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Calvin Vollrath - The Story Behind the Tunes I have composed near 800 tunes & they all have a story. Hear the music and the stories as told by and played by Calvin Vollrath.

Calvin Vollrath


    • Jun 19, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 69 EPISODES


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    Episode 69 - The Story Behind the Tunes - June 19, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 55:39


    Welcome to Episode 69 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. This is the last episode of the Story Behind the Tunes, for now. I've done told all my stories of my tunes and now I need to get out of this pandemic and go write me some new tunes, that will undoubtedly have some stories. So until then...... Also I have a new video show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which is hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode premiered on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. (1st Sunday of each month). Here's the link to watch all episodes of this series. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjYOs9se8QGf8jKCIecTOEAy-4VdxJrNu Future episodes will be released on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm (MDT). I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 68 - The Story Behind the Tunes - June 12, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 53:57


    Welcome to Episode 68 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also I have a new video show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which is hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode premiered on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. (1st Sunday of each month). Here's the link to watch all episodes of this series. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjYOs9se8QGf8jKCIecTOEAy-4VdxJrNu Future episodes will be released on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm (MDT). I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 67 - The Story Behind the Tunes - June 5, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 54:27


    Welcome to Episode 67 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also I have a new video show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which is hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode premiered on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. (1st Sunday of each month). Here's the link to watch all episodes of this series. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjYOs9se8QGf8jKCIecTOEAy-4VdxJrNu Future episodes will be released on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm (MDT). I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 66 - The Story Behind the Tunes - May 29, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 51:25


    Welcome to Episode 66 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also I have a new video show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which is hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode premiered on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. (1st Sunday of each month). Here's the link to watch all episodes of this series. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjYOs9se8QGf8jKCIecTOEAy-4VdxJrNu Future episodes will be released on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm (MDT). I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 65 - The Story Behind the Tunes - May 22, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 55:07


    Welcome to Episode 65 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also I have a new video show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which is hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode premiered on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. (1st Sunday of each month). Here's the link to watch all episodes of this series. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjYOs9se8QGf8jKCIecTOEAy-4VdxJrNu Future episodes will be released on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm (MDT). I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 64 - The Story Behind the Tunes - May 15, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 1:00


    Welcome to Episode 64 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also I have a new video show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which is hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode premiered on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. (1st Sunday of each month). Here's the link to watch all episodes of this series. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjYOs9se8QGf8jKCIecTOEAy-4VdxJrNu Future episodes will be released on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm (MDT). I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 63 - The Story Behind the Tunes - May 8, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 57:17


    Welcome to Episode 63 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also I have a new video show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which is hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode premiered on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. (1st Sunday of each month). Here's the link to watch all episodes of this series. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjYOs9se8QGf8jKCIecTOEAy-4VdxJrNu Future episodes will be released on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm (MDT). I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 62 - The Story Behind the Tunes - May 1, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 56:18


    Welcome to Episode 62 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also I have a new video show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which is hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode premiered on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. (1st Sunday of each month). Here's the link to watch all episodes of this series. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjYOs9se8QGf8jKCIecTOEAy-4VdxJrNu Future episodes will be released on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm (MDT). I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 61 - The Story Behind the Tunes - April 24, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 52:03


    Welcome to Episode 61 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also I have a new video show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which is hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode premiered on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. (1st Sunday of each month). Here's the link to watch all episodes of this series. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjYOs9se8QGf8jKCIecTOEAy-4VdxJrNu Future episodes will be released on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm (MDT). I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 60 - The Story Behind the Tunes - April 17, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 52:49


    Welcome to Episode 60 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also I have a new video show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which is hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode premiered on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. (1st Sunday of each month). Here's the link to watch all episodes of this series. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjYOs9se8QGf8jKCIecTOEAy-4VdxJrNu Future episodes will be released on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm (MDT). I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 59 - The Story Behind the Tunes - April 10, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 58:21


    Welcome to Episode 59 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also I have a new video show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which is hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode premiered on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. Here's the link to watch episode #1. https://youtu.be/9XHUaFyOIcU Future episodes will be released on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm (MDT). I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 58 - The Story Behind the Tunes - April 3, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 59:20


    Welcome to Episode 58 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also I have a new video show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which is hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode premiered on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. Here's the link to watch episode #1. https://youtu.be/9XHUaFyOIcU Future episodes will be released on the 1st Sunday of each month at 2pm (MDT). I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 57 - The Story Behind the Tunes - March 27, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 54:23


