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.
Join the Arizona Old Time Fiddlers' Association!
Download a membership form
Officers for 2012
President - Barbara Gay
Vice President - Dan Levenson
Secretary/Treasurer - Dorothy Barstad
Upcoming Performances and Jams
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The Worthen Memorial Fiddle Contest has just finished for this year. Tentative dates for next year are
January 11-13, 2013
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Thursday
January 26
1-3 pm |
Jam performance |
The Palms RV Resort
3400 S Avenue 7 E
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Sunday
January 29
2-4 pm
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Jam performance |
Catalina Square
3000 S. Catalina Drive |
| Thursday - Sunday
February 2 - 5 |
Fiddle Contest at Ajo -
Fiddlers Show, Dances, Contest Saturday & Sunday - Dry RV Parking $3 per day |
Ajo Country Club
77 Meade Road
For more info 928-859-4621
or email |
Thursday
February 9
5-7 pm |
Jam performance - Special date this month only
(No first Thursday in February) |
American Legion
2575 South Virginia Drive
(928) 344-3441
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Tuesday
February 14
3:30-5:30 pm |
Jam performance |
Yuma Library -
Foothills
13226 E. Frontage Rd.
Foothills Rd. Exit off I-8 |
Thursday
February 16
1-3 pm |
Jam performance |
The Palms RV Resort
3400 S Avenue 7 E
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Thursday
February 16
5-7 pm |
Jam performance |
American Legion
2575 South Virginia Drive
(928) 344-3441
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Tuesday
February 21
3-5 pm |
Jam workshop (What's a Jam Workshop?) |
Yuma Library -
Foothills
13226 E. Frontage Rd.
Foothills Rd. Exit off I-8 |
Tuesday
February 28 |
Jam performance |
The Palms RV Resort
3400 S Avenue 7 E |
Future dates
NEW NEW NEW !!! These are perfomance dates.
Every Second Tuesday (Except Feb 2012) 3-5 through June
at the
Foothills Branch of the Yuma Public Library
13226 E. South Frontage Road
December 6, 2011; January 3, 2010, February 14 (3:30 that day),
March 6, April 3, May 1 and June 5, 2012
Fiddlers' Jam Workshop 3-5 pm every third Tuesday through June
January 17, February 21, March 20, April 17, May 15 and June 19, 2012.
at the
Foothills Branch of the Yuma Library
13226 E. South Frontage Road
Next Jam workshop - January 17, 2012
at the
Foothills Branch of the Yuma Public Library (see below)
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!
Acoustic
instruments only --- Guests always welcome but
please
consider joining our organization.
Worthen Memorial
Fiddle Contest
Co-Sponsored by the Yuma Jacees, The Worthen Family and
The Territorial Chapter of the Arizona Old Time Fiddlers' Association
LATE ADDITION!!! Early Bird Jam - Thursday January 12 at The Palms RV Resort
Open Stage Friday and Saturday evening (sign up at the door)
Contests Starts with Jr. Jr. division Saturday at 10AM and continues through Sunday!
Location: Yuma Jaycees Clubhouse; 2577 E. County 14th St; Yuma, AZ
Judges this year are Peter Rolland, Bruce Wurst and Fred Lohmann
Free Dry Camping - donations requested
Arrival starting Tuesday January 10; Open Jamming
More info, Rules, Prizes, Judges bios click here
This site last updated and © January 24, 2012 by Dan Levenson Old Time Music |