3. A fire ceremonially generated by intense friction between two pieces of wood. (Old English)
4. A red-haired fiddler player/vocalist having a grand time performing across the country at various festivals and faires, playing jigs and reels at a breakneck pace and singing as often as possible
Making her home in Upstate NY for the past 20 years, Mel Ginsberg-Stevens is a fiddler/violinist, vocalist, and private instructor. She officially began her studies at the age of 7 and has been studying and playing ever since. She received her degrees in English, Music and Russian language from Ithaca College in 1992.
While classical music is her foundation, Mel enjoys playing Celtic, Scandinavian, Middle Eastern, Folk, Klezmer, and Gypsy music as well as singing in as many languages as possible.
What others have said about NeidFyre:
NeidFyre "... has a powerful voice, which she displays to great effect on songs
that will certainly be very familiar to anyone who has ever stepped inside the gates of any of the many Renaissance fairs dotting the country." - Tom Knapp, Rambles.net
Mel performs as NeidFyre, playing traditional tunes on fiddle and singing with a genuine passion. She infuses vivacity and sheer joy in her love of music. Mel is available for recordings, weddings, lessons, and other events!
