Fiddle players are often at the center of bluegrass music, taking on the role of the lead instrument. Before Bill Monroe became the so-called Father of Bluegrass, he was influenced by other musicians ...

Fairhope-based concert violinist and fiddler Tom Morley has released a new book, “Learn to Play Irish Trad Fiddle,” which combines his love of playing Irish traditional music with his decades of ...

Concerts this year will include country music, Americana, Celtic, old-time, dance, instrumental, community singing, Klezmer, swing and blues. As it gets ready to launch its 49 th season, the Ten Pound ...

The late great conductor Leonard Bernstein once was asked which instrument in the orchestra was the most difficult to play. The maestro gave a surprising answer. “Second fiddle,” he said promptly. “I ...