It was a long indecisive time to think about how to handle the Grassapelli reality.

For a while I had an elaborate music web template that was to unwieldy for this fiddler. When I saw how other sites, including Reverbnation.com, could help cut the Gordian knot….

It’s simply a matter now of going ahead with this personal blog. Call it a life style blog.

Here is what Pete Gallagher said about the Grassapelli spirit.

Late at night we sit around the campfire. Dancing in the flames, weaving in the smoke, the Grassapelli spirit lurks. When the time is right, the ancient musician leaps into the mind of Elan Chalford and his fiddle becomes one with the smoke and fire.

The creative artist and musician recognizes a higher power, an inspiring source, a muse that informs and extends his output to its full potential.

Grassapelli is the name of that muse for me. The earth magic of Kokopelli, the energy of bluegrass, the elegance of Grappelli combine in this spirit that channels through me.

It was Grassapelli that whispered the secret of 100 tunes 100 times. Grassapelli hinted of the sonic wealth to be found in A 432 tuning. Grassapelli said I could combine Irish fiddling with bluesy sounds like Eileen Ivers. Or, make Irish tunes have a Texas flavor. Or, use Irish ornaments in old time American tunes.

When Grassapelli Speaks, I heed his counsel.