“Just consider Annie Savage something of a fiddle expert.”
– No Depression
Press
“Annie Savage’s passion for her art glows with such fierce intensity…”
– Vents Magazine
“Jamming was the skill that allowed me to not only enjoy music to its fullest extent…”
– Americana Rhythm Music Magazine
“Annie Savage’s band proves how much joy we can get from not only listening to bluegrass music but becoming musicians ourselves to get in on the fun.”
– Roughstock
“…violinist Annie Savage had a sudden realization.”
– Iowa City Press-Citizen
“The Savage Hearts’ noble mission of passing knowledge of this music on to a new generation…”
– Skopes Magazine (CD Review)
16 photos: Savage Hearts trio West Music bluegrass workshop
– Iowa City Press-Citizen
“Join The Jam is designed to help string musicians become more comfortable…”
– Bluegrass Today
“The Savage Hearts specialize in high-energy performances…”
– The Daily Country
“I am a mother, a teacher, a performer — these are roles that have seasons… of fruition, of sacrifice, and of returning to recover what you thought you’d left behind.”
– Bluegrass Today
“I call it the Savage Fiddler Method…”
– AustralianBluegrass.com
Radio & Podcasts
Annie Savage Interview
Americana Music Profiles Podcast
Sunday 10/9/16 Pt 1 featuring Annie Savage (The Savage Hearts)
– Radio Nowhere On WMSC
Testimonials
You just nailed it! That’s how it should be done!”
– Ken Seaman (Midwinter Bluegrass Festival)
“Thank you so much for your excellent performance! You and your bandmates, especially those strong bluegrass women and your wild and crazy young fiddler, really shined!”
– Lucy Smith (CBA Suite Manager at IBMA)
“The combination of Tracy’s sweet voice, ringing like a bell, with Annie Savage’s rich harmonies and gorgeous fiddling is very satisfying.”
– Kathy Kallick
Annie is an asset to any educational facility. She has patience, intelligence, talent, and most importantly a passion for teaching music.”
– Steve Kaufman
“Between the two, Annie and Kevin’s knowledge of all the bluegrass instruments makes their combined teaching a potent combination in any bluegrass setting.”
– Pete Wernick
“The most wayward prodigal would have trouble resisting the compelling grace that exudes from The Savage Hearts.”