California-raised, classically trained fiddler who found old-time music at Berklee, where she studied with Matt Glaser, Darol Anger, and Bruce Molsky. She won adult old-time fiddle at Mount Airy in 2026, placed second at Clifftop in 2018, and has taken ribbons at Galax. She tours as half of the duo Golden Shoals and hosts the Sunday night old-time jam at Dee’s Country Lounge in Madison, Tennessee. Her practice runs on field recordings and 78s, chasing the spirit of the old styles.
Why this player is listed
Amy Alvey appears in the Play Bluegrass guide to notable fiddle players, which collects contest champions, bluegrass fiddlers, Canadian fiddlers, judges, and departed legends tied to the tradition.
More fiddle context
For the larger list, start with the big list of fiddle players. For the style itself, read the guide to bluegrass fiddle.