In this eerie Tennessee folktale from Weakley County, a legendary fiddler emerges for one last contest, chasing the coveted "fiddler's dram."
Fiddling contests were once the heartbeat of rural communities—where pride, reputation, and a jar of fine whiskey were all on the line. But on this particular night, as the music begins and the crowd leans in, something about the man on stage feels… not quite right.
🎻 A backroads tale of music, mystery, and a performance no one could explain.
If you enjoy this story, take a listen to another "fiddling ghost story" - The Ghost of Fiddler's Rock: https://www.themoonlitroad.com/the-ghost-of-fiddlers-rock-tennessee
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"Fiddler's Dram" was adapted from folklore and directed by Craig Dominey
Storyteller: David Hirt
Music: Randall Franks - https://randallfranks.com
Audio Production: Henry Howard
The Moonlit Road Podcast is a production of The Moonlit Road, LLC.
Keywords: Tennessee folktale, Southern folklore, fiddle contest, American folklore, backroads stories, The Moonlit Road
