You Can be a FiddleStar

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

<p>A very rare thing has happened. Two spots have just come open in our previously sold out #nashvillemandolincamp and you can go grab one of them right now. Just look at these instructors. You’re going to want to be here for this. When you see all the pictures of the good times we’re having and you aren’t here, you’re probably going to cry a little bit and I’m going to have to say I told you so. #mandolin #mandolincamp #bluegrass #swing #oldtime  (at Fiddlestar)</p>

A very rare thing has happened. Two spots have just come open in our previously sold out #nashvillemandolincamp and you can go grab one of them right now. Just look at these instructors. You’re going to want to be here for this. When you see all the pictures of the good times we’re having and you aren’t here, you’re probably going to cry a little bit and I’m going to have to say I told you so. #mandolin #mandolincamp #bluegrass #swing #oldtime (at Fiddlestar)

Posted 326 weeks ago
<p>FiddleStar Adult Camp registration is almost here - January 1st for the general public and December 27th for previous campers. This is our flagship camp and it just keeps getting better. We’re so proud of the incredible teachers we have and the extra focus we are putting on jamming and successfully playing with other people. This will sell out quickly so have your browsers open and ready. <a href="http://www.fiddlestaradultcamp.com">www.fiddlestaradultcamp.com</a> #fiddle #fiddlecamp #bluegrass #oldtime #jamming  (at Fiddlestar)</p>

FiddleStar Adult Camp registration is almost here - January 1st for the general public and December 27th for previous campers. This is our flagship camp and it just keeps getting better. We’re so proud of the incredible teachers we have and the extra focus we are putting on jamming and successfully playing with other people. This will sell out quickly so have your browsers open and ready. www.fiddlestaradultcamp.com #fiddle #fiddlecamp #bluegrass #oldtime #jamming (at Fiddlestar)

Posted 326 weeks ago
<p>We had our family Christmas celebration tonight. We sang and played some carols (first time for some killer three part harmony with the in-laws, by the way) for #colerandall and made #sirwinstoncup pose by the tree. Also, I got a @fujifilm_instax_northamerica camera, as you could probably gather from this picture of pictures. My oven broke so instead of spending the day cooking we got ribs and banana pudding from @edleysbbq. I literally have zero complaints about this whole evening. (Shoutout to @in_harmony_helping_heroes for the super fun camera recommendation!) #chowningchristmasforthewin  (at Fiddlestar)</p>

We had our family Christmas celebration tonight. We sang and played some carols (first time for some killer three part harmony with the in-laws, by the way) for #colerandall and made #sirwinstoncup pose by the tree. Also, I got a @fujifilm_instax_northamerica camera, as you could probably gather from this picture of pictures. My oven broke so instead of spending the day cooking we got ribs and banana pudding from @edleysbbq. I literally have zero complaints about this whole evening. (Shoutout to @in_harmony_helping_heroes for the super fun camera recommendation!) #chowningchristmasforthewin (at Fiddlestar)

Posted 326 weeks ago
<p>My birthday happens to fall on #tbt so I’m giving this gift to all of you in gratitude for all your beautiful birthday wishes. Oh, you’re welcome… #littlepatriot #circa1981 #solsticebaby #thisbetterhavebeen4thofjulyotherwisewhatwasievendoing  (at Happy Valley, California)</p>

My birthday happens to fall on #tbt so I’m giving this gift to all of you in gratitude for all your beautiful birthday wishes. Oh, you’re welcome… #littlepatriot #circa1981 #solsticebaby #thisbetterhavebeen4thofjulyotherwisewhatwasievendoing (at Happy Valley, California)

Posted 327 weeks ago
<p>Nothing says, “it’s almost my birthday” like a stage full of national treasures. Frickin national treasures, people. Perfectly well-curated birthday week concert with my husband, ☑️ Thank you @jasonisbell and @amandapearlshires and my husband @adamspickoftheday and his bosses @cartervintageguitars (for sponsoring the concerts in the first damn place) and @macmcanally also @buddy_miller_official and #emmylouharris which reminds me to remind you to donate to @bonapartesretreat and @jerrydouglas not to mention @gillianwelchofficial and @daverawlingsmachine #nashville #nashvillesound  (at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)</p>

