Jon Glik
Musician · Baltimore, Maryland
Best known for
Fiddle
Jon Glik is a Maryland-based fiddler nicknamed "Baltimore Johnny" whose early-1980s tour with Del McCoury's Dixie Pals, long Bluestone tenure, and tribute instrumental from Ronnie McCoury have made him one of the most respected East Coast bluegrass fiddlers of his generation.
- Maryland-based bluegrass fiddler nicknamed "Baltimore Johnny."
- Played fiddle with Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals in the early 1980s, including a tour of England.
- Has played and recorded with Dave Evans, Frank Wakefield, the Forbes Family, Mike Garris, Gary Ferguson, Bob Paisley, and the Hard Travelers.
- Long-running member of the Maryland-based band Bluestone (more than two decades) and also performs with the Eastman String Band.
- Cited by mandolinist Ronnie McCoury as a key influence; Ronnie composed the instrumental "Baltimore Johnny" (recorded by the Del McCoury Band on "The Cold Hard Facts") as a tribute to Glik.
- Suffered a long bout with liver failure that left him unable to use his hands and play music; later returned to performing as health permitted.
- Has performed in Ireland (2007 tour) and elsewhere abroad in addition to extensive U.S. touring.
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Del McCoury and the Dixie PalsPlayed on recordings with Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals
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Bob Paisley and the Southern GrassPlayed on recordings with Bob Paisley and the Southern Grass
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Dave EvansPlayed on recordings with Dave Evans
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Dave Evans and River BendPlayed on recordings with Dave Evans and River Bend
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The Del McCoury BandPlayed on recordings with The Del McCoury Band
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Danny Paisley and the Southern GrassPlayed on recording with Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass