I once was given a book called "Old Time Musicians of Upstate New York" - what a great book that was, and as you say, they all had thier own take on the tunes. Opened my eyes it did. Elmer reminds me of those guys - good on him!!!
Very good! Around here, it seems that the old time fiddlers are being replaced by cookie-cutter fiddlers who all take lessons and play what we call Texas style. It's all good music, but nothing can truly replace a good old time fiddle player like this gentleman.
I love how the each of older fiddle players was so unique, and also the connections you hear to the area they grew up in and people they heard and played with.
Go Elmer! What a grand fiddler...please pass that along to him. He is a great inspiration & I really appreciate you bringing him to You Tube. He is a shining star in my eyes.
Once again a nice video. If WV weren't so far from here, I'd consider driving out to play with you all! Tell Elmer that Ramblin' Dave thanks him for being here on YouTube -- Elmer's willingness to share allows this hack from the North Country to persevere and learn how to get it right. And thanks, YewPiney.
I'll print out your comment and give to Elmer next time we get together. Our Friday night jam is on hold for a couple weeks, so we'll probably go over to his house and play again one evening.
Elmer loves to play. He's 89 now and always the last man playing; I think he'd play every waking minute if any of us could keep up with him.
Nice! Got a little J. P. Fraley in him!
TruegrassBoy 2 years ago
I'd never thought of it, but you're right, they do have some things in common.
YewPiney 2 years ago
Great foot tapping tune!
katvanbus 2 years ago
It is always clear that Elmer has played for a lot of dances. Always great rhythm.
YewPiney 2 years ago
I once was given a book called "Old Time Musicians of Upstate New York" - what a great book that was, and as you say, they all had thier own take on the tunes. Opened my eyes it did. Elmer reminds me of those guys - good on him!!!
Motoguzzi750 3 years ago
Elmer likes some of those upstate NY fiddlers. His old Vic Kibler tape broke recently, so we tracked down a CD for him.
BTW, I made panoramic group photos at a number of the Guzzi events in Wet Virginia.
YewPiney 3 years ago
i love this old tune! nice fiddlin too!
fiddlenut24 3 years ago
It's a classic for sure. Just about every fiddler played it and had their own twist on it.
I recorded Elmer playing another classic, Leather Britches, last weekend and will try to get it posted later today
YewPiney 3 years ago
Very good! Around here, it seems that the old time fiddlers are being replaced by cookie-cutter fiddlers who all take lessons and play what we call Texas style. It's all good music, but nothing can truly replace a good old time fiddle player like this gentleman.
mrgreer51 3 years ago
I love how the each of older fiddle players was so unique, and also the connections you hear to the area they grew up in and people they heard and played with.
YewPiney 3 years ago
Well, tell Elmer we love to hear him play! Does he have any more crooked tunes in his bag of tricks?
GreenSpeakDotOrg 3 years ago
Lots. I'll try to post another interesting one soon.
YewPiney 3 years ago
Go Elmer! What a grand fiddler...please pass that along to him. He is a great inspiration & I really appreciate you bringing him to You Tube. He is a shining star in my eyes.
About2Rain 3 years ago
Thanks. I'm sure Elmer will be glad to hear he has fans on the internet.
YewPiney 3 years ago
Once again a nice video. If WV weren't so far from here, I'd consider driving out to play with you all! Tell Elmer that Ramblin' Dave thanks him for being here on YouTube -- Elmer's willingness to share allows this hack from the North Country to persevere and learn how to get it right. And thanks, YewPiney.
ottlakerambler 3 years ago
I'll print out your comment and give to Elmer next time we get together. Our Friday night jam is on hold for a couple weeks, so we'll probably go over to his house and play again one evening.
Elmer loves to play. He's 89 now and always the last man playing; I think he'd play every waking minute if any of us could keep up with him.
YewPiney 3 years ago