[Jim]

A traditional Scottish music group made up of about 12 regulars, a mixture of accordions and fiddles with a guitarist and keyboard player as well. We meet every Wednesday, from 7.30pm - 9.30pm at Alford Railway Museum and Railway Station. We are led by Martin Conn, a very competent and experienced accordionist. We are very keen to recruit new members, especially fiddle players, and any ability is welcome from beginners through to experienced players (we are a very supportive group). We have played at a number of charity events and have more in the offing. We are also planning a fiddlers' rally in 2007. Come and join us....the tunes are topping and the banter's fine!

[Update:
Click Alford Fiddlers to look at the developing website

and just for reference the old site.]

[Jim]

How sad is this? I'm posting a reply to my own topic....ah well! Look, I know some of you are in far flung places, e.g. Australia (I think some of my ancestors deserved to be sent there!), but there must be some fiddlers near to Alford who could come and give the Alford Fiddlers a go.....having said that we do have a new fiddler and a new guitarist...welcome to Shelagh and Richard. But mechty me its fiddlers we need, lots of them.....OK well Alford's not that big but wouldn't it be great to have loads of folk from Upper Donside involved in traditional music making? Anyone visiting is also welcome....see the ad in the Donside Piper for contact details. Details to follow soon on our performance dates and next year's fiddlers rally.

[anax]

Hia Jim,
I was wondering if you've a date I could add to the calendar, which could link here for all your latest good news

I could put up next Wednesday if you're info above is still correct.

[Jim]

A small contingent of the Alford Fiddlers will be playing a selection of music tomorrow at the Alford Academy German Christmas Market to be held at the old sports shop in the main street 10.00am-12.00noon.
Ceud mile failte!

[Jim]

Russell is very kindly in the middle of setting up a website for the Alford Fiddlers (much appreciated, Russell) so pretty soon folk will be able to read a little about the group, see some video clips, get some links to other traditional music websites, and hopefully, eventually hear some longer tracks recorded at our Wednesday sessions, so watch this space....

[Jim]

Alford Fiddlers will be playing in a concert at Tullynessle and Forbes Hall on Sunday 15th April, 2.00-4.00pm in aid of the hall restoration fund. Tickets available shortly. More information will also be posted on the developing Alford Fiddlers website at Grampianlife.co.uk/AlfordFiddlers

[JuneIM]

Sounds good,thanks Jim ,my Dad would really enjoy that if he's up to going.Would enjoy it myself too!!

[Jim]

Another date for the Alford Fiddlers for your diaries....we have been asked to play a short spot in a community concert at the Banff Folk Festival at Duff House on Sunday April 1st. Other performers include members of the Youth Music Initiative, The Portsoy Skippers, The Phoenix Dance Company, members of the Gaitherin, and a Brazilian-Scots fusion drumming band. The concert will run from 12.00 - 4.00pm and follows a gig by Fairport Convention the previous evening.

[Jim]

Alford Fiddlers will be playing in a concert at Tullynessle and Forbes Hall on Sunday 15th April, 2.00-4.00pm in aid of the hall restoration fund. Tickets cost £4.00 to include tea, separate raffle. Tickets may be purchased from Nichols in Alford, the Montgarrie Shop, or by telephoning 019755 62538 (tickets may be collected at the door)

[Jim]

Just a brief note to let any potential new recruits know that as from this evening the new venue for practice sessions will be the Alford Heritage Centre. Start time as before, 7.30pm.