I love how you approach everything with so much gusto. Judge Susan Webber Wright ruled in favor of Clinton stating that the claims did not amount to sexual assault and that Jones had no evidence she'd been punished or emotionally afflicted. (Musical performance). You have to really be a geek to kind of open your eyes. Hillary and Bill Clinton have been together for nearly 50 years. But it was the best coincidence to have a viral video at the same time as a CD release. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Copyright 2017-2020 Michelle Khouri. I couldnt have planned it better. Im out there because people love me, and I like contributing to the atmosphere. Lived In Middlebury CT, Seattle WA, Aspen CO, Waterbury CT. Related To James Klug. I dont give up when things get hard or painful. What a story and what a testament to mentorship and finding a guide whos going to stick by your side, but also making it your own, you know? Michelle Khouri 26:49I love that you care. I was able to share my platform and share my voice with him and get people to watch him. I lived most of my life out in the country. I've mostly taught music over the years, and recently I've been focusing on the street performing. Hillary released her third memoir, "What Happened," in September of 2017, which reflects on her election journey, career, and personal life in candor. It makes people happy, it entertains and then it became a job. I didnt know people would be interested. Big kiss from Argentina. How did you get into music, and what made you choose this path over others? Michelle Khouri 29:50Youre not here for that BS anymore, right? Shes coming up with her own thing based on the traditions, Wood says. I used 13 different tunings for the 17 tracks. He always compared me to others. Your email address will not be published. Keep it classy. Musician. Lexi Lew, a 23-year-old busking regular, understood what it took to become a street performer, and she encouraged Klug to do it for a living. Sometimes its all about knowing the right people, or having tons of money to spend on promotion and marketing. And I dont want to insult anyone, but I just want to point out that it takes more than just talent. What are you at like 65 million or something, like even more than that, at this point, like huge. Theres just not a big enough market for it. With humble beginnings as a busker, she's risen from street to symphony thanks to her social media success! Im always developing my craft by learning new songs and techniques and dances. Im the National Buck Dancing champion and kind of a mediocre fiddle player, but I do both at the same time, and I also sing. And there are just all of these injustices with immigration and just so many things, so many things are broken. But for now, were about to get into some communication with Hillary Klug. So why dont you walk us through a little bit what it is about the traditions that you engage in through your art form that really stir your soul and bring you joy. Hillary Klug 22:21Okay, so everybody knows that the banjo is an African instrument, right? So yeah, thats okay, keep going. A personalized video for you or your family or friends. she met her husband at the Flat Creek Dance Her Family, Parents, & Siblings Hillary grew up with two older siblings - a brother and a sister. Hillary Klug 32:21Okay, my question is What do we want to hear?, Hillary Klug 32:27Im going to do an original off of my CD. I actually made money. Its so rewarding being able to preserve the old-time fiddle and dance traditions and share them with the world. Thomas passion and dedication has been recognized by the many awards hes received. You can request what song you'd like me to play (from my repertoire of songs that I currently know), and you can request a special message. Doing commercials and such. Ive email you on face book. Her audience is unsurprisingly a little on the weary side after hours of delays, but Klug's music helps to eke out a few cheers and claps, giving . I imagine that could involve big name session musicians and more intricate arrangements and instrumentation. I had already taken a ticket and pulled into the garage. He knew there was an impossible long and steep hill, and he wanted to teach me to push myself. Includes Address (8) Phone (3) See Results. We even played music together in church as a string trio. Fiddle and dance on the streets of Nashville. But me and my own personal buck dancing, you know, maybe Ill do a flashy dance step every now and then, because, you know, Im trying to entertain the audience and its much more fun to see like, you know, me kick my legs in the air, or do a little twist. Both my parents were kind of self-employed; they took their own financials into their own hands, Klug says. I had a video go viral on Facebook, and then my social media blew up, and I had people calling me for gigs around the world, and companies wanted me to endorse their products. Content creation thats a unique viewpoint, something that Acousticult is all about! Since I was out of shape, I was worn out before we even got to the hill. I wanted to play bluegrass, but it never really worked out. Thats what the