Nothing says, “it’s almost my birthday” like a stage full of national treasures. Frickin national treasures, people. Perfectly well-curated birthday week concert with my husband, ☑️ Thank you @jasonisbell and @amandapearlshires and my husband @adamspickoftheday and his bosses @cartervintageguitars (for sponsoring the concerts in the first damn place) and @macmcanally also @buddy_miller_official and #emmylouharris which reminds me to remind you to donate to @bonapartesretreat and @jerrydouglas not to mention @gillianwelchofficial and @daverawlingsmachine #nashville #nashvillesound (at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum)

Posted 327 weeks ago
<p>Oh, Nashville, I 💜 you when you’re like this. When 🏳️‍🌈 fam and allies can gather together and laugh and love and be all up in amongst the spirit of the season. @marlenetwittyfargo brings the people closer and reminds us all that we’re not alone. #homofortheholidays #draggrass #lovewins  (at City Winery Nashville)</p>

Oh, Nashville, I 💜 you when you’re like this. When 🏳️‍🌈 fam and allies can gather together and laugh and love and be all up in amongst the spirit of the season. @marlenetwittyfargo brings the people closer and reminds us all that we’re not alone. #homofortheholidays #draggrass #lovewins (at City Winery Nashville)

Posted 327 weeks ago
<p>#dogsimeetathanukkah This is Eli. Pastimes include circling the living room to keep from getting stove up (he’s 11) and helping light the menorah. #festivaloflights #bulldogsofig  (at Nashville, Tennessee)</p>

#dogsimeetathanukkah This is Eli. Pastimes include circling the living room to keep from getting stove up (he’s 11) and helping light the menorah. #festivaloflights #bulldogsofig (at Nashville, Tennessee)

Posted 327 weeks ago
<p>This hat and this box of See’s tho… Student Christmas presents coming in strong. #nutsandchews #caligirl #toquehairdontcare #fiddleteacher  (at Fiddlestar)</p>

This hat and this box of See’s tho… Student Christmas presents coming in strong. #nutsandchews #caligirl #toquehairdontcare #fiddleteacher (at Fiddlestar)

Posted 327 weeks ago
<p>I live for this night, every year. If you’ve been following me for a while or if you know me at all, you know that Turkey Dinner is my jam. 14th Annual is in the books and @adamspickoftheday swears the food was the best it’s ever been. I don’t know for sure, but I do know that the combination of new and old friends eating turkey together just because it’s almost my birthday and @jonweisberger needs a reason to make a turkey, is about the best thing I can think of. Thanks for the laughs tonight - @missyraines @bensurratt @mandolin2842 @hiltnerj @kimberludiker @kelly.kessler @jwork11 and a couple others I didn’t know how to tag. I love you all. 🦃❤️ #turkeydinner #findyourtribe  (at Cottontown, Tennessee)</p>

I live for this night, every year. If you’ve been following me for a while or if you know me at all, you know that Turkey Dinner is my jam. 14th Annual is in the books and @adamspickoftheday swears the food was the best it’s ever been. I don’t know for sure, but I do know that the combination of new and old friends eating turkey together just because it’s almost my birthday and @jonweisberger needs a reason to make a turkey, is about the best thing I can think of. Thanks for the laughs tonight - @missyraines @bensurratt @mandolin2842 @hiltnerj @kimberludiker @kelly.kessler @jwork11 and a couple others I didn’t know how to tag. I love you all. 🦃❤️ #turkeydinner #findyourtribe (at Cottontown, Tennessee)

Posted 328 weeks ago
<p>I’m pretty sure that either right before this picture was taken, or possibly just after, I told @tessabearasaurus never, ever to start a bluegrass band and that it would only lead to a life of sorrow and ruin. Kids never listen. Thank god the band is so good. At least there’s that… 🙄 #tbt @northcountryblue #fiddleteacherproblems #theygrowupsofast #circa2010  (at Livermore, California)</p>

I’m pretty sure that either right before this picture was taken, or possibly just after, I told @tessabearasaurus never, ever to start a bluegrass band and that it would only lead to a life of sorrow and ruin. Kids never listen. Thank god the band is so good. At least there’s that… 🙄 #tbt @northcountryblue #fiddleteacherproblems #theygrowupsofast #circa2010 (at Livermore, California)

Posted 328 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...