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AMG All Music Guide: Go Slow Down AMG All Music Guide: Go Slow Down- William Ruhlmann's review: "The BoDeans made their best album since their debut by returning to the basic folk and rock elements that had always… AMG All Music Guide: The Seer AMG All Music Guide: The Seer- Tom Demalon's review: "the simple, anthemic choruses and effects-laden guitars are beginning to wear a little thin four years after the band's promi… AMG All Music Guide: The Crossing AMG All Music Guide: The Crossing- Tom Demalon's review: "The lyrics are straightforward and, despite the grand themes of many of the tracks, manage to steer clear of being overly… AMG All Music Guide: Steeltown AMG All Music Guide: Steeltown- William Ruhlmann's review: "much of the music, as on the first album, made for stirring rock & roll." 3 stars. AMG All Music Guide: Stray AMG All Music Guide: Stray- Stewart Mason's review: "Shorn of the pretentiousness that mars some of Frame's earlier lyrics - written, to be fair, while he was still in his mid-tee… AMG All Music Guide: High Land Hard Rain AMG All Music Guide: High Land Hard Rain- Ned Raggett's review: "Whether listeners want to investigate further from here is up to them, but High Land, Hard Rain itself is a flat-o… AMG All Music Guide: Frestonia AMG All Music Guide: Frestonia- Stephen Thomas Erlewine's review: "Frame's meticulous production and sophisticated pop/R&B songwriting blends effortlessly together, providing a se… AMG All Music Guide: Dreamland AMG All Music Guide: Dreamland- Rick Anderson's review: "there are some great moments here, including the aching "Let Your Love Decide" and the slightly creepy "Valium Summer"; fa… Skinner, James Scott (1843-1927) Skinner, James Scott (1843-1927)- An article reflecting on the life, music and influence of one of Scotland's greatest fiddle composers. The Music of James Scott Skinner The Music of James Scott Skinner- Information about a collection of manuscript and printed materials, images, videos and archive audio clips, covering the life, music and influenc… Henderson, Kevin Henderson, Kevin- Biography, tour and gig-guide, discography, reviews and contact details. Bain, Aly and Cunningham, Phil Bain, Aly and Cunningham, Phil- Biography of a fiddler who has led the revival ofShetland fiddle playing, and his accordionist collaborator. Includes biographies, tour calendar, n… Niel Gow's Oak Niel Gow's Oak- According to local folklore, many of Niel Gow's tunes were composed and played under this tree, near which he lived. Visitor information. [Dunkeld, Scotland] Gow, Niel (1727-1807) Gow, Niel (1727-1807)- A biography of the fiddler, to whom there is a memorial in Dunkeld Cathedral. Gow, Niel Gow, Niel- Hyperlinked profile of the fiddler. [Wikipedia] Gow, Niel Gow, Niel- A selection of Gow's tunes in gif and midi formats; also offers a tunebook to download in PDF format. How the Fiddle Flows How the Fiddle Flows- Review of a film by Métis filmmaker, Gregory Coyes, about the history, development, and Renaissance of Metis fiddling and stepdancing. Vollrath, Calvin Vollrath, Calvin- Fiddler, composer and teacher; includes his biography, tour dates, discography, audio samples, and contact details. [Alberta, Canada] Arcand, John Arcand, John- Fiddle player from Saskatchewan, Canada, offers personal biography, contact details and product information. Ross, Keith Ross, Keith- Fiddler presents his profile, discography and teaching activities. Messer, Don (1909-1973) Messer, Don (1909-1973)- Wikipedia profile of the New Brunswick fiddler and folk icon of the 1960s. MacLeod, Cynthia MacLeod, Cynthia- Prince Edward Island fiddler offers her performance schedule, discography, biography and details of her teaching. MacInnis, Billy MacInnis, Billy- A third generation Prince Edward Island fiddler; biography,discography, gig-guide, and audio samples. Johnstone, Roy Johnstone, Roy- Prominent in the musical community of East Coast Canada; includes his biography, news, discography, and gig-list. Méthé, Claude Méthé, Claude- A self-taught fiddler and singer, performing traditional Québécois songs and music, influential in the rebirth of "folklorique" music in the area. Biography, discog… Robichaud, Samantha