You Can be a FiddleStar

I post things about fiddling. And how we can all be better at it.

<p>This is the life folks. #whole30 on the road - tacky motel bedspread as a backdrop for organic chicken and veg and olives. It can be done. #weiser #fiddle #westoppedatwholefoodsinboise (at Colonial Motel)</p>

This is the life folks. #whole30 on the road - tacky motel bedspread as a backdrop for organic chicken and veg and olives. It can be done. #weiser #fiddle #westoppedatwholefoodsinboise (at Colonial Motel)

Posted 409 weeks ago

I can’t get out of the car. #17yeargnatinvasion #gnatsthesizeofbirds #weiser (at Colonial Motel)

Posted 409 weeks ago
<p>Happy Fathers Day - there are too many in my life for one picture. Seriously, there are not enough boxes in the little photo collage things. #embarrassmentofriches #fathersday #quantityandquality</p>

Happy Fathers Day - there are too many in my life for one picture. Seriously, there are not enough boxes in the little photo collage things. #embarrassmentofriches #fathersday #quantityandquality

Posted 409 weeks ago
<p>Obligatory airplane wing shot. The only thing different about this picture is that right under this particular window, sat Trace Adkins. I’m headed to Weiser, my friends. #traceadkinsnotpictured #weiser #fiddle #southwest #everynashvilleflighthasacelebrity  (at Nashville Airport - Southwest Terminal)</p>

Obligatory airplane wing shot. The only thing different about this picture is that right under this particular window, sat Trace Adkins. I’m headed to Weiser, my friends. #traceadkinsnotpictured #weiser #fiddle #southwest #everynashvilleflighthasacelebrity (at Nashville Airport - Southwest Terminal)

Posted 409 weeks ago
<p>#tbt to a few years ago - my stepson doing his thing. Yesterday was his birthday, he just got married, and he’s generally awesome. #proudstepmom #tobaccofarmer #robertsoncounty  (at Orlinda, Tennessee)</p>

#tbt to a few years ago - my stepson doing his thing. Yesterday was his birthday, he just got married, and he’s generally awesome. #proudstepmom #tobaccofarmer #robertsoncounty (at Orlinda, Tennessee)

Posted 409 weeks ago
<p>Here was last night’s (day 12) #whole30 dinner. Turkey burgers with guacamole on top (yes, in case you’re wondering, turkey burgers ARE better with guacamole on top), leftover Brussels sprouts, and roasted cauliflower with some diced sun dried tomatoes on top. And of course, the roasted red pepper sauce (that Adam now refers to as Magic Sauce) on the side. Moods are high around here. Whole 30 is making us much happier than not Whole 30. #almosthalfwaythere #feelingit  (at Fiddlestar)</p>

Here was last night’s (day 12) #whole30 dinner. Turkey burgers with guacamole on top (yes, in case you’re wondering, turkey burgers ARE better with guacamole on top), leftover Brussels sprouts, and roasted cauliflower with some diced sun dried tomatoes on top. And of course, the roasted red pepper sauce (that Adam now refers to as Magic Sauce) on the side. Moods are high around here. Whole 30 is making us much happier than not Whole 30. #almosthalfwaythere #feelingit (at Fiddlestar)

Posted 409 weeks ago
<p>Happy #tongueouttuesday to all our dear friends! #sirwinstoncup would like to especially thank all the campers at the #nashvilleacousticcamps who drop eggs, pork, chips, whatever, on the floor. He’s really looking forward to having you all back in the fall. #nashville #bostonterrier #flatnosedogsociety #bostonterriercult  (at Fiddlestar)</p>

Happy #tongueouttuesday to all our dear friends! #sirwinstoncup would like to especially thank all the campers at the #nashvilleacousticcamps who drop eggs, pork, chips, whatever, on the floor. He’s really looking forward to having you all back in the fall. #nashville #bostonterrier #flatnosedogsociety #bostonterriercult (at Fiddlestar)

Posted 409 weeks ago
<p>Are you going to the National Old Time Fiddle Contest in Weiser, ID? Yep, me too. Come hang out with me next Thursday at my fiddle workshop. I’m going to be teaching old time style tunes and techniques. I think it’s cheap, like $5 or $10 depending on whether or not you’re a member of the NOTFA. And I’ll probably be giving out stuff. You know how I like to give out stuff… #fiddle #fiddleworkshop #freestuff @daddarioorchestral @daddarioandco #oldtime #weiser  (at Weiser High School)</p>

Are you going to the National Old Time Fiddle Contest in Weiser, ID? Yep, me too. Come hang out with me next Thursday at my fiddle workshop. I’m going to be teaching old time style tunes and techniques. I think it’s cheap, like $5 or $10 depending on whether or not you’re a member of the NOTFA. And I’ll probably be giving out stuff. You know how I like to give out stuff… #fiddle #fiddleworkshop #freestuff @daddarioorchestral @daddarioandco #oldtime #weiser (at Weiser High School)

Posted 409 weeks ago
<p>The boys and I made a new friend today. Or at least I think we’re friends. He was pretty quiet and seemed reluctant to join us for our morning constitutional but I feel confident that we’ll all hang out again sometime. #turtlesunday #newfriends #sirwinstoncup #bostonsofinstagram #bostonterrier #flatnosedogsociety #busterkeaton #bkeats #blackandwhitecat  (at Fiddlestar)</p>

The boys and I made a new friend today. Or at least I think we’re friends. He was pretty quiet and seemed reluctant to join us for our morning constitutional but I feel confident that we’ll all hang out again sometime. #turtlesunday #newfriends #sirwinstoncup #bostonsofinstagram #bostonterrier #flatnosedogsociety #busterkeaton #bkeats #blackandwhitecat (at Fiddlestar)

Posted 410 weeks ago
<p>Walked out my front door in my new Reebok Nanos on the way to my first Crossfit class ever and almost stepped right on this. Draw all your own analogies. Post WOD report - I didn’t die but I sure as hell thought about it. Thanks to @cleliahart and the really lovely people at @crossfit615 for helping me through it. I’m thinking about going back. I’ll keep you all posted… #crossfit #ihavealongwaytogo  (at Fiddlestar)</p>

Walked out my front door in my new Reebok Nanos on the way to my first Crossfit class ever and almost stepped right on this. Draw all your own analogies. Post WOD report - I didn’t die but I sure as hell thought about it. Thanks to @cleliahart and the really lovely people at @crossfit615 for helping me through it. I’m thinking about going back. I’ll keep you all posted… #crossfit #ihavealongwaytogo (at Fiddlestar)

Posted 410 weeks ago

 1/25/13
I am excited to embark on a new chapter of my working life - I recently gave my notice to the Pam Tillis organization and will no longer be touring with her or Lorrie Morgan (on their awesome Grits and Glamour Tour). I must admit, I'm sad to be leaving. It's been an incredible four years and I have learned so much. Thanks to Pam, her amazing husband/manager Matt Spicher, and my bandmates, especially the lovely and talented Mary Sue Englund, with whom I spent more time over the last few years than I did with my husband. And I wouldn't trade a minute of it...