Category Archives: General News

Oroville Annual Country Gospel Jam

Posted On: February 13, 2012
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 »
Posted in General News | Comments closed

Fiddlers BBQ

Posted On: September 19, 2011
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 »
Posted in General News | Comments closed

Thank You From The Harvey’s

Posted On: April 27, 2011
Now in the history books, the Julian Family Fiddle Camp exceeded all expectations. A good time was had by all attendees, and we were particularly excited for the two young fiddlers we sponsored, John and Thomas Harvey. Just prior to the camp they sent Distict 8 a very nice thank you for the generous scholarship. ... Read more »
Posted in General News | Comments closed

Ancient Tones

Posted On: November 22, 2010
Did you know… You may have heard the term in Bluegrass music, Ancient Tones, probably from a Bluegrass album of this name recorded by Ricky Skaggs with his band Kentucky Thunder – released January 26, 1999. What you may not know is that ancient tones is actually a technique used by old-time fiddle players to ... Read more »
Posted in General News | Comments closed

Is It A Fiddle Or A Violin?

Posted On: August 08, 2010
For years man has been struggling with that nagging question, “What is the difference between an violin and a fiddle?” “Main difference between a violin and a fiddle is in the audience. The people trying to stay awake are listening to a violin.” “The difference between a fiddle and a violin is that a violin ... Read more »
Posted in General News | Comments closed

  • Random Event Photos

     
    IMG_1555 img_0267 img_0293 IMG_0516

  • When We Meet

    • Every Month
    2nd and 4th Sunday (except December)
    1:30-4:30 PM
    Oak View Community Center
    18 Valley Rd.
    Oak View, CA 93022

  • Get Directions

    *Note: the map is off by one block - turn right on Valley Rd.

  • 2011 Important Events


    • Christmas Dinner
    Sunday December 11, 2011
    Oak View Community Center
    Members and guests only
    1:30 - 4 PM


©2010 CSOTFA District 8 - All Rights Reserved