SEEKING
Band to Join, Violin, Fiddle.ABOUT
I am a professional violinist well-versed in Celtic, classical and world styles. I am available for studio work and for bands needing a fiddler or violinist. I am also looking for promoters, bookers and agents, and record labels who are seeking new musicians.
- Screen name:
- kathybuys
- Member since:
- Sep 01 2007
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Touring
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Violinists: Martin Hayes, Stephane Grappelli, Sean Smyth, Athena Tergis, Kevin Burke, Hugh Marsh. Bands: Mercan Dede, Lunasa, , Danu.
EQUIPMENT
Acoustic violin
Violinissimo Pro Transducer Pickup with sidemount jack
Acoustic cello
Barcus-Berry Electronic Pickup
Fishman Loudbox Performer, 120V/500W
Fishman Pro-EQ Platinum pre-amp
Electro-harmonix holy grail reverb unit
MUSIC
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Rainy Day Ride
Rainy Day Ride Track number: 1 Year: 2007 Album: demo Genre: Jazz
This is an improv with me on violin and Navyo Eriksen on guitar.
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Copperplate Set
Copperplate Set Track number: 2 Year: 2007 Album: demo Genre: Celtic
These are three traditional Irish reels called: The New Copperplate/The Old Copperplate/The Mountain Top
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Lonely Saharan Gypsy
Lonely Saharan Gypsy Track number: 3 Year: 2007 Album: demo Genre: Other
This is another improv I did in a style that's more a combination of Middle Eastern, Flamenco and gypsy.
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Good Drying Live
Good Drying Live Track number: 4 Year: 2005 Album: Druids Live in Elk Genre: Other
This is the live version of Good Drying with Kathy and The Druid Sisters Tea Party. You can hear the mixed version on the album Gypsy Love Caravan but I prefer this rough, unaltered track.
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Ashokan Farewell
Ashokan Farewell Track number: 11 Year: 2003 Album: Mapless Journey Genre: Celtic
This is my own arrangement of Jay Ungar's tune, used with permission. If you'd like a copy, please contact me - I need to be careful of the copyright.
