• A. Trae McMaken

  • The website of the Michigan / Great Lakes fiddler and storyteller.

  • "Trae McMaken astounded the audience . . . A terrific fiddler and singer he definitely is!" Beaver Island News on the 'Net.

    Sheer brilliance of style, executed in the most authentic, creative and passionate way possible. . ." "Trae’s 'performance,' actually his story-telling art, transformed the ordinary into extraordinary!" Linda Schweihofer, China Township Supervisor.

    Wonderful - Enlightening - Fun - Great Living History Lessons."
    "The combination of stories and music you present is a treasure."
    Joan Vinette, Michigan State University Extension Program, "Life of Lake Superior," Outdoor Education.

    "We were lucky to get you and your music, Trae. Wonderfully intricate and historic music."
    "You added the touches of goodness of character and fine music that Munising Bay Arts Festival really appreciates."
    Ramble G. Nichols, Munising Bay Arts Association.

    "Loved the songs + stories." Karen O'Brien, Atkins School, Bridgeport, Michigan.

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Archives for: June 2011

Luka nad Jihlavou, Prague, and a CD

By trae on Jun 28, 2011 | In General | Send feedback »

Well, I'm currently with the ETSU Old Time Pride Band in the Czech Republic. In the small town of Luka nad Jihlavou, we led many hours of workshops over a few days and then performed at the White Stork festival. I had to resurrect some German speaking s… more »

Port Huron Art On the River

By trae on Jun 10, 2011 | In General | Send feedback »

I perform a lot in places far from home, but here is a gig around my stomping grounds. more »