What’s the difference between a violin and a fiddle? This is a question that I am asked at every gig I play. It is also a question that there are […]
Benny and Bea’s Waltz – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 249
Junior Marriott was the first fiddler who I heard play Benny and Bee’s Waltz and he played it beautifully. I was judging a fiddle contest that he played it in, […]
Polly (Metric) Put the Kettle On
This is a video of Fiddler, Sandra Wong, and Tabla player, Ty Burhoe, at a house concert in Fort Collins, CO. It was a great concert, and it’s always fun […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gardenia Waltz
One of the prettiest waltzes I know, and one of the hardest to play well, Gardenia waltz was written by the amazing Texas swing fiddler Johnny Gimble.
Durang’s Hornpipe – Bobby Taylor
Bobby Taylor, West Virginia fiddler plays Durang’s Hornpipe with some amazing bouncing bow work! Recorded at the Western Open Fiddle Contest. Posted via email from Vi Wickam’s posterous
Boil The Cabbage Down – Bobby Taylor
West Virginia fiddler, Bobby Taylor, plays Boil The Cabbage Down at the Western Open Fiddling Championships in Red Bluff, CA.
The Difference between a Violin and a Fiddle
I had the pleasure of being chosen to speak on the difference between a violin and a fiddle at Ignite Fort Collins #5. What IS the difference between a violin […]
$5 Fiddle Workshop – Twin Fiddling
Announcing a new Meetup for Fort Collins Traditional Music! Please send this on to anyone who you think would enjoy attending. Topic: Twin Fiddling Fun — Learn to play harmony […]