My fiddling will be mostly cross-tuned and sawing on it in my old-time Georgia shuffle style. Theres something about the fiddle, yall. Mairead is also sending me a fiddle to play, and I cant wait to check it out! Ive made 4 European tours this year performing solo, teaching workshops, and performing with orchestras. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Hillary Klug 14:05Well, I mean, and then just comparing myself to others. We dont talk anymore about it. Acousticult is excited to have Hillary Klug speaking with us today. -H." and Bill writing, "Aidan has made two dads very happy this Father's Day. I have all this ambition and determination and drive to you know, do something better with my life to try to get away from that to try to do better for myself. Copyright 2017-2020 Michelle Khouri. But before I start going on ahead of myself, why dont we level set and why dont you tell us who you are and what your art forms are? He plays a million different genres and instruments. I am a 70 yr young Gospel music musician and song writer with 30 or so tunes in my repertorie that I just want to GIVE to Hillary Klug as a present, and wish her the best with them. My sister has some hippie friends (one of whom she had a crush on), and they invited us to the dance. National Champion Buckdancer, Hillary Klug is known for her fiddling and dancing. Resides in Bozeman, MT. And understanding that I am both of those people and very separate from those people. We all end up dance circles. And it makes me realize how important it is to know where you come from, not for the sake of carrying on tradition, but rather for the sake of just knowing where youve been energetically, what your lineage has done, the good the bad, the ugly. His songs are phenomenal and incredibly deep. The bow had hot pink hair, and it looked so awesome in the video. Hes the six time National Buck Dance Champion and hes received the National Heritage Award for his contribution to the arts. The couple attended Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021. Includes Address (8) Phone (3) See Results. Her audience is unsurprisingly a little on the weary side after hours of delays, but Klug's music helps to eke out a few cheers and claps, giving . We love you for your simplicity and awareness of the people around you that you cherish. Michelle Khouri 18:15You really did. I would still be doing that even if I werent making any money.. My mentor is 83 years old. Dont get me started on tuning or I will geek out and bore you to death. He is a native of Cabool, Missouri but currently resides in the Ozark Mountain Region with his wife and three dogs. And I dont know, Ive been thinking a lot about it. I use a Bartlett fiddle mic and a CountryMan vocal mic. And it was on this video online. And you know, I was homeschooled. Theres no set of dance moves, that, This is buck dancing. Im the National Buck Dancing champion and kind of a mediocre fiddle player, but I do both at the same time, and I also sing. Go check it out! You put a smile on so many faces. And together well journey into the unknown reaches of the art world. When I have the fiddle, when I have the dance, I really cling to that tradition and that culture. Hillary Klug 6:57Well, my name is Hillary Klug and Im a dancing fiddle player. Id also invest a little in promoting the album. If you were given $100,000 to spend on an album production, what would it look like? And I dont want to insult anyone, but I just want to point out that it takes more than just talent. But then they got their influence from the African culture. And its generally like thought that, okay, our buck dancing comes from, you know, Irish dancing. I had a brother that lived in Lynchburg and we visited frequently. Thomas passion and dedication has been recognized by the many awards hes received. From major campaign wins to the growth of their family here is a complete timeline of their relationship: The future president and first lady of the United States met in 1971 while studying together at Yale Law School, with their official meet happening at the library. But I really connected with people in the bluegrass community, the old time community. They gave me advice and told me the rules. Fiddle and dance on the streets of Nashville. My name is Hillary Klug, and I fiddle and dance. She got her start dancing and dazzling down on Broadway. With a luscious garden, chickens aplenty, four cats and an Anatolian shepherd named Ataana, Klug lives a full life, but it wouldnt be complete without her beloved arts. I never had a good outlet for it. Hillary Klug 31:35Oh, yeah. I dont have anything. But fiddle is a way that I can invest in myself and invest in my future. I'm a dancing fiddler! I have much respect for independent artists, and I wish them all good luck. I love I love, love, love all the African influences in our culture, and like, white people take all this music and they say, Oh, this is this is our music like rock and