It’s been four years since we’ve had a solo release from renowned fiddler, Patrick McAvinue. His newest project, Fortis, is filled with creativity and deftness, both of which sum up McAvinue's style of fiddling. Fortis is an EP containing six songs, half of which
Patrick McAvinue has been among the most accomplished bluegrass fiddlers for several years, with time touring in acts like Audie Blaylock and Redline, Charm City Junction, and Daily & Vincent. We've also heard his fiddle on other artist's releases, and
Patrick McAvinue, fiddler and mandolinist for US Navy Band Country Current, and his wife, Jules, are celebrating the birth of their first child. William Coleman McAvinue was born on August 23 at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD. His arrival
We've had our eye on Patrick McAvinue for quite some time, since he was a teenager, still in college, and playing fiddle with Audie Blaylock and Redline. His skill with his instrument was obvious even then, and we immediately befriended
On May 25, Patrick McAvinue and Jules Spier were married in Hendersonville, TN. Patrick is the fiddler with Dailey & Vincent, and with Charm City Junction. The wedding was held outdoors, along the Cumberland River, and the couple was graced with
This is the time for New Year's resolutions, and a great many of us take the occasion of the new year to make pledges or promises to ourselves, our families, or our friends. Some are vague in the "lose weight"
Dailey & Vincent have announced the addition of Baltimore fiddler Patrick McAvinue to their touring band. He takes the spot recently vacated by BJ Cherryholmes, who has travelled with the group this past six years. BJ and his wife, Devon, are
Civilization VI, the recently-released video game from Firaxis and 2K Games, contains a special treat for fans of bluegrass and old time music. Patrick McAvinue and Brad Kolodner from Charm City Junction were tapped to provide some of the music
The indubitable Russell Carson, crack banjoist with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder and enterprising bluegrass photographer/videographer, has posted the latest thing in music archiving - the POV video! Many types of action photography, from the sublime to the discreditable, now utilize
The Strathmore Arts Center in Bethesda, MD has selected Patrick McAvinue for their Artist in Residence program this year. This multidiscipline facility offers a number of venues that host events both indoors and out, including regular performances from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra,
