Bittersweet is another tune that I wrote. I came up with it a couple of years ago while I was taking a ride on my bicycle. I was in the midst of getting divorced at the time, and there was some sadness (getting divorced isn’t any fun.) However, there is also sweetness in the opportunities […]
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 […]
Backup and Push – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 53
When I was a kid I used to play this song ALL the time. My dad thought it was great since it has the Georgia shuffle in it, so he would make me play it every stinkin’ time we played a show. I grew so sick of Backup and Push that I went without playing […]
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 conflict. Thank you for your understanding. We hope to see you there if your schedule allows. VIOLINISTS / FIDDLERS / SCOTTISH MUSIC LOVERS You […]
September $5 Fiddle Workshop – Fiddling for Violinists
Announcing: 5 Dollar Fiddle Workshop – Fiddling for Violinists Date/Time: Thursday September 29, 7:00PM Location: Magnolia Music 210 Magnolia St. Fort Collins, CO Topic: Fiddling for Violinists – Yes, Violinists can fiddle, and fiddlers can violin. The basics of fiddling will be covered, including how to start playing by ear, how to start improvising, […]
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 22, 2011 TIME: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon PLACE: Kirk of the Bonnie Brae, 1201 South Steele Street (Steele and Arizona), Denver, CO 80210 COST: […]
Long Time Comin’ Now available via Digital Download
Vi’s CD, Long Time Comin’ is now available for digital download via CDBaby.com. If you have been waiting for it to be available via instant download, now is the time to avail yourself of this opportunity. Download Long Time Comin on CDBaby.com
Honeysuckle Rose
Honeysuckle Rose, Recorded at Vi Wickam’s CD release party for his new Album, “Long Time Comin’” Taken March 25, 2011 at Avogadro’s Number in Fort Collins, CO
Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek, Recorded at Vi Wickam’s CD release party for his new Album, “Long Time Comin’” Taken March 25, 2011 at Avogadro’s Number in Fort Collins, CO
Hangman’s Reel
Hangman’s Reel, Recorded at Vi Wickam’s CD release party for his new Album, “Long Time Comin’” Taken March 25, 2011 at Avogadro’s Number in Fort Collins, CO