A discussion about fiddle playing and competitions in the co...
Contributors
Fieldworkers
Date
Track ID
87617
Part 1
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1974.248.A1
Original Tape ID
Summary
A discussion about fiddle playing and competitions in the contributor's youth.
The contributor talks about competitions and playing in the Grantown Reel and Strathspey Society. He has always played for dances and weddings. Last year [1973] his fee was £3 per night for playing at a dance in Nethy Bridge. He talks about musicians among the travellers who would sometimes come and play.
Recording Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Abernethy
Village/Place - Cullachie
Item Location
County - Inverness-shire
Parish - Abernethy
Language
English, Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Fair