The number of fiddlers registering to compete in this year’s Ohio State Old Time Fiddlers contest is seeing a slight increase this year. There’s still time to register for the Aug. 15 event at ...

LOWELL — Dozens gathered in and around the Merrimack Repertory Theatre Saturday for the Lowell Summer Music Series’ 44th annual Banjo & Fiddle Contest. The contest brought musicians from all over the ...

The Lee Stoneking Memorial Fiddle Contest will be held Saturday in Clinton, Missouri. The contest will feature renowned judges and offer $7,500 in prize money. Organizers hope to make the contest an ...

Long before downloadable MP3s, when music files consisted of wax-covered tubes played on a hand-cranked Victrola that only the wealthy could afford, people relied on live music exclusively for ...

The National Traditional Old Time Fiddlers' Contest, a wonderful event with a local-music flavor, is a treat no matter who tops the bill. This writer had a memorable moment several years ago when, ...

This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. The Iowa State Fair is in the midst of its 171st year with many attractions to visit, both old and new. But none are as old as ...