"Big John McNeil Medley" - Calvin Vollrath and Clinton Pelletier - Red Bluff Session
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- "The Red Bluff Session". This is the first release of 11 videos that were shot at the Elks Club in Red Bluff, California late Saturday night after the Western Open Fiddle Championships of 2015 ended. The seeds for this project had been planted just outside the backstage door exactly one year prior. Calvin’s first time at the Western Open was in 2013 where he served as judge as well as the featured entertainer along with his wife Rhea who wowed the crowd with her French Canadian step dancing. The Thursday night “Kick-Off Concert” was such a hit that Calvin was asked to come back in 2014. After the contest that year, goodbyes were being said in the back parking lot and Calvin mentioned having seen a video or two on the Joy of Fiddling TH-cam channel. An offer was made on the spot that should the opportunity ever arise an effort must be made to get some up close and personal performance video of Calvin.
Flash forward one year later and as good fortune would have it Calvin and Rhea returned to Red Bluff again to entertain. Even better fortune, they brought along with them accomplished guitar slinger Clinton Pelletier who has been picking with Calvin since he was a teenager. Calvin had not forgotten about my offer and the plan was set to document some fiddling.
But fiddle contests can be joyfully chaotic events with an ever fluid timetable. With all the activity going on, it can be challenging to schedule a simple cup of coffee let alone a video shoot. Not to mention the fact that Calvin was jamming daily and entertaining nightly (along with Clinton and Rhea) And while the Elks Club facility offers plentiful spaces inside and out for rehearsal and jam sessions, those spaces, more often than not, are occupied with musicians rehearsing and jamming, morning, noon, and night. So, even if we had the time and energy, we still had not secured a place to shoot.
When the contest officially ended and the audience cleared out, it was late. I half expected Calvin to say they would be calling it a night and one could not have blamed them one bit. But he gave the thumbs up, and in that empty auditorium, the now vacant stage seemed our only best option. After getting a blessing (from contest organizer and Master of Ceremonies Tex Ash) to borrow the stage for a while, we quickly got to work. The end result is 11 videos (compiled together in the "Playlists" section of this channel) featuring an eclectic mix of traditional medleys, swing tunes, waltz’s, and some surprises. Most of them are originals composed by Calvin. Two of the videos feature Rhea’s step-dancing.
There was no preparation and no predetermined program of tunes. The set list unfolded organically and tune selections were made in the moment. Some tunes Calvin and Clinton had not played together in years. One tune had been written and played publicly only once by Calvin a mere week prior to it being documented at this session. Another original composition had never even been heard by Clinton before he played it masterfully. You will hear no applause in these videos because with the exception of a very small handful of lucky souls who lingered, there was no audience in the auditorium during the shoot.
For anyone interested in experiencing their own personal Calvin concert, all 11 videos are compiled together and can be found in the "Playlists" section of this channel.
The four tunes featured in this video are: "Big John McNeil", "St. Anne's Reel", "Surveyor's Reel", and "Devil's Dream".
www.calvinvollrath.com
This was a joy to listen to. The artists are excellent.
Glad you found it, @Gary Gifford. Stop by anytime you need a little musical pick-me-up.
Absolutely the best !!
Thank you...
Wholly moly! That mighty fine picking and sawin I see 🧐 Good Lord! Now I've never compared anyone to the Great Mark O'Connor but...
Howdy Country Bumpkin. Glad you enjoyed. What a nice compliment...Thank you.
Holy Cow. Loved it. I love that fiddle. Great sound. Terrific chemistry between the players.
Your right Jon great fiddle playing .Thought you might like this little lady.My wife Louise Arsenault from Prince Edward Island Canada. Has been around for a few years and played in 15 Countries.
Wow. Thanks. I will certainly look her up! I just love the quality violin work....not just hacking away "bluegrass style". I am on my own violin journey now. I make them and play them. Wonderful instrument.
Thankyou!!
Thank you...
Wow! Love the unique fiddling style. I play the fiddle and the energy expended in that medley was nothing short of incredible
Wow!
Calvin is more than a mere mortal musician. He’s on another level, another dimension! Great guitarist too.
@Blueyesbullet1, Cal and Clint are musicians who embody the whole concept of a musical conversation.
@@joyoffiddling That would be a wonderful understatement!!! Thank You so much for sharing this & more! So Good!!! :D
Glad you found it,@@timothywachowicz8308!
Bravo 👏
I've been fiddling around with violin for 6 years and just found Calvin. All I can say is SHAME on the fiddle community for not telling me about him years ago.
I feel like he should be mentioned right up there with the likes of Kenny Baker and Bobby Hicks.....
