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The Intrepid Fiddler
Busking in the Digital Age
Jody's Column
"Broken Down Gambler" as played by The Skillet Lickers
On Improvisation
In this On Improvisation column, we'll be discussing Mr. (or Ms.) Pinky, as he (or she) is known to his (or her) friends.
Violin Maker's Corner
Fundamental Friction Facts for Fiddler Folks
John Preston: Making Living Trees into Singing Instruments
Every great chef knows the excellence of their dish depends on the quality of their ingredients. The same is true for the builder of instruments.
Dan MacDonald: Organically Grown Music
Born in Ironville, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Dan MacDonald grew up with the sounds of his parents and a few of his 11 siblings making music.
Christiaan Van Hemert: Arpeggiating Jazz
For anyone trying to learn to play Gypsy jazz, one of the main hurdles is becoming a fluent improvisor.
Gerry Harrington's Search For The Soul Of Irish Music
Few fiddlers, Irish or otherwise, are as sensitive or insightful interpreters of traditional music as Gerry Harrington.
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes: Opening Windows
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes is a fiddler who likes to open windows, not only to hear what is out there, but also to let some of that air into the sound of her band Mile Twelve. She and her bandmates are happy having one foot in traditional bluegrass, while the other foot is dipping its toes into other genres.
Violin Maker's Corner
Hello friends, I am pleased you have joined me this quarter as I, and the wonderful staff here at Fiddler Magazine, kick off a brand new column!
Kenny Kosek: Tales From The 'Fertile Crescent Of Fiddle Music'
It was nearly a half century ago that Breakfast Special swung by the Rutgers University student center for a performance at the Tuesday Night Folk Music Concert Series.
'I Wouldn't Trade My Style …' An Interview With Carl Grexton
[This is an edited transcription of a conversation between Will Henry and fiddler Carl Grexton, who was 74 at the time. It was recorded at Grexton’s home in Grandview, Manitoba, on March 13, 1984.]
Waltzes & Airs
A River of Possibilities
The Hidden Note
Cherish the Ladies, Part II: Pioneering Women Fiddlers
Tony DeMarco: A Priceless Tutelage
New York fiddler Tony DeMarco is a master of the Sligo fiddle style.
David Bragger: At Home in the Old-Time Tiki Parlour
Observing the status quo over the years lends one a macro view of the music scene.
A Tribute To Johnny Gimble: Thinking About Swing
A Tribute To Johnny Gimble: Thinking About Swing