Near her home in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, there was a classical program and a jazz program but no bluegrass. ETSU graduate student Aynsley Porchak is quickly making a name for herself in music circles, recently becoming the first person ever to win both American and Canadian Grand Masters fiddle And from an impromptu jam session comes the high harmony of twin fiddles. Aynsley is also an experienced contest fiddler. One of those is Aynsley Porchak. Read Aynsley Porchak's bio and find out more about Aynsley Porchak's songs, albums, and chart history. For example, some textbooks are Aynsley began playing fiddle at the age of 9. Find a band near you or share your band info with the world! She was introduced to bluegrass through the music of Kenny Baker and Bobby Hicks, and quickly fell in love with the music. ~ Carry On is a free, 30-minute YouTube Live program that explores traditional music and the people who make it presented by the Northeast Ohio Musical Heritage Assn. The Meadors are married. All three are alumni of ETSUs Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies Program. Kenny Chesney (seated) during his student days at ETSU. The group formed as a spin-off of the band Carolina Blue. Music program at East Tennessee State University. My jaw dropped, because Id already Website design and development by Camellia Digital Agency. He writes, Ill forever be grateful to the Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies program. I love the fact that She plays in the ETSU Below is an exclusive East Tennessean interview with Porchak, in which she describes her time at ETSU and journey as a musician. Maybe the newest great love story to emerge, is that of Carolina Blue's James McDowell and Aynsley Porchak, aka "Jaymsley." We asked them to share a bit about how they got their start and we hope you enjoy their "love story" as much as we do. collected die-cast cars as a youngster) led to her hobby of photography. The thesis is a lyrical analysis of Louvin Brothers songs and how the brothers bridged the gap between the sacred and the secular, Porchak says. When they found out that it was the fiddle that I liked, they took me to watch some of the fiddle competitions close to my home, and I fell in love with the music I heard. However, when I arrived, I found that I was still able to musically interact with the other students, even though we lived hundreds of miles apart. rolled the radio dial and hit a certain country station, Aynsley would say, Stop, Named simply The Tennessee Bluegrass Band, this quintet features some of the brightest lights among our music's youth, What happens when you take all the super talented and artistic musicians in the world, and shut them all in for a year with next to no live performance opportunities? Contact Us. Aynsley Porchak In this thesis, I demonstrate how analysis through literary criticism can provide a commentary on Appalachian song. Aynsley Porchak. There are similar themeslove, acceptance, and rejection.. New Zealand had one channel in the late 1960s, Trenwith says. This recent graduate of the bluegrass program at East Tennessee State University is an Ontario native, and a professional performer, who won both the US and, The dream for every college student - and every parent back home mailing the checks - is to find a job in their field right after graduation. She confesses to having a passion for boots. She also played in 2016 on the Grand Ole Opry. The group formed as a spin-off of the band Carolina Blue. She also played in 2016 on the Grand Ole Opry. Just to even go to the Opry has been a dream Her friends joke that she pays rent at the library. He showed up at Timmy and Lakins one day and after wringing his hat in his hands for the first fifteen minutes of our talk, he eventually told me that he couldnt wait any longer to let me know his feelings. Morehead State University in Kentucky offers a traditional music program, directed by Raymond McLain, formerly with ETSU. I feel God has blessed me with the ability to play, and so I want to give back to others through my fiddling, whether that means teaching fiddle lessons, performing on stage and making people smile, or just simply talking to an audience member after a show. We played a Slim Dusty song and, for an encore, a Mac Wiseman song.. Aynsley has been my twin-fiddle buddy going back to when she first started at ETSU. Her life became a series of quartets and orchestras and Gilbert and Sullivan operas. and how music, tastefully played, can be both exciting and inspiring. Big Stone Gap, Virginia, native Tyler Hughes, a 2015 ETSU alumnus, divides his time among playing in the Empty Bottle String Band, calling square dances throughout the region, and teaching banjo and dance at Mountain Empire Community College in his hometown. I went to church every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night, and I played guitar in church., Boner says there was no order of worship in his great uncles tiny church. of Aynsleys all-time favorite fiddlers, Bobby Hicks. Aynsley Porchak and Lincoln Hensley went to school together through the East Tennessee State University Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies program. When the students are done with their degrees, they get to have in their hands a product they can use for promotion, Boner says. Dan Eubanks, bassist with Special Consensus, and Aynsley Porchak, fiddler with Carolina Blue, will both join the team as adjust professors starting with the Spring 2021 semester. I don't think there's anything wrong with pullin pop into the genre with covers like this. Aynsley Porchak wins Canadian Grand Masters. Submit stories for publication/editorial guidelines. Id been looking for. But bluegrass courses and private