tourists wanted to see. Because typically when Im deeply researching every single person who comes on this show, I can get a true sense of what I imagine this person is going to say or what their ideologies are, and that is not the case with Hillary Klug. https://hillaryklug.comHillary Klug and Mairead Nesbitt collaborate on a fusion of traditional Celtic and Appalachian music! Normally, this isnt talked about. I plan to audition for America's Got Talent . Hillary Klug 13:07Well, I didnt get any of that growing up. Klug dreams of nothing more than playing the Grand Ole Opry one day. Tell us a little bit about your current rig what does your rig consist of? She is very humble and butiful both in her heart and to look at. Jed Clark is a founding member of Acousticult. Watch. Theres a reason this is called the Cultured Podcast and its that arts is just fundamentally a part of human self-expression. Hillary Klug 26:23Dude. Okay? As the only child of the couple, Chelsea spent the first 12 years of her life in Arkansas before moving to Washington DC to become the first daughter. There was no amount of practice that was enough. Im really slowing down for the year. And so thats the percussion that goes with it. Found out things following you I never knew. She has over 1 Million Facebook followers, more than 25 viral videos, and her biggest video has over 61 million views! "I'd recommend bringing a little battery-operated Pignose-type amp, especially if you're going to sing. The music industry is tough. But then they got their influence from the African culture. Michelle Khouri 18:15You really did. I dont know what hes done since he created his record. Ive heard him recording in the studio, and Ive heard his album. I love that howdy. You put a smile on so many faces. We live in a rental double-wide modular home on an 87 acre piece of property out in the middle of nowhere. Clinton admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with Lewinsky on national TV. They encouraged me to come back. Hillary Klug 27:21And Im talking to people. Just love watching and listening!! I never had a good outlet for it. Theres no amount of practice thats good enough. So the English came over, and the French, and all these different type of European dances, they came over and they were practiced by the settlers. Thanks for having me. Since becoming an internet sensation . So that being said, as a disclaimer, I have actually started delving into the history of buck dancing and fiddle playing a little bit. Hannah Schrodt Olivia Klug, left, and her sister Madilyn ride horses at their family's farm. I sort of clear my mind.". Its not enough to just play fiddle and dance. Hello my babies! But before I start going on ahead of myself, why dont we level set and why dont you tell us who you are and what your art forms are? The bow had hot pink hair, and it looked so awesome in the video. I guess I was soft and weak. Going to jam sessions. So where would I continue my lessons? If you would like to support my music and get a little behind-the-scenes footage, see things that the general public doesnt get to see, you know, theres some videos out there of me playing Banjo and dancing right now. Im working on another album of fiddle tunes, and Im hoping to have it done around Christmas or New Years. Thats the next step for me. The discipline has spread to every area of my life. And I geek out about like older if we find an old field recording of some fiddle player that nobodys ever heard about, you know, North Carolina or something. National Champion Buckdancer, Hillary Klug is known for her fiddling and dancing. The career tables turned after the Clintons moved to Chappaqua as Hillary made her own foray into politics as she ran and won a seat in the Senate. So grateful. Theres just one problem: Legal officials are running these performers off the streets under an ordinance. I married my husband and graduated college in 2015. Professional street performer. Whereas otherwise, you know, nobody would have ever heard of him, nobody would have ever seen him. Like, doing all of those things at once is exceptionally difficult. Im amazed because youre clearly passionate and youre doing the work. Your email address will not be published. Just 15 people attended the private ceremony, but the newlyweds welcomed hundreds of friends to a backyard reception. For those beginning fiddlers who want to learn basic fiddle tunes or any of my tunes from my first record, stay tuned for this project. At the 2016 Democratic National Convention, Bill shared the story of how he met Hillary at the Yale University Library after noticing her in class, saying, "She exuded this sense of strength and self-possession that I found magnetic.". The union marks the 46-year-old's second marriage, having been previously married to actor Chad Lowe. And even like, like, last night, I for the first time saw an African buck dancer. I knew it would be a bad idea because my family didnt have extra money for things like violins or lessons, but I mentioned it, and my mom was actually cool with it. I joined a clogging team when I was eight, and then picked up the fiddle at age thirteen. Jim invited