12th Street Rag is another tune that I used to play with my Grandpa, and my dad as a kid. I didn’t really do anything fancy with it until I […]
Salem Hornpipe – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 116
First, I have to apologize for the misstatements I made in my introduction to this tune. 1. I actually learned this tune from Cody Marriott, not Junior Marriott. 2. I […]
Darktown Strutter’s Ball – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 114
Darktown Strutter’s Ball was another of my Grandpa’s favorite tunes, and we often played it at our family get-togethers. I think it has a really catchy melody, and I enjoy […]
Draggin’ The Bow – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 110
WOW! Another crazy time trying to find out the history of a tune. Who would have thought that a tune like Draggin’ the Bow was so poorly documented online. Just […]
Redneck Mother – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 99
Ah, the mysteries of finding the origin of a cool fiddle tune. Here is the story of Redneck Mother – the best I can remember it: Tony Ludiker and Megan […]
Honeysuckle Rose – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 97
I learned this song from my Grandpa, who was the eldest Vi of the Vi Squad. My grandpa played the tune on guitar, and he actually learned the tune from Andy […]
Cumberland Gap – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 89
Who would have known that there are 6 distinct tunes called Cumberland Gap? Not me, at least not until just now. The tune I play by this name, I learned […]
Virginia Moonlight – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 83
Today, I tried to record the tune myself without any assistance. I was in Denver on business, and after my meeting, I found a nice place on the South Platte […]
Fort Smith – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 66
I first learned this tune from a jam session recording of Major Franklin playing it. Dick Barrett also played it on “At the Fiddler’s Knee” It’s an old tune that […]
Mason’s Apron – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 63
I don’t remember when I first heard Mason’s Apron, but I know it was a long time ago. I seem to recall having a recording of Mark O’Connor playing it. […]