I really can’t mention Soppin’ the Gravy without harkening back to the 80’s and Mark O’Connor‘s album. I totally wore that Album (Record) out. In more recent times, I really […]
The Atholl Highlanders – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 299
I didn’t have a specific tune in mind for today, so I went to my list of requested tunes, and came across the Atholl Highlanders. I didn’t really have an […]
Cold Frosty Morning – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 279
It’s turning to Autumn around here, and the leaves are starting to fall from the trees. We just had our first frost last night, so I think that the tune […]
Pig Ankle Rag – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 208
I don’t know where I learned Pig Ankle Rag for sure, but it is a fairly simple, and fun tune. I had some fun with it in my brief time […]
Daley’s Reel – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 187
What can I say? I have a special place in my heart for tunes in the key of Bb, even if they aren’t hornpipes. I found Daley’s Reel in the […]
Cherokee Shuffle – Fiddle Tune a Day – 137
Tonight I needed something a little different. I was bored with recording my fiddle tunes from home so often, so it was a good thing that I could go join […]
Drowsy Maggie – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 68
Drowsy Maggie is the Irish tune that I think when I want to play a raucous breakdown of the Irish persuasion. Really there’s nothing drowsy about it. The first part […]
Rabbit Where’s Your Mammy – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 56
This is just a cool old-time tune. Nothing too complicated, but it has a great melody. According to Fiddler’s Companion, there are three tunes by this name, that are related […]