Bruce Molsky
Bruce C. Molsky (born 1955, New York City) is an American fiddler, banjo player, guitarist, and singer. He primarily performs old-time music of the Appalachian region.[1]
Early years
As a young man, Molsky first became interested in blues music, but eventually became absorbed in old-time music while studying engineering at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, beginning in 1972. His playing was influenced by the fiddling of Tommy Jarrell, whom Molsky visited in North Carolina in 1976. He recorded with Bob Carlin in 1990.
Career
Molsky has released several records on Compass Records, Rounder Records and Tree Frog Music under his own name. Besides his solo recordings, he has also played in Fiddlers 4, with Darol Anger, Michael Doucet (violins) and Rushad Eggleston (cello). Since 2002, he has been a founding member of Andy Irvine & Dónal Lunny's Mozaik.
In 2008, Molsky collaborated with Norwegian
Molsky is currently[when?] a member of the faculty at the Berklee College of Music, American Roots Music Program, in Boston.[6]
Personal life
Molsky and his wife Audrey reside in Beacon, New York. He enjoys baking and began a Facebook group during the pandemic called "Fiddle and Dough."[7] Molsky has collected fountain pens for many years.
References
- ISBN 9781574670899. Retrieved 5 August 2012.
- ^ "Waltz with Me - Annbjørg Lien | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "Old Brooklyn - Andy Statman | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "1865: Songs of Hope & Home - Anonymous 4, Bruce Molsky | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "Tracker - Mark Knopfler | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
- ^ "Bruce Molsky | Berklee College of Music".
- ^ "Fiddle and Dough | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
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