Rick Willey

Rick Willey has played fiddle and mandolin for many years and is highly regarded among area traditional musicians. He has placed well in regional fiddle competitions, including the 1999 Midwest Fleadh Cheoil and took 1st place in 2005 Shady Grove Fiddle Festival. Rick has also judged several fiddle competitions including the National Old-Time Fiddle Championship in Winfield, Kansas and conducts fiddle workshops and demonstrations. Rick has performed for many years with his brothers in the folk-rock group The Willey's and in the traditional Irish band Paddy’s Racket. His musical talents are featured on several CDs by both musical groups.