Dieppe Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I know this may seem off topic, but does anybody here happen to go to the National Oldtime Fiddler's Contest & Festival in Weiser, Idaho in June? I grew up in that area, and when I was about 3 I seem to remember my dad (deceased when I was 5) playing fiddle, and something about that event going on. (I was 3, wha-do-ya-want? ) Does anyone here happen to go? I realize that this music event seems rather, uh, fiddle focused... but is there room for a concertina or two? Has anyone been? (I was thinking, if I have to visit my mom who still lives up there, this year.. I could go during the Fiddle Festival, have a free place to stay, and have something to do while I was there. Trust me, other than farming, t'ere ain't much going on there. ) Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Sylte Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Hi Patrick, I go, and it's definitely a fiddle-centric event. It's the type of gathering where the different fiddle factions break off and gather with one another. The Appalachian (true old timey) fiddlers gather in "Stickerville", and every once in a blue moon an irish session is sparked up there. In other areas, the bluegrassers gather, and in yet another, the texas swing style fiddlers gather... It's a blast for sure, especially if you're a fiddler. I wouldn't expect to meet any other concertinists there, unless you and I arrange something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnEverist Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hi Patrick and John We're planning on going this year......we were there in 2006 and 2004 as well. its an every other yr thing. we play mostly mid-western old time fiddle tunes and hang in Stickerville. I play concertina on the 6/8'ers , waltzes and schottisches....banjo on the reels, except "The Irish Reel" and "the other Irish Reel", although last time I mostly played guitar as there is always an abundance of banjo players. We also play Irish and had a few Irish sessions, found quite a few there who play both old time and Irish. Look for the Airstream from South Dakota. oh yeah........Weiser's a blast, Patrick. you won't regret it if you go. I see that your avatar is a piano accordion. I've seen a great PA player in the swing jams, and last time there was a latino 3 row button box player entertaining at one of the food vendors. John our website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieppe Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Hi Patrick and John We're planning on going this year......we were there in 2006 and 2004 as well. its an every other yr thing. we play mostly mid-western old time fiddle tunes and hang in Stickerville. I play concertina on the 6/8'ers , waltzes and schottisches....banjo on the reels, except "The Irish Reel" and "the other Irish Reel", although last time I mostly played guitar as there is always an abundance of banjo players. We also play Irish and had a few Irish sessions, found quite a few there who play both old time and Irish. Look for the Airstream from South Dakota. oh yeah........Weiser's a blast, Patrick. you won't regret it if you go. I see that your avatar is a piano accordion. I've seen a great PA player in the swing jams, and last time there was a latino 3 row button box player entertaining at one of the food vendors. John our website Well, having grown up 14 miles away, I remember how a lot of people came into the area but were in another place. If I have to go up there to see my mom, like I said, might as well go during the Fiddle Festival! And... I don't think I've the patience to drag my PA along since I'd, more than likely, be flying up. Although, I don't have to I suppose.. The Airstream from South Dakota? You might not be the only one? Or would ya? Ah, I'll post here if I do end up going. Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieppe Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Hi Patrick, I go, and it's definitely a fiddle-centric event. It's the type of gathering where the different fiddle factions break off and gather with one another. The Appalachian (true old timey) fiddlers gather in "Stickerville", and every once in a blue moon an irish session is sparked up there. In other areas, the bluegrassers gather, and in yet another, the texas swing style fiddlers gather... It's a blast for sure, especially if you're a fiddler. I wouldn't expect to meet any other concertinists there, unless you and I arrange something... It's too bad there isn't a "Buttonville" huh? Yeah I'll drop a line here if I do go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieppe Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 For anyone who may be going to the Fiddle Festival, I'll definitely be in Idaho that weekend. I'm not sure when I'm going to the Festival, but I'll try and look up either of the two Johns that might be there! Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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