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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]