Porch Fiddler
By Eric Wilson
Porch FiddlerJul 16, 2023
Granny, Take a Look at Uncle Sam
Several old-time fiddle tunes from Ireland, Scotland and Kentucky are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast.
They include: Cold Frosty Morning, Granny Take a Look at Uncle Sam, Valley Forge and others.
From Kentucky to England and Back
Several old time fiddle tunes from England to Kentucky are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast. They include: Iron Legs, Village Idiot, The Last of Callahan, Deer Walk and others.
Is it Irish or Old-Time music?
Several old time fiddle tunes and Irish melodies are highlighted on this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast. They include: Red Apple Rag, Up Jumped the Devil, The Wheels in the World and others. Let me know what your favorite fiddle tunes are so that we can play them on the next Porch Fiddler Radio Show.
What Animal Is It?
Several old time fiddle tunes with an animal in the title are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast.
They include: Dancing Bear, The Cat Came Back, Rocky Mountain Goat and others.
A Master at the Fiddle
Several old-time fiddle tunes from Ireland, Canada and the U.S. are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast.
They include: The Silver Spire, Greasy Coat, The Frost is all over, and Margret Jean’s Lament.
This episode features the fiddle expertise of Andrew Finn Magill and a little story of how I met him and discovered his masterful talent.
Dashed by a Hurricane
Several old time fiddle tunes from Ireland are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast along with tunes from the Appalachian Mountains.
They include: Humours of Ballyloughlin, Kilfenora, and Fanny Power.
Billy in the Low Ground
Several old time fiddle tunes from Scotland, Ireland, New England and Canada are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast. They include: Banish Misfortune, Liza Jane, Down the Brae, Orange Blossom Special and others.
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Flash, Flash, Flash
Several old time fiddle tunes from Canada, New England and Ireland are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast.
They include: La Bastringue, Skye Boat Song, Blackthorn Stick and Rakes of Kildare.
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Wake Up, Susan!
Several old-time fiddle tunes from the Ozark Mountains, Canada, the eastern U.S. and Shetland are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast.
They include: The Old Man and The Old Woman, Liberty, Starry Night in Shetland, Wake Up Susan and others.
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Smash the Windows
Several old-time fiddle tunes from West Virginia, Georgia, Shetland, Canada and Ireland are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast.
They include: Mineola Rag, Keep the Ark a Movin’, Blackberry Blossom and Boatin’ Up Sandy.
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New Irish Tunes
Several old time fiddle tunes from Ireland are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast. They include Garry Owen, Maid on the Green, Whiskey in the Jar, and others.
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Burns Weekend
This week’s show features old time fiddle tunes such as Brilliancy, The Boys of Blue Hill, My Own House Waltz and Arkansas Traveler.
Another story episode of Old Bob, The Fiddle and the River is included in this podcast.
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Fire on the Mountain
Several old time fiddle tunes from the Appalachians to the Ozarks are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast. They include: Chinese Breakdown, Flop Eared Mule, Sugar Hill and others.
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French Canadian Fiddle Music
Is the fiddle popular in French speaking parts of Canada? Oh, YES! Old-time fiddle tunes can become regional in their origin and in the popular interest. This episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast highlights tunes from the French-Canadian region of North America.
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The Old and The New
With the old year ending and the new year beginning I thought it would be fun to highlight some old-time tunes that mention the old and the new. Some of the fiddle tunes in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast are Old Baldy Kickin Up, The New Five Cent Piece and Old Blackberry Blossom.
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Everything That Is Sweet
Sugar and honey and all that sweet stuff. That’s what this episode of Porch Fiddler Radio Show is all about. Songs with titles such as Sugar in the Gourd, Sweet Memory Waltz and Sugar Hill are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast.
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Flood Waters Fiddling
Several old time fiddle tunes from New England, Ireland and Scotland are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast.
They include: Walkin’ in the Parlor, Millbank Cottage, O’Keefe’s Slide, Red Lion Hornpipe and others.
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The Full Moon
Several old-time fiddle tunes from around the United States are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast. They include: Cripple Creek, Full Moon Reel and Fat Meat and Dumplings.
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The Tunes of Shetland
Several old time fiddle tunes from The Shetland Islands are highlighted in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast. They include: Donald Cameron’s Polka, The Day Dawn, Cross Reel and other songs as well.
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Where Did the Fiddle Come From?
Several old time fiddle tunes are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast.
They include:
Lady Be Good, Durang’s Hornpipe and Ragtime Annie.
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Texas Gambling Song
Several old time fiddle tunes from Ireland, Appalachia, New England and Texas are included in this episode of the Porch Fiddler Podcast.
They include:
The Mason’s Apron, Bitter Creek, The Congress Reel, Jack of Diamonds, Old Mother Flanagan and You Married My Daughter and Yet You Didn’t.
Paddy Won't You Drink Some Cider
Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Road to Malvern, Norma Lou’s Waltz and others.
This episode includes another story of “The Adventures of Old Bob, the Fiddle and the River.”
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Fiddle and Fireworks
Porch Fiddler will highlight several old-time fiddle tunes including Lime Rock, Far From Home, Baker’s Breakdown and Captain Jinks.
Another tune with a funny title will be discussed as well.
This episode includes story seven of “The Adventures of Old Bob, the Fiddle and the River.”
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The Girl I Left Behind Me
A few of the old-time fiddle tunes featured in this episode include Durham’s Bull, The Girl I Left Behind and Molly Malone.
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Deer Creek
The Rakes of Kildare, Millbank Cottage and Sally Ann are three of the songs highlighted in this Porch Fiddler Radio Show.
