It's no wonder the Boston Globe called her: "One of the finest fiddlers in the country."

Based upon her research into American fiddle music and her own observations about life in the American West, a typical solo "Americana" violin concert also includes original vocals at the piano. The actual tunes for each concert varies, custom made for each event.

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Ballad

Farewell to Ireland

Cooley's Reel

"Incredible Women of the West"
A Lecture/Concert presented by Marie Rhines

There is a somewhat different scenario for the "Incredible Women of the West" concert with an overhead
projector with big screen depicting early photographs of women in various settings, from humble sod houses
to the big arenas for Annie Oakley. Marie also includes a few original ballads at the piano about the West.
This style concert is more of a lecture/concert.