Post by Ptarmigan on May 10, 2008 15:56:20 GMT
North Antrim fiddling is interesting in that the fiddlers of the area received as much, if not more, inspiration from Scottish traditional musicians than they did from Irish fiddlers.
This is evident in their reportoire and style, e.g. Scottish marches and flings would be far more popular here than in most other areas of Ireland and the style of playing is a slower, plainer, less flamboyant approach to the music.
A style which is also reflected in the traditional singing of the North.
This page is dedicated to some well known, & some not so well known, local worthies, who deserve our recognition, for these colourful characters made, & thankfully in some cases still continue to make, our little corner a richer & more interesting place to live.
I mention around 40 local fiddle players, who were active in living memory, which indicates just how popular traditional music was in North Antrim.
North Antrim Fiddlers
This is evident in their reportoire and style, e.g. Scottish marches and flings would be far more popular here than in most other areas of Ireland and the style of playing is a slower, plainer, less flamboyant approach to the music.
A style which is also reflected in the traditional singing of the North.
This page is dedicated to some well known, & some not so well known, local worthies, who deserve our recognition, for these colourful characters made, & thankfully in some cases still continue to make, our little corner a richer & more interesting place to live.
I mention around 40 local fiddle players, who were active in living memory, which indicates just how popular traditional music was in North Antrim.
North Antrim FiddlersBushmills Crafts
Hugh Gordon was born in Ballymacward, Stoneyford, Co.Antrim in 1794 and his family had been established farmers in that area since at least 1700. The 1728 Hertford Estate Rent Roll names three Gordons - John Gordon, Derriaghy, Robert Gordon, Blaris, and Sarah Gordon, Magheragall.
The Gordons of Stoneyford, Co.Antrim - Violin Makers - by Michael Costello
Hugh Gordon was born in Ballymacward, Stoneyford, Co.Antrim in 1794 and his family had been established farmers in that area since at least 1700. The 1728 Hertford Estate Rent Roll names three Gordons - John Gordon, Derriaghy, Robert Gordon, Blaris, and Sarah Gordon, Magheragall.
The Gordons of Stoneyford, Co.Antrim - Violin Makers - by Michael Costello