Some time ago I have presented the group Vishtén from Acadia / Canada who plays great fiddle music with powerfull step dance. In the meantime I have discovered two other bands from the same region, Acadia and the St. Edward Islands in Canada. Today I want to present Gadelle – four energized women with fiddle, …
I am currently reworking some fiddle tunes which I want to play with my duo partner with two mandolins. So I decided that I should present those tunes, togehter with sheet music links and additional information here in my blog. Fiddle Tune Medley Over the Waterfall Michelle Shocked has used the two melodies Over the …
Three Easy Fiddle Tunes – Over the Waterfall * St. Anne’s Reel * Fisher’s Hornpipe Read More »
Some time ago I read about two players with a handicap who despite this have become professional players in a band. Jarred Albright Jarred has been playing the violin since he was seven, and has taken it upon himself to learn other instruments including the mandolin and guitar. For 9 years, Jarred was involved with …
Bluegrass with a Handicap – Jarred Albright (Fiddle, Mandolin) – Barry Abernathy (Banjo) Read More »
Some time ago I bought a copy of the sheetmusic for Leading Off, Chris Thile‘s first CD. This CD has been published in 1994 when Chris Thile was just 13! It is fantastic what Chris Thile was able to play with 13! Leading Off is the debut solo album by American newgrass mandolinist Chris Thile, …
Chris Thile – Shadow Ridge – A Great Bluegrass Tune Read More »