Episode Synopsis "The Fiddle Music that Started with a Viola"

Porch Fiddler will highlight several old time fiddle tunes including Ora Lee (also known as Aura Lee), Merriweather and Grubb Springs.  This episode includes the story of how I came to be a fiddle player. It all started with a cheap viola that I bought off of eBay.  Check out our website at www.porchfiddler.com.

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