me on a 13 mile bike ride one time (back before I did any regular exercise). Right when I released my CD, people started ordering it and streaming it. Hillary Klug 14:38Buck dancing is an instrument-like percussion instrument. After Barack Obama's historic win in the 2008 presidential election, Hillary Clinton returned to the White House nearly a decade after she left it, but this time in a new role. May God Almighty keep His hand on her life to bless and protect. And, you know, I cant go too much into detail because I dont like fully grasp. Michelle Khouri 33:32Oh my goodness. But its so interesting to start learning about. So yeah, itll be a good fusion of different genres and sounds. I have seen, like, racist comments on some of my videos. Its in time with the music and its done for show. They fiddle and dance in Bru Boru and the Rock of Cashel in Tipperary, Ireland.#fiddle #dance #celtic #Appalachian #traditional\"This project is a dream come true for me! We have quite a beautiful conversation for you today. Im fascinated by this. All are cleared of any wrongdoing. M. Spencer Green/AP. And when I say ancestors, Im specifically referring in this instance to the people in my lineage, in my direct family lineage, particularly on my moms side, which is the Colombian side. Also, its not bad money when youre talented like Hillary.. You know those lines of communication are always open, honey. The Clintons came under investigation after it was alleged they were involved in the defrauding. And while my sister and I lived with my dad for a few months in Argentina for a couple summers, specifically in Buenos Aires. Thats a big deal. I dont know how to research, fiddle playing insofar as like, African American influence, but Ive been delving into the cultural history of fiddle playing. I can see how capitalizing these skills can be problematic. You are beautiful-talented and unique. About two years after getting engaged, Hillary Rodham and Bill Clinton wed in the living room of their brand new home in Arkansas with a Methodist minister to officiate, according to The Knot. Its the street, and you dont have to be polished or professional. And now that weve had that incredible conversation, I want to sort of focus it on you. My fiddle mentor, Jim Wood. In a new interview on her How I Met Your Father co-star Josh Peck's Good Guys . Michelle Khouri 14:01And thats where that calling yourself mediocre comes from? We had an unexpected treat today when Sammy Passamano with 615 Hideaway brought Hillary Klug down to the media room at World of Bluegrass to perform a mini showcase for us. Theres no performance, you know, even if its my best performance, its still not good enough. The farm has been in the Klug family since the 1950s. Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham got their first taste of campaigning together in 1972 when they worked on the George McGovern presidential campaign. Im a tuning geek. With a luscious garden, chickens aplenty, four cats and an Anatolian shepherd named Ataana, Klug lives a full life, but it wouldnt be complete without her beloved arts. Hillary Clinton praises billionaire Thomas H. Lee, 78, as 'considerate, generous and unpretentious' at memorial after he shot himself in his Fifth Avenue office - as mourners say 'they can't . It started with a completely unprofessional iPhone video of me on my back porch playing and dancing my original tune, Le Petit Chat Gris. It has reached over 9 million views on Facebook. He teaches the concepts. 585 posts. He was re-elected for a second term in 1996. The former president, 74, and former secretary of state, 72, celebrated their 45th wedding. It became my primary source of income. While they're completely unique, they also compliment each other in this fusion we created!\"-Hillary KlugBe sure to subscribe to Mairead Nesbitt and follow her on social media!https://www.maireadnesbittviolin.com/https://solstice-jewelry-by-mairead-nesbitt.myshopify.comhttps://www.facebook.com/maireadnesbittcelticviolinisthttps://www.instagram.com/maireadnesbittcelticviolinist/https://twitter.com/MaireadNesbitthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDj5VhGk2B5T2o499c1BT2QHere's the link to Hillary's \"Patreon\" page:https://www.patreon.com/hillaryklughttps://www.instagram.com/hillaryklug/https://www.facebook.com/FiddleAndDance/https://www.tiktok.com/@hillary_klug?https://hillaryklug.comStream Hillary's music on Spotify:https://bit.ly/hillaryklugspotifyVideo Credit: Tyler Follonhttps://vimeo.com/videotylerInstagram: @videotylerHuge thanks to Jim Wood for recording the audio and mixing and mastering in Tennessee studios!jim@jimwoodmusic.netHuge thanks to Karl Nesbitt for recording his and Mairead's parts at his studio in Ireland!https://www.youtube.com/user/karlnesbittcomWe both used Thomastik Infeld strings on our fiddles!https://www.thomastik-infeld.com The combination of the fiddling and dancing is what makes Hillary special, says 53-year-old Jim Wood of Flat Creek, Tenn., Klugs longtime fiddle instructor. Now, I havent actually shared it with anybody yet shared what Ive learned. Hes a virtuoso, and hes a creative genius. He used 12 total, and he also invented a few of those. Hes always teaching, encouraging, and demonstrating. They instilled in me the habits of daily practice and exercise. I started a band when I was just 16. Thats where I developed my craft. 