roll. They like take all this like blues and all this Motown and they say, Oh, this is our white people music, and its like no! Its generally thought that. Thats no longer what drives me. Im now endorsing a string company, two fiddle companies, and a bow company! Um, so I grew up going to the Contra dance. Listening to his music and his presence is like stopping for a moment attracted by the deep blue of his eyes and the sun of his hair. At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Bill shared the story of how he met Hillary at the Yale University Library after noticing her in class, saying, "She exuded this sense of strength and self-possession that I found magnetic.". What is your favorite album or recording so far that youve made? Is that how you feel? A few people actually stopped to watch. I have one more project I want to try, and it might be silly, and it probably wont work, but Im gonna try it for fun. I had a video go viral on Facebook, and then my social media blew up, and I had people calling me for gigs around the world, and companies wanted me to endorse their products. Its been fantastic to take such a detailed look behind the scenes. Shes also traveled Europe Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg to broaden her busking. Michelle Khouri 32:07Alright, well all of those tasty links are going to be in the show notes. Pin. Normally, this isnt talked about. And and so the fact that youre doing that was so inspiring to me. Hillary Klug story is so real and believable. And so Ive never felt like what I did was good enough. !We're playing a traditional tune, and the special thing about this tune is that it's common to both the Irish and Appalachian fiddle traditions. Hes another gifted songwriter and musician. And I feel very honored to have won that but I also feel like hes passing the torch. I like to collaborate with other artists and feature dancers and musicians. And then Ive been singing for about two years now. Evan . You know the music is strong when it gets stuck in your head after hearing it just once. Klug dreams of nothing more than playing the Grand Ole Opry one day. Hillary Klug 8:20Yeah, partially. Hillary Klug 24:20Well, exactly, we still have that today. Acknowledging. It was very frustrating having so many people look at me funny or ignore me. I mostly just made it in order to prove to myself (and everyone else) that I could play. And it filled that need for validation. March 11, 2023 Fairfield, CT. . I plan to audition for America's Got Talent . You can throw it on the ground or drag it behind you and it still works great.". March 11, 2023 Fairfield, CT. 18 Days To Go! I started clogging at age 8, but I didnt even know what a fiddle was until I randomly started taking lessons at age 13. So, how much is Earl Klugh worth at the age of 69 years old? But Im going to engage in the conversation anyway because its important. Hes always teaching, encouraging, and demonstrating. Im Tennessee born and raised. Also known as Hilary Peterson Klug, Hillary M Klug. I should have actively said, No, hey, actually. I should have stepped in and said something. And like you said, your platform is enormous, millions, 10s of millions of views. It was a great platform for me to develop my skills. I was filmed for a UK independent film titled "Country Music" set to be released in summer 2018. So yeah, itll be a good fusion of different genres and sounds. I think we have a lot to talk about. I wasnt very good at playing and dancing at the same time, but nobody cared. So that was the end of violin lessons. I dont give up when things get hard or painful. And I can just put positive energy out into the world. And you find that music inside your heart, and you just let it out through your feet. Michelle Khouri 26:49I love that you care. His music is very moving and inspiring to me. That was done by Africans and then it was later adopted by Europeans. Read Hillary Klug's bio and find out more about Hillary Klug's songs, albums, and chart history. And where I got my discipline actually came from my fiddle mentor, him and his family. So youre not going to see as flashy dance steps. By 13, she pleaded with her mother to take violin lessons. Hello, Hillary. And then well do performance. She just draws my attention. But I just, Ive been trying to like, learn as much as I can and try to like, understand what that means. Michelle Khouri 8:03Yas! My home life was completely, totally chaotic. With a greater audience and potential for radio airplay, perhaps it would be a more realistic investment. Hes a virtuoso, and hes a creative genius. You are beautiful-talented and unique. A personalized video for you or your family or friends. Its never good enough. Actress: Wild Rose. I was born and raised in Fayetteville, Tennessee with an older brother and sister. However, in my research, I started really delving into the African influence on buck dancing, just to share some of those with you. Im very