Robichaud, Samantha- Maritime area fiddler with Acadian roots. Biography, training, awards, events, and recordings. Dupuis, Dominique Dupuis, Dominique- Fiddler, native of Memramcook, New Brunswick, and performing worldwide in Celtic festivals and concerts. Biography, discography, audio samples, schedule, and co… Cape Breton Fiddlers' Association Cape Breton Fiddlers' Association- Formed to preserve and develop the area's traditional music, derived from its Scottish heritage. Includes a history, details of events and perfo… MacIntyre, Sandy MacIntyre, Sandy- Prominent player and teacher of Cape Breton fiddling; also a composer; includes biography, gig and workshop schedule, and discography. MacMaster, Buddy MacMaster, Buddy- Biography of an artist recognized as a leading exponent of the Cape Breton Celtic fiddle style, and uncle of Natalie Macmaster. MacGillivray, Kendra MacGillivray, Kendra- Plays the traditional fiddling style from Eastern Nova Scotia; also a composer. Includes a profile, discography, awards, schedule, news, details of her teach… Holland, Jerry Holland, Jerry- Fiddler and composer. Presents a biography, discography, tunes, guest book and touring schedule. Lists contact information for fans, bookings and catalogue request… CBFiddle.com CBFiddle.com- An online index of Cape Breton fiddle recordings, searchable by artist and album; also offers a collection of tunes in notation and midi formats. Cape Breton Fiddling Cape Breton Fiddling- Overview from Wikipedia of the area's traditional fiddling, composers, players, and repertoire. Ambassadors of Cape Breton Fiddling Ambassadors of Cape Breton Fiddling- An overview of the style, with profiles of prominent exponents. Dunn, Jackie Dunn, Jackie- Fiddler from Lower South River, Nova Scotia. Includes a biography, discography, photos, articles, tour dates and links. MacIsaac, Wendy MacIsaac, Wendy- A fiddler, piano player, and stepdancer from Inverness county, Nova Scotia. Biography, discography, audio samples, and touring schedule. Daring, Chris Daring, Chris- 1996 National Adult Fiddling Champion. Texas Style Fiddling instruction done over the internet, performance, CDs and books. The Quebe Sisters Band The Quebe Sisters Band- A trio of sisters playing a variety of traditional styles, especially western swing, jazz and swing standards, vintage country and bluegrass. Includes prof… Morris, Dale and Tobi Morris, Dale and Tobi- Texan fiddlers offer their profiles, discography, and details of their teaching activities (including distance learning). Gimble, Johnny Gimble, Johnny- Fiddler known for his Western Swing style. Includes discography, press cuttings, and schedule. Franklin, Larry Franklin, Larry- Biography, discography, reviews and contact details. Laufman, Jacqueline and Dudley Laufman, Jacqueline and Dudley- Known as Two Fiddles, and play traditional New England barn dancing music for dances and events. Fiddle and caller lessons available. Appearance sc… Hardy, Billy Hardy, Billy- Fiddle player based in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Includes a schedule, contact information, news, streaming audio, related links, and an automated slideshow. Cape Cod Fiddlers Cape Cod Fiddlers- Ensemble playing tunes from the Irish, Scottish, Shetland Isles, Scandinavian, Cape Breton, French Canadian, and American fiddle traditions; performance schedul… Stamper, Art Stamper, Art- Plays and teaches the Appalachian fiddle style he learned from his father, Hiram, in turn learned from old-time fiddlers years earlier. Biography, discography, audio… Reed Island Rounders Reed Island Rounders- Offer old-time fiddle and banjo music from the Appalachians. Profiles, discography, gig guide, information about workshops, and booking details. Jarrel, Tommy (1901-1985) Jarrel, Tommy (1901-1985)- A memorial to the old-time fiddler, banjo player, and singer from the North Carolina Appalachians. Davenport, Clyde Davenport, Clyde- Biography of an old-time fiddler and banjo player, born 1921, and raised on the Cumberland Plateau, south-central Kentucky. Includes some of his tunes. World on Your Street - Musicians' Stories World on Your Street - Musicians' Stories- Sophie Solomon describes her musical development and heritage for BBC Radio 3.