Michael Ludgate

This is what I'm up to: Mike's Music Calendar is here! Please take a click! :-)

Hey. I just expanded my Facebook Home Page! Take a LOOK :-)

I am an amateur fiddler from the Ithaca NY area. I host and attend various folk / acoustic music gatherings in and near my home town and surrounding area.



I also host cycling (mostly on trails), hiking and cross country ski outings. I am learning New England and NYS "northern" old-time fiddle tunes suitable for dancing, but also enjoy Irish, Celtic, Canadian, Southern Appalachian, Cajun, Klezmer, Bluegrass and other folk fiddle styles and tunes. I host weekly slow jams at my home and occasional "big jams" and house concerts that are a great way to meet other folk musicians. Send me a message here at MySpace if you are interested in learning more about Ithaca area fiddle and folk music happenings!



I just got a new tenor banjo (4 string) as a gift from my lovely wife ... it's like the kind you see at Irish sessions and used to be popular in old time string bands 50 to 100 years ago in NYS, it is so much fun! Check it out at the next jam ... OK now I am getting crazy, just bought a celtic style mandolin! Latest: I'm taking a break from fiddle and banjo to finally learn some guitar - an instrument I've been avoiding! Next scheduled large gathering at my place is Sept 01 -- we are hosting a potluck dinner that evening followed by a jam.

I love to meet new people, but if you add me and we haven't met: please introduce yourself in some way. - Thanks :-)