Connecticut's Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers Club

1972-2009   37 Years of Fiddling!

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Old Fiddler's Club of Rhode Island  It has been the custom of fiddle players for ages to get together and play fiddle tunes and learn new ones. On August 4th, 1929 , a group of fiddle players met at Waterman's Hall, Greenville, R.I. for the purpose of forming a "Club for Fiddling" to promote and keep alive the interest in old-fashion music.

The Northeast Fiddlers Association, Inc., is a non-profit organization comprised of fiddlers, other musicians and supporters located in the Northeastern Regions of North America. They are sponsors of The National Traditional Old Tyme Fiddlers Contest which is held every year during the last weekend of September in Barre, VT. 

The New England Fiddle Contest   A well-known rite of Spring for thousands of Greater Hartford residents, as well as for attendees from throughout the Northeast which began in 1974.  Check out their website for photos & MP3's. 

Fiddlesticks String Band plays that old time foot stompin' music as a duo, trio or quartet for private parties, corporate events, senior facilities, libraries, barn dances, sing-a-longs, special events and weddings. We play and sing fiddle tunes and American folk songs on the fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin. 

Hot Fiddles   Hi! We are Sharon and Susie, and we both play the fiddle. We have both been playing since we were six. One of the things we do to pay for fiddle camp and lessons is we perform. We play 1 to 3 hour performances in the Hartford, CT area. The types of music we play are Old Tyme, Canadian, Texan, and Irish. We can play the following types of songs: Waltz, Jigs, Reels, Rags, Hornpipes, Polkas, and a few more.

Fiddle Hell  a free, informal gathering of fiddlers to meet, jam, learn, and have fun.  The next Fiddle Hell will be November 12 - 14, 2010 in Groton Massachusetts. Check out their website for more information.

Powder Mill Barn  Converted by Ralph Sweet for Square Dancing in 1959, this rental hall is now a favorite spot for Contra and Square Dancing.  Located in Enfield, CT at 32 South Maple Street near Rt. 91 & Rt. 190. Traditional Square Dancing & Contras - Fun - Live Music - No lessons Required!  Mostly 2nd & 4th Sundays.

Fiddler Magazine  Our aim is to provide an informative, educational, and entertaining resource for fiddlers, accompanists, and appreciative listeners. Each issue features a different region or style of fiddling, as well as plenty of other articles and columns: "The Practicing Fiddler," Fiddle Tune History, On Improvisation, Violin Makers, instructional books & videos, and recordings.

Hartford Community Dance   Make your feet happy -- Take them dancing! HCD sponsors contra, Cajun/Zydeco, swing, and waltz dances in the Hartford, CT area. All HCD dances are smoke and alcohol free. Beginners are welcome. No partner is needed -- Come alone or bring a friend! A contra jam is held from 5:30 -7:30 prior to the dance, all musicians are invited.

Sounding Board Coffeehouse - an all-volunteer non-profit organization that presents folk music concerts at the Sounding Board Coffeehouse on most Saturdays from September through May.  Concerts held at The Universalist Church of West Hartford, 433 Fern Street, West Hartford, CT. Wheelchair accessible. Concerts start at 8:00 P.M. Doors open at 7:00 P.M.

Country Song and Dance Society  is a national organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of English and Anglo-American traditional and historical folk dance, music and song. They sell "hard to find" recordings, books and videos and run summer music programs.  CDSS summer camps offer the opportunity to take daily classes, to sing, dance and play tunes, to swim, canoe and relax with new friends.

Maine Fiddle Camp - A lakeside weekend (June) or weeklong (August) music camp for all ages and levels. Families welcome. Dance music in Scots-Irish, French & Scandinavian traditions as they've evolved in Maine. Staff of several traditional musicians giving fiddle, piano, guitar, banjo, bones, cello, accordion and other classes and workshops with performances, jams, singing, dancing, and swimming.

Randy Elmore's Fiddle Camp - We will be teaching classes on a variety of styles of fiddling. Texas Swing, Texas Contest, Celtic, Bluegrass and Jazz. Musicianship is what we are all about. Our desire is for students to be inspired by the great musicians that are teaching them in order to move on in their love for music. We know that inspiration also comes by seeing others your own age playing music and learning from each other. Students are sure to move to a higher level of musicianship after attending our camp.

Ashokan Fiddle & Dance Camps - Jay Ungar & Molly Mason have combined a Fiddle Camp and a Dance Camp to create a place where you can enjoy total immersion in music, dancing or both. Each of our programs offer an exceptional staff of instructors offering in depth classes and workshops, dance parties, jam sessions, song swaps, and great food!

 


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