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Sessions at 210 proudly presents Brian Wicklund.
Brian is a renowned American fiddler, educator, and author whose influence on traditional fiddle music has shaped generations of players across the globe. His dynamic playing style and approachable teaching methods have made him among the most respected fiddlers and educators in the United States.
A native Minnesotan and Minnesota Music Hall of Fame inductee, Brian began Suzuki violin lessons at age seven. As a nine year-old, he heard the bluegrass fiddling of Paul Warren on a record by Flatt and Scruggs that changed his life. He grew up going to bluegrass jams and festivals, practiced hard, won a bunch of fiddle contests, joined bands, and ultimately chose music as a career.
He is accomplished in many different fiddle styles including bluegrass, Appalachian, Swedish and swing. His expressive style blends technical precision with heartfelt musicality. Over the years, his performances have captivated audiences nationwide, whether on concert stages, at festivals, or in intimate workshop settings. He has toured internationally playing fiddle and mandolin with bands including Stoney Lonesome, Brother Mule, Chris Stuart, and Kathy Kallick. He fronts progressive bluegrass band, Barley Jacks and performs regularly in duos with Mike Cramer and Liz Ashworth. He also is host of the Fiddle Masters Concerts.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Sessions at 210 proudly presents Brian Wicklund.
Brian is a renowned American fiddler, educator, and author whose influence on traditional fiddle music has shaped generations of players across the globe. His dynamic playing style and approachable teaching methods have made him among the most respected fiddlers and educators in the United States.
A native Minnesotan and Minnesota Music Hall of Fame inductee, Brian began Suzuki violin lessons at age seven. As a nine year-old, he heard the bluegrass fiddling of Paul Warren on a record by Flatt and Scruggs that changed his life. He grew up going to bluegrass jams and festivals, practiced hard, won a bunch of fiddle contests, joined bands, and ultimately chose music as a career.
He is accomplished in many different fiddle styles including bluegrass, Appalachian, Swedish and swing. His expressive style blends technical precision with heartfelt musicality. Over the years, his performances have captivated audiences nationwide, whether on concert stages, at festivals, or in intimate workshop settings. He has toured internationally playing fiddle and mandolin with bands including Stoney Lonesome, Brother Mule, Chris Stuart, and Kathy Kallick. He fronts progressive bluegrass band, Barley Jacks and performs regularly in duos with Mike Cramer and Liz Ashworth. He also is host of the Fiddle Masters Concerts.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.