    Welcome to Episode 57 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has really no theme but it's getting tougher to find tunes now. I still have lots of tunes to go but I've now categorized my tunes in alphabetical order to make it easy for me to see what I still have left to do. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. I'm really proud of a new venture I've undertaken. I've put together a (TV) show on YouTube called Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee. I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. The guests in episode 1 are Mark Sullivan & Patrick Bell. I hope you watch it. Here's the link to watch it. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjYOs9se8QGf8jKCIecTOEAy-4VdxJrNu It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 56 - The Story Behind the Tunes - March 20, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 50:10


    Welcome to Episode 56 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has really no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also I will share some exciting news in this episode about my new show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which will be hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode premiered on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. Here's the link to watch episode #1. https://youtu.be/9XHUaFyOIcU I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. If we get viewers, my plan is to make this a monthly show. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 55 - The Story Behind the Tunes - March 13, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 59:49


    Welcome to Episode 55 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has really no theme but it's getting tougher to find tunes now. I've now categorized my tunes in alphabetical order to make it easy for me to see what I still have left to do. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Here's a video link to my new YouTube show called Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee. Check it out. https://youtu.be/9XHUaFyOIcU I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. If we get viewers, my plan is to make this a monthly show. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 54 - The Story Behind the Tunes - March 6, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 50:46


    Welcome to Episode 54 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has really no theme but it's getting tougher to find tunes now. I still have lots of tunes to go but I've now categorized my tunes in alphabetical order to make it easy for me to see what I still have left to do. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also this episode is  coming 1 hour earlier than usual and from now on will be published at 1 pm (Mountain Time). I will share some exciting news in this episode about my new show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which will be hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode will air today March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. Here's the link to watch episode #1. https://youtu.be/9XHUaFyOIcU I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. If we get viewers, my plan is to make this a monthly show. Today's guests are Mark Sullivan & Patrick Bell. I hope you watch it. Here's the link to watch it. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjYOs9se8QGf8jKCIecTOEAy-4VdxJrNu It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 53 - The Story Behind the Tunes - February 27, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 59:50


    Welcome to Episode 53 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has really no theme but it's getting tougher to find tunes now. I still have lots of tunes to go but I've now categorized my tunes in alphabetical order to make it easy for me to see what I still have left to do. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. Also I will share some exciting news in this episode about my new show called 'Calvin Vollrath's Fiddle Jubilee' which will be hosted on YouTube. The 1st episode will air on March 6th, 2022 at 2pm (MST) GMT-0700. Here's the link to watch episode #1. https://youtu.be/9XHUaFyOIcU I'm really proud of this new venture where I'm actually playing music with special guests and you get to watch us..... Tell all your friends about it. If we get viewers, my plan is to make this a monthly show. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed this episode, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 52 - The Story Behind the Tunes - February 20, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 59:25


    Welcome to Episode 52 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show theme is tunes that start with the letter C. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 51 - The Story Behind the Tunes - February 13, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 58:03


    Welcome to Episode 51 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has really no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 50 - The Story Behind the Tunes - February 6, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 54:38


    Welcome to Episode 50 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has really no theme but it's getting tougher to find tunes now. I still have lots of tunes to go but I've now categorized my tunes in alphabetical order to make it easy for me to see what I still have left to do. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 49 - The Story Behind the Tunes - January 30, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 52:29


    Welcome to Episode 49 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has really no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 48 - The Story Behind the Tunes - January 23, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 56:44


    Welcome to Episode 48 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has really no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. In this episode I talk of Calvin Vollrath Fiddle Videos. The link to those music lessons is right here. https://calvinvollrathfiddlevideos.vhx.tv/ There are around 200 videos, sheet music and backing tracks for you to learn from with plenty of Cal Tips as well. Check it out. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 47 - The Story Behind the Tunes - January 16, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 48:58


    Welcome to Episode 47 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has really no theme. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 46 - The Story Behind the Tunes - January 9, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 70:13


    Welcome to Episode 46 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has really no theme at all but it's the 1st episode of 2022.  Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 45 - The Story Behind the Tunes - December 19, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 58:31


    Welcome to Episode 45 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show has a Christmas theme as I feature tunes from my Christmas album 'Let it Jig, Let it Jig, Let it Jig' released in 1999 and a couple of originals as well.  Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 44 - The Story Behind the Tunes - December 12, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 60:06