instruction quickly changed that. Aynsley Porchak(Photograph contributed / ETSU). I started my BLUE degree at ETSU with the goal of someday being able to make an impact through teaching in higher education, so this is truly a dream come true for me. This fund has been established to assist the Hensley family of Flag Pond, Tennessee in their husband's and father's medical bills. Boner joined his first southern gospel group when he was eight, and by the age of 11, he was playing fiddle with the Strings of Gospel. They bring the total of such teachers at ETSU Bluegrass to 27, including such instrumental notables as Wyatt Rice, Brandon Green, Hunter Berry, and Thomas Cassell. I loved Aynsley Porchak plays Fiddle Patch, which, she says, is everything that I like can with my music, just keep learning because you can always learn and just continue I truly feel like it has changed my life for the better. It gives us a venue to showcase our students to the public. Owner Ed Snodderly, who teaches dobro and guitar at ETSU, fittingly calls it a listening room. We've helped hundreds of small business create a successful Web presence. She also keeps busy with sessions work recording for other musicians. He was like a one-man bluegrass band. Amythyst Kiah (below) during her student days at ETSU, performing old-time music with a group at The Carter Family Fold in Scott County, Virginia. When she couldnt fall asleep, her mom would Her love of classic cars (she In order to further hone her craft, Aynsley enrolled in East Tennessee State Universitys Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies degree program in 2013. Maybe the newest great love story to emerge, is that of Carolina Blue's James McDowell and Aynsley Porchak, aka "Jaymsley." Im so excited and honored to be a part of a program I have admired so much since I became aware of it, and the brilliant graduates that have come through it, to join the ranks of successful professionals in the roots music world, not to mention the world class faculty. 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Porchak, an Appalachian studies grad student here at ETSU, is the first person to have won both the American and Canadian Grandmaster Fiddle Championships. I couldnt believe it when he said that, because that was exactly what It just so happened that time fell in Porchaks favor, and she was able to compete and also win. In the 1960s, with the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, Colleen Trenwith helped introduce bluegrass to New Zealand. Everything was down an octave, but I learned every fiddle bit on the record. She was introduced to bluegrass in her early teens, and quickly fell in love with the music. 2021, signed a recording contract with Billy Blue Records. 2021, the Meadors left the group to start a family. More information about bluegrass at ETSU is available online. Still, though, Trenwith felt she needed more knowledge. with internationally known, award-winning musicians like Ricky Skaggs and Sam Bush, After all, we've got some of th. She was introduced to bluegrass in her early teens, and quickly fell in love with the music. He apologized and I feel like the versatility of the fiddle and its ability to fit into many different genres makes it all the more enjoyable for me to play. Her technical prowess is second to none. . We live in capitalism. There was one He was a huge influence on us, says Trenwith. Porchak explained just how unexpected the award was. Bluegrass Pride and Celtic Pride bands, and has had opportunities to share the stage Looks like this story got lost in the preparations for the World of Bluegrass. Valentines Day has us thinking about all the great love stories in Bluegrass: Kenny & Amanda Smith, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, Paul & Kelsi Harrigill, Little Roy and Mike Terryyou get the drift. When they found out that it was the fiddle that I . Logout, The Tennessee Bluegrass Band, surely one of the most highly anticipated young bands in our music of late, is already dealing with personnel changes. She also received the 2018 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year award. One of those great bands is Carolina Blue from Brevard, NC. Its not unusual for students to secure jobs well before graduation. From her carseat, she demanded that her mother stop dialing the radio when station BX 93 in London, Ontario, aired songs by country artists Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, and George Strait, whose sidemen played the fiddle. All rights reserved. Majors & MinorsCost EstimateRequest InfoVisitApplyGive. She was introduced to bluegrass through the music of Kenny Baker and Bobby Hicks, and quickly fell in love with the music. East Tennessee State University graduate student Aynsley Porchak recently pulled off a huge feat when she won the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Championship. But on the buildings third level, theres a different kind of activity altogether. She tours with Carolina Blue, a vintage-inspired traditional bluegrass band and is part of a three-piece Celtic ensemble called Atlantic North. it was probably the fiddle which attracted her to the music. October 13, 1932 - February 8, 2021, Thomas Donald Hensley passed away on February 8, 2021 in Erwin, Tennessee. the epicenter of all this music.. During the spring semester of 2019, there were 35 student bands, operating under the auspices of what is now the Department of Appalachian Studies. As I argue, one particular duo of Appalachian musicians, the . Aynsley Porchak is organizing this fundraiser on behalf of Nina Hensley. It doesn't always work out that way, but when it does, it's generally, Aynsley Porchak, a recent graduate of the ETSU Bluegrass, Country & Old Time Music program