• 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: July 2011

The ETSU Old Time Pride Band in Luka nad Jihlavou, Czech Republic

By trae on Jul 26, 2011 | In General | Send feedback »

I just stumbled upon this picture on the internet of the ETSU Old Time Pride Band playing at the White Stork Festival in Luka nad Jihlavou in the Czech Republic. Thanks to whoever took the photo. That's me with the banjo on the left (sporting a yankee h… more »

Releases! A CD and a Michigan Fiddling Website

By trae on Jul 19, 2011 | In General | Send feedback »

The CD, "For the Long Winter Nights," is finally here after almost a year of work. In the next week or so I will be making it available through online sales, to allow folks to purchase it through CD Baby or Itunes, but I am already selling it in person,… more »