DEANIE RICHARDSON & KIMBER LUDIKER
“Cacklin Hen”
DESCRIPTION:
If you’re a bluegrass fan, you know the only thing better than great fiddle playing is two great fiddlers playing together. Now, two of the best in the business are carrying on the proud tradition of twin fiddling, with a fresh new spin. Deanie Richardson and Kimber Ludiker—founding members of Della Mae and Sister Sadie—have teamed up to create a powerful collection of twin fiddle recordings.
KEY SELLING POINTS
Deanie
- Deanie Richardson is a GRAMMY-nominated fiddler, IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year (2020), and co-founder of the award-winning Sister Sadie—IBMA’s first all-female Entertainer of the Year.
- A Grand Ole Opry performer since age 13, she’s toured with The Chieftains, Bob Seger, and Vince Gill, and appeared on major stages from Carnegie Hall to Royal Albert Hall.
- She’s recorded or performed with Patty Loveless, Emmylou Harris, Marty Stuart, Del McCoury Band, Travis Tritt, Ry Cooder, Hank Williams Jr., and many more.
- Kimber Ludiker, a fifth-generation fiddler who began playing at age 3 and is now a 3 time National Fiddle Champion.
- She founded Della Mae, a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman group that has toured 20+ countries with the U.S. State Department.
- A dedicated teacher, Kimber was named 2022 IBMA Mentor of the Year and directs CBA’s Youth Academy, Ashokan Bluegrass Camp, and IBMA’s Kids on Bluegrass.