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The Review
by Nathan Sanders,
Stringband.com
Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane!
It's........"PLOP"....eww in my eye....it was a bird! HA!! Made you
look. You thought I was going to say "Flyin' Fiddler" didn't you?
Well you will not find the Fiddler in the sky but you might see him
on the back of a motorcycle cruisin' down the highway with a fiddle
strapped to his back. If you do see him on a bike, with a bunch of
other motorcycle enthusiasts following, hop aboard because they are
probably headed for a rollicking good time at some really tasty
eating establishment.
But anyway, back to the topic of music and the
beautiful, lilting sounds of Wayne "The Flyin' Fiddler" Cantwell and
his old-time fiddle on his new CD simply called Just Me and a
Fiddle. And, true to the title, it is just Wayne and his fiddle,
nothing else. Plus you get "more for your money." The CD consists of
22 tracks, but most of the tracks are actually medleys of Celtic,
old-timey, Gospel, and toe-tappin' tunes which will no doubt bring a
smile to your face. There are even a few original tunes from Wayne
on the CD. One in particular, "The Ghosts of Ft. Washita" really
captures the spirit of a bygone era, and was inspired by a ghost
tale while Wayne was visiting the Oklahoma landmark.
Just Me and a Fiddle is an
all-instrumental collection which provides a really nice backdrop to
your evening at home, whether you are working on something or simply
relaxing by the fire. Put it in the CD player and dance away your
troubles or let the kids work off some energy. The possibilities are
endless. Maybe you are a musician who is looking for somebody to jam
with. Grab your guitar, or mandolin, or banjo, or tuba and play
along with Wayne. In fact, that is not a bad idea for banjo players.
Now you can jam in the privacy of your own home and not have to put
up with the sneering glances of fellow musicians. Which reminds me,
how many banjo players does it take............oops sorry.....nearly
lapsed into a banjo joke. Seriously, though, Wayne has provided a
valuable resource for anyone wanting to learn some great fiddle
tunes as well. So keep an ear and eye open in your neck of the woods
for the Flyin' Fiddler. He may be headed your way. If you would like
to purchase your own copy of Just Me and a Fiddle, visit
Wayne's site:
www.flyinfiddler.com today! You will be glad you did. Oh, and if
you are interested in flyin' low on a motorcycle, ask the Flyin'
Fiddler about it.
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