Well @Mark Upton, in the grand scheme of things, the fiddle world is relatively small and not a hugely popular one. Its' adherents are passionate but the audience is small. It stands to reason that a great many accomplished musicians are only well known amongst a modest number of people. I personally know a handful of certifiable fiddle geniuses but they will never become household names except amongst ourselves. And every so often another undiscovered musical gem comes onto the scene and blows everyone away. Calvin is a long time living legend and I'm glad he came across your radar.
Thanks Mark for the kind words. I'm surfing around youtube tonight and came across this video once again and see that it has a ton of views. Kenny Baker & Bobby Hicks along with ole Cal, now there's a smile on my face....thank you
Awesome! a mood booster for me to keep practicing. You are great, sir!!
Glad you found the video, Vania. (I have forwarded your comment on to Calvin) If you ever feel like having your own personal mini-Calvin concert, you can go into the "Playlist" section on this channel where you will find all of the Calvin and Clinton "Red Bluff Session" videos compiled in a single playlist.
Thanks alot...glad you enjoyed that.
wow the guitarist is good to keep up to the fiddle player
Awe struck!
speechless!
Thanks Allen.
My goodness! Virtuosi, the two of you. Technically amazing and a kick to watch!
I'm 67. No violin music in my youth to be listening too but always been curious about it. I bought a violin when I was 14 but never played it. Needed to have the songs in my head to get it to my hands. So, a few years ago, I met this man at the senior house who played and a few songs began to take place in my head. A few months ago, I began to practice, by hear, and it's coming pretty well.My brother in law will be 80 next September 2021. My goal is to practice Reel de Ste-Anne and play it for him as a gift. He always wanted me to play that fiddle. He does not even know I practice. Just discovered your channel. This will help me a lot. Thank you!
@TheHudson51, your comment has made my day. It is never too late and one is never too old to bring music into their life. My mother had a student many years back named Ruth who was in her 80's when she started fiddling. She had no doubts that picking up her fiddle added years to her life and increased the quality of life in those years. I believe it will be the same with you. What a gift you are planning for your brother in law. So glad you found the Joy of Fiddling channel. Welcome to the Fiddle Family!
Soul lifter.......
I couldn't tell you how many times I've had your videos (especially this one) on repeat, either to learn to play tunes from, or as backround music while stidying for school etc. This set in particular is one to blame for sparking my love for fiddling when I started late 2019. It's been so great to finally meet and jam with some of these wonderful musicians in person over the past year or two, and I can't wait to keep learning!!
Absolutely love getting comments like yours, @allisonleroux763. The Joy of Fiddling channel has a lot of goals, but inspiring and educating are top of the list.
On a personal note, it was because of this video I was introduced to (and enabled to learn) "Surveyor's Reel", which led me to the composer Andy De Jarlis, which led me to Métis style fiddling.
Welcome to the fiddle family!
Truly a master fiddle player!
I'm 10 and I just learned how to play all of these songs. When I grow up, I want to play just like you guys ❤
Well, first off Kaitlyn, welcome to the Joy of Fiddling channel. Always love to hear from young fiddlers who find inspiration in these videos. Secondly, congratulations on learning these tunes. That's a lot of music for anyone to digest, let alone a youngster. And third, you have chosen some wonderful musicians to emulate and I have no doubts, if you stick with it, you will reach your goals.
Kaitlyn, 10 years old and you learned all these tunes. Wow, good for you. So great to see a young fiddler with the passion to achieve. Hopefully one day I'll get to hear you play.
I love listening to this guy. 👍🎻 27th August 2022.
Well, @Marielle Martin, you've got good taste in fiddling/picking. These guy are eminently listenable.
Wow, love that Surveyors Reel!
You noticed that one, Charlie? It stood out to me as well. Obviously, one of the lesser known tunes in the medley, but a good'un. It's on my "to-learn" list.
Hey Charlie, I believe the Surveyor's Reel is an Andy DeJarlis tune. It's a dandy for sure..
That’s was incredible!
Calvin really made it into the big league while on No 1 West show playing with Brian Sklar and Prairie Fire. I recommend all to tune in to those shows . This was late 80s early 90s. He moved on into a solo career with Clint. mos60
Thanks for passing that along, mos60. Always glad to have folks share information about the artists featured on the Joy of Fiddling channel.
That's okay. Also on No 1 West was another great fiddle player Donny Parenteau. Both Calvin & Donny were amazing during the shows. In fact, Nashville had nothing on these 2. Very talented. Enjoy. mos60
I loved playing on the Number 1 West Show for Brian Sklar. Long before Number 1 West, I played on CTV's Sun Country Show hosted by Ian Tyson & CBC's Native Nashville North TV show. Loved all the TV work I've done over the years
Miss all those great country TV shows. There was an amazing talent on the shows. No 1 West , what great performers including the great Frankie Rogers whom I know you appreciated so much. But guess you have moved on and have successful career. Enjoy all the vids with great fiddling. mos60
Calvin made it big with Danny Hooper playing Bob Wills and Lone Star Rag !!
