I've written fiddle tunes and string parts for many years, but up until two days ago I'd never written a song with words. Here's a rough draft of my new song 'I Just Work Here'.
I…
Read moreJan 8 2021
I've written fiddle tunes and string parts for many years, but up until two days ago I'd never written a song with words. Here's a rough draft of my new song 'I Just Work Here'.
I…
Read moreJun 18 2019
Check out the sheet music just posted for Typolka on the Tunes page. Here's a link to a video that was posted of Athas playing Typolka & Heather's.
Typolka/Heather's
May 18 2017
I've recently started recording and rehearsing new songs with Kevin Blackwell & Nate Vest of Sassparilla.
We've had lots of fun collaborating on the new material.
It'll be a bit of Portland meets Milwaukee on the upcoming album.
If you…
Read moreNov 11 2016
Derek Pritzl and the Gamble’s Wednesday Night Tradition By Blaine Schultz Nov. 8, 2016 FacebookTwitterGoogle plusLinkedinPinterest
It is Wednesday night at District 14 Brewery and Pub in Bay View. A few singer-songwriters sign up for the…
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There are a few spots currently available for private violin, viola, cello & fiddle lessons at Family Music Center & at Brass Bell Music Store. Check out the 'Lessons' page for more info on locations and policies. Contact me if…
Read moreJan 31 2015
Check out my new old-time bluegrass blues trio Jorin, Lewin & Rochford. The lineup is Ted Jorin on guitar & vocals, Bradley Rochford on clawhammer banjo & vocals, and myself on fiddle & vocals.
https://www.facebook.com/JorinLewinRochford
Jun 13 2014
I recently started fiddling & singing with a new bluegrass/old-time band, Brewgrass. (www.brewtownbrewgrass.com)
Brewgrass is: Jon Kehoe (mandolin/vocals), Justin Busche (banjo/vocals), John Schulze (guitar/vocals), Mike Secklin (bass/vocals), Carrie Secklin (washboard/vocals) & myself (fiddle/vocals).
Check out the gigs page to see…
Read moreFeb 15 2014
My amazingly talented and super sweet friend Trevor Rogers has this great blog where he asks his musician friends nine questions. I did the interview a couple of years ago, but here's the link if you want to check out…
Read moreJan 29 2014
I've just added a 'Tunes' page to the website. I'll be adding sheet music notation of my original compositions that I've written over the years. I've got about 20 fiddle tunes already notated & ready to be posted. I'll add…
Read moreSep 1 2013
Just updated the website to make it more mobile friendly. Also added a listing of WI Irish sessions under the Links page, for anyone interested in playing a few tunes. Hope you like the changes. Hope to see you all…
Read moreFeb 28 2012
I am very excited to be officially teaching for the Irish Fest School of Music. Check out their website for more info: http://irishfest.com/Year-Round-Events/Irish-Fest-School-of-Music.htm
Nov 15 2011
Last week, I headed down to Million Yen Studios in Chicago to record string tracks for the upcoming Scott Lucas & the Married Men CD. Their fiddler Rebecca Manthe and I spent all day in the studio laying down tracks…
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