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Liner Notes
TWIN SISTERS
VRCD 316
Barbara Lamb and Vivian Williams aren't sisters, but they fiddle so well together that you would
never guess. They both grew up in the Puget Sound country and approach their music with the
same attitude of fun and relaxation. When Barbara was just starting to play fiddle, Vivian was her
teacher. Both have been playing fiddle for a long time, and are familiar with a variety of styles
including bluegrass, swing, Canadian, and Scandinavian. On this recording Barbara plays lead
fiddle and Vivian plays harmony.
Vivian Williams has been fiddling since about 1960. She has played with many bluegrass bands
and dance ensembles, and has won a number of state, regional and national fiddle contests over
the years.
Barbara Lamb acquired a solid background in Scandinavian old time dance fiddling by the time
she was twelve, and then played with several regional bluegrass bands. She was a founding
member of the well-known band Ranch Romance for six years, and now lives and works in
Nashville, Tennessee.
Backup is provided by Tall Timber, a prominent Seattle bluegrass band for almost 20 years,
featuring Vivian Williams - fiddle, Phil Williams - mandolin, Barney Munger - banjo, Dick Marvin
- guitar, and Lou Harrington - bass.
The tunes reflect a wide range of sources and styles. Many come from the Southeastern United
States or from Ireland via Canada; Twin Sisters is French Canadian, Dry Creek Reel comes from
North Dakota, and Gärdebylåten is a Swedish walking tune.
Recorded in Seattle, Washington November 1974 - January 1975