Today I had the pleasure of meeting Erin and Amber Rogers of Scenic Roots, and joining them for a few tunes at their concert at Magnolia Music. Steve Eulberg produced the event, and joined them for a few tunes as well. We had a lot of fun, and I got to learn a new fiddle […]
Big John McNeil – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 197
The only thing I know about Big John McNeil is that it’s a popular Canadian fiddle tune. It’s a fun tune to play, not too difficult, but when you play it as fast as they do, just about anything can tie your fingers in a not. It also has some similarities with Durham’s Bull. I […]
June Apple – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 196
It’s always fun to learn a new tune for Fiddle Tune a Day. And, today is one of those days. June Apple is a tune that I have heard a few times, but wasn’t one that I have really played before. So in the tradition of fiddling, I gave it a go, and I think […]
Cripple Creek – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 184
I have played Cripple Creek forever, but I didn’t play it very cool until I added some licks from a Benny Thomasson transcription. Of course, I added my own stuff in there too. I even included it on my recent album, Long Time Comin‘. Tonight, I was asked by Andy May to join him playing at […]
Dixie Hoedown – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 176
It’s the last day of Weiser, and I thought that a breakdown would be appropriate as everybody breaks down their tents and campers. What a great week. It was exhausting, and fun. I loved getting to see my old friends, and make new ones. Judging was a kick, although after the day judging the Junior […]
Wild John – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 173
This was my first time participating in the Mini Masters Little Fiddle Contests, which is an unofficial (but important) part of the National Oldtime Fiddle Contest in Weiser, Idaho. The Mini Masters happens late in the week, and is an opportunity for the fiddlers to blow off a little steam after an intense week of […]
Lady Be Good – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 164
I have been saving Lady Be Good for a Day where I have some good musicians to play with, because it’s such a fun tune to play as a band. Tonight, Jim Abraham and Brent Hawley are over to prepare for our gig opening for April Verch at Avogadro’s Number on Thursday night. We had […]
Tarantella – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 154
I love playing at weddings, and it’s even more fun when you have things to make the wedding more interesting. This weekend, I had the pleasure of playing at a wedding where a substantial part of the family was Italian, and they wanted to hear the Tarantella. Since I had never played the Tarantella before, […]
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
I had a little fun with this one. It’s not technically a regular installment of Fiddle Tune a Day, but you are getting a Cinco de Mayo Greeting from me anyway! You are receiving this video because someone wants you to have a happy Cinco De Mayo! Cinco de Mayo From Wikipedia, the […]
Kansas City Kitty – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 106
I don’t remember where I learned Kansas City Kitty, or where I first heard it, but I have known it for a long time, and it’s one of my favorite swing tunes to play. One of my favorite memories of this tune was learning from Matt Wyatt that this tune has words, and hearing him […]