revelation

Went to my first old-time jam in Huntsville, TX over the weekend. I'd say it was about time to play my banjo with some good old time fiddle players. We drew in some young kids who had probably never heard of old time music - and it was exciting to see their excitement. A little over a year ago, I didn't know about fiddle and banjo music, either. I didn't realize the fiddle or the banjo could be so cool together.

In other news, those fiddle players informed me that my fiddle is smaller than a full size. Never buy on ebay again. They told me it was a 4/4 - and I had my speculations when I first started playing. Honestly, it's only slightly smaller than a 4/4. It's like a 7/8 - but it's such an awesome smaller fiddle! Even they agreed - said it was a very good fiddle. (for $200 hehe) So I think my plan is to drop my pride and order a really cheap student full size that's not an antique and learn before I make my next big antique violin purchase. Besides, I should buy a fiddle direct anyway...

Today we're putting on a June Apples show for David Rainey. Hoping to pull out a fiddle tune!