38th Annual Terrace Mill Fiddle Contest

This years' fiddle contest at the historical Terrace Mill site in Terrace, MN. was great. The weather was very cold, windy and rainy (which the fiddlers did not enjoy.) We had a wonderful time!

Here is the video! :)

I ended up taking first in my age division, and after competing in the final round, received the Grand Champion award.

Old-Time Fiddle Contest in Pepin WI.

Saturday, September 10, was the date of the Old-Time Fiddle Contest, held during the Annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Days in Pepin, Wisconsin. We always have so much fun at this competition! My sister and brother-in-law and their children came to compete, as well as to enjoy the event. At this Laura Ingalls Wilder event, many people dress up in historical clothing.

My nephew with the corncob doll he made.

Warming up before the competition. My brother-in-law and two of my nephews brought their cellos to compete in one of the divisions.

My niece also competed in the fiddle contest. I love our expressions :)

Waiting to go on stage.

My niece played SO beautifully, and I was so proud of her! She performed Ash Grove and Swallowtail Jig.

I played Old South Waltz and Sally Goodin.

Here is the video!

In a separate division, the cellos played Old Joe Clark. They did an amazing job!

My nephew played Swallowtail Jig beautifully on his cello.

Minnesota State Old Time Fiddle Championships

So excited to share a little with you about the amazing time we had at the Minnesota Old Time Fiddle Championships in Mountain Iron, Minnesota!
Please check out this link!
http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/4100773-judgment-shes-fiddling-her-way-top


As it was quite a drive from River Falls, Wisconsin, we hit the road around 7:00am, and arrived in Mountain Iron around 11:30am. The competition started at 1:00pm, so we had just enough time to snap a few pictures and practice before the excitement began! 


                                 Me standing with the "official" sign....before the competition

      The competition was composed of two rounds. During the first round, or elimination round, I performed Golden Fiddle Waltz and Say Old Man Can You Play The Fiddle.

The top five scores in the competition competed in the championship round. For the second and final round, I performed Lonesome Moonlight Waltz, Sally Goodin, and Cotton Patch Rag. I placed second in the competition. For more information on this see this link.....  http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/4100773-judgment-shes-fiddling-her-way-top






Another exciting aspect of the day was competing in the Twin Fiddling division with a friend. We performed Lovers' Waltz. We placed first in this division.









Fiddle Contest during the Lake Itasca Family Music Festival

Our family thoroughly enjoys attending the annual Lake Itasca Family Music Festival, which is always hosted the first full weekend in August.

Check out this video of the festival!


This year, the festival contained a fiddle contest. Below is a YouTube link to my performance.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBG6sHiE6GE

We always have a wonderful time at this event. If you are looking for a fun family event, I certainly recommend the Lake Itasca Family Music Festival!

Big Lake, MN Fiddle Contest

The annual Fiddlers' Competition in Big Lake, MN took place on June 26, 2016. I played Golden Fiddle Waltz and Sally Goodin, placing first in my division.


Click on the link below to view my performance!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXi8RPMMv30


Check out my YouTube channel for more videos!


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHlNJUuLeRXfVcEc3CNZokg

So True... :)

Golden Fiddle Waltz at Pillager, MN Fiddlers' Contest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJcQllG_92E

Old Joe Clark.. 2016 River Falls Bluegrass Fest

Old Joe Clark during the 2016 River Falls Roots and Bluegrass Festival in River Falls, WI.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUYX4S_0lNo

Sally Goodin during River Falls Bluegrass Fest 2016

Below is a video of myself performing Sally Goodin with Joe Cronick during the 2016 River Falls Roots and Bluegrass Festival in River Falls, WI.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27628rwtPqw

Blue Moon Of Kentucky

In this video (see link), I am singing one of my favorite songs with the River Falls Old-Time Jam.
Blue Moon Of Kentucky
Come see us on Saturdays from 10am-12pm at the Riverwalk Square on Main St. River Falls WI!

Fiddler's Competition in Pillager, MN

April 2, 2016 was the date of the 32nd annual Pillager Fiddler's Competition in Pillager, MN.
I competed in this contest, and placed 1st in my age division (14yrs.-19yrs.). The songs I performed were Golden Fiddle Waltz, and Sally Gooden. Below is a link to a video of the competition. I am the second performer in the video.
Pillager Fiddle Contest

My Violin Project

Check out my violin project at...
 myviolinproject.blogspot.com

I'll give you some background....

My dad buys antique, European violins. He repairs and restores these instruments. Recently, he purchased this violin, which was advertised as vintage. When it arrived, we found that, in actuality, it was a cheap, very poorly made instrument imported from China. I decided to take on this project for myself. This blog is a timeline of my progress, showing and describing the steps I am taking to remake and re-voice this violin.

Lonesome John... Appalachian Tune

Lonesome John is a beautiful Old-time/Appalachian tune. Here is another YouTube link!




                                        Lonesome John YouTube

There is Power in the Blood

Power in the Blood is one of my favorite hymns to play in the bluegrass gospel style.
Here is a YouTube link of myself playing this song in a personalized style.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnfN_H3Qeoc

Video of Finnish Folk Song........Metsakukkia

This beautiful waltz is a much loved folk song throughout Scandinavia.

Metsakukkia ("Forest Flowers" in English), is one of my favorites to listen to and also to perform.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImrlB-Mzpow

Enjoy!  :)       

                             ~Abigail

Pierce County Fair..... Orange Blossom Special

     












Here is a link to a video of myself playing the Orange Blossom Special at the Pierce County Fair in Ellsworth, WI.  Stay tuned for more videos!







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgAIsJft9AA

Terrace Mill Fiddle Compettion

Here is a YouTube video of the 37th Annual Terrace Mill Fiddlers' Competition.
It was held on September 27th, 2015. I had a great time at this competition!
There were five age categories,

Small Fry (age 9 and under)

Junior A (ages 10-13)

Junior B (ages 14-17)

Intermediate (ages 18-35)

Adult (age 36 and over)





there was also a championship round.
In my age division, I placed 1st.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQFb0C_gKEE




This competition is held on the beautiful Terrace Mill grounds.

http://terracemill.org/index.html

Old Tyme Fiddle Competition

         

The 15th annual "Old Tyme Fiddlers Contest" took place on September 12th 2015 during the 25th annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Days in Pepin, Wisconsin. Over forty fiddlers from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois competed in the contest including first and second place winners from the Minnesota State Fair and the first place Junior winner from the Iowa State fair.  This year's "Old Tyme Fiddlers Contest" consisted of three age categories, "Pee Wee" (ages 9 and under) "Junior (10-15 years) and "Adult" (16 and over) and a "Trick and Fancy" category. I (Abigail Inlow) of River Falls, Wisconsin placed first in the Adult division. I played "Roxanna Waltz" and "Say Old Man Can You Play The Fiddle". This year, my niece, Anna, competed in the Junior Division. She played beautifully, and we were all so proud of her! I accompanied her on the guitar.  

Psalm 33

Psalm 33  

1  Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.

²   Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
³   Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
⁴   For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.
⁵   He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
⁶   By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
⁷   He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
⁸   Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
⁹   For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
¹⁰   The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none    effect.
¹¹   The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
¹²   Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
¹³   The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
¹⁴   From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
¹⁵   He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
¹⁶   There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
¹⁷   An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
¹⁸   Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
¹⁹   To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
²⁰   Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.
²¹   For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
²²   Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.