Texas Fiddle Archive: January 2015

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DISCLAIMER:

Much of this music was recorded from old worn cassettes that have been sitting in a box deteriorating for years. So...sometimes it sounds like music recorded from old worn cassettes that have been deteriorating for years. It's not studio quality, but it is good enough that you will still love the music.

Monday, January 5, 2015

Tony Ludiker and Rod Anderson 1994

Here's a fantastic recording of Tony Ludiker and Rod Anderson in the spring of 1994. Rod (thank you for sharing!) tells me they were preparing for Weiser, which Tony won that year for his fifth title. Tony absolutely loved Texas-style fiddling and began incorporating it into his fiddling in the early '80's, developing a unique sound which was heavily influenced by Texas, old-time, and even a bit of Canadian fiddling.

Rest in peace, my friend.

Download Link: Tony Ludiker and Rod Anderson 1994 (146 MB)

photo source: Weiser Signal American, June 27, 1994