Western Swing,
Bluegrass
& Country Fiddle
Clarke Wright is an accomplished fiddler, who lives in Northern Colorado. He plays with many bands and is known as a go-to-guy in the fiddling world. Whether it’s four or five string, Bluegrass, Western Swing, Country, Jazz and more, his bow is rosined and ready.
Clarke Wright has been playing music in some form or another since the early 1970s. He worked with David Ferretta and the Sunday River Boys in Denver in the mid ‘70s and appears on their Biscuit City recording “You Can Dress ‘Em Up, But You Can’t Take ‘Em Out.” If you ask Clarke how long he has been playing fiddle he will tell you, “Long enough to where you would say, ‘Wow, shouldn’t you be better than that?’” He has spent over 30 years with The Hollywood Rodeo Band and later their pared down acoustic version, High, Wide and Handsome. HRB/HWH recorded 7 albums and has toured extensively, visiting over 40 nations and territories, entertaining our nation’s Armed Forces.
He picked up the fiddle ‘sometime back in the 20th Century’, and is self taught. “When I hit a wrong note or clam-out a break, I just blame my teacher,” Clarke says.
Upcoming Events
* 2023 *
Please be healthy and safe!
September 30, 2023: Stardust Melodies performs at a private event (Retirement Party!!!) in Windsor, CO
September 30, 2023: Clarke fiddles with Ain't From Here at the 2 Annual "Howl-O-Ween" Bash at 816 1st, Berthoud CO. 89513 Time: 1-3 PM $10 Donation Suggested
October 6, 2023: Clarke fiddles with The Charlie Stevens Band at Panhandler's Pizza in Ft. Collins, CO. 7-9 PM
October 7, 2023: Stardust Melodies performs at a private event* at Fairacres Manor in Greeley, CO.
3 PM Sponsored by Sound Affects Music.
October 13, 2023: Clarke fiddles with Blue Grama on Live at Lunch on KRFC 88.9FM and krfcfm.org. (Online Event Only)
October 14, 2023: Stardust Melodies performs at The Skyline in Atwood KS. Message for details.
October 19, 2023:, 2023: Stardust Melodies performs at a private event* at Good Samaritan Village in Ft. Collins, CO. 3:15 PM
October 21, 2023: Clarke Fiddles with Blue Grama at a private event in Ft. Collins, CO
October 26, 2023: Stardust Melodies performs at a private event* at The Wexford in Loveland, CO. 3 PM Sponsored by Sound Affects Music.
November 4, 2023: Clarke fiddles with The Charlie Stevens Band at Oscar Blues in Longmont, CO.
6:30-9 PM (Note: Times for OB are subject to change)
November 16, 2023: Stardust Melodies performs at a private event* at Good Samaritan Village in Ft. Collins, CO. 3:15 PM
December 5, 2023: Clarke fiddles with The Charlie Stevens Band at The Elizabeth Hotel in Ft. Collins, CO, as part of KRFC - Elizabeth Hotel Music Experience on Colorado Gives Day. Time TBD.
December 21, 2023: Stardust Melodies performs at a private event* at Good Samaritan Village in Ft. Collins, CO. 3:15 PM
Stardust Melodies continues to play for Senior Living Communities, so if you would like more information, please let us know.
* If you have family or friends that live in any of the facilities where we have private events scheduled, please let them know about our performance and come out yourself! Contact us for exact times. Not all private events are listed.
More dates to be finalized and posted soon. All dates and times are subject to change at the whims of powers that be... And they don't always let us know! So, please check back.
Past Performances since September 8, 2023:
September 8, 2023: Clarke fiddles with Ain't From Here at Oskar Blue's in Longmont, CO. 6:30-9 PM (Note: Times for OB are subject to change)
September 9, 2023: Stardust Melodies performs at a private event (Lakeside Serenade!!!) in Ft. Collins, CO. 7-9 PM
September 15, 2023: Clarke Fiddles with Casey James Prestwood at Extra Gold's Big Thompson Festival, This event has been moved to Denver! Invisible City Clubhouse, 941 Santa Fe Dr. Denver, CO. $10 Doors open at 7 PM
(Tickets &info, email extragoldmusic@gmail.com)
September 16, 2023: Clarke fiddles with Blue Grama at Zwei Brewing, Ft. Collins, CO. 1-3 PM FREE!
September 18, 2023: Stardust Melodies performs at a private event* at Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies in Ft. Collins, CO. 2:15 PM
Sponsored by Music aLIVE
September 21, 2023: Stardust Melodies performs at a private event* at MorningStar Senior Living in Ft. Collins, CO. 10 AM
Sponsored by Sound Affects Music.
September 21, 2023: Stardust Melodies performs at a private event* at Good Samaritan Village in Ft. Collins, CO. 3:15 PM
September 22, 2023: Clarke fiddles with Ain't From Here at Wellington Grill in Wellington, CO. 7-10 PM
September 26, 2023: Stardust Melodies performs at a private event* at Turnberry Place Assisted Living in Ft. Collins, CO. 11:30