Erynn Marshall
www.dittyville.com
Erynn Marshall has carved out a niche for herself as an old-time fiddler in North America and abroad. She has played for thirty-five years, performed and taught at many music camps in the US, Canada and Europe. Erynn learned the nuances of old-time fiddling from visiting 80-95 year-old southern fiddlers and singers for many years. Her fieldwork culminated in the book, Music in the Air Somewhere about West Virginia fiddle and song traditions (WVU Press). Erynn has also appeared in three films, recorded a DVD and five CDs including Sweet Memories Never Leave – a 2015 duet release with Carl Jones. She has won many awards including first place in fiddle at “Clifftop” – The Appalachian Stringband Festival – in West Virginia (the first woman and person from outside the US to do so). Erynn lives in Galax, Virginia, tours with Carl Jones and the Bowbenders stringband.
“You can hear love, intention, generosity, humor and soul in the music of Erynn Marshall and Carl Jones. They welcome us in and awaken a deep sense and feeling for traditional music that is carved right into our bones.” - Dirk Powell (2015).
Erynn Marshall has carved out a niche for herself as an old-time fiddler in North America and abroad. She has played for thirty-five years, performed and taught at many music camps in the US, Canada and Europe. Erynn learned the nuances of old-time fiddling from visiting 80-95 year-old southern fiddlers and singers for many years. Her fieldwork culminated in the book, Music in the Air Somewhere about West Virginia fiddle and song traditions (WVU Press). Erynn has also appeared in three films, recorded a DVD and five CDs including Sweet Memories Never Leave – a 2015 duet release with Carl Jones. She has won many awards including first place in fiddle at “Clifftop” – The Appalachian Stringband Festival – in West Virginia (the first woman and person from outside the US to do so). Erynn lives in Galax, Virginia, tours with Carl Jones and the Bowbenders stringband.
“You can hear love, intention, generosity, humor and soul in the music of Erynn Marshall and Carl Jones. They welcome us in and awaken a deep sense and feeling for traditional music that is carved right into our bones.” - Dirk Powell (2015).
Erynn's 2018 classes (fiddle & step dance)
Beginner Appalachian Step Dance
You’ve never had so much fun in your life! Put down that fiddle and get your whole body feeling the music. No experience needed, bring water bottles and loose fitting clothing.
Class time: 11:00
Old-Time String Band (with Carl Jones)
Bring your fiddles, banjos, guitars, basses, and whatever other stringed instrument you can find in the closet— All instruments and all levels of players are welcome. We’ll create something fun and classic that sounds straight out of the hills of Virginia.
Please bring a recorder or phone to record/video in class.
Class Time: 1:30
Intermediate Old-Time Fiddle
This class will delve into Appalachian style fiddling which is the living tradition found in Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina (and now all over the world!). And Secrets of bowing and other characteristics of old-time fiddling will be explored as well as getting that “old-time sound.” We'll learn some fine fiddle tunes. Questions are welcomed and we shall discuss how to overcome any playing blocks you have encountered. Your fiddle playing should bring you nothing but joy.
Please bring a recorder or phone to record/video in class and your appreciation for beautiful, old tunes.
Class Time: 3:00
You’ve never had so much fun in your life! Put down that fiddle and get your whole body feeling the music. No experience needed, bring water bottles and loose fitting clothing.
Class time: 11:00
Old-Time String Band (with Carl Jones)
Bring your fiddles, banjos, guitars, basses, and whatever other stringed instrument you can find in the closet— All instruments and all levels of players are welcome. We’ll create something fun and classic that sounds straight out of the hills of Virginia.
Please bring a recorder or phone to record/video in class.
Class Time: 1:30
Intermediate Old-Time Fiddle
This class will delve into Appalachian style fiddling which is the living tradition found in Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina (and now all over the world!). And Secrets of bowing and other characteristics of old-time fiddling will be explored as well as getting that “old-time sound.” We'll learn some fine fiddle tunes. Questions are welcomed and we shall discuss how to overcome any playing blocks you have encountered. Your fiddle playing should bring you nothing but joy.
Please bring a recorder or phone to record/video in class and your appreciation for beautiful, old tunes.
Class Time: 3:00