has won the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddling Championship, just one year after winning the US competition last year. Ive tried dabbling in other instruments, like mandolin, but I keep coming back to the fiddle because its my true love. East Tennessee State University All Rights Reserved. Madly, crazy in love withBLUEGRASS!! that said, WHAT?!?!? Her love of classic cars (she collected die-cast cars as a youngster) led to her hobby of photography. Banjo breakdowns ring out. They made their SOIMF debut in 2018 and we are thrilled to have this award-winning band return to the Roberts Centre this spring. . Ursula K. Le Guin. She performs with the ETSU Bluegrass, Celtic and Country Pride Bands. She was Blessed to win the Grand Master Fiddler Championship in 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee, and in 2017, she also became the Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion, making her the first person to win both competitions. In memory of NC banjo player Hoyt Herbert who passed on this day in 2019. I feel very blessed and honored to be named a Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies adjunct faculty member. Championship. He waited till the summer to finally tell me that he liked me (after much prayer and consultation with the band) and it totally shocked me. Practice, play, and perform at the Father's Day Festival. The Bluegrass, Old Time and Country Music Studies program at East Tennessee State University has announced the hiring of two touring professionals in the bluegrass world to positions on their faculty. As Johnson City lies at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the perfect location of the Tri-Cities allows bluegrass music to expand its deep roots, yet true bluegrass is not determined by the location; but rather, the heart of the artist. My Profile Now she teaches fiddle at ETSU. Take all the opportunities given to hone your craft and really enjoy the opportunities that music has given, said Porchak when asked what advice she has for ETSUs aspiring musicians. She also received the 2018 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year award. Dan Eubanks, bassist with Special Consensus, and Aynsley Porchak, fiddler with Carolina Blue, will both join the team as adjust professors starting with the Spring 2021 semester. I slowed the record down to 16 2/3 speed. He introduced himself as Dan Boner, Director of the Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies Program at East Tennessee State University.. When Carolina Blue co-founder Bobby Powell left the group, he took the name Carolina . August 28, 2017 | by John Lawless. I still have the program, Trenwith says. it.. Country Current (above), the premier country and bluegrass group of the U.S. Navy. ), doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees on successful . In 2017, Porchak won the Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Championship, making her the only person in history, thus far, to have captured both titles. Blue Added to East Public Relations /a > Aynsley Porchak fiddled for the now disbanded Carolina.. Happy Valentine's Day! It taught me that I could foster the music of our region not only for employment but also to work for change and to educate a new generation about the historical and cultural significance of Appalachian music.. Shortly after winning, she learned that she was the first person ever to win both Canadian and American Grand Masters fiddle championships. As a girl in Wellington, New Zealand, she would gather with her family around the piano while her father, Gordon Bain, played old songs like Its a Long Way to Tipperary. When she was eight, she started taking classical violin lessons. In case you haven't noticed, we're in love around here. Aynsley is also an experienced contest fiddler. she recalled, noting that they invited the stranger to pull up a chair. Powell (guitar and vocals) said he and the Carolina Blue band members, which includes Jones (mandolin and vocals), McDowell (banjo and vocals), Reese Combs (upright bass and vocals) and Aynsley Porchak (fiddle, recipient of the 2018 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist Award), "are on the same page when it comes to music and lifestyle. Opening Act-The Mosley Brothers. He could play all the instruments and showed me a lot on the fiddle, such as rhythmic bowing styles.. Porchak finished her bachelor of arts degree with a double major in Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies and English and immediately began work on a master of arts in Appalachian Studies. It was the last violin he would ever make. The Bluegrass, Old Time and Country Music Studies program at East Tennessee State University has announced the hiring of two touring professionals in the bluegrass world to positions on their faculty. She is also an experienced contest fiddler, winning the Grand Master Fiddler Championship in 2015 in Nashville, and in 2017 the Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion, making her the first person to win both competitions.Visit https://neomha.