One of our great fiddle players, Alex Hargreaves, tells us about his diverse musical journey that includes Texas-style fiddle competitions, and jazz bands, and bluegrass. We talk about touring, teaching, performing, and ... a proposal! Also, Liz and Mike compare notes on shows, events, and festivals coming up this Summer and Fall. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Mentions in this Episode:

Alex Hargreaves

https://www.alexhargreaves.net/

@alexhargreaves.music



Grant Gordy

https://www.grantgordy.com/

@grantgordy



National Fiddle Contest @ Weiser, Idaho

https://www.fiddlecontest.org/

@nationalfiddlecontest



Berklee College of Music

https://college.berklee.edu/



Artistworks Fiddle School

https://artistworks.com/fiddle-lessons-alex-hargreaves



Andy's Ramble Bluegrass Band @ Delia's Lounge 6/8/25

https://www.deliaslounge.com/new-events-2/2025/6/8/andys-ramble-bluegrass-band

@statmanandy

@bluegrassbklyn



Porch Stomp

https://www.porchstomp.com/

@porchstomp



Grey Fox Festival

https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/



Ashokan Bluegrass Camp

https://ashokancenter.org/product/bluegrass-camp-2025/



IBMA World of Bluegrass 2025

https://worldofbluegrass.org/

Music in this Episode (in order of appearance):

'Malfunction Junction' - Billy Strings / Alex Hargreaves on 'Highway Prayers'

https://open.spotify.com/track/70TpmiBQ53x2WZLQb2JJGI?si=ab345d20b4e44bcf



'Whistlin' Rufus' - Stuart Duncan on 'Stuart Duncan'

https://open.spotify.com/track/6ZLr1de5GgZbMZAAYOyG8X?si=bfa3b21874974f49



'Mobius' - Grant Gordy on 'Peripheral Visions'

https://open.spotify.com/track/3Ia6G8f8K2b0bfTnKsjmzN?si=8eca10b37e8144a5



'All Will Be Well' - Sister Sadie on 'All Will Be Well'

https://open.spotify.com/track/6PKbLypSzDkN4RaPGUYVF8?si=2d10e840e0774982



'Escabana' - Billy Strings / Alex Hargreaves on 'Highway Prayers'

https://open.spotify.com/track/0TR6IW2Wk8NQCAsU0ecAc7?si=d3e018252d884151