![]() ![]() Ralph’s favorite tunes to play were “Orange Blossom Special” and “Black Mountain Rag”. Rick started by playing mandolin and eventually fiddle with the band upon Ralph’s death in 1991. Rick, Ralph’s son joined the Adirondack Playboys in the 1960’s. Ralph and his wife, Audrey, have a son who has picked up the strong musical traditions of the family. The group appeared in many locations throughout eastern Jefferson, Lewis and Hamilton Counties. Always a showman and entertainer, he continued to play with the band into the 1980’s. This group, created by Ralph and his brothers, continued playing for five years under this name until changing its name to the Adirondack Playboys. Ralph played in his first public performance at the Castorland Community Hall with the Streeter Brothers. His affinity for music led him to play guitar and later, the fiddle. Ralph learned to play the mandolin by listening to his mother and later mastered playing music by ear. The second of three boys, Ralph grew up in a very music rich household with his mom playing both fiddle and piano. Susan's memory and her musical legacy continues to thrive through the members of the Oswego Valley Fiddlers Association. Susan’s musical career of over 50 years has enriched the lives of so many who have come to love old time fiddling music as much as she did. Susan was a recipient of the Ray Cronk Memorial award as well. She served the NYSOTFA Board of Directors as member and treasurer for six years, designed the original NYSOTFA website and performed countless behind the scenes jobs. Susan was not only a born instructor, but a natural organizer as well. ![]() Susan was the president of the OVFA years had led their Tuesday evening practices. In 1996 Susan joined the Oswego Valley Chapter and with the help of Granny Sweet, she researched, collected, transcribed, catalogued, played and performed as many fiddle tunes as she could. She participated in teaching programs at the YMCA After-School program, judged local talent competitions and led Kids’ Kamp in Osceola. ![]() She enjoyed fiddling with people of all ages and had advised many fiddlers, young and old. Upon moving to New York State she continued playing in community orchestras and then joined a group that allowed her to bridge into the old time fiddle. He is a member of the Central Chapter of the NYSOTFA.ġ946 - 2018 Susan began violin lessons in elementary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His solo CD “Game Plan” has received international acclaim and another popular CD has been published as well: “Joe Davoli & Harvey Nusbaum: Fiddle & Guitar.” He is a member of Ceili Rain, serves as a studio musician and is a violin teacher with students of all ages including a number of NYSOTFA Fiddlers. Joe has published a successful method book for fiddle and mandolin that is currently in its second edition. He served as musical supervisor for the short film “Brando from the Neck Down” in which its soundtrack features Joe playing fiddle and mandolin. Joe composed and recorded music for the off-Broadway revival of Israel Horovitz’ “The Indian Wants the Bronx.” He has won two Syracuse Area Music Awards one for “Best Bluegrass Instrumentalist/Vocalist” and the other for his CD release with guitarist Harvey Nusbaum in the “Best Folk/Bluegrass Recording” category. He has studied with improvisational greats Matt Glaser, Darol Anger, and John Blake. Thinking that he may have a knack for music, they started Joe with fiddle lessons later became a graduate of DePaul University and attended the Berklee School of Music. They were on their way from a Fourth of July concert. Joe Davoli was only three years old when his parents overheard him humming the “Star Spangled Banner" in the backseat of their car. He is always willing to show anyone a technique or a tune. Mac has always been open to learning and teaching other how to play old time fiddle music. In 2003 Mac was inducted into the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame in Cortland, NY. One CD is titled, "The Old Red Barn and Other Fiddle Tunes". He has recorded two CD's on which he played rhythm guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass and drums even singing and harmonized with himself. Mac and his bandbacked up many country vocalists of the day. Mac appeared with Buddy Spicher in Syracuse when Hank Williams, Jr. Every Saturday night they played at Maple Grove restaurant in Constantia, NY. Mac was a well known DJ in the area and his band, Mac Claflin and the Country Rhythm Boys recorded afternoon shows. Mac played with several local and regional bands playing and calling traditional old time fiddle tunes popular to the area. He also learned other instrumentsand sang the tunes as well. ![]() Malcom Claflin was born in Lacona, NY in 1934 to a very musical family, learning old time fiddle tunes from his father. ![]()
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