Beverley Conrad
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Beverley Conrad is a folk fiddler from the northern Appalachian Mountains. She lives in central Pennsylvania and teaches fiddle as well as plays one.
Enough of the third person, here's the rest of the interview...
Enough of the third person, here's the rest of the interview...
Why this name?
My parents gave me this name.
Do you play live?
Yes, mostly I play live and as a solo fiddler or with a drummer when I appear as half of the duo the Lowlander Highlanders. We play at festivals, fairs, picnics and taverns.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It means we get heard by more than the people within this valley. We can hear how other people play the music as well.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Sure.
Band History:
First I was solo, then I played as half the duo Conrad and Burgess for many years. Then the restaurant where we performed got closed down by the board of health. My husband startted a jazz trio. I took up with an Irish drummer. Still married to Greg, but we no longer perform together.
We have the music of our duo The Lowlander Highlanders on Sounclick at www.soundclick.com/lowlanderhighlanders
We have the music of our duo The Lowlander Highlanders on Sounclick at www.soundclick.com/lowlanderhighlanders
Your influences?
Fiddle and drum! The root music of the northern Appalachians with a bit of myself thrown into the mix. Tunes and style that come down to us from the Scots and the Irish.
Old time music - not bluegrass - that's different.
Old time music - not bluegrass - that's different.
Favorite spot?
We enjoy being a part of the Kutztown Folk Festival. One big happy family and for a musician it's like Music Camp - lots of performing and lots of learning from other musicians.
Equipment used:
My fiddle, my hands and my feet.
Anything else...?
Please visit our duo's page at Lowlander Highlanders - we're on Soundclick, too.