In the summer I went north again to my favorite Scandinavia. I explored places, history, and people, played, taught, and filmed. Perhaps the following pictures and videos capture my impressions better than words:
We are working on our first album with Radim Zenkl! This collection will feature our own compositions, along with a few covers and traditional songs from both sides of the Atlantic, all with distinctive arrangements. We’ll use typical bluegrass instruments, plus a few others, played in the style that has influenced us the most—bluegrass—while weaving … Read more
Casey Driessen *1978 American fiddler, composer, producer and teacher www.caseydriessen.com Casey, you come from a musical family. You’re a father yourself. How did your parents influence you musically and how do you influence your daughter? My dad was playing banjo and pedal steel in bluegrass/western swing bands when I was growing up. I play the … Read more
Tomorrow, February 9, 2022, from 8 pm (CET) you can watch our live concert with Radim Zenkl from the Studio of the Czech Radio Olomouc. Link to watch: https://youtu.be/EsqzU3pbj5o
We finished our musical year 2021 with Radim by performing in the 3rd. Advent Concert of Czech Television. We played two pieces from the 18th century – the 1st Goldberg Variation by J.S. Bach and Eleanor Plunkett by the Irish harpist Turlough O’Carolan. You can watch the recording from the Basilica of St. Peter and … Read more
My relationship with violin went through several phases. It was my first instrument – I imitated my dad’s playing at the age of four. At six I started at the music school and I liked my first teacher because he was strict. When he praised, it meant something. I also had home control and support … Read more
Our new single is out! You can stream it online on Spotify, Apple Music (iTunes), Deezer, or YouTube. It contains a traditional song in scottish gaelic Hùg Air A’ Bhonaid Mhòir (Celebrate the Big Bonnet) and a medley of two instrumental tunes written by Radim: Twin Peaks / Happygrass. Enojy! If you like our … Read more
I heard this tune for the first time as a teenager on an American bluegrass music compilation album. One artist’s name sounded a little different than the others. I definitely did not think I get to play the tune with Radim one day. Twenty years later, here it goes (together with another happy fiddle-tune of … Read more
Our duo with Radim Zenkl has been selected as Official Virtual Showcase Artist for the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble at IBMA World of Bluegrass, Sept 28 – Oct 2, in Raleigh, NC, USA! LINEUP – https://worldofbluegrass.org/ramble/lineup TICKETS – http://bit.ly/IBMAWOBTICKETS
We have been working on our new duo repertoire with Radim Zenkl since last October. Our first official concert will be streamed on March 31st here: https://youtu.be/8FE5C-NDcE8
Here is a song for all women (it is International Women’s Day today). We recorded it with my buddies Peter Mečiar and Petr Maceček. Enjoy!