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S2E5: Alex Hargreaves!
One of our great fiddle players, Alex Hargreaves, tells us about his diverse musical journey that includes Texas-style fiddle competitions, and jazz bands, and bluegrass. We talk about touring, teaching, performing, and ... a proposal! Also, Liz and Mike compare notes on shows, events, and festivals coming up this Summer and Fall. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Mentions in this Episode:
Alex Hargreaves
https://www.alexhargreaves.net/
@alexhargreaves.music
Grant Gordy
https://www.grantgordy.com/
@grantgordy
National Fiddle Contest @ Weiser, Idaho
https://www.fiddlecontest.org/
@nationalfiddlecontest
Berklee College of Music
https://college.berklee.edu/
Artistworks Fiddle School
https://artistworks.com/fiddle-lessons-alex-hargreaves
Andy's Ramble Bluegrass Band @ Delia's Lounge 6/8/25
https://www.deliaslounge.com/new-events-2/2025/6/8/andys-ramble-bluegrass-band
@statmanandy
@bluegrassbklyn
Porch Stomp
https://www.porchstomp.com/
@porchstomp
Grey Fox Festival
https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/
Ashokan Bluegrass Camp
https://ashokancenter.org/product/bluegrass-camp-2025/
IBMA World of Bluegrass 2025
https://worldofbluegrass.org/
Music in this Episode (in order of appearance):
'Malfunction Junction' - Billy Strings / Alex Hargreaves on 'Highway Prayers'
https://open.spotify.com/track/70TpmiBQ53x2WZLQb2JJGI?si=ab345d20b4e44bcf
'Whistlin' Rufus' - Stuart Duncan on 'Stuart Duncan'
https://open.spotify.com/track/6ZLr1de5GgZbMZAAYOyG8X?si=bfa3b21874974f49
'Mobius' - Grant Gordy on 'Peripheral Visions'
https://open.spotify.com/track/3Ia6G8f8K2b0bfTnKsjmzN?si=8eca10b37e8144a5
'All Will Be Well' - Sister Sadie on 'All Will Be Well'
https://open.spotify.com/track/6PKbLypSzDkN4RaPGUYVF8?si=2d10e840e0774982
'Escabana' - Billy Strings / Alex Hargreaves on 'Highway Prayers'
https://open.spotify.com/track/0TR6IW2Wk8NQCAsU0ecAc7?si=d3e018252d884151
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By Mike Willner
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One of our great fiddle players, Alex Hargreaves, tells us about his diverse musical journey that includes Texas-style fiddle competitions, and jazz bands, and bluegrass. We talk about touring, teaching, performing, and ... a proposal! Also, Liz and Mike compare notes on shows, events, and festivals coming up this Summer and Fall. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Mentions in this Episode:
Alex Hargreaves
https://www.alexhargreaves.net/
@alexhargreaves.music
Grant Gordy
https://www.grantgordy.com/
@grantgordy
National Fiddle Contest @ Weiser, Idaho
https://www.fiddlecontest.org/
@nationalfiddlecontest
Berklee College of Music
https://college.berklee.edu/
Artistworks Fiddle School
https://artistworks.com/fiddle-lessons-alex-hargreaves
Andy's Ramble Bluegrass Band @ Delia's Lounge 6/8/25
https://www.deliaslounge.com/new-events-2/2025/6/8/andys-ramble-bluegrass-band
@statmanandy
@bluegrassbklyn
Porch Stomp
https://www.porchstomp.com/
@porchstomp
Grey Fox Festival
https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/
Ashokan Bluegrass Camp
https://ashokancenter.org/product/bluegrass-camp-2025/
IBMA World of Bluegrass 2025
https://worldofbluegrass.org/
Music in this Episode (in order of appearance):
'Malfunction Junction' - Billy Strings / Alex Hargreaves on 'Highway Prayers'
https://open.spotify.com/track/70TpmiBQ53x2WZLQb2JJGI?si=ab345d20b4e44bcf
'Whistlin' Rufus' - Stuart Duncan on 'Stuart Duncan'
https://open.spotify.com/track/6ZLr1de5GgZbMZAAYOyG8X?si=bfa3b21874974f49
'Mobius' - Grant Gordy on 'Peripheral Visions'
https://open.spotify.com/track/3Ia6G8f8K2b0bfTnKsjmzN?si=8eca10b37e8144a5
'All Will Be Well' - Sister Sadie on 'All Will Be Well'
https://open.spotify.com/track/6PKbLypSzDkN4RaPGUYVF8?si=2d10e840e0774982
'Escabana' - Billy Strings / Alex Hargreaves on 'Highway Prayers'
https://open.spotify.com/track/0TR6IW2Wk8NQCAsU0ecAc7?si=d3e018252d884151
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