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Fiddlin Red Seidman: Photos

Here's the bar that "gob-smacked" Garry !
Here's the bar that "gob-smacked" Garry !
Garry and friend with cool T Shirt with a photo of Red and me in the woods of Georgia.
Garry and friend with cool T Shirt with a photo of Red and me in the woods of Georgia.
Here's what Red's new CD looks like:) Everyone keeps saying "Rock on Red," well, here's Red on Rock :)
Here's what Red's new CD looks like:) Everyone keeps saying "Rock on Red," well, here's Red on Rock :)
The pictures for Red's new CD were taken in Maine in 2006. I think the photos are great-and the music is Divine !
The pictures for Red's new CD were taken in Maine in 2006. I think the photos are great-and the music is Divine !
Always a funny face for the photographer. Fly Fishin' on the Tocoa River, Northern Georgia
Always a funny face for the photographer. Fly Fishin' on the Tocoa River, Northern Georgia
Casting on a quiet day on the Toccoa.
Casting on a quiet day on the Toccoa.
Check out the length of THAT CAST ! Nice job RED !
Check out the length of THAT CAST ! Nice job RED !
I had to take this photo of "Larry" signs at the Sloppy Joes' Ernest Hemmingway look alike contest in 2006. Did you know Red actually won it in 2000 ?
I had to take this photo of "Larry" signs at the Sloppy Joes' Ernest Hemmingway look alike contest in 2006. Did you know Red actually won it in 2000 ?
Red looking over the changes at Gold City Corrall and Les tying up a mule and carriage.
Red looking over the changes at Gold City Corrall and Les tying up a mule and carriage.
Red loved building guitars.
Red loved building guitars.
He was so happy with the wood they sent him in this order.
He was so happy with the wood they sent him in this order.
Drawing a circle for the guitar hole at the kitchen table at The Cypress House.
Drawing a circle for the guitar hole at the kitchen table at The Cypress House.
Yep, this one feels like it is gonna play really pretty, honey !
Yep, this one feels like it is gonna play really pretty, honey !
We were fooling around taking pictures in Crystal River. I never noticed he was pointing to a heart till now. He was so sweet.
We were fooling around taking pictures in Crystal River. I never noticed he was pointing to a heart till now. He was so sweet.
Another Happy Red and Diane photo :)
Another Happy Red and Diane photo :)
An old Happy Red and Diane photo at the Height of the Land in Maine.
An old Happy Red and Diane photo at the Height of the Land in Maine.
Bill Pound & Red recorded a Live CD in Jasper, GA. You can get one filled with fun at www.BillPound.com
Bill Pound & Red recorded a Live CD in Jasper, GA. You can get one filled with fun at www.BillPound.com
Mike put a Heron on the guitar in memory of Red. I will put the story on this web site some time, it's in the book I am writing. The guitar is a hollow body electric-definitely a one of a kind.
Mike put a Heron on the guitar in memory of Red. I will put the story on this web site some time, it's in the book I am writing. The guitar is a hollow body electric-definitely a one of a kind.
Red's good buddy Mike Hasty built this guitar at Luthier School this summer in honor of Red. He went to luthier school to learn how to build guitars so he could finish the one Red was building for him when he passed away.
Red's good buddy Mike Hasty built this guitar at Luthier School this summer in honor of Red. He went to luthier school to learn how to build guitars so he could finish the one Red was building for him when he passed away.
Red waiting for his curtain call with the B.G.Ramblers in South Florida. All he was missing was his cowboy hat and horse:)
Red waiting for his curtain call with the B.G.Ramblers in South Florida. All he was missing was his cowboy hat and horse:)
Come on honey, Let me take your picture. Yes, Spreading Peace works !
Come on honey, Let me take your picture. Yes, Spreading Peace works !
Red playing fiddle on our pond in Georgia. We used this photo for the first CD he released called Back Home.
Red playing fiddle on our pond in Georgia. We used this photo for the first CD he released called Back Home.
Red loved to play with his buddy Dave Calvert, on land and on the sea.
Red loved to play with his buddy Dave Calvert, on land and on the sea.
I remember when I took this photo Timmy said, "Don't we have enough pics of us laughin' together" Never have enough laughter photos Timmy Carter!
