Trevor Stuart - North Carolina Mountains Fiddler and Violin Maker

About this episode

A conversation with fiddler and violin maker Trevor Stuart about the cultural significance of the violin in the North Carolina mountains.

I recorded this conversation with old-time fiddler and violin maker Trevor Stuart in 2015 while attending the National Folk Festival that was held that year in the city of Greensboro, North Carolina. Trevor was performing with his twin brother, Travis Stuart, who plays the banjo. We talked about the role the violin played far back in the mountains in years past for dances, corn shuckings, medicine shows, and even wrestling contests pitting an orangutan against all comers. Sadly, Trevor passed away the next year at the age of 47. This episode of Rosin the Bow is dedicated to his memory.

People in this episode

Guest: Trevor Stuart

Topics covered

• fiddling
• violin making
• old-time music
• North Carolina

Keywords

• National Folk Festival
• Greensboro
• music history
• traditional music

Mentioned in this episode

Products: violin, banjo

Books & works: Rosin the Bow

Places: Greensboro, North Carolina

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