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Holiday For Fiddlers Tour Dates & Tickets

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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Holiday For Fiddlers brings a rich South Dakota fiddle heritage to the stage, blending swing, folk, and bluegrass with Celtic and classical touches. Core performers Kenny Putnam and Tom Schaefer anchor the show, joined by Brian and Kaija Bonde and a rotating lineup of local musicians for a festive, family-friendly holiday program. With ties to the Red Willow Band and notable SD Public Television projects, this act offers a handshake between tradition and live performance, perfect for fans of roots music and seasonal celebrations.

The live experience

What reaches the room

2025 tour details include two regional stops in the Dakotas: Sioux Falls on December 4 at Mary W. Sommervold Hall, and Rapid City on December 6 at the Performing Arts Center of Rapid City (matinee and evening performances). Secure your seats for an intimate evening of fiddle, history, and holiday spirit.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Biographies and discography highlight a lineage that includes Kenny Putnam, a two-time South Dakota fiddle champion who toured with Roy Clark and contributed to the Red Willow Band, alongside Tom Schaefer, a three-time SD State Fiddle Champion with extensive regional performances. Their 1970s recordings with the Red Willow Band—Red Willow Band (1976), Note for Note (1978)—and the 1999 Way Back When compilation showcase the enduring appeal of SD fiddle traditions. A top single, I Wish I Had Your Arms Around Me (Red Willow Band), reached #97 on the Billboard Hot Country chart, reflecting the act’s reach beyond regional borders.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

For 2025, the act’s presence is reinforced via event pages and venue partnerships, with social media channels providing updates on show details and performer activities. Tom Schaefer released a solo single Everyone in 2025, and Apple Music confirms the track as part of his ongoing musical output. Follow the official channels for latest tour info, streaming releases, and venue-specific showtimes.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Links: Follow Holiday For Fiddlers on social media via event pages and venue sites, and visit Kenny Putnam and Tom Schaefer’s official pages for background and upcoming appearances. We’ve got you covered for a straightforward, no-fuss ticket experience to see this celebrated SD fiddle duo live.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Holiday For Fiddlers

  • 2025 dates: Sioux Falls show on December 4, 2025 at Mary W. Sommervold Hall (Washington Pavilion); Rapid City shows on December 6, 2025 at the Performing Arts Center of Rapid City (two performances, matinee and evening).
  • Core performers: Kenny Putnam and Tom Schaefer, with Brian and Kaija Bonde; additional local musicians join for the holiday program.
  • Kenny Putnam is a two-time South Dakota fiddle champion who toured with Roy Clark and was involved with the Red Willow Band; Tom Schaefer is a three-time SD State Fiddle Champion and has played with multiple regional groups.
  • The act is rooted in SD fiddle tradition (Swing/folk/bluegrass) with Celtic and classical elements in some lineages; the duo has historic ties to the Red Willow Band and SD Public Television projects.
  • Complete discography highlights for Kenny Putnam through his Red Willow Band lineage include Red Willow Band (1976), Note for Note (1978), and Way Back When (1999 compilation).
  • Top single with chart history: I Wish I Had Your Arms Around Me (Red Willow Band) peaked at #97 on Billboard Hot Country; the 1979 release is documented in SD/DB sources.

The records

Holiday For Fiddlers Discography

  • Red Willow Band
    1976 · Lost Records
  • Note for Note
    1978 · Lost Records
  • Way Back When
    1999 · MoonHouse Records

The hits

Top Holiday For Fiddlers Songs

  • I Wish I Had Your Arms Around Me
    1979 · Billboard Hot Country 97
  • Everyone
    2025 · N/A

Biographies and discography highlight a lineage that includes Kenny Putnam, a two-time South Dakota fiddle champion who toured with Roy Clark and contributed to the Red Willow Band, alongside Tom Schaefer, a three-time SD State Fiddle Champion with extensive regional performances. Their 1970s recordings with the Red Willow Band—Red Willow Band (1976), Note for Note (1978)—and the 1999 Way Back When compilation showcase the enduring appeal of SD fiddle traditions. A top single, I Wish I Had Your Arms Around Me (Red Willow Band), reached #97 on the Billboard Hot Country chart, reflecting the act’s reach beyond regional borders.

For 2025, the act’s presence is reinforced via event pages and venue partnerships, with social media channels providing updates on show details and performer activities. Tom Schaefer released a solo single Everyone in 2025, and Apple Music confirms the track as part of his ongoing musical output. Follow the official channels for latest tour info, streaming releases, and venue-specific showtimes.

Links: Follow Holiday For Fiddlers on social media via event pages and venue sites, and visit Kenny Putnam and Tom Schaefer’s official pages for background and upcoming appearances. We’ve got you covered for a straightforward, no-fuss ticket experience to see this celebrated SD fiddle duo live.

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