I remember when I took this photo Timmy said, "Don't we have enough pics of us laughin' together" Never have enough laughter photos Timmy Carter!
Here we are. We certainly were a happy couple, well, most of the time:)
Here we are. We certainly were a happy couple, well, most of the time:)
NAMM 2000, Red playing with Ken from Skynbow Fiddles
NAMM 2000, Red playing with Ken from Skynbow Fiddles
Red driving a tractor at the Georgia Mountain Home, 2000.
Red driving a tractor at the Georgia Mountain Home, 2000.
Red was going to hire me to build his home,
Red was going to hire me to build his home,
he married me instead. That's our scaly best man.
he married me instead. That's our scaly best man.
Sold used musical instruments to the artist who built these:) 1998
Sold used musical instruments to the artist who built these:) 1998
Sold a fiddle to Brent Mason, great guitarist from Nashville.
Sold a fiddle to Brent Mason, great guitarist from Nashville.
Talking to Don Gallagher, his daddy built Red's first "professional" guitar.
Talking to Don Gallagher, his daddy built Red's first "professional" guitar.
Happy (1st place) fiddler at the Green Parrot.
Happy (1st place) fiddler at the Green Parrot.
The Happy Golfer at the Masters 2000.
The Happy Golfer at the Masters 2000.
Dahlonega, Georgia, 1999
Dahlonega, Georgia, 1999
Jammin at The Holly Theater, Dahlonega, Georgia
Jammin at The Holly Theater, Dahlonega, Georgia
Jeff, Red and Larry-famous musicians but I don't remember who:)
Jeff, Red and Larry-famous musicians but I don't remember who:)
Pat Kirtley, Red, Steve Bennett and Joyce Kirtley, the men are amazing musicians, Joyce is a neat lady.
Pat Kirtley, Red, Steve Bennett and Joyce Kirtley, the men are amazing musicians, Joyce is a neat lady.
Red and our good friend from England, Keith Laurent
Red and our good friend from England, Keith Laurent
Red on stage at the Lorelei with Paul Case, 2000.
Red on stage at the Lorelei with Paul Case, 2000.
Red and good buddy (and great pan player) Sir Cedrick Luces, 1999.
Red and good buddy (and great pan player) Sir Cedrick Luces, 1999.
Red singing with his brother Nat Seidman, another great musician.
Red singing with his brother Nat Seidman, another great musician.
Red, CW and Steve Super playing at Habitat for Humanity Benefit, 1999.
Red, CW and Steve Super playing at Habitat for Humanity Benefit, 1999.
Red, Ted and Brent at Dillons in Tavernier
Red, Ted and Brent at Dillons in Tavernier
Brent and Red by the Sea, 2003
Brent and Red by the Sea, 2003
Coconut Cove, 2002, Celebration of Life, waiting for his turn.
Coconut Cove, 2002, Celebration of Life, waiting for his turn.
Grateful Ted and Fiddlin Red played Sunday Sunsets at "The Crib" for years !
Grateful Ted and Fiddlin Red played Sunday Sunsets at "The Crib" for years !
Ted, Humphrey and Red before a night at "The Crib".
Ted, Humphrey and Red before a night at "The Crib".
Red was head cowboy when Mike had his handicap accessible wagon ride. Red's buddy Les Strader, pedal steel guitar player for Hot Walker Band, drove the carriage.
Red was head cowboy when Mike had his handicap accessible wagon ride. Red's buddy Les Strader, pedal steel guitar player for Hot Walker Band, drove the carriage.
2003 Get together at the mountain: left to right; Bobby Middendorf, keyboard player from the Hot Walked Band, Red, Les Strader and my son Josh with Mike in the foreground in his wheelchair. He did a comedy skit later that had them falling off their stools
2003 Get together at the mountain: left to right; Bobby Middendorf, keyboard player from the Hot Walked Band, Red, Les Strader and my son Josh with Mike in the foreground in his wheelchair. He did a comedy skit later that had them falling off their stools
Stopping to smell the pear blossoms at the mountain.
Stopping to smell the pear blossoms at the mountain.
Sunday Afternoon's at the Island Grill were always great.
Sunday Afternoon's at the Island Grill were always great.
November 2006, we were famous for those "take a photo of ourselves" pictures cause we were always having fun and wanting to make a memory of it. I am so lucky to have so many photos and so many more great memories.
November 2006, we were famous for those "take a photo of ourselves" pictures cause we were always having fun and wanting to make a memory of it. I am so lucky to have so many photos and so many more great memories.

