Mercenary Ninja Fiddler
I'm a fiddler, and like any good Ninja, I may appear unexpectedly - who knows where I might be next!
About Fiddlinda
My Philosophy
As a musician, I can't imagine a life without music, and love to take every opportunity life gives me to share my music.
To quote The Bucket List - "Has your life brought joy to others?"
I like to think that the joy it brings ME is felt by others who see and hear me.
My Qualifications
I've been playing since age 10, and have played many styles and situations: Texas style fiddle contests, traditional Irish Ceilis, big loud stages for SXSW in Austin, clubs in Deep Ellum (Dallas), Irish and Scottish Festivals, Ren Faires, great Irish pubs, wineries, private parties...you name it. I'm equally comfortable on stage with electric bass and drums, or with tin whistles, bouzouki and bodhran.
Reflecting on Life: A Visual Journey with Fiddlinda
Practicing at a fiddle contest - this was (I believe) Quincy, CA around 1987 or 88 maybe?? Check out the smooth wrist...
During the late 1990s, The Killdares were prominent on the local Dallas pub circuit: Emerald Mist, Tipperary Inn, even played Austin for St. Paddy's Day a couple times!!
Me and my big brother John, sunkissed kids...around 1983 I would guess?
Pensive side-eye, Weiser, ID, early 1980s??
Playing with Divil's Dream, my first band!! That was Paul Gunther on the guitar.
Nine-8ths Irish, "Cityfest" Dayton OH, July 2009!! We had such a great time at this festival. Fabulous stage!!