Blog archives for November, 2009

Bobby Hicks is one of my all time favorite fiddlers. His recordings occupy a very large part of my library. I particularly enjoy ‘Fiddle Patch’.  Bobby’s DVD “Bobby Hicks Teaches Fiddling Volume 1” is absolutely invaluable.  A “Must Have”! Bobby’s workshops in Marshall, NC are highly recommended. Please visit his site for more information.  FiddleplayereBBobby’s

From the instant I saw the Del McCoury Band on The Tonight Show, I was hooked!  I became a fan and just “had to have”  Del’s recordings. One of my favorites is “Nothin’ Special”. Please visit his site and give a listen.  Don’t forget to sign up for the newsletter and grass roots team too.  […]

I’m often asked if the fiddle and violin are the same instrument. The answer is yes. The difference is the music you play.  And yes, I do play both. The next logical question is electric or acoustic. I have two antique acoustics and one Fender electric solid body. All have different voices and purposes. But […]