Fiddle Chicks FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is the quartet of females I've seen playing in the Raymond Weil commercials on Television?

Their name is Bond.
You can visit their website at: http://www.bond-music.com. (alternate link)

Who is the fiddler on the Folgers commercial?

That would be Lili Haydn. Lili hasn't actually registered with FiddleChicks, but we get her newsletters. As one of the first FiddleChicks, she had an honorary page made for her several years ago before she got her own going. Her official site is now at LiliHaydn.com.

Who was that person who played on this or that commercial or tv show?

OK, I love the TV, but I don't always have answers. Your best bet is to post your question to the Forum. Your chances will be better that someone will know the answer to your question. We have lots of experts checking the website regularly.

Advice / Recommendations:
It is not possible for me to test every kind of instrument or equipment and in all the different scenarios where they might be used.

However, this need is how FiddleChicks was born. The way I approach this problem is to present the audience with as many different styles as possible. And, by having the "Chicks" fill out the request form, we can collect information about their instruments and habits and pass it on to you.

Go browse some of the Players' pages. If you find someone whose music you dig, you can see what equipment they use and go from there.

If you still have questions, ask on the Forum. Someone might have the answer you're looking for.

How can I update my information?

Please send an email or fill out the update form

Send pictures and media files to: musicmaster@fiddlechicks.com

How long does it take to be added to FiddleChicks?
From immediately to a few weeks. Updates to existing pages will supercede new pages.

I do all the pages myself and it simply takes time. This is a community service and a random act of kindness. I provide my professional web services for free and do not ask for anything in return, except patience.

I submitted some information but I'm not listed. Why?
One of the following is most likely the reason:

For content control purposes, the Player pages are not automatically generated. Each player page is made by hand, time permitting. I may have not gotten around to it yet.
You submitted incomplete information. Your custom page will not be created if any of the fields were left blank. Content from another website will not be taken unless you provided instructions and gave permission. If I have not emailed you back requesting more information, then your entry went to the dead file and you need to try again.
You don't play the electric violin or use an amplifier to perform.
The Webmaster reserves the right to reject any entry, without explaination or notification.

If I don't play electric violin, am I a FiddleChick?
Yes:

I have a pick-up on my instrument, which I plug into a processor, a sound board, or directly into an amplfier.
My bridge is the pick-up system and I plug in.
I have a mic on my instrument and I control my unique sound effects or volume.
No:

I play my acoustic violin in an orchestra setting and I have a mic clipped to my bridge.
When I play a solo, there is a microphone on the stage or hanging from the ceiling.
I am a male. Sorry, roosters.

Why only chicks and not roosters?
The website arose from my experience as a female wanting to play electric violin. I found some players on one site, but almost all were men. At the same time, I had joined a band, and couldn't find any people like me to discuss what it was like in that situation. Especially as a female. Most of the major bands that had fiddles, used men. Laurie Anderson was one of the first women to break the barrier and other pioneers followed: Eileen Ivers from Riverdance and Karen Briggs from Yanni. These women weren't just taking out their acoustic and shaking their behinds as trophy players. They were plugging in, creating new sounds, and paving the way for a new generation of players. I had a feeling there were other women like me trying to get started and looking for inspiration. The men had already made their way into bands in the 70s, but women were still trying to find their place. So part of the inspiration for the website was to get women together, who played electric, to talk about their instruments, equipment, and experiences and to be role models for young women trying to break in. I called us FiddleChicks.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is the quartet of females I've seen playing in the Raymond Weil commercials on Television?		Their name is Bond. You can visit their website at: http://www.bond-music.com. (alternate link)
Who is the fiddler on the Folgers commercial?		That would be Lili Haydn. Lili hasn't actually registered with FiddleChicks, but we get her newsletters. As one of the first FiddleChicks, she had an honorary page made for her several years ago before she got her own going. Her official site is now at LiliHaydn.com.
Who was that person who played on this or that commercial or tv show?		OK, I love the TV, but I don't always have answers. Your best bet is to post your question to the Forum. Your chances will be better that someone will know the answer to your question. We have lots of experts checking the website regularly.
Advice / Recommendations:		It is not possible for me to test every kind of instrument or equipment and in all the different scenarios where they might be used. However, this need is how FiddleChicks was born. The way I approach this problem is to present the audience with as many different styles as possible. And, by having the "Chicks" fill out the request form, we can collect information about their instruments and habits and pass it on to you. Go browse some of the Players' pages. If you find someone whose music you dig, you can see what equipment they use and go from there. If you still have questions, ask on the Forum. Someone might have the answer you're looking for.
How can I update my information?		Please send an email or fill out the update form Send pictures and media files to: musicmaster@fiddlechicks.com
How long does it take to be added to FiddleChicks?		From immediately to a few weeks. Updates to existing pages will supercede new pages. I do all the pages myself and it simply takes time. This is a community service and a random act of kindness. I provide my professional web services for free and do not ask for anything in return, except patience.
I submitted some information but I'm not listed. Why?		One of the following is most likely the reason: For content control purposes, the Player pages are not automatically generated. Each player page is made by hand, time permitting. I may have not gotten around to it yet. You submitted incomplete information. Your custom page will not be created if any of the fields were left blank. Content from another website will not be taken unless you provided instructions and gave permission. If I have not emailed you back requesting more information, then your entry went to the dead file and you need to try again. You don't play the electric violin or use an amplifier to perform. The Webmaster reserves the right to reject any entry, without explaination or notification.
If I don't play electric violin, am I a FiddleChick?		Yes: I have a pick-up on my instrument, which I plug into a processor, a sound board, or directly into an amplfier. My bridge is the pick-up system and I plug in. I have a mic on my instrument and I control my unique sound effects or volume. No: I play my acoustic violin in an orchestra setting and I have a mic clipped to my bridge. When I play a solo, there is a microphone on the stage or hanging from the ceiling. I am a male. Sorry, roosters.
Why only chicks and not roosters?		The website arose from my experience as a female wanting to play electric violin. I found some players on one site, but almost all were men. At the same time, I had joined a band, and couldn't find any people like me to discuss what it was like in that situation. Especially as a female. Most of the major bands that had fiddles, used men. Laurie Anderson was one of the first women to break the barrier and other pioneers followed: Eileen Ivers from Riverdance and Karen Briggs from Yanni. These women weren't just taking out their acoustic and shaking their behinds as trophy players. They were plugging in, creating new sounds, and paving the way for a new generation of players. I had a feeling there were other women like me trying to get started and looking for inspiration. The men had already made their way into bands in the 70s, but women were still trying to find their place. So part of the inspiration for the website was to get women together, who played electric, to talk about their instruments, equipment, and experiences and to be role models for young women trying to break in. I called us FiddleChicks.