Just in case you missed it, I wanted to let you know you can watch the entire Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games online!

If you live in Canada, click on this link.  The segment I performed in was called “Fiddle Nation: Rhythms of the Fall” and it starts at around 1:42 (though I encourage you to watch the whole show, it’s fantastic!)  I hope you’ll enjoy it! 

If you’re in the USA, click on this link.  NCB calls our segment “Fiddlers From The East” even though it’s fiddlers from across the nation (wink, nudge).  This link isn’t the entire show, just our segment…and I appear at around 3:15 into the 5-minute video!

PS: If you’re in Canada, you can buy the soundtrack from the ceremonies (and our fiddle segment) or your can buy the entire ceremonies as aired on CTV for only $2.99 – both on Itunes.ca!

13 February 2010

Tonight was magic for me.  I just performed in the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games 2010 in Vancouver, BC.  I’ve known about this since July and it’s been the hardest secret to keep!  Confidentiality agreements and such kept me from sharing it in advance, but I want you all to know I’ll post stuff soon to share my experience.  It was an absolute HONOUR to be a part of this event, and to share fiddle music with the world.  I think our team represented us well…congrats to all…and peace!

13 February 2010

Click here to see April’s latest blog!

26 January 2010

Click here to hear the April Verch Band on WUOT in Knoxville, TN.  This interview was taped on November 13, 2009.

28 November 2009