mediocre. I think your old soul will keep you on the road you choose best for you. Hillary Klug 26:23Dude. Youre like having the conversations, youre reading the materials, youre reading the history, the whole story. Since then, the . All rights reserved. Once Bill Clinton's second term as president ended in 2001, the couple moved to Chappaqua, New York, to pursue other endeavors, according to The History Channel. My inspirations are my ancestors. Its not enough to just not be racist. Artist descriptions on Last.fm are editable by everyone. Thomas and I went out and fed the goats and weeded the garden and picked the okra. Hes a National Treasure and a living legend. She has over 1 Million Facebook followers, more than 25 viral videos, and her biggest video has over 61 million views! More people travel the streets rather than each individual bar, so more people see your talent on the streets, Lew says. Like I said you are perfect! And it feels good. $100,000 would be fun for creating an album and videos, but its really not good business for a fiddle record. She's seen some incredible success over the past couple years with her performances. So, lets talk a little bit about buck dancing. The proceedings lasted two months, with Clinton being acquitted in February of 1999, in a 55-45 vote against his impeachment, according to Time magazine. Michelle Khouri 14:01And thats where that calling yourself mediocre comes from? Hillary Klug 9:29Right. Like Ive said many times before, the Opry needs Hillary Klug. In the audio recording, I actually used two fiddles and a viola.Im proud to play my Celtic Dawn fiddle from Mairead Nesbitts fiddle collection! Includes Address (8) Phone (3) See Results. My best friend started taking group violin lessons, and she asked me to join her. That is what my brain is tinkering with this week. Im going to actively step in and say something. So Hillary, what are you currently working on? Like none of us are. Thats where I developed my craft. I dont know how to research, fiddle playing insofar as like, African American influence, but Ive been delving into the cultural history of fiddle playing. My fiddle mentor, Jim Wood, was a huge part of my life, and he did way more than just teach me the instrument. Theres a lot of different driving forces. In May 2015, she married her husband, Michael, whom she also met at the Flat Creek Dance. Chelsea Clinton welcomed her third child, Jasper Clinton Mezvinsky, in July 2019. And thats the only thing I could do in these weird times. After a difficult childhood, Hillary Klug knew her ambition would be the key to building a new life for herself. So it has to do with evolving with dancing, but not necessarily the solo dance that I do. Since becoming an internet sensation, she's performed in many different countries with big name acts and in prestigious venues, the most notable are The Nashville Symphony and Konzert Haus in Vienna, Austria. Itll have 13 tracks; 11 vocals and 2 original instrumentals. For those beginning fiddlers who want to learn basic fiddle tunes or any of my tunes from my first record, stay tuned for this project. She has over 1 Million Facebook followers, more than 25 viral videos, and her biggest video has over 61 million views! Found out things following you I never knew. Welcome to Hillary Klug and Evan Winsor's Wedding Website! I grew up in a small town with an older sister and an older brother. Hillary Clinton's decision to stay married to former President Bill Clinton, despite his affair, is the gutsiest thing she's ever done in her personal life, the former secretary of state and first . But I had my fiddle and I was wearing my cowboy boots. Welcome to The Cultured Podcast. Leggo! And that looks different for different dancers, because each buck dancer is very unique, and its a very improvised dance. Im also hiring a cajon player to add energy and make the CD more appealing to a wider audience. It just came natural to me to use the talents I had to make money rather than having to go find an employer to give me a steady paycheck.. So where would I continue my lessons? In 1976, Bill was elected to his first government official position with Hillary by his side. And our fiddle music evolved from Irish music. And as the Black Lives Matter movement sends ripples throughout 2020, Hillary has committed to uncovering and sharing the hushed African history of the Appalachian art forms she practices with a passion. I love traveling and performing, but Ive been performing solo, and I really look forward to being able to perform with a band. But when I proudly played them for the class, the teacher scolded me and told me I shouldnt be playing those songs yet. Buck dancing is for music purposes, not for entertainment. He lives in Nashville. What a story and what a testament to mentorship and finding a guide whos going to stick by your side, but also making it your own, you know? What would hold the audiences attention the longest. And the combination