    Welcome to Episode 44 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show features stories & tunes from 2 different albums. Jiggin' at the OK Corral & The Journey. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 43 - The Story Behind the Tunes - December 5, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 55:31


    Welcome to Episode 43 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show features stories of 'crooked tunes'. I love these not so standard style tunes. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 42 - The Story Behind the Tunes - November 28, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 51:22


    Welcome to Episode 42 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show features stories & tunes from 2 different albums. Spring Creek in 2012 & Special Delivery 2021. Please do me a favour and tell your friends & neighbours about my podcast. That would be so kind of you. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 41 - The Story Behind the Tunes - November 21, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 59:11


    Welcome to Episode 41 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show features stories & tunes from 2 different albums, Fiddle Nation & The Gift. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar. Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 40 - The Story Behind the Tunes - November 14, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 54:45


    Welcome to Episode 40 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show features stories & tunes from albums I've recorded over the years, no theme. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link  

    Episode 39 - The Story Behind the Tunes - November 7, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 56:55


    Welcome to Episode 39 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show features stories & tunes from albums I've recorded over the years, no theme. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 38 - The Story Behind the Tunes - October 31, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 50:45


    Welcome to Episode 38 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show features stories & tunes from my first 2 albums, released in 1982 & 1983. Album #1 was called 'The Reel Thing' & album #2 was called 'Red River Jig and Other Old Time Fiddle Favourites'. With this episode being published on Halloween 2021, it's kind of a scary day, just like when I stepped into the recording studio all those years ago...so the theme is 'Scary Times'. I hope you enjoy this episode. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 37 - The Story Behind the Tunes - October 24, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 50:49


    Welcome to Episode 37 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show features stories & tunes from 2 albums released in 2001. Autumn in Vermont & Fiddling My Way. I hope you enjoy this episode. If there's a way to comment on your podcast stream about my show, that would be greatly appreciated. Your comments will give me encouragement to keep on going. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 36 - The Story Behind the Tunes - October 17, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 59:58


    Welcome to Episode 36 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's theme is 'Country Cal'. I've composed many 'Country' style tunes over the years and today I have picked out 10 of these tunes from various albums recorded over the years. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 35 - The Story Behind the Tunes - October 10, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 54:05


    Welcome to Episode 35 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show features stories & tunes from various albums over the years but spotlighting 2 albums released in 2020 called, 2020 Fiddlin' - Calvin Vollrath & Friends - Edition 1 & 2. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 34 - The Story Behind the Tunes - October 3, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 51:59


    Welcome to Episode 34 of The Story Behind the Tunes. Today's show features stories & tunes from various albums over the years. No theme, just a pick & play kinda show. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 33 - The Story Behind the Tunes - September 26, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 54:43


    Welcome to Episode 33. Today's show features stories & tunes that were released in 2015 from 2 different albums, Approved Canadian Fiddler & Certified Canadian Fiddler. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 32 - The Story Behind the Tunes - September 19, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 55:43


    Welcome to Episode 32. Today's show features stories & tunes that were released over the years and also features a few tunes from my new CD released in June 2021 called 'Special Delivery'. This is my 72nd album and have 2 more albums recorded and sitting in the can to be released in the future. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 31 - The Story Behind the Tunes - September 12, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 54:07


    Welcome to Episode 31. Today's show features stories & tunes that were released in 1999 on 2 different albums called Bonjour comment cava & UFO Sessions '99. I released my 72nd album in June 2021 and have 2 more albums recorded and sitting in the can to be released in the future. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link  

    Episode 30 - The Story Behind the Tunes - June 6, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 59:56


    Welcome to Episode 30. Today's show features stories & tunes that I have written over the years inspired by the great province of Alberta, where I live. I released albums #70 & #71 in 2020 and I'm working on at least 2 more for this year, with the 1st of the new ones to be release in just a few short weeks. Stay tuned for this 'Special' album on www.calvinvollrath.com. I hope you enjoy this program. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 29 - The Story Behind the Tunes - May 30, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 54:35


    Welcome to Episode 29. Today's show features stories & tunes that I have written over the years inspired by British Columbia folks & places. I released albums #71 & #72 in 2020 and I'm working on at least 2 more for this year. I will be releasing 1 new album very soon, in June or July. Stay tuned for all the info on this 'Special' album. I hope you enjoy this program. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 28 - The Story Behind the Tunes - May 23, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 57:20


