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Comment on Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention: Beginnings by Peter Feldmann

Peter Feldmann — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:05:04 +0000

Yeah, spiffy judges . . . nothing but the best! I recall the Paganini Award being a one-of-a-kind deal, along with another one for “Best Legs”.

Comment on Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention: Beginnings by kajsa ohman

kajsa ohman — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:56:25 +0000

I remember the year Gene (McGeorge) was one of the judges, for two reasons: First, he’d just bought himself new jeans and a new Levi shirt for the occasion, and apparently so had all the other judges, so it looked like they were all in uniform. And second, one fiddler/violinist was so over-the-top fancy and accomplished that a special award had to be invented on the spot: the Paganini Award. Do you still have that?

Comment on Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention: A group effort by Tim Mullins

Tim Mullins — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 05:49:27 +0000

I won one of those jugs, long lost now. Great memories, Peter!

Comment on Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention: Building a tradition by Peter Feldmann

Peter Feldmann — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:21:06 +0000

Thanks Steve. Yeah, I was running the Bluebird during that time. You can find an old photo of that place here: [ http://www.bluegrasswest.com/ideas/bluebird.htm ]. I was up to my elbows in burgers, beer, and musicians!

Comment on Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention: Building a tradition by Steve MacLeod

Steve MacLeod — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:04:32 +0000

Great stories, looking forward to more. I went to the first five “conventions,” then moved away from Santa Barbara. As with the Bluebird Café, it was a major part of my musical education. Thanks Peter!

Comment on Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention: Building a tradition by Paul Wells

Paul Wells — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:01:22 +0000

Great stuff, Peter! I was there for your first one–I’d just moved to L.A. in the fall of 1972 to go to grad school at UCLA–and for many others to follow, as you know. I feel old…

Comment on Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention: Building a tradition by Jane Frost

Jane Frost — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:42:59 +0000

This is just wonderful. Byron said Stuart was about 12 years old when he first met him. I will drag out some old photos of Stuart when we get to Guthrie. Look forward to your next article.

Comment on Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention: Beginnings by Peter Feldmann

Peter Feldmann — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:29:19 +0000

Yeah, Byron has played that event several times. Tell him Hi from me!

Comment on Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention: Beginnings by Jane Frost

Jane Frost — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:26:53 +0000

Just fascinating. I had no idea of this contest history. Can’t wait to talk to Byron about it. Thanks a bunch.

Comment on Old Time and Bluegrass Music by Unofficial Old Timey, Brother Duets, Bluegrass, Newgrass, Progressive acoustic thread - Page 3

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:40:08 +0000

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