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Video: Jana Jae fiddling the timeless classic “Orange Blossom Special” (again)

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Jana Jae has been my favorite fiddler/violinist (actually, make that my favorite musician) for decades now.

I have featured this amazing lady’s performances on my blogs and in my newsletters several times in the past and she was even kind enough to indulge my request for a brief interview.

Long time readers will remember this video of Jana performing “Orange Blossom Special” during an impromptu session with Dan Gryder. Today’s video features her playing that same fiddle classic again, this time accompanied by a full band.  [Read more…]

Video: Marty Stuart fiddling the “Orange Blossom Special” (at 13 years old)

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Most fans of Country and Bluegrass music know Marty Stuart as a master musician who excels on the guitar and mandolin, but truth be told he can play most anything with strings on it.

I was checking some videos last night when I happened upon one featuring Marty playing the timeless fiddle classic “Orange Blossom Special” on – you guessed it – a fiddle.

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Video: “Orange Blossom Special” (one of my favorite performances ever)

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If you’re a fan of Bluegrass Music (or most any style of traditional American music, for that matter) you’re probably familiar with the timeless fiddle tune “Orange Blossom Special”.

The short video below features Rhonda Vincent and The Rage performing this awesome classic in a way that you’ve probably never seen before – with five fiddlers, including Rhonda.  [Read more…]

Jana Jae fiddlin’ around with the “Orange Blossom Special”

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Multi-talented fiddler/violinist Jana Jae has been delighting audiences the world over for decades.

Fans of the Country Music/Comedy variety show Hee Haw know Jana as the “The girl with the magic blue fiddle” as well as the very first female member of Buck Owen’s legendary band The Buckaroos.

Jana is still making beautiful music today on stages and in front of audiences both large and small, and she still steals the show every time.  [Read more…]