An Interview with Mitch Reed
Cajun, Creole Fiddler and Storyteller from SW Louisiana
Hi all! This month’s FolkWorks theme is “summer solstice” so check out my blog from last summer here.
Onward! Here’s a Zoom interview I did with Mitch Reed for Maine Fiddle Camp. Mitch is a Cajun and Creole fiddler, story teller, multi-instrumentalist and teacher originally from Lafayette, Louisiana and now residing in Maine. Here are some of the bands he played in:
Racines; Bass & Second Fiddle – 2005 to Present
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet; Second Fiddle & Bass – 2006 to 2017
Charivari; Band Leader & Lead Fiddle – 1997 to 2006
Mamou Prairie Band; Bass & Second Fiddle – 1996
Balfa Toujours; Bass & Second Fiddle – 1995
heck I’ll just let Mitch tell you himself:
The interview mentions Maine Fiddle Camp, which starts on June 14 for this year. Here are the dates:
June weekend June 14-16
June week June 16-21
August week #1 Aug 4-9
August week #2 Aug 11-16
and here’s the LINK: Maine Fiddle Camp
See all y’all next month – bill
An Interview with Mitch Reed
Cajun, Creole Fiddler and Storyteller from SW Louisiana