Betty Widerski

I play 5-string Steinberger and Skyinbow, and 6-string Tucker Barrett electric violins, plus 5-string acoustic violins, as well as traditional acoustic violin and viola, and can do backing vocals.

While currently working with {The Milling Gowns}, composer/pianist Sharon Crumrine, plus my rock chamber group The String Sluts and my solo looping project Reverse Polish Notation, I'm available for GB gigs and session work in all genres in the Boston area - please inquire about my schedule.

I've also co-taught a class in Improvisation at The New School of Music.

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Q:What have been some important gigs or venues you've played?
A:I've played shows in many of the more prestigious venues for various musical genres in the Boston area, including the Orpheum Theater, Club Passim, Johnny D's, Ryles Jazz Club, Harpers Ferry, and the Middle East, as well as out of town clubs such as Connelly's in NYC, The Call in Providence RI and The Galaxy Hut in Virginia. I've also played large events such as the Harpoon Brewery St. Pat's Festival.

Q:What are the names and release dates of your recordings?
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Q:What has been said about you in the press?
A:"The Gobshites give the strongest performance with 'Cheers,' a tune that has more of a traditional feel than most of the disc, which leans more to the revved-up Flogging Molly side of things. It's got a slyly infectious chorus that will be in your head for days at a time, and Betty Widerski adds some very nice violin work." - - Kevin Finn, The Noise, March 2006, reviewing "What the Shite - Shite 'n' Onions Vol. 2" * * * * "For this album mastermind Pat McHugh brought in several Boston area music veterans to help interpret his increasingly complex songs: Chris Brokaw (ex-Come), James Apt (ex-Six Finger Satellite), Betty Widerski (Ad Frank, Paul Kelley Orchestra), & Chilly Kurtz (Caged Heat).-- Newt Records (UK) listing for Gubstake's "Dynamite & Other Inventions" * * * * "The ubiquitous Betty Widerski, with her electric violin, leads a stellar string ensemble through a spectacular arrangement of 'Nice Butt.' " - - Lexi Kahn, The Noise, March 2006, reviewing Rick Berlin's CD release party @ The Lizard Lounge January 28, 2006 * * * * "With homey acoustic ballads that waltz and sway, balanced against dragging indie pop and lo-fi alt. folk, 'The Road To Wichita' evokes both feelings of ennui and hope. This primarily acoustic affair utilizes lazily drawn fiddle, timid banjo and subtle lap steel, along with the standard rhythm section to enhance these contemplative and reflective tunes with folksy charm." - - Miles of Music listing for the Beau Roland Band debut CD **** "As usual, the fiddle player is sharp and inventive, and makes sure that the rest of the band remembers the Celtic half of their schtick." - -Brian Mosher, The Noise, October 2004, referring to The Gobshites live @ Sean O'Toole's, Plymouth MA, on September 10, 2004