http://play.rbn.com/?url=kennedy/kennedyg2/g2demand/11042001_1800_MSN.rm&proto=rtsp

 The main Kenedy Center site is at: http://www.kennedy-center.org/ but if you want to search for an artist or a style then go to: http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=milStage

NS Design have added a viola to their range of instruments and will be showing it at the various up and comming music events.

My friend Tim Philips (he of the wonderful acoustic instruments) sent me this email. Maybe one of you can answer his question...

Hello from Tim Phillips,   I am seriously planning a trip to the USA this July (probably East side ) with my family, and some of my instruments, with a view to exhibit at Music Shows, Folk Festivals, Fiddle Festivals or any event that would attract lots of fiddlers. There are lots of shows to choose from, so I need some recommendations  that you feel would be relevant for me. Any details,suggestions, contacts etc would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot. Tim -  and of course vist his web site at: www.timsviolins.supanet.com

If you are interested in Mandolins then I can recommend a site similar to mine but dedicated to Mandos at: http://www.emando.com/

Previous Articles:
Pickups:
http://www.stringsmagazine.com/issues/strings83/Longmkt.shtml
Ithaca:
http://ithacastring.com/articles.html
Violin Making:
http://guitarplans.co.uk/
Soft Cases:
http://www.soundwear.com/ and http://www.dimbath.de/
Octave Strings:
http://www.supersensitive.com

Thomastik-Infeld also make an octave violin set but with a metal core.  Their brand (Superflexible) features an octave set.  The model number for the set is 2714.0.  If you are in the U.K. I can get them for you at £69. If you are outside the UK then go to http://www.thomastik-infeld.net/start/index.html/

Web Site Changes
Nothing new

New Pictures
This month I have updated the pictures from NJ Hudson and Verdi with their new models. I have also found a new instrument maker(new to me) Waren Davis and have added pictures of their 4 and 6 string electric violins to the gallery.

New Links
I have updated John Pauley's web address to his new one at: www.rev-records.com/REV.htm John has some intersting sound clips of his electric violin and details of the courses that he runs. If you have a few moments give his site a visit. I have also added a link to Davis Violins in the database.

The Electric Violin Book
The Electric violin book is now being sold in Euros and costs 81Euros. You will have to check the current conversion rates for Euros to Dollars/Pounds etc. There are several web sites for converting Euros to local currencies. The easiest lookup table I have found is at: http://www.x-rates.com/d/EUR/table.html

When you have decided that money is no object and you just have to have this book, please place your order at: http://users.netmatters.co.uk/holliman/Fah100.html#Book
 

New Music
I will use this section to inform you of new music that I have been introduced to that features electric violin. So if you have something to contribute to this column, please let me know the details.

Mary Lou Newmark ( http://www.greenangelmusic.com/ ) and
Stuart Wyatt (http://www.solostring.com/)
Alex Papadiamantis (http//www.geocities.com/almant2)

For Sale and Wanted
I have contacts for the following:

• A Zeta Strados Modern SV24-MOL (MIDI and standard output) and a Synthony II ZMC 200, both of these are as new, bought in March last year. Fully guaranteed till March 2002. As new list price would be £3360, but to you for £2800 o.n.o.

If you are interested please give me a call and I will put you in touch with the owners.

Forums
You now have access to:
Zeta's Online Users Forum - For existing Zeta users.
Stuart Wyatt's Solostrings - For electric fiddle players
Kyle Aaron's Fiddle Forum - For both electric and acoustic players
Mark O'Connor's Forum   - For all sorts of fiddling styles

Ask Andy

Worms on the loose

No, not wood worms but them dam pesky computer worms. Have you heard about the Badtrans worm (computer virus) that's been making a nuisance of itself of late. If not, you can read all about it at numerous sites including Symantec's Antivirus Research Center

I know many of you have had personal experience with the Badtrans worm. How do I know that? Because I've received dozens upon dozens of automated e-mails sent out by this worm from infected contacts of mine - some of YOU who have my email address in your address book and who do not have any anti-virus software!!

Now, I'm not too worried about this virus from my end because my virus scanner has had no problems dealing with it. But I am concerned about those of you who are clearly shooting yourselves in the foot by not using up to date anti-virus software. Come on, folks! There are some attacks it's hard to avoid, but no-one should have been bitten by this one. If you were, go and grab yourself a decent anti-virus program and install it now. And once you have it installed, keep it up to date!

There are at least half a dozen decent anti-virus programs available. My personal favourite is Norton Antivirus. Norton AV combines strong protection with exceptional ease of use. It actively monitors your e-mail - one of the prime sources of infection - and it's remarkably unobtrusive.

Best wishes

Andy H

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