Darol Anger: Two Variations of "Spain"
Thu, 11/05/2015 - 10:04am
Darol Anger plays fiddle with an energy that is always exciting to witness. Part of that is how he's able to express himself effortlessly through the fiddle and convey emotions in the music. He recently posted a video playing the Rodrigo/Corea classic “Spain" with Grant Gordy on guitar. Darol is playing a carbon fiber Baritone Violin made by Qarbonia Violins, which gives it a unique sound when compared to his frequently played 5 string fiddle.
As a comparison, check out another great performance of “Spain” he did with ArtistWorks guitar teacher Andreas Oberg back in 2011. Same tune, but different sounds and styles on display. Darol plays off Andreas' fast electric playing and delivers a big sound on the 5 string fiddle that's full of flourish and creative technicality.
Darol's winter shows in December
Sun, 10/25/2015 - 10:37am
Darol is back in the Boston area after extensive touring and some family events. He will play some holiday shows on the East and West Coast in December. Check his website at darolanger.com for details.
Darol Anger & The Furies: On A Winter's Night w/Emy Phelps, Ethan Jodziewicz & Mairi Chaimbeul
- Friday Dec. 4 @ 8:oo pm Unity Somerville: 6 William Street Somerville,MA(near Davis Square)
- Saturday Dec. 5 @ 7:oo PM Acoustic Artisans, 594 Congress St, Portland, Maine 04101
- Sunday Dec. 6 @ 4:oo PM The Dance Hall, Kittery: 7 Walker St, Kittery, Maine 03904
3rd Annual Keepin' It In the Fam Holiday Show with Darol Anger, Emy Phelps and Fam including Tristan Clarridge, Ethan Jodziewicz, Simon Chrisman
- Thurs DEC 17: Alberta Rose Theatre, Portland, Oregon 8PM
- Fri DEC 18: the Hi-Fi Room, Eugene, OR 8pm
- Sat DEC 19: The Royal Room, Seattle WA 5PM Matinee
Learning an Instrument at an Older Age - Student Blog
Mon, 08/10/2015 - 12:48pm
Learning an Instrument at an Older Age
When you get to be older like me, you get used to certain things becoming more difficult, while other things become easier. Recently I was talking to a good friend from college who also plays music. He told me that as he has gotten older, he can learn quicker now than when he was younger. I began to think about this and have some observations about why this might be.
Older folks have gotten used to the "busyness" of life. Thusly they understand the importance of making maximum use of their time. This can be related to learning an instrument, and I myself have applied it. This is one reason for taking lessons and a major reason for choosing ArtistWorks. It's been beneficial for me to choose when I view lessons and when I submit videos for review. I have experienced "self taught learning”, and it takes me a long time to advance. Lessons are the better way to go.
When you get to be older like me, you get used to certain things becoming more difficult, while other things become easier. Recently I was talking to a good friend from college who also plays music. He told me that as he has gotten older, he can learn quicker now than when he was younger. I began to think about this and have some observations about why this might be.
Older folks have gotten used to the "busyness" of life. Thusly they understand the importance of making maximum use of their time. This can be related to learning an instrument, and I myself have applied it. This is one reason for taking lessons and a major reason for choosing ArtistWorks. It's been beneficial for me to choose when I view lessons and when I submit videos for review. I have experienced "self taught learning”, and it takes me a long time to advance. Lessons are the better way to go.
A Wild Summer: 2015
Fri, 08/07/2015 - 7:30pm
It's been a wild summer out here on the road and… ok... it's over!
Before the big Odyssey even started, we had a great trip out to Colorado with The Furies: Emy, Ethan J and Tatiana Hargreaves (interviewed on this site!)….a show at the High Mountain Hay Fever Fester was only one of the highlights. The backstage area was especially nice! this is it.
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