Porch Fiddler

Porch Fiddler

By Eric WilsonMusicMusic Commentary
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Porch Fiddler episodes

  • Whiskey Before Breakfast

    This episode includes several tunes performed by J. P. Fraley, a Kentucky fiddle player. We will highlight several old time fiddle tunes such as Over The Waves, Maggie Meade and Sail Away Ladies.  Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com

    20 min
  • Whistling Rufus and Other Fun Songs

    Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Tom Fuller’s Reel and Forty Miles from Georgetown without Any Whiskey.  This episode includes a true story of an American Revolutionary soldier during the time of Thanksgiving.  Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com

    29 min
  • The New Woodstove

    Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Red Apple Rag, Who Hit Nellie with the Stovepipe and Pumpkin Vine.  This episode includes a story about The New Woodstove.  Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com

    26 min
  • What is the Difference Between a Reel and a Jig?

    In today’s show we will discuss the difference between a reel and a jig and include several examples of each. This episode includes an autobiographical sketch by Kevin Burke who is one of our featured musicians on this podcast.  Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com

    32 min
  • Cowboy Poetry

    Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Western Country, Little Burnt Potato and Old Gray Cat.  This episode includes a reading of some funny cowboy poetry.  Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com

    25 min
  • Lemonade and Cookies

    Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including The Long Way Home and Norma Lou’s Waltz.  This episode includes a story by Bailey White about an old lepidopterist and lemonade and cookies. Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com

    31 min
  • The Fiddle Music of Charles Ingalls

    Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Arkansas Traveler, Yankee Doodle, and Oh Suzanna.  This episode features the story of Charles Ingalls and his fiddle music. He is the father of Laura Ingalls Wilder, famed author of the “Little House on the Prairie” books.  Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com

    22 min
  • A Railroad Runs Through Georgia

    Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including New Broom, Saddle Old Kate, Turkey in the Pea Patch, Railroad Runs Through Georgia and others. This episode includes an interesting story about a lady who finds a strange paw print in the mud on her way to feed the goats.

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    22 min
  • Appalachian Fiddle Tunes

    Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including some from Appalachia.  This episode includes some interesting writings from a 1940 thesis on the origin of Appalachian fiddle music.  Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com

    26 min
  • Is the Fiddle an Irish Instrument?

    In this episode of Porch Fiddler we will learn about the Irish connection of the fiddle.  We will highlight some fiddle tunes that have animals in the song titles.  And a bonus song will be included in the show.  A transcription of the show as well as other important links are found at our website. www.porchfiddler.com

    32 min

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A weekly show highlighting old time fiddle tunes.