The Konocti Fiddle Club rattled the windows at the Lakeport Library in Lakeport, Calif., when they entertained at story time on Friday, August 20, 2010. Seen here are just a few of the club members, from the most junior members to the most senior members. Photo courtesy of Jan Cook.

LAKEPORT – On Aug. 20, about 15 members of the Konocti Fiddle Club performed for a packed house of 122 at Lakeport Library.

The fiddlers warmed up the audience with classic fiddle tunes like “Cripple Creek,” “Old Joe Clark,,” ”Boil Them Cabbage Down,” “Il Basso,” “Star of the County Down” and “Swallowtail Jig,” then segued into demonstration mode.

Sue Condit, a kindergarten teacher at Lower Lake Elementary School, conducted the demonstration as the musicians showed off their fiddles, viola, cello, electric bass, penny whistles, bodhran (Irish drum), gut bucket, and wash board. Instruments imitated the animals in a rendition of “Old McDonald had a Farm” and the musicians closed the show with a rousing version of “Orange Blossom Special.”

The crowd responded enthusiastically to the program by singing along, keeping time and applauding. Barbara Green of the library staff remarked that “the kids were just enthralled” and county administrator Kelly Cox commented that he “thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.”

The Konocti Fiddle Club, in conjunction with the Clear Lake Performing Arts, has performed this program at the library and at schools around the county to introduce local children to string music. Both organizations encourage children and adults to become involved in music.

For more information about the Konocti Fiddle Club and the Clear Lake Performing Arts, contact Skelton’s Music at 707-279-4336

Jan Cook is a library technician with the Lake County Library.

Library story teller

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