Monthly Archives: December 2014

Dan Frechette

Posted on December 22, 2014 by ryanwmccord

I don’t know much about Dan Frechette, but I sure dig his ragtime guitar.  I think he comes from Winnipeg.  Nice move around 1:30 too!

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April/May 2013 – The Quebe Sisters

Posted on December 21, 2014 by ryanwmccord

With three part fiddle and vocal harmonies, the Quebe Sisters play a western swing tune called “It’s a Sin.”  Some fine traditional Texas fiddling by this group. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8gTWyHBxdo

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March 2013 – Tommy Jarrell

Posted on December 21, 2014 by ryanwmccord

Appalachian Tommy Jarrell talks about why the old-time fiddlers put rattlesnake tails in their fiddles, and plays Drunkards Hick-ups and part of John Hardy.

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What do you give a seven-month-old?

Posted on December 21, 2014 by ryanwmccord

I’ve got a young nephew in Whitehorse who’s just about seven months old.  His name is Elias.  I wanted to give him something nice for Christmas, ideally something home made.  So here it is – a box with different shapes … Continue reading →

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