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If you missed last week’s gathering, you sure missed out on a great time. Please allow me to recap for you. First and foremost, Ron Sexton generously donated his time and conducted our first ever Musician’s Workshop. There were twenty seats filled. Ron shared everything from stage etiquette tips to Nashville stories to instrument technique. ... Read more »
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Tribute to Ben Chapman
The Sunday March 11 Fiddlers gathering was dedicated as a tribute to founding father Ben Chapman. Ben played a huge role in getting District 8 established, starting way back in 1974. In the ensuing years, Ben’s selfless contribution of time and effort helped mold and build the Fiddlers into the wonderful group that it is ... Read more »
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Oroville Annual Country Gospel Jam
Oroville’s Old Time Fiddlers County Gospel Jam Background: Oroville is the birthplace of the California State Old Time Fiddlers Association. In 1960 a group of country musicians organized to have regularly scheduled Jam Sessions in Oroville. Eventually, this group grew into The California State Old Time Fiddlers Association which now extends from Redding to San ... Read more »
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Fiddlers BBQ
Even though it was VERY hot in Oak View, close to a hundred members and guests showed up for the annual summer BBQ at our jam on Sunday Aug. 28. Darrell Wallace was the Chief Cook and with the help of his two assistants, Joe Johnson and Rory Franco, they cooked up the best BBQ ... Read more »
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Happy Mother’s Day