Session Obsession

When great fiddlers come to town and offer a workshop, I almost always try to attend. Since I never went to music school, and I no longer take fiddle lessons, I find taking workshops and classes every now and again are extremely beneficial. Every fiddler has their own style and influences and there is always something to learn.

This week New Hampshire fiddler, Randy Miller, is offering an Irish fiddle workshop in Hanover, NH. His style encompasses Irish and Cape Breton influences with a New Hampshire contra dance flair. He’s an avid dancer and plays with the dancer in mind. His influences include Paddy Cronin, Sean McGuire, Simon St. Pierre, and one my favorites, Jerry Holland.

After the workshop fiddlers can head to dinner at the Salt Hill Pub in Hanover, and then can practice what they learned at a session hosted by Randy Miller and Roger Kahle.

The details of the workshop and session are below:

Irish Fiddle Workshop

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2015
Time: 4-5:00pm
Location: Hanover Strings, 34 South Main Street, Hanover, NH
Cost: $20
Registration: Call 603.643.3143 or email chas@hanoverstrings.com to reserve your spot

Irish Session in New Hampshire

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2015
Time: 6-9:00pm
Location: Salt Hill Pub, 7 Lebanon Street, Hanover, NH.

Hope to see you there.