Jake Krack is an exceptional fiddler within the old-time tradition. Most often performing with The Bing Brothers, Jake has won multiple awards and fiddling competitions across Appalachia. From early childhood, Jake was mentored by many legendary fiddlers including Melvin Wine. The remarkable relationship between Melvin and Jake is beautifully captured in the children’s book Passing the Music Down. Jake was also the subject of the 2018 feature-length documentary Fiddlin’.
Jake and The Bing Brothers were the final performance of The Pocahontas County Opera House in March of 2020. This performance was held in conjunction with a screening of Fiddlin’. Jake lives in Marlinton with his wife Katie and daughter Iris.
