I clearly remember the first time I heard Snowflake Reel. It was the first time I went to the Branson, Missouri Fiddling Festival contest, and Justin Branum was playing it, and I remember thinking what a cool tune it was, and how Justin was really playing the heck out of it. At the time, the […]
Hangman’s Reel (Le Reel du Pendu) – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 342
Jean Carignan was an AMAZING fiddler. Henry the Fiddler Introduced me to Jean’s playing on Youtube about 5 years ago, and I became an instant fan. Jean’s bow work is fantastic. I don’t know if I have ever heard someone play with as cool of bowing rhythms, while still being spot on precise. Two other […]
Opening for April Verch – Avogadro’s Number
I am totally stoked for this weekend because I have the opportunity to be the opening act for The April Verch Band this Sunday night at Avogadro’s Number in Fort Collins, CO. April Verch is one of the top Canadian Fiddlers, and she’s a heck of a stepdancer too. I am sure that you will […]
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 […]
Fiddling Master Class at UE
Come one, come all. The University of Evansville is featuring renowned fiddler Donna Hébert as a guest artist. Here is the basic event information: Fiddling Workshop Thursday, August 28, 2008 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Wheeler Concert Hall Krannert Hall of Fine Arts Admission: Free – no reservation necessary Open to all string players, guitarists, banjo […]