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Adam R Sweet
- 47, Male
- South Hadley, MA
- United States
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Adam R Sweet's Groups
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The Scottish Traditions
8 members
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Non-Music
2 members
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Mairead Nesbitt Fan Club
9 members
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Violists
7 members
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Original Fiddle Tune Com…
9 members
Adam R Sweet's Discussions
Adam R Sweet's Page
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Discussions relating to learning the fiddle
A group discussion about the art and wisdom of Bow Design, Craft and Construction
Of course, you can name them. Any group can be your favorite.
Not an easy question to answer for me since I have enjoyed blegrass for nearly fifty years. Currently I would have to say IIIrd Tyme Out.
Just wanted to add to the list of recording resources - a friend of mine told me about The Library Congress site of the Henry Reed collection - nice selection of him playing some old time tunes as well as transcriptions and recordings of him talking…
This group is for players as well as fans of bluegrass music.
This group is for players and fans of old time music
Without a doubt, it would be 1950's Flatt and Scruggs with Benny Martin on fiddle...a high point of creativity and musicianship.
Profile Information
- Personal Statement or Biography
- I have a Bachelor's degree in Music from Hampshire College, and a certification in Violin from the New England Conservatory of Music. I can offer extensive performance experience in a variety of settings from classical to world music, having performed in a wide variety of venues from Carnegie Hall to the Great Pyramids of Egypt.
Hear me play:
With Woodkerne - Fiddle & Bouzouki
With Celticado - Celtic Fiddle
With Celtime - Bluegrass Mandolin & Fiddle
I am available for hire. I can assemble any of the above bands for any size performance, wedding or special event. Contact me for details.
I opened my teaching studio in 1986, and have been offering Celtic, Bluegrass, Contradance, Klezmer, Jazz and Rock music lessons on violin, mandolin and guitar since then. Go here for lesson details.
I am a member of the following organizations: NEGAL. VSA. BBU. GAL. Please consider becoming a member as well.
- City, State/Province, Country
- South Hadley, MA, USA
- Website, Blog, Social Network URL
- http://adamrsweet.com
- I am a
- Fiddler, Other Musician, Fiddle Teacher, Other Teacher, Musician, Teacher
- I don't believe in
- music, computers, internet, social networking, travel, asian cultures, family time
- Some of my favorite things are
- musical instruments, cars, motorcycles, trucks, airplanes, atheism
- My Favorite(s) Style of Music Is
- Celtic, Bluegrass, Klezmer, Western Swing, Rockabilly, Newgrass, Chamber
- If you're nice I might play
- violin, viola, cello, bass, bouzouki, tenor banjo, guitar, mandolin, other instrument, sing
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Fiddler's Bow Testimonials
"I think it's a real nice bow for fiddling, and that most people would really enjoy it. I'd certainly recommend it, especially at that great price."
Darol Anger
"Just wanted to tell ya'll how much I am enjoying playing with the new bow. It is so light yet it gets a great sound. I am able to do so much more with it technically than my other bows. It is fun to play with and so easy to handle."… Continue
Darol Anger
"Just wanted to tell ya'll how much I am enjoying playing with the new bow. It is so light yet it gets a great sound. I am able to do so much more with it technically than my other bows. It is fun to play with and so easy to handle."… Continue
Posted on December 3, 2009 at 11:06am —
Any Day Now...
Sorry I've been incommunicado everyone...we are down to the wire, and Emily could give birth at any moment.
Please be patient with me for a few days
Thanks!
Please be patient with me for a few days
Thanks!
Posted on October 23, 2009 at 12:59pm —
Bow Hair
Many of our members know that I have been in the music industry for many years. In 1998, I started a small luthier supply business, mainly importing bow hair from Argentina and Canada and later, Mongolia.
The bow hair I carry is very fresh, very well sorted and excellent for most wooden and carbon fiber bows. Many top violin shops in the US, Canada and the UK use my bow hair. My brand is TwoTree, but sometimes it's simply referred to as Manchurian, or Manchurian LIVE.
Some Shops Include… Continue
The bow hair I carry is very fresh, very well sorted and excellent for most wooden and carbon fiber bows. Many top violin shops in the US, Canada and the UK use my bow hair. My brand is TwoTree, but sometimes it's simply referred to as Manchurian, or Manchurian LIVE.
Some Shops Include… Continue
Posted on October 6, 2009 at 9:30am —
We must be vigilant! RE: recent FW spam
members can help me by contacting me if they notice any strange goings-on such as spammers or commercial postings
thanks!
thanks!
Posted on September 28, 2009 at 10:12am —
Photos, videos, Blogs and other stuff
We haven't deleted any of them
If you mouse over the links at the top of the page, you'll see drop-down menus with all your favorites and a few new ones!
Enjoy
Adam
If you mouse over the links at the top of the page, you'll see drop-down menus with all your favorites and a few new ones!
Enjoy
Adam
Posted on September 22, 2009 at 10:35am —
Comment Wall (333 comments)
- At 9:07am on November 19, 2009,
Alex. Wilson said… - Thank you Adam,
I am looking forward to sharing with and learning from, other fiddle world members!
- At 7:45pm on November 10, 2009,
Jim Marshall said… - Glad to be here Adam. Always happy to share with fellow musicians.
- At 2:18am on November 09, 2009, Pat Jack gave Adam R Sweet a gift…
- From the Gift Store
- At 7:07pm on November 2, 2009,
Donnie Graham said…
- Thanks for the welcome. I've just started night classes to try and learn some fiddle playing. I'm probably being too ambitious, as I turn 60 this week!
- At 12:05am on November 2, 2009,
Luke Roberts said… - Huzzah! All the best to Emily, Bina, Richard and yourself.
- At 4:04pm on October 31, 2009,
Patricia Higgins said… - Congratulations to you and your wife and your new baby boy! Best wishes to all of you! P & B
- At 9:39pm on October 30, 2009,
Mary Margaret said… - Welcome to the world, Baby Richard!
- At 8:04pm on October 30, 2009,
George Shepherd said… - Congratulations!!!
Hope Mum and baby are well.
George
- At 12:44pm on October 30, 2009,
Kitty Herbert said… - Very many congratulations to you both!
- At 8:51am on October 30, 2009,
Dave Light said… - Tremendous news!! Congratulations to you both! Now then, when does young Richard get his first violin?? Inquiring minds want to know!!
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