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Illinois Old Time Fiddlers

About Me

The official Old Time Fiddler's Association began many years ago. The idea for the association is to preserve the old time music. It is also the organizer of the official Illinois Fiddle Contest. There is a monthly gathering each 3rd Sunday where all our welcome and encouraged to come. So come join us for some great music!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 18/02/2007
Band Members: President - Junior HobsonVice President - Ann WhiteSec/Treasurer - Barb Morey
Influences: Many great old time fiddlers have come from Illinois and have had a great influence on old time music that is played today. Gary Harrison and Jo Burgess' book and CD set, Dear Old Illinos, is a wonderful collection of such players. Check it out at: http://www.dearoldillinois.com
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

2008 Illinois Old Time Fiddle Contest

This year's contest will be on July 12th.  The host site of the contest is the Douglas-Moultrie County Fair. There are four divisions (open, over 70, 10 and under, and 11-19).  Open Champio...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:42:00 GMT

Illinois Old Time State Fiddle Contest Results

Here are the results of the Official Illinois State Old-Time Fiddle Contest.  Thank you to all who attended.  We had a great turnout today! Over 70 Division 1.  Pat Allison - Paris, IL ...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 19:21:00 GMT

Lincoln Log Cabin Bluegrass Jam

Today was the Lincoln Log Cabin Bluegrass Jam.  Even though it was pretty toasty out, there were many wonderful musicians there and plenty of shade (If you were willing to move around a few times...
Posted by on Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:50:00 GMT

2007 Illinois State Old-Time Fiddle Contest

The 2007 Illinois State Old-Time Fiddle Contest will be held on September 2nd at 1:00 p.m.  The host site of the contest is Rockome Gardens in Arcola, Illinois.  There are four divisions (op...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:33:00 GMT

April Fiddler's Meeting

Today we had a good turn out for the Illinois Old Time Fiddlers Association open meeting.  We hope that all who came today returns again and brings a friend along!  I tried recording again t...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:12:00 GMT

Recording of Songs from March's Fiddle Gathering

Unfortunately the levels were way off for recording onto my laptop.  So I am not sure if I am going to be able to salvage anything.  However, I will try again next month.  Maybe I'll ac...
Posted by on Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:11:00 GMT