John Hartford was a master of the fiddle and banjo. At the same time, his deep connection to the lore of the Mississippi River, witty lyrics, and instantly recognizable vocal style helped to make him ...

LOWELL — Beth Eldridge’s favorite fiddle song is a crooked three-part in the key of A. And one of the only times she plays it with her husband Woody Pringle is at the Banjo & Fiddle Contest in Lowell.

What?s the difference between a violin and a fiddle? Andi Skelton, a Kelseyville fiddle player, seller and teacher, would be a wealthy woman if she had a dollar for every time someone asked her that ...