Darol Anger - Diary of a Fiddler #2: The Empty Nest (2025) [Hi-Res]

With his new album *Diary of a Fiddler #2: The Empty Nest*, legendary fiddler Darol Anger offers not only a summation of his decades-long career, but also a heartfelt tribute to his role as a mentor who helped shape an entire generation of virtuosos. This is more than a musical release — it’s a poignant farewell, a family reunion, and a manifesto of love for acoustic music.

Conceived as a continuation of the original *Diary of a Fiddler* project, the album takes on a more personal and expansive approach. Anger brought together over 20 of his former students — from Brittany Haas and Alex Hargreaves to Mike Barnett — to create a musical portrait of his influence on the world of fiddling. It feels like a farewell letter, but one with a vibrant, beating heart.

Tracklist:
1-1 Darol Anger;The Fiddlers' Krewe - Liza Jane Parade [6:28]
1-2 Darol Anger;Enion Pelta - Ouditarus Rez [6:47]
1-3 Darol Anger;Brittany Haas - I Coulda Told U [6:39]
1-4 Darol Anger;Jenna Moynihan - Melt The Teakettle [5:06]
1-5 Darol Anger;Avery Merritt - The Coal Burnin' Grease Fire [5:59]
1-6 Darol Anger;Kathleen Parks - The Gravel Shore [6:50]
1-7 Darol Anger;Bronwyn Keith-Hynes - Tree King Creek [3:46]
1-8 Darol Anger;Mike Barnett - Lisa Jane Reboot [2:56]
1-9 Darol Anger;Casey Driessen - The Amen Corner [6:28]
1-10 Darol Anger;Alex Hargreaves - The Dysentery Stomp [6:18]
1-11 Darol Anger;John Mailander;Ella Jordan - The Unbearable Gift [8:14]
1-12 Darol Anger;Patrick M'Gonigle - You Noticed Too [5:16]
1-13 Darol Anger;Trent Freeman - La Ville Manteaux [6:21]
1-14 Darol Anger;Kimber Ludiker - The Jeremy Reel [3:07]
1-15 Darol Anger;Nathaniel Smith;Alex Hargreaves - Key Signator [6:32]
1-16 Darol Anger;Tristan Clarridge - The Crooked Road To Emy [5:27]