Here’s Aubrey Atwater, clogging and playing banjo at the same time.
Speaking of folk dancing, if you ever get a chance to see April Verch, the Ottawa Valley fiddler, don’t miss it. Not only is she a great fiddler but she dances up a storm too.
Here’s Aubrey Atwater, clogging and playing banjo at the same time.
Speaking of folk dancing, if you ever get a chance to see April Verch, the Ottawa Valley fiddler, don’t miss it. Not only is she a great fiddler but she dances up a storm too.
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Nice, thanks for sharing these. I have been thinking for a while that this is the way I need to go, mainly because I have precious few ways of signalling the tempo to the rest of the guys in the band and we don’t have a regular percussionist. Hmmmm …
PS thanks for waking me up to April Verch; reckon I’ve turned into a die-hard-fan overnight!
You’re welcome. She’s a fabulous player in the Ottawa Valley tradition, who is fluent in all the regional fiddle styles. Just a joy to listen to.
… and to watch. It is rare to see someone so fluid and relaxed with their instrument.
I have a soft spot for Ottawa Valley fiddlers. Also check out Reg Hill who played with Mac Beattie (look for the old time fiddler’s dream on youtube) and Ward Allen, who wrote and recorded Maple Sugar.
Cool! I will check them out. What would you say I need to be listening out for in the fiddle style that is more distinctive of the Ottawa Valley style? I think I’m hearing a rhythmic approach and double stopping that is a little more reminiscent of Zydeco fiddle than, say, Appalachian – is this a French influence or something?
Seymour, here’s a very young April Verch talking about and playing the various Canadian fiddle styles… http://youtu.be/_qghmlPvct4
Brilliant! Thank you 🙂