You Can be a FiddleStar

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

Here you go - the aforementioned Darkness on the Delta with the pain in the ass Bobby Hicks part. Important points to consider: 1) I edited out the first half of the A part where I didn’t quite nail the harmony. You’re welcome. 2) The form of the tune is actually really short, which I think is awfully kind of them considering how hard it is. C) I’m teaching an improv workshop at the @freightandsalvage this coming Sunday and I can teach you everything I know about improv which basically consists of learning Bobby Hicks solos pretty much note for note. See video for confirmation of this. 4) Brian Christianson is awesome. #bluegrass #kennybaker #fiddle #twinfiddles #ronhock @brianosonfun Full version on my YouTube channel and that link is in my bio. (at Station Inn)

Posted 337 weeks ago
<p>Seven days, seven black and white photos of my life. No pets (this is definitely NOT my pet @hiltnerj so shut up in advance), no people, no explanation. Nominate someone new every day. @jkbanjo  (at Fiddlestar)</p>

Seven days, seven black and white photos of my life. No pets (this is definitely NOT my pet @hiltnerj so shut up in advance), no people, no explanation. Nominate someone new every day. @jkbanjo (at Fiddlestar)

Posted 337 weeks ago
<p>I just got done playing the Kenny Baker Tribute Show at the Station Inn alongside some of the best damn fiddle players in this town. It was a huge honor even if @brianosonfun made me learn the super hard Bobby Hicks part on Darkness on the Delta. Joke’s on him, though, because here’s me getting my picture made next to Kenny Baker’s old truck. @brittfiddle @tylerandal @ivyphillipsfiddle @hiltnerj @thecampbellgram @babslamb @stephenschauer @bobbyosbornertx #fiddle #kennybaker #bestdamnfiddlerinbluegrass  (at Station Inn)</p>

I just got done playing the Kenny Baker Tribute Show at the Station Inn alongside some of the best damn fiddle players in this town. It was a huge honor even if @brianosonfun made me learn the super hard Bobby Hicks part on Darkness on the Delta. Joke’s on him, though, because here’s me getting my picture made next to Kenny Baker’s old truck. @brittfiddle @tylerandal @ivyphillipsfiddle @hiltnerj @thecampbellgram @babslamb @stephenschauer @bobbyosbornertx #fiddle #kennybaker #bestdamnfiddlerinbluegrass (at Station Inn)

Posted 337 weeks ago
<p>Seven days, seven black and white photos of my life. No people, no pets, no explanation. Nominate someone new every day. @devonmc7  (at Station Inn)</p>

Seven days, seven black and white photos of my life. No people, no pets, no explanation. Nominate someone new every day. @devonmc7 (at Station Inn)

Posted 337 weeks ago
<p>Seven days, seven black and white photos of my life. No pets, no people, no explanation. Nominate someone new every day. @natalieraedilla  (at Fiddlestar)</p>

Seven days, seven black and white photos of my life. No pets, no people, no explanation. Nominate someone new every day. @natalieraedilla (at Fiddlestar)

Posted 338 weeks ago
<p>Seven days, seven black and white photos of my life. No people, no pets, no explanation. Nominate someone new every day. @hoagie2112  (at Fiddlestar)</p>

Seven days, seven black and white photos of my life. No people, no pets, no explanation. Nominate someone new every day. @hoagie2112 (at Fiddlestar)

Posted 338 weeks ago
<p>Also, if whoever put this in my fiddle case when I wasn’t looking wants to raise his or her hand, I promise there will be no consequences. You thought you were pretty funny, didn’t you? But joke’s on you, I totally still own a cassette player. #kennybakeroncassette #thingsifindinmyfiddlecase #thatsnothowyouspelleldredge  (at Fiddlestar)</p>

Also, if whoever put this in my fiddle case when I wasn’t looking wants to raise his or her hand, I promise there will be no consequences. You thought you were pretty funny, didn’t you? But joke’s on you, I totally still own a cassette player. #kennybakeroncassette #thingsifindinmyfiddlecase #thatsnothowyouspelleldredge (at Fiddlestar)

Posted 338 weeks ago
<p>Seven days, seven black and white photos of my life. No explanation. No pets, no people. Nominate someone new every day. @patrickmcavinue  (at Nashville, Tennessee)</p>

Seven days, seven black and white photos of my life. No explanation. No pets, no people. Nominate someone new every day. @patrickmcavinue (at Nashville, Tennessee)

Posted 338 weeks ago
<p>Seven days. Seven black and white photos of my life. No explanation. No pets, no people. Nominate someone new every day. @grace.p.forrest  (at Ridgetop, Tennessee)</p>

Seven days. Seven black and white photos of my life. No explanation. No pets, no people. Nominate someone new every day. @grace.p.forrest (at Ridgetop, Tennessee)

Posted 338 weeks ago
<p>@mandolin2842 issued the black and white challenge. Seven days. Seven black and white photos of my life. No people, no pets. Challenge someone new everyday. @miaorosco16  (at Fiddlestar)</p>

@mandolin2842 issued the black and white challenge. Seven days. Seven black and white photos of my life. No people, no pets. Challenge someone new everyday. @miaorosco16 (at Fiddlestar)

Posted 338 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...