Red Cell Photos

Photo from Red's cell phone-the beginnings of guitar #1, April 2007.
Photo from Red's cell phone-the beginnings of guitar #1, April 2007.
Photo from Red's cell phone-bending guitar #1
Photo from Red's cell phone-bending guitar #1
Photo from Red's cell phone-Red's good buddy Mike Kane, heading in from fishing. By the looks on his face they were definitely fishin' not catchin' !
Photo from Red's cell phone-Red's good buddy Mike Kane, heading in from fishing. By the looks on his face they were definitely fishin' not catchin' !
Photo from Red's cell-Red had fun playing music for Wyland and Wyland's mom-and loved watching the painting of this wall in Key Largo.
Photo from Red's cell-Red had fun playing music for Wyland and Wyland's mom-and loved watching the painting of this wall in Key Largo.
Photo from Red's cell phone-Someone playing golf?
Photo from Red's cell phone-Someone playing golf?
Photo from Red's cell phone- a couple of someones playing golf in Key West.
Photo from Red's cell phone- a couple of someones playing golf in Key West.
Photo from Red's cell phone-I remember when he called me to let me know his odometer was a bunch of "7"s and he was taking a photo. Of course, he had to go 85mph so he could get a good pic !
Photo from Red's cell phone-I remember when he called me to let me know his odometer was a bunch of "7"s and he was taking a photo. Of course, he had to go 85mph so he could get a good pic !
Photo from Red's cell phone-Dave and Jenny having fun with Bruce and Red at Louie's Backyard.
Photo from Red's cell phone-Dave and Jenny having fun with Bruce and Red at Louie's Backyard.
Photo from Red's cell phone - Dave & Mike in Louie's Backyard (thanks for identifying yourselves:)
Photo from Red's cell phone - Dave & Mike in Louie's Backyard (thanks for identifying yourselves:)
Photo from Red's cell phone- lots of work went into guitar #1
Photo from Red's cell phone- lots of work went into guitar #1
Photo from Red's cell phone-Red kept wondering why he made a cut-a-way for his frist attempt at guitar building in 20 years !
Photo from Red's cell phone-Red kept wondering why he made a cut-a-way for his frist attempt at guitar building in 20 years !
Photo from Red's cell phone- there aren't many pics he took when I wasn't laughing ! November 2006-a year before we lost him.
Photo from Red's cell phone- there aren't many pics he took when I wasn't laughing ! November 2006-a year before we lost him.
Photo from Red's cell phone-Red kept wondering why he made a cut-a-way for his frist attempt at guitar building in 20 years !
Photo from Red's cell phone-Red kept wondering why he made a cut-a-way for his frist attempt at guitar building in 20 years !

Red and Bruce

One of those GREAT NIGHTS at the Hogs Breath in Key West
One of those GREAT NIGHTS at the Hogs Breath in Key West
Here's Red at the CD Release Party for the SO FAR CD
Here's Red at the CD Release Party for the SO FAR CD

Red being silly

I told Red & Ted to look like they were having fun-they used to play in Key Largo together.
I told Red & Ted to look like they were having fun-they used to play in Key Largo together.
Red at the NAMM show in 2000-anything for a laugh
Red at the NAMM show in 2000-anything for a laugh
Red playing the world's smallest harmonica in 1999
Red playing the world's smallest harmonica in 1999
Playing the trombone, fortunately, he didn't play it often:)
Playing the trombone, fortunately, he didn't play it often:)
Parrothead Days at Sloppy Joes
Parrothead Days at Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes was always fun. 1999
Sloppy Joes was always fun. 1999
Rob (birthday boy) on percussion, Red & CW
Rob (birthday boy) on percussion, Red & CW
Red helping the bagpipe player, 1999.
Red helping the bagpipe player, 1999.
Red asked what would happen if he ate the $40,000 emerald he was holding at the Mel Fisher Museum. Kim Fisher told him they would follow him around VERY closely till it came out !
Red asked what would happen if he ate the $40,000 emerald he was holding at the Mel Fisher Museum. Kim Fisher told him they would follow him around VERY closely till it came out !
Come on baby-Light my fire. Maine 1998.
Come on baby-Light my fire. Maine 1998.
Polish Mousetrap (Red made me do it:)
Polish Mousetrap (Red made me do it:)
Red's the one with the long blonde hair, on a Fantasy Fest Float with Capt Tony in 1999.
Red's the one with the long blonde hair, on a Fantasy Fest Float with Capt Tony in 1999.