This episode includes some short stories about a small river called Deer Creek.
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More Old-Time Fiddle
Some of the old-time fiddle tunes included in this episode are: Little Burnt Potato, Rochester Schottische and Hull’s Victory.
There is a story behind each song and I will lead you to a few hints as to the origin of these old-time tunes.
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Old Skeddadalink
Some of the old-time fiddle tunes on this show include Red Fox Waltz, Old Skeddadalink and Strayaway Child.
Some of our fiddlers on this show include Herman Johnson, James Bryan and Jim Herd.
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The Battering Ram
Porch Fiddler will highlight several old-time fiddle tunes including an Irish tune called The Battering Ram, a Scottish tune called Bee’s Wing Hornpipe and an old-time fiddle tune called Old Joe Clark.
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Remembering Pop's Place
Porch Fiddler will highlight several old-time fiddle tunes including Grey Eagle, Off to California and Oak Tree Reel.
This episode includes my recollection of a local bluegrass hangout called Pop’s Place.
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Two Brothers and One Fiddle
Cecil and Herman Johnson were brothers who played old time fiddle tunes.
This Porch Fiddler Show tells a little about their story and highlights several tunes that they recorded including Tom and Jerry, Roxanne Waltz, Faded Love and Peacock Rag.
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Only Irish Music
Several old time Irish tunes will be highlighted in this episode of Porch Fiddler including My Wild Irish Rose, Finnegan’s Wake and Where the River Shannon Flows. The origin and background behind some of these old tunes is discussed.
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From Battle Marches to Canadian Barn Dances
Several old time fiddle tunes are showcased in this episode including Lucy Farr’s, After the Battle of Aughrim and The Atholl Highlanders.
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The Blind Irish Harpist
Our show will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Piney Woods Gal, Messenger and Puncheon Floor.
This episode includes a special story about the blind Irish harpist, Turlough O’Carolan, and we will have some fiddle players performing a few of his original compositions dating back to the late 1600s and early 1700s.
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Road to Boston
Some songs that we feature on this episode of Porch Fiddler are Road to Boston, Jamie Allen and Farewell to Ireland.
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The Fiddle Tune that Became a Vietnam Password
Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Maggie Meade, Buffalo Nickel and Gary Owen.
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Danny Boy
Porch Fiddler will highlight several old-time fiddle tunes including “Road to Lisdoonvarna”, “O Danny Boy” and “Say Old Man Can You Play the Fiddle.”
This episode includes another story of “The Adventures of Old Bob, the Fiddle and the River.”
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Baby Ben
We have several songs to highlight this week including “Old Country Waltz”, “Baby Ben”, and “Soppin’ The Gravy”.
Let me know if you are enjoying the show by emailing me at porchfiddler@gmail.com.
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Yellow Barber is a Scottish Air
Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including “Yellow Barber” which is from a Scottish air, "Aldivalloch".
This episode includes another story of “The Adventures of Old Bob, the Fiddle and the River.”
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"Red Haired Boy" has lyrics! Just Kidding.
In this week’s show we will play old time fiddle tunes including Dog in the Rye Straw and Damon’s Window.
This episode includes story number three of “The Adventures of Old Bob, the Fiddle and the River.”
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Humming the Tune “Mairi’s Wedding”
Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including “Road to Malvern” written by Jim Childress and other tunes, such as, Springfield Girl and Moon Behind the HIll.
This episode includes story two of “The Adventures of Old Bob, the Fiddle and the River.”
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Dance all Night with a Bottle in my Hand
Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including “Dance All Night With a Bottle in My Hand” and "Norma Lou’s Waltz." This episode includes the first story of “The Adventures of Old Bob, the Fiddle and the River.” Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.
The Fiddle Music that Started with a Viola
Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Ora Lee (also known as Aura Lee), Merriweather and Grubb Springs. This episode includes the story of how I came to be a fiddle player. It all started with a cheap viola that I bought off of eBay. Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.
Hidden Gem in West Virginia
This episode includes my weekly story about a Jam session in Shepherdstown, WV. I will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Dixie Hoedown, Little Home in West Virginia and Down in Little Egypt. Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.
River in Time
We gleaned over a couple of fiddle albums produced by Bruce Greene. River in Time and Stranger on a Mule. I thought it would be fun to highlight several old time fiddle tunes that Bruce chose for his albums. Some of those songs are “Old Sally Goodin”, “Pretty Little Widow” and “Laurel Lonesome.” This episode includes a story about climbing a farm silo and discovering something special at the top. Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.
Is Cranberry Rock a Real Place?
Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Culburnie Cottage, Cranberry Rock and Kansas Waltz. Several old time fiddlers such as James Bryan and Burl Hammons are featured in this show. Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.
The Christmas Candle
This special Porch Fiddler Christmas show will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including On Christmas Eve and Winter Night Waltz. This episode includes a short story about the history of why we put candles in our windows at Christmastime. Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.
The Goose That Came Home
On this week’s porch Fiddler radio show we will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Bull in the Woods and Possom up a Simmon Tree. This episode includes a story about a pet goose that flies away but many years later returns to home. Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.
Missouri Fiddle Music
In today’s show we will learn about a couple of renowned Missouri fiddlers and hear some of their music. Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Rosebud Reel, Rag in C and Farewell Waltz. Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com
The Three Butchers
Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Baby Ben, Mountain Hornpipe and Mississippi Sawyer. This episode includes a funny story about three butchers. Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.
Lady of the Lake
This show highlights several old-time fiddle tunes including Lady of the Lake, Yellow Barber and Ducks on the Pond. This episode includes a few features of artists and musicians such as Bruce Greene and also The Fiddler’s Dream Old Time String Band. Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.