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Connor is a precise and energetic fiddler. The New York Times has described Connor as a “virtuosic fiddler”. He may start off with a traditional Irish tune, then veer off to some funky bluegrass, a rag, Cajun riff, or an oldtime shuffle. You never know though, as he may segue from a Nova Scotia reel into a wild Klezmer dance. Educated in classical, as well as Celtic and American folk music since the age of 6, Connor can pull a concerto out of his back pocket as fast as a jig. He was a violinist in the Baroque Orchestra of North Jersey, the NJ Concert Opera, and frequently accompanies the Harmonium Choral Society in their critically acclaimed concerts. Connor earned the first place championship in the Mid Atlantic Irish Fiddle U16 competitions twice in a row, and has numerous first place championships under his belt, including the Fireback Fiddle Adult Celtic, Oldtime, and Bluegrass championships, Sussex Fair Fiddle Contest, and the Lyons Fiddle Festival in Pennsylvania. Most recently, Connor was a member of the Rachel Allyn band when she opened for platinum recording artist and songwriting powerhouse Thompson Square at North Star Arena. Later that year, Thompson Square went on to win 3 ACA awards and nomination for a Grammy. He has been studying with Jim VanCleve of Mountain Heart and currently attends Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Photo by Mo Menzel