Happy Acadian Day! Amazing fiddler!
Happy Acadian Day, to you Paula. Glad you could celebrate with a little music from one of Canada's best fiddlers.
Wowww ... can't get better than this chapeau bas!!
Right up the road from me..... cool!
Are you just down the road from Red Bluff? If so, mark your calendar for the Western Open Fiddle Championships in October. Check out the "Western Open Fiddle Family" video on this channel to see what it's all about.
Red river jig
Only the finest.
There are very good fiddlers and great fiddlers; Calvin is a GREAT fiddler! In a class by himself!
Wow!
Wow vous êtes super bons je vous félicite et je vois que c'est pas la première fois que vous jouez de la musique. Vous êtes formidable et J'apprécie énormément de vous entendre c'est super ! Je vous souhaite une très belle journée xx xx
The best
Thank you
정말 멋진 연주에요!!
한국 인사말! 여러분의 의견을 환영합니다.
Love this one !
Bravissimo
Calvin, you are amazing! I wish you lived closer or came out to tour the West!
Jaime beaucoup cette musique merci
@lucille corbett, de rein!
What incredible talent!! Calvin The Ageless! Amazing
24 hackers with bad intonation gave this the thumbs down. I love Calvins playing, i love his influences that come from all over North America. Lotsa Tommy Jackson influence. Love it!
Thanks, Zeke. I hadn't noticed the number of thumbs down and I never know what it is the prompts an individual to go out of their way to cast a negative vote like that, but, I guess that one thing in life that is loved by everyone, everywhere, all the time just doesn't exist. I, too, appreciated that Calvin does not pigeon hole himself stylistically and he wears his influences proudly on his sleeve.
Nice work.
I was a hip hop/scratch DJ in the 90s, an EDM dj in the 2000s, never listened to fiddling but this is growing on me and fast. Such outstanding musical fluidity. :)
Love your comment, @TomFooleryTheAustere. Always gratifying to hear from folks who may not necessarily be fiddle fans, but are able to at least appreciate what we do. Especially, when they come from very different specific musical backgrounds, genres, or cultures, far removed from our own. But it makes absolute sense to me. Many fiddlers have very eclectic far reaching musical interests outside of fiddling. I was introduced to punk rock by a fellow fiddler as a teen and it changed my life. Lead to appreciate metal, reggae, world, jazz, Hawaiian, electronic, rap...all of which in turn, influenced me as a fiddler.
5:23 ❤
Sheet Music Please
Dunno where to find, the video does tell you the 4 songs that are in here(incase u didn't notice, not trying to sound rude) ...Big John McNeil, St Anne's Reel, Surveyors reel and Devils dream
Awesome 👏
A lot like Eastern Canada style, very enjoyable……..
Bravo!
@Joy of Fiddling
I definitely see what you were saying! This duo is incredible. Any more backup would be cumbersome for sure.
Sure fun playing with Clint. Thank you
Calvin...every time I listen to this you remind me of my Father (Richard Callihoo) god rest his soul. He admired your music as much as I do. Thank you my friend!
It was a pleasure to be one of the "lucky souls who lingered"... I had been looking forward to see what would become of your video session with Calvin and Clinton -- and now we begin to see it. Thanks GW, another job well done. And thank you Calvin and Clinton. --Lyle Dixson
Hey Lyle! +FiddleSupporter Appreciate your kind words. It was a special evening, wasn't it? I'm glad to be able to share it with others.
And thank you, Lyle, for all that you do for the Fiddle Family. Not only with your own fiddle-centric channel, but everything else you do behind the scenes.
Lyle, thanks for all the support.
WoW!! Gotta be some of the best pickin' I have seen on here!! Whatever it takes to make that wonderful sound...you guys have it in spades...thank you both!!
thanks a bunch..
LOVE this song!!!
They are both in my thoughts considered extremely expert musicians. Calvin Volrath on that medely and Clinton the way he picks is so awesome.
@shelleyharty3281, some of the best musical conversation you could hope to hear when these two get to talkin'.
@@joyoffiddling I'm actually Gary
Brilliant!!
Bonne journée
This fiddler is outstanding
Thank you.
From my home town of St. Paul, Ab, Canada
Welcome to the Joy of Fiddling channel, Doris. Always love to hear from our fiddle family members from the North.
I am from St Paul Des Metis as well. I love Calvin Vollrath, play Lone Star Rag.
Awesome! Match for match.
SWEEEET FIDDILING, GREAT SWING TO IT!! THE GUITAR MAN HAS PERFECT TIMING ,EXCELLENT BOYS 100-100
thank you kind battlehrfred. Much appreciated.
