Porch Fiddler

Porch Fiddler

By Eric WilsonMusicMusic Commentary
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Porch Fiddler episodes

  • Texas Gambling Song

    Several old time fiddle tunes from Ireland, Appalachia, New England and Texas are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast.

    They include:

    The Mason’s Apron, Bitter Creek, The Congress Reel, Jack of Diamonds, Old Mother Flanagan and You Married My Daughter and Yet You Didn’t.

    23 min
  • Paddy Won't You Drink Some Cider

    Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Road to Malvern, Norma Lou’s Waltz and others.

     This episode includes another story of “The Adventures of Old Bob, the Fiddle and the River.” 

     Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.

    27 min
  • Fiddle and Fireworks

    Porch Fiddler will highlight several old-time fiddle tunes including Lime Rock, Far From Home, Baker’s Breakdown and Captain Jinks.

     Another tune with a funny title will be discussed as well.

     This episode includes story seven of “The Adventures of Old Bob, the Fiddle and the River.”

      Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.

    22 min
  • The Girl I Left Behind Me

    A few of the old-time fiddle tunes featured in this episode include Durham’s Bull, The Girl I Left Behind and Molly Malone.

    Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.

    19 min
  • Deer Creek

    The Rakes of Kildare, Millbank Cottage and Sally Ann are three of the songs highlighted in this Porch Fiddler Radio Show.

    This episode includes some short stories about a small river called Deer Creek.

    Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.

    24 min
  • More Old-Time Fiddle

    Some of the old­-time fiddle tunes included in this episode are: Little Burnt Potato, Rochester Schottische and Hull’s Victory.

    There is a story behind each song and I will lead you to a few hints as to the origin of these old-time tunes.  

    Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.

    21 min
  • Old Skeddadalink

    Some of the old-time fiddle tunes on this show include Red Fox Waltz, Old Skeddadalink and Strayaway Child. 

    Some of our fiddlers on this show include Herman Johnson, James Bryan and Jim Herd.  

    Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.

    22 min
  • The Battering Ram

    Porch Fiddler will highlight several old-time fiddle tunes including an Irish tune called The Battering Ram, a Scottish tune called Bee’s Wing Hornpipe and an old-time fiddle tune called Old Joe Clark.

    Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.

    19 min
  • Remembering Pop's Place

    Porch Fiddler will highlight several old-time fiddle tunes including Grey Eagle, Off to California and Oak Tree Reel.

    This episode includes my recollection of a local bluegrass hangout called Pop’s Place.

    Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.

    27 min
  • Two Brothers and One Fiddle

    Cecil and Herman Johnson were brothers who played old time fiddle tunes.

    This Porch Fiddler Show tells a little about their story and highlights several tunes that they recorded including Tom and Jerry, Roxanne Waltz, Faded Love and Peacock Rag.

    Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.

    21 min

About Porch Fiddler

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A weekly show highlighting old time fiddle tunes.