Heather Twigg

Heather Twigg has been playing fiddle since the age of 7, and has studied music at East Tennessee State University, under the direction of Dan Boner, Hunter Berry, Jason Leek and Adam Steffey. During grade school she was active in the Howard County Public School music programs. Heather is influenced by her father and uncle, whose band, The Twigg Brothers, earned respect as an award-winning bluegrass fixture in the Maryland area throughout the 80s. Along with her exemplary fiddle and vocal talents, Heather played trumpet for 8 years as a member of the River Hill High School's Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Lab, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Full Orchestra, and The River Hillbillies. She is the 2010 Maryland State Fiddle Champion and 2008 Deer Creek Fiddle and Vocal Champion. Some of her influences include: The Chicks, Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, Cia Cherryholmes, Patty Loveless, The Stanley Brothers, Kenny Baker, Michael Cleveland, Nate Leath, Andy Leftwich, Jason Carter, Deanie Richardson, and Jim Van Cleve. Currently, Heather supplements her music career by working for a private nonprofit corporation. In her spare time, she loves animals and the outdoors, spends time with her friends and family, and jams every chance she gets. She has 4 sisters and a brother. She is divorced with two children and resides in West Virginia with her dedicated and loyal partner, 2 children, 2 cats and a dog. “Heather is a seriously talented vocalist and fiddler, having held her own on stage with Valerie Smith and other fine bands. Heather has a classic bluegrass/country voice, as well as perfect intonation, a great work ethic, and a memory for melody that's astounding.” — Kip Martin