The Barefoot Fiddler
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SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, Harp.

ABOUT

A Colorado native with a rich musical heritage, unprecedented passion, and dedication, Merna Lewis is a force behind the fiddle. Every melody born from years of trial by fire, education, and persistence. You don’t just listen to Merna play the fiddle; you feel her play the fiddle. Pieces of the Colorado mountain tops, the Texas plains, and the Nashville honky tonks are evident with every performance, and the brand of The Barefoot Fiddler is sawed into their fabric as well …

Screen name:
The Barefoot Fiddler
Member since:
Oct 30 2018
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
4-5 nights a week
Most available:
Days

Influences

Bob Wills, Johnny Gimble, Alison Krauss, Leann Rimes, Trisha Yearwood, Pam Tillis, The Booher Family, Chris Daring, Bettie Freel, fiddle contests and bluegrass jams, Mark O'Connor, Dave Matthews Band, Joe Carr, Dale Morris, Sr., The Time Jumpers, Deana Carter,

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:
Expert
Violin:
Expert
Background Singer:
Expert
Fiddle:
Expert
Mandolin:
Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Fiddle by Jack Johannas Barton, LR Baggs Venue Acoustic DI, LR Baggs instrument pickup, Beta 58 Vocal mic, Hercules Stands, Steinberg ST-MO1 mic and home recording interface, OBS Studio for live-online performances

MUSIC