A lot of folks enjoyed Casey Driessen’s 5-string fiddle hunt video, where he and Luke Bulla traveled to Scottsburg, IN to the shop of John Silakowski. John built Casey’s existing fiddle, and the trip was made so that he could select a new one.

The first video featured Casey trying out instruments, trying to make his choice. In this second part, we see the winner (America’s Next Top Fiddle!), and enjoy a brief interview with Silakowski.

Casey Driessen is not only a fiery fiddler, a fearless improviser and a very talented musician overall. He is also a skilled photographer, with a great eye for a good shot.

Casey was tapped to play fiddle on Béla Fleck’s Throw Down Your Heart tour earlier this year, along with a number of the African musicians who were featured in the film and CD of the same name.

While on the road with the show, Casey captured a great many images with his camera, with the best of them displayed on his web site.

Casey agreed to let us show a few of the photos here, but a trip to his site will let you see them all.

Here’s something any musician can identify with… the hunt for a new axe.

Casey Driessen takes us along as he and Luke Bulla journey to Scottsburg, IN and the shop of noted violinmaker John Silakowski to check out some new 5-string fiddles.

Watch and listen as he tries to narrow it down – which one will he choose?

Find out which one he takes home in part 2, coming soon.

I guess it had to happen…

Casey Driessen has created a looped, all-fiddle version of Billie Jean as a Michael Jackson tribute.  Watching him stack the loops and then play the melody shows how well Casey has mastered the technology – as well as his instrument.

This is an edited version of the Billie Jean video. The full, 8 1/2 minute video is here.