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11 comments on “How Vassar Got His Fiddle (and some Cotton-Picking”
frailin Says:
Saturday, February 2, 2008 @7:09:14 PM
Dang. That's a great story!
Craig (frailin)
willy Says:
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 @1:52:26 PM
I have a friend and she lived in Alaska in 70s'. She told me she was just having fun and out picking around this town and met this man named Vasser in this small joint. They played on this small stage and then years later she found out who Vassar really was. He never told her he was a main stream name in music.
Many of the greatest are humble and soft spoken.<
PeachyPicker08 Says:
Friday, August 29, 2008 @10:29:23 PM
It really is a great story. Just stopped by to say 'Hi' my friend. You ought to join us on the non-fiddle related forums on here, we have a lot of fun.
Take Care
brynmawr Says:
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @8:56:28 AM
Glenn, what a wonderful story! Wow! Thanks for posting that!
fiddlenbanjo Says:
Monday, January 12, 2009 @7:46:00 PM
Great story Glenn! Thank goodness the fiddle made it back to Vassar.
Btw, do you still play Great Dream from Heaven? I have a Joseph Spence cd but don't remember that one. I'll look again. I'm a big Travis picker myself. :)
PeachyPicker08 Says:
Thursday, January 22, 2009 @6:17:54 PM
Hello, been awhile since I visited yer site.
SammieK Says:
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @9:19:31 PM
That is a so cool! I have a Vassar Clements story too I'd love to share sometime.
meltonmusic Says:
Sunday, September 13, 2009 @3:17:40 PM
Wow, Fantastic Story!!! Hartford is at the top of my hero list, it was after hearing him live I sold my electric guitar and went acoustic on everything...
playmorebluegrass Says:
Sunday, June 6, 2010 @6:31:04 PM
wow!
Sassafrassa Says:
Friday, July 16, 2010 @12:32:03 PM
I really enjoyed reading this story, and I thank you for sharing it with us.
masameet Says:
Sunday, November 7, 2010 @4:50:37 PM
To have talked and played with some of our music's greatest players while they were all still in their prime -- I envy you, sir. Plus you shared a story of Hartford's generosity. Thank you for this memory.
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