Leave a Comment

September 7, 2008

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 […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddling / canadian, devil's dream, fiddle, Fiddling, french, jana jae, jean carignan, reve du diable 5 Comments

September 5, 2008

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 […]

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September 4, 2008

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 […]

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September 4, 2008

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! […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddling / bluegrass, bluegrass festival, bluegrass jam, Fiddling, southern illinois 4 Comments

September 2, 2008

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 […]

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