Utah Old Time Fiddlers Spring Social and Jam March 9, 2024 11 am to 3 pm All members and friends invited to the UOTF Spring Social and Jam on March 9,Continue readingSpring Social and Jam
Fall Social and Jam
Our Fall Social and Jam will be on October 28. All members are welcome to come and bring a friend. Date: Saturday, October 28Time: Jamming at 11 am, followed by potluckContinue readingFall Social and Jam
The Rights of Man
This piece is thought to reference the book by Thomas Paine. Example Backing Tracks Sheet Music
The Pride of Petravore
Also known as Eileen Oge, this tune is attributed to the multitalented Percy French. Petravore translates to “Peter of the Road,” who was proprietor of a public house at theContinue readingThe Pride of Petravore
Old Capitol Art and Living History Festival
Our performance at the Old Capitol Art and Living History Festival on September 9, 2023 is coming up. Mark Mott is the coordinator/gig manager. He can be reached at https://utaholdtimefiddlers.org/contact/. Continue readingOld Capitol Art and Living History Festival
Bill Cheatem
Also known as Bill Cheatham. Example Backing Tracks Sheet Music From thesession.org.
Blackberry Blossom
Blackberry Blossom is a great tune for improvisation and variations. Examples Backing Tracks Sheet Music
Flowers of Edinburgh
Flowers of Edinburgh, as you might guess, comes to us through Scottish fiddle traditions. Example Backing Tracks Sheet Music
Old Grey Cat
Also known as “Old Gray Cat on a Tennessee Farm,” “Auld Grey Cat,” and “The Smuggler’s.” The titular cat may be old, but still has some pep in its step!Continue readingOld Grey Cat
Cold Frosty Morning
This haunting melody utilizes the A dorian mode. Watch out for the A major chord in the second part. Recording Backing Tracks Sheet Music