I dont have anything. But fiddle is a way that I can invest in myself and invest in my future. Big kiss from Argentina. All this music evolved with square dance and Contra dance and English country dance. Because typically when Im deeply researching every single person who comes on this show, I can get a true sense of what I imagine this person is going to say or what their ideologies are, and that is not the case with Hillary Klug. Hillary Klug 14:38Buck dancing is an instrument-like percussion instrument. I love that howdy. So yeah, thats okay, keep going. Its never good enough. She soon found herself competing in dance competitions which usually offered a clogging and buck dancing category while at festivals and other events. Here's a timeline of their relationship. I guess I was soft and weak. What kind of teacher doesnt reward a students excitement and proactivity? Its been fantastic to take such a detailed look behind the scenes. Why Bill and Hillary Clinton Are Still Married Historian William Chafe provides insight into one of the most powerful political couples in the country. All user-contributed text on this page is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. If you would like to support my music and get a little behind-the-scenes footage, see things that the general public doesnt get to see, you know, theres some videos out there of me playing Banjo and dancing right now. Press Esc to cancel. All Rights Reserved. You are beautiful-talented and unique. What is your favorite album or recording so far that youve made? You want to see me playing Banjo and dancing? All rights reserved. Theres just one problem: Legal officials are running these performers off the streets under an ordinance. Um, so I grew up going to the Contra dance. With humble beginnings as a busker, she's risen from street to symphony thanks to her social media success! You have to really be a geek to kind of open your eyes. So, how much is Earl Klugh worth at the age of 69 years old? The couple attended Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021. Fiddlers have to join a band, right? Id love to hear from you. I think its so cool to look at the lineage of fiddle players and the lineage of fiddle tunes and say, like, Oh, this fiddle tune was played by this guy. A personalized video for you or your family or friends. All rights reserved. Ive email you on face book. Her talents have garnered her titles like the Kentucky State Championship in 2013, and under Nic Gareiss, Klug traveled Ireland for nine days to study dance in April. Has new CD, a comprehensive take on the many sounds of old-time fiddling in various tunings. Until then, street performing and the ongoing fight to rightfully busk onNashville's streets preoccupies her. Hillary and Bill Clinton are arguably one of the most well-known couples in the public eye. Its in time with the music and its done for show. He was inaugurated January 20, 1993, making Hillary and Chelsea the official first lady and first daughter, respectively. In Ireland, they call it \"Miss McLoud's Reel,\" and in America we call it \"Did You Ever See the Devil Uncle Joe?\" It has other names including \"Hop High Ladies.\" Obviously we took the liberty of combining a few names to make it our own. Congratulations on your videos and music! He live out on a farm in the out skirts I hope some day to meet you the closet so far was Dollywood. So I talk a lot about being Colombian but what many of you may not realize is Im actually half-Argentinian half-Colombian. And Im very new to feeling this kind of depth of connection with my ancestors. It talks about blacking visibility, and it just kind of explains this phenomenon of us only remembering the white part of history. But then they got their influence from the African culture. Simultaneously, with the guidance of her beloved mentor and the support of her massive YouTube following, Hillarys multi-faceted performance style has skyrocketed from its Tennessee roots to become a global sensation. 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. Shes done so much research and work on her own and she brings a lot of that knowledge to this episode. We stop there. But I didnt give up. 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. Connect your Spotify account to your Last.fm account and scrobble everything you listen to, from any Spotify app on any device or platform. But I grew up hearing about these people and I grew up hearing about their accomplishments or their personalities and it never really quite clicked and what I do know is that Ive always been connected to that land. Its generally thought this is white peoples music, white people play it. 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. I am so impressed with your music Hillary and love the dance you put with it. You know, every time that I go to Columbia which I grew up basically part-time in Bogota that like I went all the time with my family and we stayed there. I started a band when I was just 16. 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. 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.". Hes the best songwriter nobodys ever heard of. Im also working on producing a few books of sheet music along with a play-along CD. Im asking my mentors, Im interviewing. Second of all, youre reading all of this. Acknowledging. With humble beginnings as a busker, she's risen from street to symphony thanks to her social media success! Michelle Khouri 8:03Yas! Here goes, were gonna roll this camera and Im going to give it a go.. As silly as it sounds, I had no idea I could actually sell it. After graduating from Motlow in 2014, Klug transferred to Middle Tennessee State Universityand earned a bachelors degree in English. My fiddle mentor, Jim Wood. He became my dance mentor, encouraging me to develop my clogging into more of a buck dance style. Id also invest a little in promoting the album. And then you have the Native Americans. She served as a senator for New York from 2001 to 2009. It takes tons of time and energy and business skills. 