OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: olddude
Date: 03 Nov 10 - 06:42 PM

Nice Stewart

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: Stewart
Date: 03 Nov 10 - 06:01 PM

I've applied to do a workshop at NW Folklife Festival (May, 2011)
on Irish Slow Airs - so here I am playing a set of slow airs.

Mo Roisin Dubh/ Geaftai Bhaile Bui/ Caoineadh Ui Dhonail/ Coolin

Cheers, S. in Seattle

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: olddude
Date: 03 Nov 10 - 05:36 PM

From Louie
Guy Kinman - 93 years young Martin Waltz
Martin Waltz

and Dreamers Waltz

Dreamers Waltz

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 02 Nov 10 - 06:16 PM

And my old friends of course!!!!

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: olddude
Date: 02 Nov 10 - 06:10 PM

And Guy's Cabri Waltz
cabri waltz

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: olddude
Date: 02 Nov 10 - 06:03 PM

From our Louie Roy, This is Guy Kinman 93 years young ... God Bless him

White Rose Waltz

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: Suegorgeous
Date: 02 Nov 10 - 04:09 PM

Any fiddlers in or near Bristol/Bath - get in touch! :)

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: open mike
Date: 02 Nov 10 - 03:47 PM

this sister and brother duo do a few good ones..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqa33eTdM-o&NR=1
Miller's Reel /Big Sandy river
(Miller's Reel may also be called 28th of January...)

they also can play Bach Invention #8 in F Major
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8RphaD3-iU

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: olddude
Date: 02 Nov 10 - 01:23 PM

I have heard that reel before growing up ... It is an Appalachian tune with a pile of names ... Incredible job he did ... and yea the spittin was pretty darn good also

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: GUEST,Suibhne Astray
Date: 02 Nov 10 - 01:23 PM

I've been calling it Spittin' in the Pegbox, and it only sounds right with a dolly-peg for a mute!

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: open mike
Date: 02 Nov 10 - 01:16 PM

there's a whole lot of spittin' goin' on there...
I wish we could find that catskill fiddlers' name...

by the way does anyone recognize the tune he plays?

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: GUEST,Suibhne Astray
Date: 02 Nov 10 - 11:41 AM

This guy's my fiddle hero right now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_q4m4PeEMA

The pure drop right enough!

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: GUEST,LDT
Date: 02 Nov 10 - 10:51 AM

I've just started learning (only 13 lessons so far) so I'm pretty terrible.
Click if you dare - rather like fingernails down a blackboard at the moment
But my fiddlin' ain't half as awful as my singing.

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: olddude
Date: 02 Nov 10 - 10:21 AM

Some amazing playing. And many thanks to our Louie who sent me some amazing fiddling via email ... Thank you my friend.   Georgian

Your pipes are incredible, yes I love the pipes, goes back to my heritage for sure

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: Martin Harwood
Date: 02 Nov 10 - 10:16 AM

Nice One Stewart And Cara!
There must be more out there...

Here's a nice slow air/waltz called "Then and Now" by Cath James - She's the one on the fiddle.

picture's not great but the sounds ok

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 10:32 PM

I love watching a fiddler who really gets into the tune...moving their body along with it. It's the way I play and I don't understand folks who don't.:-) SO! Thanks for the video links to Oakley! WOW and the Cara CDs. My grandson, Morgan, will really enjoy hearing Morgan the Grandchild!

Great stuff, all.

kat

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: Stewart
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 08:01 PM

That's me, thanks.

I learned that version of Limerick Lamentation from
James Kelly, one of my favorite Irish fiddlers.

Cheers, S. in Seattle

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: gnu
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 07:25 PM

Is that you playing Stewart. Excellent.

GREAT thread Dan.

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: Stewart
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 06:38 PM

Carrighdoun / Limerick Lamentation
Both relate to the Siege of Limerick in 1691.

Cheers, S. in Seattle
"seattlefiddler"

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: Noreen
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 05:16 PM

Splendid, Martin!

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: gnu
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 04:55 PM

Martin... GREAT!

CARA (Oaks)

If you read their reviews, about the twelfth one is by a famous international music critic who extols one of the finest fiddle tunes ever composed. Check out the review from Canada.

Every CD is worth twice the price.

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 04:39 PM

Olddude, if you like pipes (my favourite instrument)... try this!

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: Martin Harwood
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 04:37 PM

The skyhook tunes are "The Honest Woman of Many Trades" by Paul Cranford; "McIllhatton's Retreat" by Maire O'Keefe; and "Ciaran Tourish" by Jerry Holland and Dougie MacDonald

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: olddude
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 04:31 PM

Georgian, I wish I could pipe like that ... Holy Cow was that beautiful

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: olddude
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 04:13 PM

Georgian ... wonderful !!! keep em coming folks

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: open mike
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 03:55 PM

nice tune, Skyhook...what tune is that? whoop!

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: open mike
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 03:41 PM

ask Sorcha, Rex, and others...hopefully some will chime in here....
iplay the funny fiddle...nyckelharpa....key fiddle does that count?

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 02:02 PM

Mudcats 'OAKLET' fiddling with Cara!

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: Martin Harwood
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 12:38 PM

You're too kind!

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: olddude
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 12:31 PM

Martin,
that is superb !!!   LOVE IT

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: Martin Harwood
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 12:25 PM

Here's a bit of twin fiddling for you olddude
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJwXBbvZhBA&feature=related

Subject: RE: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: buddhuu
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 10:27 AM

Well, I'm a fiddler, but not a very good one. I haven't been at it a couple of years yet.

It seemed a logical thing to attempt after mandolin (my weapon of choice), and I'm glad I've tried it. I'm currently between fiddles, so you're spared me posting anything.

Reminds me, I really must get a new one - What few chops I have are rusting already.

A fine instrument. Great fun to play.

Subject: OK so where is our Catter Fiddlers????
From: olddude
Date: 01 Nov 10 - 09:56 AM

Seems like us guitar guys get the threads but where is our catters who fiddle?? Boy I wish I could play that thing ... How about ya postin some of your fiddle songs, trad or otherwise. Wanna hear some catter music