By Linda Ratcliff The Barlow knife design dates back 400 years, and is a type of folding pocket knife that features double or single blades that open at one end only. The knife-style bears the name of a man named Barlow of Sheffield, England, one of the earliest and most famous makers. This knife has […]
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Introducing New Fiddle Instructor
by Steve Eulberg & Linda Ratcliff DulcimerCrossing is pleased to introduce our newest instructor: Vi Wickam (Learn more about Vi on the Teacher’s Page or click on the video below: Vi Wickam is a 3rd generation fiddler from Colorado. He has finished in the finals at the Grand Master Fiddling Championship and has also taught there. […]
Not My Monkey New Recording by Fiddle Whamdiddle
Vi and I have been hard at work and have finally sent our newest recording off to the manufacturer this week!Not My Monkey features our original tune (by the same name), John Denver’s Matthew, Aura Lea (written in 1861 by a relative of Vi’s Grandm…
In the Studio, Fiddle Whamdiddle Recording
Here are views from our studio work, preparing and recording for our new Fiddle Whamdiddle CD:Hammered Dulcimer Studio Collage ((photo: Steve Eulberg)Latin Grammy-Winning Engineer, Oscar Autie (photo: Steve Eulberg)El Cerrito and hammered dulcimer…
Fiddle Whamdiddle Summer 2014
Vi and I have had some great gigs playing together this summer so far!We had a fun night at Avogadro’s number at the end of May, and then a terrific time at the Avery House for July 4th Independence Day Celebration. Some different friends captured thes…
Fiddle Whamdiddle Summer 2014
Vi and I have had some great gigs playing together this summer so far!We had a fun night at Avogadro’s number at the end of May, and then a terrific time at the Avery House for July 4th Independence Day Celebration. Some different friends captured thes…