Arizona Old Time Fiddlers' Association
Yuma's Territorial Chapter

Southwest Arizona's Original Old Time Fiddlers' association and the only one dedicated to the preservation and promotion of
Old Time Fiddling in accordance with the objectives of the
State and National Old Time Fiddlers' associations.

The Arizona Old Time Fiddlers Association is a non-profit organization whose objective is to preserve, promote and perpetuate the art of old time fiddling, to encourage all people, young and old, to develop their musical talents and afford them opportunities to perform in public, to hold jam sessions and other musical events, for the members own enjoyment and to educate the public on the values of old time fiddling. And to brighten and improve the lives of "shut-ins" and other needy people, by furnishing musical entertainment and performing other charitable, civic and community services.

Our History: Yuma's Territorial chapter of The Arizona Old Time Fiddlers' Association was started in 1999. The original members included Dennis Russell, Forrest Wolgamot, Jim Whitesell, Frank Pennock, Gene Cox, Delwin Anderson, Fuey Herring, Bertie Elliot Bob "Red Eagle" Colvin and Ben Lawler. They started it in order to encourage folks to take up the fiddle and so they would be able to find other folks interested in playing together and preserving this wonderful fiddle style. It wasn't long before they were playing and known all around town at public and private events. The chapter has in the past been the home of several great old time fiddlers of both younger and advanced age, but none the less advanced skills and some of the best young fiddlers in the region.

Please join us for our jams and feel free to contact us if you are interested in hiring us, playing with us or just finding out more about Old Time Fiddling!

For more information please contact Dan Levenson clawdan@clawdan.com
Please put YumaOTF in the subject line.

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Officers for 2013

President - Barbara Gay
Vice President - Dan Levenson
Secretary/Treasurer - Dorothy Barstad

Yuma's Old Time Fiddlers play at Lettuce Days 2013

Upcoming Public Performances and Jams

April 29

Summer comes fast!

As happens every year, summer is upon us. Yes, I know, "It's only the end of April" you say, but hey, our first 100 degree days are already happening and the saguaro are in bloom and that spells summer to most of us. AND yes, our winter visitors have flown the coop for northern and cooler climes. I too head out for a couple of months performances touring in California next month with Banjo buddy Bob Carlin then solo off to Nevada, Idaho and Colorado in June. So this is the end of our performances for the summer. See my full schedule at my website www.Clawdan.com. Perhaps I'll get to play some with you on the road! We look forward to getting back to playing in public in September but till then, who knows. Perhaps a nice 4th of July Pickin Party when I get back into town for July. So, keep your bow rosined, ready to go and play a little tune called Cotton Eyed Joe!

Play Nice!

Dan Levenson - VP
www.Clawdan.com

Regular (recurring) Monthly dates when we return in the Fall

The Foothills Library Jam Performance returns October 4, 2012 and will be
Every First Thursday 3-5 from through May 2013
at the
Foothills Branch of the Yuma Public Library
13226 E. South Frontage Road

Jam Performance
Every Second Tuesday 10:30 - 11:30 AM through May
at the Senior Nutritional Center
160 E. 1st St.

Fiddlers' Jam Workshop 3-5 pm every Third Tuesday through May 2013
at the
Foothills Branch of the Yuma Library
13226 E. South Frontage Road
Please note this is a jam and workshop not a performance.
Acoustic stringed instruments only. All levels welcome.
No drums, keyboard, percussion or electric instruments please.
More details here!

The MAIN Library Jam Performance begins October 25, 2012
Every Fourth Thursday 3-5 from through April 2013
EXCEPT: NOVEMBER IS ON THE LAST THURSDAY - Nov. 29
at the
Main Branch of the Yuma Public Library
2951 S. 21st Drive

Jam Performance at Catallina Square begins September 30, 2012
Usually the Last Sunday 2-4 from through May 2013
at the
Catalina Apartments
3000 Catalina Drive

Acoustic stringed instruments only --- Guests always welcome but
please consider joining our organization.

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This site last updated and ©May 29, 2013 by Dan Levenson Old Time Music