Northern Colorado Fiddle Camp is for Beginning to Intermediate violin and fiddle students between the ages of 6 and 16. Taught by Champion fiddlers, Vi Wickam and Cody Stadelmaier, students will learn technique, ear training, and fiddle style while they have a great time enjoying music. Northern Colorado Fiddle Camp will be held at Magnolia Music Studio July 11-15 from 9:00AM to Noon each day.For More information, visit: http://www.magnoliamusicstudio.com/MagnoliaMusicStudio.com/SUMMER_CAMPS.html
It's time to make some music! Come on out and join the fun!
When: Tuesday May 17
Where: Genoa Coffee and Wine
2614 S Timberline Rd. #C101
Fort Collins, CO
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Genoa Coffee and Wine is a wonderfully intimate venue run by truly terrific folks. We'll be making ourselves at home there Tuesday night May 17 and playing a little livingroom bluegrass....and whatever else strikes our fancy.
Music and mood are closely interrelated -- listening to a sad or happy song on the radio can make you feel more sad or happy. However, such mood changes not only affect how you feel, they also change your perception. For example, people will recognize happy faces if they are feeling happy themselves.
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My CD Release, and one of my original tunes, Buttered Beans were featured in this issue of the Colorado Old-Time Fiddlers’ Association Newsletter. It’s always nice to get some of my tunes out there in front of other fiddlers. J
Vi’s music is rooted in tradition, but not buried in the past. It’s innovative, eclectic, and fun. Long Time Comin’ features a new spin on traditional tunes with fresh takes on modern favorites. On the CD, which features nationally recognized Jazz vocalist Mandy Harvey, you’ll find a little bit o’ swing, a little more funk, beautiful ballads, and some down and dirty blues (NOW with MORE COWBELL!). Fortunately, the album is a lot more cohesive than this disjointed press release makes it sound.
AS SEEN ON TV! VI Wickam is an accomplished fiddler who has won contests all over the United States. Vi is a composer, songwriter, and he even sings. He’s from a musical family; the Wickam Family Band played all around Northern Colorado, including 3 years as the house band on the nationally syndicated but now retired Blinky’s Fun Club. Vi is an entertaining and engaging performer. Long Time Comin’ features a cast of expert musicians: Brent Hawley on knock-your-socks-off acoustic guitar, Jim Abraham’s toenail-singeing electric bass, and Chris Beers’ tasty drummin’. The siren voices of Mandy Harvey, Kristianne Gale, and Kimberly Schug add polish and will melt you in your seat.
Long Time Comin’ will be released at a family-friendly and awesome party at Avogadro’s Number (http://www.avogadros.com/) in Fort Collins, Colorado on March 25, 2011 at 8:00PM.
For more information, promo requests, or an interview, please contact Vi Wickam at:
Announcing a new Meetup for Fort Collins Traditional Music!
What: January $5 Fiddling Workshop - Playing In a Band Part IIWhen: Thursday, January 20, 2011 7:00 PM Price: $5.00 per person Where: Magnolia Music Studio 210 W Magnolia Street (northwest corner of Magnolia and Mason) Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 481-8661 Hey All, The first How to Play Fiddle in a Band workshop went well, but we really didn't have time to interact and give each member an opportunity to "play in the band". This time, we are going to be interactive. Greg Fisher has volunteered to help out, and we will be playing some fun oldtime songs and giving you all an opportunity to play lead and harmony. The Songs we will be playing are: Rollin In my Sweet Baby's Arms - A John Henry - G Tennessee Waltz - D The Keys listed are only suggestions, and if you prefer to play it in a different key, that is fine with me. :) Bring your fiddle, and any other instrument you wish. Other instrumentalists are welcome as well. This will be a fun time, and less structured than most of the workshops have been. Hope to see you there! Vi RSVP to this Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Fort-Collins-Traditional-Music/calendar/15959506/
A major new study shows that a pregnant mother's diet not only sensitizes the fetus to those smells and flavors, but physically changes the brain directly impacting what the infant eats and drinks in the future.
"Many diseases plaguing society involve excess consumption or avoidance of certain kinds of foods," said Restrepo, a professor of cell and developmental biology. "Understanding the factors that determine choice and ingestion, particularly the early factors, is important in designing strategies to enhance the health of the infant, child, and adult."
I had an awesome opportunity to open for April Verch last night at Avogadro’s Number in Fort Collins. I was lucky enough to also have Brent Hawley available to join me on guitar. Thanks to Rob at Avo’s, Brent, and April for helping make it happen.
I’m going to be posting some videos from this gig. The first is cripple Creek.