1,304 following. I was very sheltered, very isolated. Klug knew at an early age that her script would include a fiddle on-shoulder. What are you at like 65 million or something, like even more than that, at this point, like huge. How did you get into music, and what made you choose this path over others? But also like youre incredibly entertaining and your energy is inviting. Who Is Earl Klugh's Wife? Includes Address (8) Phone (3) See Results. And understanding that I am both of those people and very separate from those people. And you know, I was homeschooled. I tried different octaves for some tunes. Like none of us are. Nobodys aware of the African influence and nobody talks about it. And together well journey into the unknown reaches of the art world. She is a bright, bright light. I find it so interesting, this idea that your lack of traditions growing up, has led you on this quest for sort of surrounding yourself by your own chosen traditions and your own chosen heritage. With humble beginnings as a busker, she's risen from street to symphony thanks to her social media success! I even had somebody help me edit my Instagram posts somebody said, Well You know, you probably shouldnt use this word, you know, because people might take that the wrong way, even though it was intended the right way. Dont forget Patreon. The face and draw to some food chain. Klug grew up in Fayetteville, Tenn., as the youngest of three children, all of whomwere home-schooled by Klugs mother, Nancy. Hillary Klug 22:21Okay, so everybody knows that the banjo is an African instrument, right? Like, we dont talk about this type of stuff. But the music was put on by Africans. Now Im just like realizing, oh my word, theres so much, so much stuff, going on in this world thats just out of control. 2 minutes into the video, two more Hillarys appear and perform a. Pinterest. And what we might call the Black Lives Matter movement, but I think is far beyond that right now. The music that went with these dances was considered like a slaves job to do the music. We are ready to see you shine girl. The CD will have some Celtic flavor with bouzouki and DADGAD guitar. And I figured there would be a lot of nuance for you as a performer of these art forms, when it comes to our ongoing conversations as a country about race, and arts and race. My mentors changed my life, and it wasnt just about the fiddle or the dance. Because all that happened to you in your young life, it formed you so absolutely perfect in all you do!! $100,000 would be fun for creating an album and videos, but its really not good business for a fiddle record. I look forward to future projects with her! I hope he gets some traction in the music business and get his music out there. We even played music together in church as a string trio. The music, the history, the socio political climate, everything about it. Your email address will not be published. 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.Career Achievments: -Two-time National Buck Dancing Champion -Featured in an independent UK film called "Wild Rose" -5 Years Concert Master of the Tennessee Fiddle Orchestra -Performed with the Nashville Symphony and the Minnesota Orchestra -Performed at the famous Konzert Hause in Vienna, Austria and Teatro Filarminco in Verona, Italy -Collaboration video with Mairead Nesbitt of Celtic Women -Performed in 15 different countries -Featured on Mark and Maggie O'Connor's live-stream showSocial Media Numbers: 1 Million Facebook Followers 101k YouTube subscribers 89k Instagram followers. Sometimes it doesnt feel good, but it is so rewarding. My bowing became mostly Georgia shuffle, and you can hear my style developing on my first album, which I released in June 2018. I fell in love with Hillary the first time I saw a vid of her sawin & stampin. I was born and raised in Fayetteville, Tennessee with an older brother and sister. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Practice, business, and relationships. I think thats what brings people together is like seeing other cultures and other ancestral lineages. Shes gonna make it into an electronic track. We love you for your simplicity and awareness of the people around you that you cherish. But its the combination that allows me to have a career. Lived In Middlebury CT, Seattle WA, Aspen CO, Waterbury CT. Related To James Klug. Pin. That was done by Africans and then it was later adopted by Europeans. They fiddle and dance in Bru Bor. Like I said you are perfect! According to the Texas Tribune, Bill served as McGovern's "Texas political point man" while Hillary was "responsible for registering black and Hispanic South Texas voters for the Democratic National Committee.". But its because this isnt a conversation that people have these days. I took on fiddling as dancing as my identity, and I plugged myself into the old-time community. Not to mention, it takes an enormous amount of dedication and structure to be a musician and to play instruments and to dance and all that so. And actually, thats a pretty rare occurrence for me. Its many different aspects of history. Klug later ran into Wood at the Flat Creek Dance, a contra dance-focused gathering that meets at the Flat Creek Community Center every other Tuesday. Im inspired by the song Hey Brother by Dan Tyminski and Avicii. Other former presidents and their partners George and Laura Bush, Barack and Michelle Obama were also in attendance. The dancing and fiddle playing, Ive probably been doing like five or six years, but I just added the singing two years ago. But its so interesting to start learning about. Here's What Hillary Clinton Is Doing Now 16 of the Best Political Podcasts Reviews of Two New Political Books After a difficult childhood, Hillary Klug knew her ambition would be the key to building a new life for herself. I have over 739 thousand followers on Facebook with 14 viral videos. Its seriously worth listening to. And I think that is a beautiful, powerful thing. Its so rewarding being able to preserve the old-time fiddle and dance traditions and share them with the world. Jim invited me on a 13 mile bike ride one time (back before I did any regular exercise). Hes the six time National Buck Dance Champion and hes received the National Heritage Award for his contribution to the arts. However, before walking down the aisle with Schneider, the actress was married for almost a decade to actor Chad Lowe. Im so excited. I watch YouTube videos. And in this year alone that Ive been being stripped what feels like naked in 2020, just emotionally naked, Ive actually felt that connection more strongly than ever before. I came back the next week with a dance board and an amp. Its learned that were taught that. I have several projects in the works, so stay on the lookout! I am happy for her success but also know her limits are well beyond the horizon. We dont remember the African part. I played with the Nashville Symphony at the Schermerhorn in February. Theres no way to make your money back on fiddle music. Both the fiddle and the guitar use 10+ tunings each. I met Thomas Maupin at these festivals. 