• 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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Rosin For Breath: Reflections of a Traveling Fiddler  

(paperback book, 266 pages).

Now available Here on the Createspace Online Store

or through Amazon or Kindle.

Have you ever wondered what might cause someone to become a traveling fiddler? 

This is a multi-genre collection that expresses the experience and point of view of a fiddler on the roam. It's an explanation of why and what it means to participate in a unique way of life. It's a story about joining a centuries-old tradition in the contemporary world. It's a tale of adventures and mistakes, hard times and good times, beauty and sorrow. It's a tale of living life with rosin for breath.

Trae McMaken's album, "For the Long Winter Nights," may now be purchased from ITunes or Amazon. Visit the ITunes store or Amazon to purchase from those sources, or use the CD Baby store below.