Pickin’ and Grinnin’ Local comedian and television personality Lucas Ross often picks his banjo to the delight of audiences across the state. “When I think of bluegrass I think of banjo.” “Banjo is the most important,” Berline says. However, the fiddler claims one special instrument makes that mountain sound the best. Usually a bluegrass band will feature a mandolin, guitar, bass, sometimes a dobro and, of course, a fiddle. Between sets, ticketholders are treated to dessert in the dining hall, just like family.Īccording to Berline, bluegrass music is unique because of the combination of the instruments and the vocals and how they blend and play off each other. The hall has played host to many other notable artists, including Mumford and Sons on their way out of town from the “Gentlemen of the Road” tour. Gibson collection, and just around the corner lies a music hall that is home to bi-monthly performances from The Byron Berline Band. “Like the old-timers would say, the sound gets into you like a rusty fish hook.” – Byron Berline, renowned fiddler Taking the stairs to the second floor reveals a lobby showcasing Berline’s An autographed fiddle from the actor sits in the shop’s glass display case as a treasured memento from the experience. Schwarzenegger came over to his house the next day and the two became fast friends.Īfter their first session, the actor said, “Byron, I’ve got to get you in this movie somehow!”īerline came to visit the set, and they hired him right on the spot to go to Birmingham, Alabama, to pre-record the soundtrack and recruit other musicians. Berline received a call from Schwarzenegger’s agent asking him how much he would charge for such a task to which Berline responded, “Nothing.” Through this work, he developed a friendship with a well-known bodybuilder turned actor turned governor.Īrnold Schwarzenegger needed to learn how to look like he could play the fiddle for the 1974 comedy, “Stay Hungry,” co-starring Jeff Bridges and Sally Fields. At the Double Stop, fiddle fans can find pieces from all the way back to the 1600s, including a few special autographed pieces from his time in the film industry.īeing in California, Berline had the opportunity to record and do sound work for commercials and movies. Most music stores will sell new instruments, likely made in China or Japan. “I always knew he was going to be a big star,” Berline says of Gill, a Byron Berline Band member for three years.īerline likes vintage fiddles as evidenced in the first floor of the shop. According to the artist, it would “be like choosing one of my kids.” However, to the right of the shop door hangs his Grammy nominations for “Fiddle and a Song.” The album featured Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music, Earl Scruggs, Mason Williams and another famous Oklahoman, Vince Gill. Out of many records and collaborations, Berline can’t choose a favorite. Now, walking through Berline’s Double Stop Fiddle Shop just off the main drag of downtown is like stepping into a corner of fiddler heaven. “This is my Bill Monroe wall,” Berline says, gesturing to a collection of priceless pictures featuring a “Who’s Who” showcase of famous bluegrass artists.įollowing a rich career in Los Angeles, California, and Nashville, Tennessee, life has called him home to Guthrie, Oklahoma. Internal applications, then our B2B based Bizapedia Pro API™ might be the answer for you.By Hayley Leatherwood April 2017 Byron Berline and the Double Stop Fiddle Shop in Guthrie for Oklahoma Living Magazine If you are looking for something more than a web based search utility and need to automate company and officer searches from within your WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE ADVANCED SEARCH FORM? Utilize our advanced search form to filter the search results by Company Name, City, State, Postal Code, Filing Jurisdiction, Entity Type, Registered Agent,įile Number, Filing Status, and Business Category. While logged in and authenticated, you will not be asked to solve any complicated Recaptcha V2 challenges. In addition, all pages on Bizapedia will be served to you completely ad freeĪnd you will be granted access to view every profile in its entirety, even if the company chooses to hide the private information on their profile from the general public. Your entire office will be able to use your search subscription.
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