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. I started clogging at age 8, but I didnt even know what a fiddle was until I randomly started taking lessons at age 13. I was filmed for a UK independent film titled "Country Music" set to be released in summer 2018. Im gonna lose followers, but Im okay with that. Mairead is also sending me a fiddle to play, and I cant wait to check it out! Michelle Khouri 28:37Its learned behavior. Great things ahead. He teaches the concepts. 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. Found out things following you I never knew. And its generally like thought that, okay, our buck dancing comes from, you know, Irish dancing. Hes a National Treasure and a living legend. And like you said, your platform is enormous, millions, 10s of millions of views. I mean, for me, you know, you have been an example in a few ways. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I had a big Irish fiddling phase, but its more of a hobby for me now. A love for politics and service brings Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham together. Krutz sent me a fiddle, and I love performing and recording with it. And its not like I was never trying to purposefully ignore that or like, suppress it or repress it. Well, I have a website, hillaryklug.com. Content creation thats a unique viewpoint, something that Acousticult is all about! Its not that good, but, Hillary Klug 31:54I have a video of me, like, my first try. So yeah, itll be a good fusion of different genres and sounds. I am so glad to hear that you include church and God in your talent. There are good fiddle players and there are good dancers, but I dont know anybody in the United States who dances as well as she plays or plays as well as she dances.. I mean, listen, you are doing so much work very clearly. My home life was completely, totally chaotic. In 1992, Bill Clinton was elected 42nd President of the United States, beating Republican incumbent George H.W. I dont mean to but by accident, you know, maybe I was just you know, not remembering that, you know, oh, yeah, the banjo comes from Africa. I never dreamed of being a dancing fiddler, but here I am. And I knew street performing was a thing. I plan to audition for America's Got Talent in the spring. Hillary Klug 9:29Right. What are three musicians today do you think are underrated? 155K followers. He lost to Richard Nixon, but the pair was officially in love, and by 1973 Bill proposed for the first time after . Both the former president and secretary of state tweeted the news, with Bill addressing Charlotte directly in an endearing tweet, and Hillary expressing her excitement over her new grandma status. The biggest video has over 61 million views. And like, theres a theres an African buck dancer, like the first time Ive ever seen one and I was just like, geeking out, I had to show my boyfriend. Thats something thats not talked about. I happened to meet a fiddle teacher at the local contra dance. And I had no idea that this world existed. It was very frustrating having so many people look at me funny or ignore me. Michelle Khouri 32:07Alright, well all of those tasty links are going to be in the show notes. Dancing singing fiddle player. Hillary Klug 27:21And Im talking to people. But fiddling wasnt enough to preoccupy Klug or her fans, for that matter. I filmed and edited the video myself, and I areanged the 3 fiddle parts. There are tons of stories I could share, but one that really stands out is the first time I ever pushed myself. But the more I got involved, the more I like, opened my eyes to see like, wow, theres this whole world of fiddle music out there that you just dont see if youre just a part of, you know, just the general public. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Hillary Klug 24:20Well, exactly, we still have that today. And theyre all like dancing and doing their dance around a big fire. Get recommendations for other artists you'll love. Michelle Khouri 17:29Holy cow. Hello my babies! Prior to joining The Heartlander, Ben was a contributor for ABC affiliates KSPR 33 News, KY3 News and Ozarks Sports Zone for 4 years. My mentor is 83 years old. 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. Hello, Hillary. So the English came over, and the French, and all these different type of European dances, they came over and they were practiced by the settlers. I actually made money. I have a bunch of ideas to keep me busy for a while. Includes a song and a message. I've mostly taught music over the years, and recently I've been focusing on the street performing. So that being said, as a disclaimer, I have actually started delving into the history of buck dancing and fiddle playing a little bit. I wanted to play bluegrass, but it never really worked out. We got to know some of our family, but very on the surface. And then Ive been singing for about two years now. He is a native of Cabool, Missouri but currently resides in the Ozark Mountain Region with his wife and three dogs. she met her husband at the Flat Creek Dance Her Family, Parents, & Siblings Hillary grew up with two older siblings - a brother and a sister. The couple became parents to Chelsea Victoria Clinton in February 1980. 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! If theres somebody who is racist and doesnt want to hear the history, I am fine with losing racist followers or, like, white supremacist followers. 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