Now that Thanksgiving is over and December is in full swing, I thought I would relearn the tune Christmas Eve, otherwise known as Tommy Coen’s, named after the fiddler/accordion player who composed it. I learned this 3-part tune over 10 years ago and have always loved it so I figured I would dust it off … More Christmas Eve: Tune 2 of 52
Learning tunes is the easy part. Giving them life is the challenge. Read more on how to give life to your music. … More Music that Make the Dancers Dance
For some this pandemic has been an opportunity to catch up on house projects, crafts, or learn a new skill. For me, I’ve had moments of productivity and moments where I have barely left the couch (the 15 pounds of extra weight is proof of that). I can’t even count how many shows I’ve binge-watched … More Some Say the Devil is Dead: Tune 1 of 52
This has definitely been a tough year. Since Covid hit we’ve missed birthdays, festivals, concerts, live music, and get-togethers with friends and families. Some lost their jobs, some lost their businesses, some lost their loved ones. It’s been a tough year all around. But there is always something to be thankful for. This pandemic forced … More Feeling thankful
Join me in learning a tune a week for 52 weeks, from December to December. Add some music to your repertoire or just listen. … More A tune a week coming to a computer screen near you
As if 2020 wasn’t bad enough, on July 10 we lost another great musician, Gordon Stone, the very day he was to release a new album. Gordon was an amazing banjo and pedal steel guitar player. At one point he was my teacher, my neighbor, and more importantly, he was just a kind soul that … More Losing another legend
One of the hardest things about playing fiddle is mastering the bow. Finding the notes is the easy part, making them sound good is what makes it music. … More Take hold of the bow
It’s been a little over a month now since we’ve officially shut ourselves off from the rest of the world. Social distancing is probably one of the hardest things we’ve ever had to do as musicians. Not only because most musicians make their money playing for crowds, but because the music we play is designed … More Making the most of social distancing
Before we began social distancing, I was getting in shape through spinning at this awesome spinning studio in Stowe, called Ride. Aside from getting a killer workout, the music is great and the instructors are inspiring. For each class I went to, the instructor would share one tidbit of encouraging words. Maybe it was a … More When all else fails, we still have music
UPDATE: The Session at Bagitos has been cancelled in hopes to keep people safe from Covid-19. Stay healthy everyone! This weekend, we will not only be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, but we’ll also be celebrating the end of era – the Saturday session at Bagitos in Montpelier. Saturday, March 14 from 2-5pm will be the … More The end of an era and the beginning of a new one
