Poem by Steve Gadd, co-author with with his wife and with Peter MacFie of the book “On the Fiddle”, written in memory of Peter’s work on the convict musician Alexander Laing.
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Alexander Laing Fiddle Excursion Video
One of Peter’s projects was a DVD of the “Alexander Laing Fiddle Excursion” which was held around Sorell in 2016. While the DVD will remain available for sale, Peter has decided to also make the video freely available on YouTube.
The DVD is a also available from the Shop.
Strathspey for Pete
Composed and played by Marjorie Gadd. Steve Gadd on Banjo. A strathspey for Peter MacFie, 24 December 2020.
Blanket on the Ground
A fun version of the song by Louise Oxley & Pete MacFie, filmed by Chris Cowles at one of Pete’s many BBQs at the ‘Cart Shed Studio’ at Dulcot.
Am I Comin’ Over to Texas
Pete composed this song in 2011 following a romance with a Texan lady sand sculptor. With fabulous harp playing by Ian ‘Croft’ Beecroft, sweet fiddle from Hamish Pike, and brother Rob MacFie adding bass and organ, this is one of Pete’s best compositions. Sadly Pete can no longer sing or play guitar. August 2020.