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Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention: Performances – 2

The last Fiddlers’ Convention I managed was the 25th annual event, held in October of 1997.  I used the event as an excuse to invite an old friend and bandmate Wayne Shrubsall of Albuquerque, New Mexico to come visit and … Continue reading

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Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention: A group effort

The Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention quickly became a major event in the Southern California traditional music calendar.  By its third year, 1974, we had close to 4,500 paid attendees.  That we did so was due, in the main, … Continue reading

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Fiddlers’ Convention: Building a tradition

Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention: Building a tradition Lots of help from my friends, a giant convention, including . . . a streaker! Continue reading

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Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention: Beginnings

Peter tells the tale of how the Rolling Stones and Hell’s Angles helped get the Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention going, way back in the early 1970s . . . Continue reading

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