2026 Featured Music
Some of the goals for World Fiddle Day are to bring inspiring musicians to the event, and to foster the appreciation of the region's cultural music.
This year we will be highlighting the original fiddle tunes of West Virginia's Joe Herrmann. He will be giving a workshop featuring his tunes. The music will be posted at this page for those who want to learn the tunes in advance.
Special Guest Artist
Darol Anger
Darol Anger will be out first out-of-town guest for World Fiddle Day.
​Fiddler Darol has helped drive the evolution of the contemporary string band through his involvement with numerous pathbreaking ensembles such as his Republic Of Strings, the Turtle Island String Quartet, the David Grisman Quintet, Montreux, the Psychograss, The Duo and other ensembles. Today Darol can be heard on the Sim City soundtracks and on NPR's "Car Talk" theme, along with Earl Scruggs, David Grisman and Tony Rice. In addition to performing all over the world since 1977, he has recorded and produced scores of important recordings, is a MacDowell and UCross Fellow, and has received numerous composers’ residencies and grants. He has been a featured soloist on dozens of recordings and motion picture soundtracks. He is Professor Emeritus at the prestigious Berklee College of Music.
Cultural Celebration
The
Tunes
of
Joe Herrmann
Joe Herrmann, from Paw Paw, WV, is a singer and multi-instrumentalist who has been making music for over 50 years. He is well-known in traditional music circles for his singing and playing. He co-founded The Critton Hollow String Band with his wife, Sam Herrmann, in 1975, and has toured nationally and internationally and recorded 7 albums. "Since the age of 10 music has been the primary focus of my life."
"Joe Herrmann is a true gem. A wonderful performer, Joe has exceptional musical skills, teaching skills and people skills."
Joyce Rossback - Director, Augusta Heritage Center
"Joe Herrmann is a marvel of God's firmament, a universal remedy to musical bewilderment and melodic uncertainty. Contemplate him through smoked glass, do not use the naked eye"
Nick Blanton - Somebody
LEARN JOE'S TUNES IN ADVANCE
