Unlike many musicians with musical parents or friends, Amanda Shires (@amandashires) became a violinist quite by accident. Her Dad was shopping for a new hunting knife at a pawn shop, and she saw a fiddle for 65.00. He bought it, but said she would … Read More»
Archives for August 2013
Blackmore’s Night: Gilded Cage
"Gilded Cage" appears on the Blackmore's Night Secret Voyage (2008) album. This performance features an excellent, brief solo by violinist Elizabeth Carey. "Gilded Cage," featuring lyrics likely penned by Candace Night, could well be an ironic … Read More»
Pink Martini – Una Notte a Napoli
A violin solo sets the stage for this trademark Pink Martini tune. No violinist is apparent in this recorded performance, so I'm guessing this is Ms. Bradway. Violin: credit Edith Bradway. … Read More»