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HI Dan, I’ll pass that question on to Casey and Kevin on what type string he uses but I can make some recommendations for purchase. GO Strings in NY consistently has the best prices I’ve found. I’ve had folks tell me Shar Music and SW Strings are good outlets too. Strings seem to steadily go up in price but also up in quality for the better sets,…[Read more]

Here we go again…
Two more questions about strings:

1) What strings does Kevin use?

2) What is an economical place to purchase strings? (I have bought them for my various instruments from different places, and they are all quite expensive. I am hoping you guys might have a recommendation that might save me money.)

Nice work, keep it up

Thanks, Roland!

Well, one of the nice things about getting old is that one tends to become less shy. And I figure that as long as there is progress, it is worth celebrating, and that a celebration is worth sharing 🙂

Really hope that others will follow.

Hi Ulla, Well I must say you are taking to the instrument quite well for the short time you have been playing. Nice job on Jig of slurs, especially your steady rhythm, and melody line. It’s very inspiring to hear of not only your progress but your bravery in posting you music as for many others its easy to be shy. Thank you for sharing, not only…[Read more]

Hi Ulla, Well I must say you are taking to the instrument quite well for the short time you have been playing. Nice job on Jig of slurs, especially your steady rhythm, and melody line. It’s very inspiring to hear of not only your progress but your bravery in posting you music many times its easy to be shy. Thank you for sharing, not only can…[Read more]

Good Morning guys from SoCal. WS and Roland…do you know about this: http://festivaltrek.com

This should have you taking your fiddle out and rosining the old bow….have fun!! : >)
WS…I will get back to you regarding our conversation on another thread…been busying teaching kids…: >)
Have a great day to both of you.
Diane in SOCal.

To be honest I don’t know much about what the SW has to offer..
Most of my experience has been around Idaho, Montana etc. I don’t really know any accompanists down here, so that would be an issue. I’d probably like to go there just to listen and check them out maybe.

Probably not going to do anything until I move back north, and I think most of…[Read more]

To be honest I don’t know much about what the SW has to offer..
Most of my experience has been around Idaho, Montana etc. I don’t really know any accompanists down here, so that would be an issue. I’d probably like to go there just to listen and check them out maybe.

Probably not going to do anything until I move back north, and I think most of…[Read more]

I’m with you there, contests are the best excuse to get together with your music folks and do some good old picking.
For me contests are to have fun and play my best. There are a lot of contests in the SW during the winter months but I haven’t been to any of those. Have fun its a great experience. Best Roland

I don’t plan on going to Weiser anytime soon.
Mostly just smaller satellite contests, maybe state. That’s a big maybe.

I’m not planning on going to weird.. but you know. Sometimes you gotta fight the power 😉

Also, winning isn’t really on my bucket list. The sooner I get cut, the sooner I can jam and drink beer 😀

Hi WS, I think being outside of the box works up to a point as long as you do the tune style the contest requires. The larger Western Contests are different than the Oldtime Contests in the South and SW. So be sure and read the rules of each contest to see what tune forms are allowed. Most contest fiddle is based on dance music and playing a…[Read more]

HI Dan, We’er glad you found us too. If you have a thirst for learning you’re going to have a lot of choices on this musical buffet of Instructor talent. Thanks for posting and fiddle on! Roland

I am so glad I found you guys! I am learning from all of you. Now I need to get my Canadian hat on and learn some of Patti’s tunes! Hanneke, I can’t wait to learn how to dot some dragon eyes, as I’m not too fond of dragons. I heard you play Dot the Dragon’s Eyes on your album and it was so beautiful. Bring it!

Hi Rob, I also have never found out why they are called Slip Jigs. I will say that with Patti on FV you might try a few Canadian jigs as they are very rhythmic and the bowing usually compliments the beat. Also fun and catchy sounding, many of them inspired by Celtic influences. Have fun and fiddle on Rob. Best Roland

Thanks David! I’m happy to be here!