My band does a great cover of St. James Infirmary Blues. What else should we do that's in the same vein? [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog on Nov 23, 2009 - 13 answers

I want to learn the fiddle: how difficult is this going to be? [more inside]
posted by katopotato on Sep 26, 2009 - 15 answers

fiddle filter: why won't my arm do what I want it to do when I play the fiddle? [more inside]
posted by crazylegs on Jun 8, 2009 - 12 answers

Looking for fiddle music that hits all my hot buttons. [more inside]
posted by artemisia on May 3, 2009 - 35 answers

I'm interested in writing one history book in my life, over a long period of time. I'm not, and most likely will not be getting, any sort of degree in history. I'm currently pursuing another career, and would like to research this over a long period, on the side. What would I be doing now to make this happen? [more inside]
posted by sully75 on May 3, 2009 - 19 answers

I haven't picked up my violin in years, and would like to start playing again - but I want to play Scottish and Irish fiddle, and maybe a little Appalachian old-time fiddle, too. Resources? [more inside]
posted by peachfuzz on Jan 29, 2009 - 15 answers

Can you offer any advice on a violin pickup? [more inside]
posted by lauranesson on Apr 9, 2008 - 9 answers

Name the darkest, most evil fiddle player out there. Atonal, discordant, scratchy, and furious are all big pluses. [more inside]
posted by Thin Lizzy on Feb 15, 2008 - 34 answers

Where can one learn to fiddle in Vancouver, BC? [more inside]
posted by Nelsormensch on Dec 26, 2007 - 2 answers

What are some more great Johnny Gimble recordings? [more inside]
posted by sully75 on Nov 21, 2007 - 1 answer

Looking for good Celtic music and I need your help… [more inside]
posted by birdlips on Aug 8, 2007 - 22 answers

I need to find great country fiddle recordings. Help me, Metafilter! [more inside]
posted by eleyna on Nov 7, 2006 - 11 answers

My wife is getting a fiddle (i.e. violin to be used for American fiddling style). What resources/books/videos can I get to help her learn? [more inside]
posted by hodyoaten on Aug 23, 2006 - 6 answers

Where is the best place on a violin to attach a DiMarzio Acoustic Model Pickup? The band's got a gig tonight, the pick-up is new and we want the best sound possible from the fiddle. [more inside]
posted by bunglin jones on Mar 18, 2005 - 5 answers