Absolutely breathtaking performance!
Take a deep breath now.....thank you
Now that's fiddlin" folks.
Thank you
This is some seriously good playing!
No argument here, Joel. These two have seriously been seriously playing with one another for a seriously long time now.
My pleasure, +The Four Horsemen. None of the videos I post on this channel has an expiration date as far as replying to comments is concerned. The goal of this channel is not simply to have people watch the videos and rack up view count. (none of my videos are monetized/have advertisements, with the exception of one that has a copyright claim) My intent is that the Joy of Fiddling channel is also a place for the exchange of dialogue and information. Not every comment left on these videos is looking for a response. But if I feel I can offer anyone additional insight or If a specific question is asked, I pride myself on reaching out.
Wow
Wow, great fiddling and pickin. The rhythm is so perfect at a fast tempo.Call em out, one after another!
Calvin and Clinton have incredible chemistry together and share an unspoken language between them... evident in their musical conversations.
so kind, thank you
Love IT
I have been playing fiddle for 5 years or so now, and all I have to say is that the level Calvin plays is beyond my comprehension. I know many of the songs he's playing, but can't physically go as fast as him! Extremely inspiring, I can just hope to be as well as he is some day :)
Just said : WOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW ! ♥
Bravo, fellas! True musicians can just pick up a medley and start playing, no notes, no prompts.
If your toes aren't tappin when Calvin is fiddlin, you're dead. And they still might be...
I have people in the industry that they the ones that are running everything encourage everything say oh you’re going to go along way and then they will destroy you
No guitar solo? Awwwwww mang!
I wear the same shoes as Calvin and yet for some reason I can't fiddle worth a damn.
It might not be the shoes, Popoaggie ; )
Thinking you're right. Socks maybe ?!?
Heck, I'll try just about anything to be a better fiddler...in addition to all the practice time in the wood shed, of course.
Nice tapping
Better known as "clogging".
Glorious!
Whoa... Some guitar player
Clint is no slouch. A very humble gentleman with a lot of musical chops.
I think you just unlocked the secret of Saint Anne's Reel for me!
Great set!
OHHHH MG Calvin Vollrath is soooooooooo handsome and cute.
Shetland music
Shetland fiddle music
I know Violet Tulloch from Shetland. Any relation?
This makes me so happy :)
Glad to hear, Kaitlyn. That's what it's all about.
Gezzz these two!! wow
Sad I thhi,8
great job Calvin and Clinton ,, , thanks, ,
Thanks Mario
thanks also m y friend . , ,
Kelvin Clint
bon c'est bon!!!
Bonjour, Debbie. Quand vous avez raison, vous avez. raison
Awsome
A delight to watch and listen
Thank you
Thank you, @Daniel Filion, for stopping by the Joy of Fiddling channel.
What is the name of this style?
I would say Canadian Old Time Fiddling but with some newer twists that we’ve come up with. Hope you enjoy!!
BELLO ESA CONVINACION DE VIOLIN Y GUITARRA
Calvin y Clinton trabajan bien juntos, ¿no, Enrique? Una conversación musical entre los dos instrumentos.
Beautifull!
awesome!
Loved it!
Thanks Sue
Killer !
Quelqu'un connaît il les titres des morceaux?
Bonjour, +STASSE catherine. I am afraid I do not speak French. However, I believe you are asking about the titles of the tunes in this medley? Here they are in English and in the order of play:
"Big John McNeil", "St. Anne's Reel", "Surveyor's Reel", and "Devil's Dream". (Google Translate can help you see those titles in French)
Merci pour votre visite "Joie de Violon" (Joy of Fiddling)
STASSE catherine
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Super bon
fabulous - luvit
Thomas Vickers fablola enni
got DAM
Just great - adding a bass player would make it so much better
TOO fast ,,,, going to get a speeding ticket !!!!!!!
No doubt, Ray, that if Calvin and Clint were doing this on the interstate, they'd get pulled over for sure. But if you ask Calvin's wife Rhea (or seen her dance in two of Calvin's videos here on this channel...) she likes it fast!
The fiddler invites the guitar player to "do some picking with me", but when the guitar player picks, the fiddler totally drowns him out. He's better than that.
Please keep in mind, @tempgar...this was not a professional video production. This was simply a spur of the moment, middle of the night (after three long days of a fiddle contest) impromptu jam with Calvin and Clinton. No prep or planning. One camera, one microphone, no rehearsal. The musicians had no control over how their instruments were recorded.
This was a jam session. Do you have to be so critical? I’m sorry it’s not to your level of quality.
no
Fiddleのオヤジ、脚バタバタうるさいわ。落ち着きがないな。ほんとに。
アメリカからのご挨拶それは俳句ですか？