2023 www.tennessean.com. Folks like her make the world a better place. He was inaugurated January 20, 1993, making Hillary and Chelsea the official first lady and first daughter, respectively. And I loved your response to everything thats going on in our society right now. And Hillary, that is what you can do. But the charges weren't drawn in response to Lewinsky, but to Paula Jones' lawsuit four years earlier. Since I was playing by myself, I needed a fuller, more rhythmic sound. Simultaneously, with the guidance of her beloved mentor and the support of her massive YouTube following, Hillary's multi-faceted performance style has skyrocketed from its . Because weve talked a lot about the fiddle and I want you to describe buck dancing for us. Im inspired by the song Hey Brother by Dan Tyminski and Avicii. I worked really hard on the triple fiddle arrangement and the triple dance choreography. I have all this ambition and determination and drive to you know, do something better with my life to try to get away from that to try to do better for myself. I took on fiddling as dancing as my identity, and I plugged myself into the old-time community. Thats no longer what drives me. But I, actually one of my first gigs, if you can call it a gig, was street performing. My mentor is 83 years old. Michelle Khouri 29:54And it is time for all of us to bust the dang door open and to usher all those who the door has been closed again. And I think well when I'm walking. I put a lot into it, and I really enjoy it. Theres no drum that goes with fiddle music, however, theres buck dancing. You can throw it on the ground or drag it behind you and it still works great.". Content creation! I know I am loving it. It takes tons of time and energy and business skills. She has over 1 Million Facebook followers, more than 25 viral videos, and her biggest video has over 61 million views! Bush, the Clintons postponed their appearance in Sugar Land, Texas, to attend Bush's funeral services in Washington, DC. The deal with my mom was that I couldnt quit, right? Yeah, white folk. And you know, Ive said like, I dont want to be a part of that conversation. But you know, I just havent said anything. I would use a lot of the money for producing music videos to go with the various tracks. I mean, I am as Latina as they come, but the sound, the frequency of a fiddle really, really hits my heart and it just gets me moving. Now, thats Nashville, says a passerby, in awe of Klugs multitalented trade. And what I love about your response was that you openly acknowledged that, like, a lot of the roots of the very art forms that youre practicing, also have been fundamentally founded or built by African American people throughout history. Shes also traveled Europe Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg to broaden her busking. Michelle Khouri 6:22God, I love that. According to ABC, Bill proposed to Hillary for the first time in 1973 in Ennerdale, England, but she initially turned him down because she "needed time." In the 1990s, the "Whitewater controversy" rocked the couple's budding legacy when the United States Office of Independent Counsel investigated the couple in relation to their investment in 230 acres of riverfront landin Arkansas in 1978. He plays a million different genres and instruments. All rights reserved. I watch YouTube videos. And so I might not have the correct words or the correct language, but my thoughts and intents are 100% positive. But its not all about the money for Klug. And as the Black Lives Matter movement sends ripples throughout 2020, Hillary has committed to uncovering and sharing the hushed African history of the Appalachian art forms she practices with a passion. My life has completely changed in the 18 months since then. His nomination and election came after a failed run at the House of Representatives in 1974, according to CNN. And Im very new to feeling this kind of depth of connection with my ancestors. Im able to focus on being a content creator. Well, I had. So that was the end of violin lessons. I use a few fiddles for each performance, and I keep them in separate tunings so I can change keys really fast. Like, its part of our culture to like, repress and suppress, like, all the African influence. I came back the next week with a dance board and an amp. I experimented, and after hours and days and weeks and months of performances, I figured out what would draw the biggest crowds. Im going to actively step in and say something. I dont mean to but by accident, you know, maybe I was just you know, not remembering that, you know, oh, yeah, the banjo comes from Africa. I moved to Nashville about 18 months ago, and I love it. I plan to audition for America's Got Talent in the spring. You know, I couldn't imagine how he could have done that to me or to anyone else, and that's what I basically told him on that long ago morning.". What is your favorite album or recording so far that youve made? Read