WEISER, Idaho — An annual competition aimed at fostering and promoting the traditional art of playing the fiddle is in full swing. The National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest and Festival runs through ...

LOWELL — Dozens gathered in and around the Merrimack Repertory Theatre Saturday for the Lowell Summer Music Series’ 44th annual Banjo & Fiddle Contest. The contest brought musicians from all over the ...

The number of fiddlers registering to compete in this year’s Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers contest is seeing a slight increase this year. There’s still time to register for the Aug. 15 event at ...

LA GRANDE — A new youth fiddle contest is set for Saturday, Sept. 27, at La Grande Middle School, 1108 Fourth St. The competition is sponsored by the Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers Association and ...

The Lee Stoneking Memorial Fiddle Contest will be held Saturday in Clinton, Missouri. The contest will feature renowned judges and offer $7,500 in prize money. Organizers hope to make the contest an ...

With the success of the soundtrack album from the Coen Brother’s film “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”, old-time music has gotten renewed national attention. Tucson has one of the longest-running old-time ...

GALAX, Va. — Ellie Massey, 13, stands inside a giant, yellow tent with dozens of other contestants and practices singing the gospel tune, "I'll Fly Away." Her grandfather, Jim Coleman, and uncle, ...

LOWELL — Boarding House Park will be the site of many jam sessions throughout the day Saturday as the Lowell Summer Music Series’ Banjo & Fiddle Contest returns for the 44th year. The free event ...

I once asked famous bluegrass fiddler Leslie Keith about the difference between a violin and a fiddle. “Well, Jim,’ he replied, “you keep a violin in a beautiful tooled leather case, and you tote a ...

EFFINGHAM -- A total of 36 contestants from throughout the state took part in the 50th Illinois State Old Time Fiddle Contest on Sunday in Effingham. The contestants played for a crowd of ...

Top fiddle players from across Missouri and neighboring states will compete for hefty cash prizes and bragging rights Saturday, May 24 at the inaugural Lee Stoneking Memorial Fiddle Contest in Clinton ...