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CarryOn_ResourceGuide_Episode-6_AynsleyPorchak.pdf for a resource guide to accompany this program. a passion for boots. The Bluegrass, Old Time and Country Music Studies program at East Tennessee State University has announced the hiring of two touring professionals in the bluegrass world to positions on their faculty. Thanks to Ken Perlman for the news that the American Banjo Camp (of which he and Peter Langston are co-directors) will take place online by Zoom on 11 and 12 September 2021. She frequently makes obscure literary references, and even enjoys literary criticism. To me, that experience really speaks to one of the things that I find most fascinating about the nature of music, " it is an inclusive way of communicating thoughts and culture across the boundaries of regions, and even nations, she says. My parents found out that I liked country music at a young age after I asked them to stop the radio on the local country music station while they were driving. Roy Andrade, best known for his work with the string band Reeltime Travelers, specializes in old-time music. Pittsburgh-rolling hills, winding hig Online access to music lessons with our favorite musicians. concert later this month when the Bluegrass Pride Band will open for The Earls of While literary analysis of both sacred and secular song lyrics is an approach that is largely overlooked in this region's traditional music, it nonetheless provides insightful perspective on the art form itself. Aynsley is also an experienced contest fiddler. and the area. She applied successfully for a Public Performance Scholarship and enrolled. Supporting and inspiring the next generation to play and enjoy music. Were still together almost a year and a half later. Porchak also loves the sense of community here at ETSU; as well as just being around such great music. So close to the university, we have this amazing place where so many influential musicians have played, says Porchak. Aynsley began playing fiddle at the age of 9. A true brother of the banjo! Aynsley Porchak readily admits to being a quirky individual. She confesses to having The Meadors are married. All rights reserved. In fact, the fiddle player did not even intend to compete in the 2017 Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Championship due to time constraints. Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music 304 Brooks Memorial Hall | PO Box 70435 Johnson City, TN 37614 (Get Directions) Phone: 423-439-7072; Department of Appalachian Studies. Woodstock, Ontario, native Aynsley Porchak is a perfect example of this very heart and soul. At the end of every semester, ETSU bands perform at a Johnson City institution, The Down Home, which opened in 1976. This was right after the O Brother, Where Art Thou? phenomenon, and programs like ours were exploding, Boner says. In 2012, after years of lessons, Porchak traveled with her family to Nashville to participate in the Grand Masters Fiddle Championship. I love how expressive it can be, and the fact that its an instrument that is truly challenging keeps me on my toes. Aynsley Porchak began playing fiddle at the age of 9. One of those is Aynsley Porchak. In 2018, Aynsley joined the SPBGMA award-winning band Carolina Blue, and performed with them for four years before becoming one of the founding members of The Tennessee Bluegrass Band. He is proud to see his cousins, Carl and J.P. Sauceman and their Green Valley Boys, pictured on the mural in Brooks Gym. But when severe weather led to the festivals Left to right: Henry Johns, Danny Stewart, and Haley Stiltner. She is the first person to win both competitions. Not only did it come true, but Porchak quickly proved her tremendous musical talent by winning both the American and Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Championships. Porchak began playing the fiddle at 9-years-old and developed a passion for bluegrass and competition quickly. She earned a double bachelors in both English and bluegrass from ETSU, and has always possessed a genuine love and talent for music. Get recommendations for other artists you'll love. Those interested may apply at jobs.etsu.edu.. Then between first and second sets of music, I write again. As well, I just needed to get used to the idea since I never thought of James in that wayI told him that while I wasnt completely repulsed by him I wasnt sure. The late fiddle great Benny Sims (right) was a friend of the ETSU bluegrass program from almost the beginning, and the university now offers a scholarship in his memory. Bluegrass, Old Time and Country Music Studies program, Jake Workman releases 20 Flatpick Standards, Vol. Fiddle He earned a degree in Vocal Music Education at ETSU before the university started awarding degrees in Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music Studies. It brings a monumental sense of pride to see such accomplishments for a fellow student at ETSU. When it comes to English, British Victorian literature is my cup of tea, she says. After attending numerous contests and concerts, I started lessons at age 9, and I never looked back, she said. ETSU student Aynsley Porchak (right) is the only person ever to win both the American and Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Championships. Monroe did two 15-minute sets, and we played in one of his sets. In 2008, ETSU opened its own recording laboratory. In 2018, Aynsley joined the . Including individual instruction courses, total headcount in the program now exceeds 200. In order to further hone her craft, Aynsley enrolled in East Tennessee State University's Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Studies degree program in 2013. As Jack Tottle points out, Chesney was a novice guitar player when he first stepped onto the ETSU campus. While touring, I write in the RV, she tells me. Sister, father, mother. His image is repeated several times in a Brooks Gym hallway photo mural, near those of the Stanley Brothers, the Carter Family, and Bonnie Lou and Buster, a duo that played live on Johnson Citys WJHL-TV in the 1960s. In 2015, she won the Grand Master Fiddler Championship in Nashville, Tennessee, and performed on the Grand Old Opry stage. Before I came to ETSU, I was familiar with bluegrass music to some degree, but I was still very much learning the ropes of how to be a bluegrass fiddler. 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