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About the Waddington BrothersFrom south western North Dakota, the Waddington Brothers have been performing together since 2004. In the past they toured the United States and Canada with their family as The Waddington Family. They have performed with such notable artists as The Kruger Brothers, Ron Block and Bobby Hicks. The Waddington Brothers are a versatile acoustic group with a musical style that ranges from traditional hard driving bluegrass to the mellow sound and dynamic western harmonies reminiscent of Bob Nolan and the Sons of the Pioneers.
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Save the Date: July 11th, 2021 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lefse and Lemonade
Ruth Dramstad, Hardanger Fiddler.
Guest musician during the first annual open house and tour.
Grue Norwegian Lutheran Church, Rural Buxton, ND
Ruth is very proud of her entire family, which has North Dakota roots in Griggs County, and Norwegian roots in far-north Vardo, and Dramstad (south of Oslo), with a sprinkling of kinfolk in Lillehammer and Bergen. Hardanger Fiddle is considered the national instrument of Norway. In 1970, there were only about 20 known Hardanger fiddlers in America, and two-thirds were over age 70. We owe much gratitude to those of the younger generation who are interested in carrying on the old traditions.
During religious revivals in the 1800s many fiddles (regular and Hardanger) were destroyed or hidden both by fiddlers and laypeople who thought "that it would be best for the soul that the fiddles be burned,” as it was viewed as a "sinful instrument that encouraged wild dances, drinking and fights." This happened in Norway, as well as other parts of Europe, and until the 20th century playing a Hardanger fiddle in a church building was forbidden. Some fiddlers, however, played on, in spite of all condemnation, and thus, valuable traditions remained intact.
Future events will start around phased-in renovations.
A Grand Opening is projected to coincide with Norway's 2025: National Jubilee of the Bicentennial of Norwegian Emigration.
Up Coming Collaborations:
Partnership Programming
Genealogy Workshops
Keynote Lectures and Panels
Music Performances
Curated Exhibitions
Historical Sessions
Mancur Olson Recognition Events
Sarah Raugland Recognition Events
Grounds with Gardens Events
Youth Programs
Book Clubs and Reading Groups
Chorales and Campanology
Partnership Programming
Genealogy Workshops
Keynote Lectures and Panels
Music Performances
Curated Exhibitions
Historical Sessions
Mancur Olson Recognition Events
Sarah Raugland Recognition Events
Grounds with Gardens Events
Youth Programs
Book Clubs and Reading Groups
Chorales and Campanology
Up Coming Events:
Fundraisers
Picnics
Lecture
Private Services
Bell Concert
Receptions
Rentals
Reunions
Bicycling to Grue
Lemonade and Lefse
Tours and Memories
Fundraisers
Picnics
Lecture
Private Services
Bell Concert
Receptions
Rentals
Reunions
Bicycling to Grue
Lemonade and Lefse
Tours and Memories