Schools,
Libraries,
Concerts,
Weddings,
Assisted Living

 “… fiddler Ellen Carlson, whose sweet-toned instrument soars throughout this recording.”

Steve Goldfield,
Bluegrass Unlimited
May 2008

Reviews

What others have said about her playing:

“Then the CD hit the player and all bets were off.  A sinuous fiddle line snaked out of the speaker.  ‘Hmmm, they got Vassar to do the session with them,’ I thought.  Nope, it’s an exceptionally talented musician named Ellen Carlson, who’s incorporated the best elements of Vassar’s unique style into her own highly melodic playing.”

                                                            David McCarthy, Bluegrass Unlimited, Nov. 2003

“My favorite musician on this album is fiddler Ellen Carlson.  She seems to be everywhere and everything she plays seems to fit perfectly.  It’s always dangerous to compare anyone to a musical giant, but I feel compelled.  Of course, no one plays all shades of progressive bluegrass/acoustic music like the master Vassar Clements.  That said, Carlson seems to have that same innate feel for what style is right for each song.”

                                                            Kris Garnjost, Jam Music Magazine, Nov. 2000

[Disclaimer from Ellen:  While Vassar is one of her heroes, not for a second does she even think she compares to him and she’s still hoping he will beam her down some more of those tasty licks.]

“… fiddler Ellen Carlson, whose sweet-toned instrument soars throughout this recording.”

                                                            Steve Goldfield, Bluegrass Unlimited, May 2008

“Carlson’s fiddle work is really cool – all over the place and improvisational.”

                                                            Sam Pfeifle, The Portland Phoenix, May 2003

“Ellen’s fiddle playing doesn’t stink.”

                                                            Todd Jones, High Range

“When Carlson is playing, she literally ‘paints with her bow.’  She’s always in sync with other band members, playing forcefully when she’s up and providing superb background at other times.”