"Kaplin's that rare master instrumentalist who doesn't need to show off his ability, preferring instead to add spice so that it blends into the musical mix."

"....a multi-instrumentalist of staggering talent..."

"...his face, like the shroud of Turin..."
The Fatman 		 
 

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Fats Kaplin to teach Fiddle and Mandolin Workshops at the New Harmony Center for the Arts in historic New Harmony, IN.

Intro to Old Time Fiddling---Saturday, October 25th-10 AM to 2 PM---$75

The Art of the Mandolin-----Saturday, November 8th---10 AM to 2 PM--$75

The town of New Harmony, Indiana, nestled on the banks of the Wabash River, is the historic site of two of America's great utopian communities and is "known for its historic sites, artistic and spiritual centers, architecture, and antique shopping." For more information about Fats' classes and other offerings, go to the New Harmony Center for the Arts website. You can find lots of information for New Harmony on the web including at www.newharmony.org.

KANE-WELCH-KAPLIN----Nominated as Best Duo/Group for 2008 Americana Music Awards. The awards show will take place on Thursday, September 18th at the Ryman auditorium in Nashville, TN during the week long American Music Conference. KWK will also play during the conference at the Mercy Lounge on Wednesday, September 17th.

Very few copies of "The Fatman Cometh" with original cover art from Hatch showprint are left. Go to CD Page to find out more.

Fats has spent 2008 in and out of the studio here in Nashville with numerous artists. And, of course in and out of town with Kane-Welch-Kaplin, Pure Prarie League and others. The recording space (we are reticent to call it a studio yet!) is coming together up at the farm. Most of the "down time" is spent there these days, writing and recording.

Fats' recent album release, "The Fatman Cometh" has gotten wonderful response. Read a great review at puremusic.com

"The Fatman Cometh" is available online NOW!! 12 Tracks recorded with George Bradfute at his Tone Chaparral. Guests: Kieran Kane, Paul Burch and Mickey Grimm. Beautiful Cover Art!! Each cover individually printed by Brad Vetter of Hatch Show Print. The response to this new instrumental album by Fats has been amazing!

Order "The Fatman Cometh" online through Village Records, or head over to our CD page. It is also available at shows and at numerous fine record shops.

Check back in as the year moves on... We'll try to keep things up to date!