Event: 2013 Colorado Scottish Fiddle (Violin) Competition for kids grades 3rd through 12th in four categories Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013 Time: 1:00 to 5:00, performance times will have to […]
Texas Schottische – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 229
I don’t know where I learned this tune, but I’ve known it for a long time. It wasn’t one of our family band tunes, so I probably heard an older […]
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 […]
Bee’s Wings Hornpipe – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 170
There’s really nothing in life quite like pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone, and fiddle tune a day has been a great way for me to do this. We got […]
Rosebud of Avenmore – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 94
Rosebud of Avenmore is a really pretty waltz that I have heard people play in fiddle contests since I was a kid. I have to be honest and say that […]
Wind that Shakes the Barley – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 70
Wind That Shakes the Barley is an Irish Reel that begs to be played a little bit slower to me. It has a catchy melody and is fun to play. […]
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. […]
Scottish Fiddle Workshop – January 2012
UPDATE: We needed to change the date of the Scottish Fiddle Workshop to January 15, 2012. The location and time remains the same. Arlene Patterson ran into an unavoidable schedule […]
Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival
Just a reminder re. the solo contests at the festival Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival in Estes Park, CO next month. The Harp and Vocal contests will be held […]
Scottish Fiddle Workshop
Thanks to Ken McIntosh for sending me this info on an upcoming Scottish Fiddling Workshop: VIOLINISTS/FIDDLERS… You are cordially invited to attend an introductory Scottish Fiddle Workshop DATE: Saturday, October […]