Patrick McAvinue

Patrick McAvinuePatrick McAvinue, 2017 International Bluegrass Music Association Fiddler Player of the year & 2015 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year, is regarded as one of the most innovative fiddlers in the industry, able to translate the traditions of Bluegrass into a fresh, eclectic, forward-thinking language of his own. Patrick’s CD release, Rutland’s Reel, is described as, “a roller coaster of pure uncut fiddle nirvana” (Joseph Scott, Country Music Pride). A highly in-demand sideman, he has performed and recorded with Bluegrass music icons Bobby Osborne, Del McCoury, Marty Stuart, Paul Williams and J.D. Crowe, to name a few. He and his fiddle have appeared at Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, The Birchmere, The Country Ren-dez vous Festival in Crappone, FR, and The U.S. Embassy in Quito, EC. Currently, Patrick tours with the acclaimed Bluegrass super-group Dailey & Vincent and is a featured recording artist for the Patuxent Music and Mountain Home record labels. When home from the road, he enjoys sharing his passion and love for music with his private students. www.patrickmcavinue.com