I came across this fab version of Greasy Coat today, by the Hogslop String Band…. Here’s another fun one from the same outfit…. High Hopes
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Fierce fiddle
I’ve been watching a bunch of performances on YouTube lately by fiddler John Specker, often with his daughter Ida Mae Specker. Check out their version of The Battle of New Orleans. I love the intensity of this performance.
Just how many types of fiddle tunes are there, anyway?
Here are 20 types, demonstrated by a remarkable player, Michael Burnyeat. He also has videos demonstrating many fiddle styles. Check out his channel.
A little film for fiddle lovers
I came across this wonderful little film about Newfoundland fiddle great Rufus Guinchard on the NFLD Archive YouTube channel. I don’t know too much about Newfoundland fiddle music (yet). I have long associated Newfoundland with button accordions. Let me tell you a story. A number… Read More
Rufus Guinchard on fiddle
I’ve been learning a little bit about the late great Newfoundland fiddler, Rufus Guinchard, and came across this old clip featuring Mr. Guinchard, at 90 years, still sawing out the tunes. Check out the unusual way Rufus Guinchard held his fiddle when he played.
Hoppla Hej
It’s polka time. Here are Tim and Margie Rued. I’ve been enjoying their YouTube channel very much lately.
10 Canadian Fiddle Styles
I stumbled into this fantastic video showcasing 10 Canadian fiddle styles in one video. The fiddler is Michael Burnyeat. When I grow up, I hope to be able to play just one of them reasonably well.
What’s in a name?
Early on when I started playing clawhammer banjo, I learned a fab “D” tune called Spotted Pony. It was a catchy tune with a fun ascending passage that defines the tune. In fact, my buddy Ted and I regularly play it today. When I went… Read More
Fab Métis Dancers
I could watch these fab Métis dancers all day. On piano is Patti Kusturok, one of top fiddlers around, and on fiddle is Morgan Grace, a wonderful teen-aged lefty fiddler to watch for, and her dad on guitar. The dancers are Arnold Asham and the… Read More
Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dream
I’m sure I’ve share this one once upon a time in this space, but I love it so much, I want to share it again. This is Mac Beattie and his Ottawa Valley Melodiers featuring Reg Hill on fiddle.
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