Alasdair Fraser is in demand as a concert artist, dance fiddler and fiddle teacher throughout his native Scotland and the United States. He excels in expressing the beauty and energy of traditional Scottish fiddling and in creating exciting new music that remains true to that tradition. Alasdair is the founder of many other highly successful and influencial fiddle and dance schools - the Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddle School in California and the Alasdair Fraser Fiddle Course on the Isle of Skye, as well as Alasdair Fraser's Sierra Fiddle Camp and his teaching at Glasgow's prestigious Celtic Connections Festival in Scotland. A focus of Alasdair's teaching is to encourage people to find their own voice in traditional music; to explore potential in a supportive and non-competitive environment and to use the power of music and dance to create and enhance community.
For more info on his CD's, gigs and reviews go to: http://www.alasdairfraser.com.
Profile made by Alasdair and Galen Fraser.
Hi Just stopping by to see how things are going and to let you know what's happening with me.
I alwaysl try to keep you informed of when authors are doing a blog tour or book signing. I usually tell you about them in my status unless it is a busy day then I will post a bulletin. And, as a bonus, I have at least one author visit each month (usually more) and I keep you up-to-date on new contests from Harlequin. You never know when something new will show up! Coming next week will be an interview with the authors of A Regency Christmas!
International music video contest – Call for entries
In a few days we will be able to start submitting your videos. Let all bands and directors know about Musiclip’s international music video contest of Barcelona (Spain).
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Ain't selling nothin'-- Just dropped by to say thanks for the friendship, and many thanks for helping to keep the great Scottish fiddling tradition alive....
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After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