of putting a banjo with a fiddle? If so, in what ways? And so the rhythm had to be part of the fiddle music, whereas, you know, these people over here, like, they played more melodically but they had rhythm accompaniment instruments. And I just geek out about that stuff. Theres just not a big enough market for it. There was no amount of practice that was enough. Michelle Khouri 9:27Which is called busking, right? Now I continue to exercise everyday. You seem to be really driven by joy. You have a path of an old timer who has acquired such sagesse, like a monk. I fell in love with Hillary the first time I saw a vid of her sawin & stampin. I have what would be considered, you know, maybe a less than ideal childhood, but a lot of that was actually kind of the driving force. In an interview with ABC's Barbara Walters in 2003, Hillary divulged the details of Bill's confession of the Lewinsky affair to Hillary: "I was furious," she said. Hillary, I got one am glad your sister had some hippie friends! We are ready to see you shine girl. He taught me how to dance and everybody in his family danced. And I loved your response to everything thats going on in our society right now. Shortly after finding a home in Arkansas, Hillary accepted Bill's proposal. I would dance in boots for the cowgirl look. I worked really hard on the triple fiddle arrangement and the triple dance choreography. But for now, were about to get into some communication with Hillary Klug. Shortly after, I added vocals. But I didnt give up. It took me almost 60 years to get at your sagesse level. I mean, its a phenomenon thats not unique to just fiddle music or dance. Well, congratulations. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. And Im very new to feeling this kind of depth of connection with my ancestors. I experimented, and after hours and days and weeks and months of performances, I figured out what would draw the biggest crowds. Jones appealed for a settlement of $850,000, only $200,000 of which didn't go to legal fees. And even like, like, last night, I for the first time saw an African buck dancer. But its because this isnt a conversation that people have these days. 155K followers. Its done really well on YouTube. I lived most of my life out in the country. I have seen, like, racist comments on some of my videos. Im asking my mentors, Im interviewing. Its not enough to just play fiddle and dance. Bush and his family at the funeral this week. Thats what the tourists wanted to see. Thats why I added the singing because its not good enough. Great things ahead. Hillary Klug 32:21Okay, my question is What do we want to hear?, Hillary Klug 32:27Im going to do an original off of my CD. What are you at like 65 million or something, like even more than that, at this point, like huge. Hannah Schrodt Madilyn Klug brushes Riley. I filmed and edited the video myself, and I areanged the 3 fiddle parts. Michelle Khouri 21:59Absolutely. Keep it curious. Accepting. At least thats what drew me to your work. Theres no performance, you know, even if its my best performance, its still not good enough. And humans invent culture and culture is an invention of our own desire to express who we are in a tribal way and in an individual way. We were greatly looking forward to being in Houston for our event this week, and are excited to come back next year as soon as we find a date.". Dont forget Patreon. So yeah, thats okay, keep going. Good luck!! 1st Fiddle. So why dont you walk us through a little bit what it is about the traditions that you engage in through your art form that really stir your soul and bring you joy. I filmed and edited the video myself, and I areanged the 3 fiddle parts. Michelle Khouri 12:53What is it about the fiddle that makes you connect with it so deeply? This is my first try putting together the dance and the banjo. Touch device users, explore by touch or . according to CNN. She now performs at places like Dollywood, the Schermerhorn, and. Whereas otherwise, you know, nobody would have ever heard of him, nobody would have ever seen him. Your origin story, so to speak. But dude, part of learning and growing just recently, just this whole Black Lives Matter, its starting to open my eyes to, like, how much that black invisibilitythats the thing. As silly as it sounds, I had no idea I could actually sell it. There are tons of stories I could share, but one that really stands out is the first time I ever pushed myself. Im able to focus on being a content creator. So grateful. Feel free to contribute! He teaches the concepts. Tell us a little bit about your beginnings. Hillary released her third memoir, "What Happened," in September of 2017, which reflects on her election journey, career, and personal life in candor. My tune is also on the soundtrack. Im a very mediocre singer but when I dance and play fiddle and sing all three at the same time, I reckon people kind of enjoy it. 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