    Welcome to Episode 28. Today's show features stories & tunes that I have written for people or places in Manitoba. I could do more than 1 episode on this theme as I've been inspired a lot by the people & places in Manitoba.  I released albums #71 & #72 in 2020 and I'm working on at least 2 more for this year, stay tuned for that big news... I hope you enjoy this program. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 27 - The Story Behind the Tunes - May 16, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 57:05


    Welcome to Episode 27. Today's show features stories & tunes that I have written over the years. No theme today other than it's my birthday. 61 years ago today, my mom said "oh no, not again". They started with a girl and then boys started coming and I was the 6th boy in a row. So raise your glass and wish me well or go to my website and buy a cd. That way you're actually sending me a gift... I released albums #71 & #72 in 2020 and I'm working on at least 2 more for this year, stay tuned for that big news... I hope you enjoy this program. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 26 - The Story Behind the Tunes - May 9, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 54:55


    Welcome to Episode 26. Today's show features stories & tunes that I have written for people or events in the Ottawa Valley. I could do more than 1 episode on this theme as I've been inspired a lot by the people of the Ottawa Valley.  I released albums #71 & #72 in 2020 and I'm working on at least 2 more for this year, stay tuned for that big news... I hope you enjoy this program. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 25 - The Story Behind the Tunes - May 2, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 56:58


    Welcome to Episode 25. Today's show features stories & tunes that I have composed over the years. I released albums #71 & #72 in 2020 and I'm working on at least 2 more for this year, stay tuned for that big news... I hope you enjoy this program. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 24 - The Story Behind the Tunes - April 25, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 56:43


    Edited 2 1/2 hours after it was published. Welcome to Episode 24. Today's show features stories & tunes that I've composed for fiddlers. I will end up having to do more episodes on this theme because I've written lots of tunes for my fiddling friends over the years. I released albums #71 & #72 in 2020 and I'm working on at least 2 more for this year, stay tuned for that big news... I hope you enjoy this program. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 23 - The Story Behind the Tunes - April 18, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 56:01


    Welcome to Episode 23. Today's show features stories & tunes that I have written for family members. I try to squeeze in a family tune each week but that don't always happen so today is all tunes written for family. I will end up having to do more episodes on this theme because I've got more tunes for family members. I released albums #71 & #72 in 2020 and I'm working on at least 2 more for this year, stay tuned for that big news... I hope you enjoy this program. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 22 - The Story Behind the Tunes - April 11, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 56:42


    Welcome to Episode 22. Today's show features stories & tunes that were inspired by Quebec musicians & friends. This will probably end up having to do more episodes because I've written lots of tunes for my Quebec friends me over the years. I released albums #71 & #72 in 2020 and I'm working on at least 2 more for this year, stay tuned for that big news... I hope you enjoy this program. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 21 - The Story Behind the Tunes - April 4, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 59:33


    Welcome to Episode 21. Today's show features stories & tunes that I have co-written with other musicians. This will probably end up having to do more episodes because I've co-written many tunes with many people me over the years. I released albums #71 & #72 in 2020 and I'm working on at least 2 more for this year, stay tuned for that big news... I hope you enjoy this program. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 20 - The Story Behind the Tunes - March 28, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 57:08


    Welcome to Episode 20. Today's show features stories & tunes of mine that I've composed over the years for fiddlers that have have been in my class at fiddle camps, all over the place..This will probably end up having to do 2 different episodes because my students have inspired me over the years. I released albums #71 & #72 in 2020 and I'm working on at least 2 more for this year, stay tuned for that big news... I hope you enjoy this program. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

    Episode 19 - The Story Behind the Tunes - March 21, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 53:07


    Welcome to Episode 19. Today's show features stories & tunes of mine that I've recorded over the years. I released #71 & #72 in 2020 and I'm working on at least 2 more for this year, stay tuned for that big news... I hope you enjoy this program. If you're enjoying this episode or my podcast in general, please send me an email calvinvollrath@gmail.com just so I know someone is actually listening...I'm having fun but fun is always better when you can share it with someone else. It would be greatly appreciated if you enjoyed the program, to go to my website and have a look at my CDs, MP3 downloads, sheet music and so much more. I'm trying to keep the wolf away from the door and any sales do help. Thank you. www.calvinvollrath.com Or, if you feel so inclined to add to the tip jar, if you enjoyed the show, here's the link

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