In this episode, National Champion fiddler Aarun Carter sits down with Scott Sumner and Matthew Hartz to revisit the heart of a fading era — the golden days of the Weiser National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest. They share stories of late-night jams, mentors like Benny Thomasson and Joe Sites, and the friendships that have carried Texas-style fiddling through generations. Send us a text Support the show
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In this episode, National Champion fiddler Aarun Carter sits down with Scott Sumner and Matthew Hartz to revisit the heart of a fading era — the golden days of the Weiser National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest. They share stories of late-night jams, mentors like Benny Thomasson and Joe Sites, and the friendships that have carried Texas-style fiddling through generations. Send us a text Support the show
In this episode of Fiddle Legends, we dive into the vibrant world of fiddling with Matthew Hartz. Matthew shares his unique journey from picking up a violin by chance to becoming a celebrated fiddle player. He recounts his early days of learning from local masters and competing in prestigious contests, including his memorable experiences at the Grand Ole Opry. Matthew reflects on his diverse musical influences, from bluegrass to jazz, and discusses his recent album, The Marion Sessions. Tune ...
Fiddle Legends
In this episode, National Champion fiddler Aarun Carter sits down with Scott Sumner and Matthew Hartz to revisit the heart of a fading era — the golden days of the Weiser National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest. They share stories of late-night jams, mentors like Benny Thomasson and Joe Sites, and the friendships that have carried Texas-style fiddling through generations. Send us a text Support the show