Hillary Klug's bio and find out more about Hillary Klug's songs, albums, and chart history. I didnt expect that. I shot a video with Mairead Nesbitt, and she brought me a carbon fiber bow from her instrument line. The guitarist, Jim Wood, also used a bunch of different tunings. And where I got my discipline actually came from my fiddle mentor, him and his family. Hes a National Treasure and a living legend. And that looks different for different dancers, because each buck dancer is very unique, and its a very improvised dance. The two have been together for about 50 years, and have been involved in the political sphere for about as long, both on a state and national scale. Great things ahead. In May 2015, she married her husband, Michael, whom she also met at the Flat Creek Dance. Dont forget Patreon. She included a sentimental ode to Bill in her book, reflecting on the high points of their 40-plus years together, saying, "He has been my partner in life and my greatest champion since the moment we met.". And actually, thats a pretty rare occurrence for me. Shes done so much research and work on her own and she brings a lot of that knowledge to this episode. I have pleased the algorithm gods, they are favoring me. "He just kept saying that he was very sorry over and over again," she said. What a sincere interview of a National Treasure. I didnt do anything if it was too hard or required too much work. Back to Local News News Next Article Updated. I'm proud to preserve my Tennessee music heritage and share with audiences ar Take a few tips from Hillary Klug on how to prepare, endure, and maybe prosper, too. And so I am always striving to do better. I was a proactive kid, and I went ahead in the book and figured out how to read music, and where the notes were (we had tapes), and I listened to the audio CD, and I learned three songs on my own. Like I was just researching this fiddle tune I was working on. I was very sheltered, very isolated. And and so the fact that youre doing that was so inspiring to me. He challenged me to develop strong values. She's seen some incredible success over the past couple years with her performances. The proceedings lasted two months, with Clinton being acquitted in February of 1999, in a 55-45 vote against his impeachment, according to Time magazine. This woman is such a hardworker at her craft, she is such a beauty, she is so loveable, Hillary loves what she does so much that she just walks into your heart, dancing, and plays and sings music so sweetly that it makes you cry, while shes smiling the whole time! When faced with the decision of pursuing buck dancing, fiddling, or singing, she chose to take on all three. And they would dance on these riverboats that floated down the Mississippi River. Some people will be like, Yeah, murca. I had a big Irish fiddling phase, but its more of a hobby for me now. And then well do performance. Has new CD, a comprehensive take on the many sounds of old-time fiddling in various tunings. Evan . And our fiddle music evolved from Irish music. What would hold the audiences attention the longest. We have internet and a personal cell phone tower (no cell phone signal out in the middle of nowhere). Michelle Khouri 28:37Its learned behavior. Bush, with 370 electoral votes against Bush's 168. View photos, directions, registry details and more at The Knot. I mostly just made it in order to prove to myself (and everyone else) that I could play. I am so impressed with your music Hillary and love the dance you put with it. Hillary and I are thrilled for Marc and Chelsea!" $50 / month. Theres a lot of different driving forces. And together well journey into the unknown reaches of the art world. Hillary Klug, 29, is a Middle Tennessee State University Graduate She majored in English with a minor in Classical Studies She was born and raised in Fayetteville, Tennessee She's a. These are the steps that you have to learn to be a dancer. No, each dancer kind of creates their own unique dance and they improvise it and they would contribute to the music, like, as if they were another instrument. If you search for Hillary Klug, /ch/HillaryKlug. Hillary and Bill Clinton met in 1971 and have been married since 1975. Klug later ran into Wood at the Flat Creek Dance, a contra dance-focused gathering that meets at the Flat Creek Community Center every other Tuesday. We were homeschooled, and we were very involved in church. !We're playing a traditional tune, and the special thing about this tune is that it's common to both the Irish and Appalachian fiddle traditions. I mean, listen, you and I, our backgrounds could not be more different. In addition to busking full time, shes recording her debut album, Fiddle Feet, and shes also filming a scene and recording the soundtrack for an independent film set to release next summer. Hillary's high-profile marriage to Bill provided a platform from which she launched her own political careerbut the marriage also gave her a series of scandals that would haunt her for years. And I have a Facebook, facebook.com/fiddleanddance. Thank you for being willing to chat with us Hillary.
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