"The Stradivarius of the West" by Aaron Zimola

Join us in exploring the popular music in both Europe and the United States for significant decades of Fisk's life. In between excerpts, Aaron will discuss Fisk's personal life, the development of the great violin maker's instrument building process, and the great artists who played Fisk violins. Doors open at 6:30pm, presentation at 7:00pm.

A little background: George W. Fisk was a man who captivated the world with his violins and his colorful life. Born on May 30th, 1838 in Bennington, Vermont - he quickly moved to Hoosick Falls, New York with his parents where he soon became employed at Wood and Parsons, a machinery and lumber operation as a pattern maker under the famous farming equipment businessman, Walter A. Wood.

In time, a self-taught musician, Fisk joined the Bennington Cornet Band as a Baritone Cornet player and served in the Civil War under Franklin M. Crossett in the 2nd Vermont Volunteer Regimental Band, in which Fisk played during the battle of Bull Run.

Fisk moved to the Union Colony (now Greeley, CO) in 1870 (he left and returned permanently in 1876) and set up shop as a violin maker and furniture maker.

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