Fiddling Thomsons
- Portsmouth, NH
- World Music
- 32 Verified Bookings
Michael P. O. said “These guys were Great! highly highly recommend them.”
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Fiddle music as either background or as entertainment. Scottish, Irish, Swedish, Quebeois, and English fiddle tunes both slow and uptempo. With a classical background I can play either classical selections or fiddle selections. I also play Scottish Smallpipes. Their pleasant sound can add variety to the musical texture of my solo performance. I have often played for folk dancing, and can arrange for additional musicians and a dance caller should the interest arise.
Great performance. Very professional and sweet lady.
Betsy was very professional. She spent time establishing what our needs were and was able to meet them fully. It was an Irish birthday party and her selections were ideal. Very talented fiddler!
Price Range: $150 and up
Gig Length: 45 - 120 minutes
Languages: English, French
Up tempo fiddle tunes are excellent if you want to keep the spirit lively and encourage activity. Slower tunes are better for a more low key or meditative event such as a Wedding or a funeral. I generally find that a mix is good for a longer event such as a reception.
Although I perform solo, I can also find additional musicians to join me should there be interest in a bigger sound.
Classically trained on the violin, Betsy discovered the joys of Scottish and Irish music as a young adult. Over the years she has accumulated a broad repertoire of traditional music in the Scottish, Irish, and Swedish traditions. She has played for Scottish country dancing, for Swedish dancing, Contra dancing, and for International Folk dancing.
During her sojourns into Scottish music she learned to play the highland Bagpipes and the Scottish Smallpipes. Her understanding of bagpipe music has influenced her fiddle style.
I can provide a PA system for an additional charge
September 24, 2017 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Worship Service |
June 10, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
The list of traditional fiddle tunes that I can play is far too long to make sense in this context. In addition, if you have a favorite you would like to hear, if I don't know it, I can learn it.
For the Christmas season I have an extensive repertoire of Christmas Carols and other seasonal music on both the violin and the smallpipes.
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Michael P. O. said “These guys were Great! highly highly recommend them.”
Jack N. said “Lauren was professional and a wonderful additon to our cocktail event on our company Yacht.”
Chandra E. said “This was my first time booking a musician and Stephanie definitely did a wonderful job of communicating leading up to the event. Her performance was the…”
Michael F. said “Tiffany was wonderful and really made our event. She responded promptly, was non time, and played exactly what we asked beautifully. Thank you!”