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 […]
Shove the Pig’s Foot a Little Further Into the Fire – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 141
It’s a great day for a new fiddle tune. With about 1 minute of learning/rehearsal time, I played Shove the Pig’s Foot a Little Further Into the Fire with Brittany Haas and Lauren Rioux. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to jam with those lovely ladies even for such a short time. Next time, we will have […]
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 131
Why would I pick Twinkle Twinkle Little Star for Fiddle Tune a Day? It’s simple. What is the first tune that most people learn on Fiddle or Violin? I guess it could be Mary Had a Little Lamb, or Hot Cross Buns, maybe even Boil Them Cabbage Down. But, Twinkle Twinkle is THE tune of […]
Red Haired Boy – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 130
Tonight, I went to the Fort Collins String Teachers’ Association meeting, and when I got there I found out that we were supposed to bring our instruments because it was a workshop where we were going to sight read some music. Michael Schaefer was leading the program, and he had a lot of cools stuff […]
Kentucky Waltz – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 128
Wow! I REALLY must have been tired last night when I recorded my fiddle tune a day. The first tune I recorded was one I had already recorded – just 24 days previously. DOH!!! So, when I sat down at my computer to import the video, I had this feeling like I may have made […]
Little Bit of Swing – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 104
I first heard Little Bit of Swing on the Herman Johnson tape, Simply Perfect. (Herman wrote this cool tune.) It was such a fun melody, and Herman’s playing was so good that I really wanted to learn that tune. It’s pretty tricky with lots of double stops, and a section of it in 10/4 time. […]
Put Your Little Foot – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 103
I first heard Put Your Little Foot back when I was about 13 at the Colorado State Fiddle Contest. This was back in the day when Tom Isenberger was the president of COTFA, and the state contest was held in Loveland, CO. An older gentleman in his 80’s played it and I remember him calling […]
Neargrass Junction at Genoa
It’s time to make some music! Come on out and join the fun! When: Tuesday May 17 Where: Genoa Coffee and Wine 2614 S Timberline Rd. #C101 Fort Collins, CO Time: 7:00 p.m. Genoa Coffee and Wine is a wonderfully intimate venue run by truly terrific folks. We’ll be making ourselves at home […]
At the Tap Room August 28th with Neargrass Junction
AUGUST 28th!! Little Kenny & Neargrass Junction at The Tap Room…..for the last Saturday night show ever at this great venue. 50% OFF ALL FOOD and DRINK!! When: Saturday August 28 Where: The Tap Room @ Catalyst 3501 South Shields Fort Collins, CO Time: 8:00 p.m. Come show your appreciation for this great venue by joining Little Kenny & Neargrass […]
At the Catalyst with Neargrass Junction – August 14
Excerpt from Neargrass Junction’s Newsletter: Vi Wickam, a.k.a. “Vi the Fiddler”, will be performing as a guest musician with the band on Aug. 14 at The Tap Room. He’s got over 1500 friends on facebook…heck, if even 10% of them show up, we’ll be breaking the fire code! So come early, fill your glass, grab […]