ground out for himself as a purist, he continues that "he for one celebrates the fact that oldtime music is not bluegrass or dawg music or new grass or even claw grass". He identifies the following categorical distinctions which set Old Time apart: "Oldtime" works from different tonal centers it uses cross tunings it uses harmonic resonant overtones it uses accidentals it mixes non-tempered scales with harmonization or it is completely modal. He continues in direct comparison with bluegrass or country western, emphasizing the difference between songs which, as opposed to tunes, have lyrics and are primarily for listening rather than for dancing. largely dance centered and not song centered many of its songs are verses to dance tunes most of its songs were meant for solo and unaccompanied performance in their oldest form. Blending Although there is considerable published opinion sharply distinguishing Old Time from other genres of fiddle music, there is also area of overlap. Unlike many states which support independent Old Time and bluegrass associations, the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association intermingles the genres. Peter Anick is a noted authority on fiddle music genres and is co-author with David Reiner of Old-Time Fiddling Across America and a contributor of feature articles and "Folk Routes" columns for Fiddler magazine. Old Time Fiddling Across America has selections from Northeast, Southeast and Western regions, but also includes in the same volume "ethnic styles" including Cajun, Irish, Scandinavian, Klezmer, and Eastern European fiddling. Also potentially supporting expansive usage is a review of Portland, Oregon's old time Foghorn Stringband in Lonesome Highway, a "music portal for hard core country, folk, bluegrass, roots, and Americana" characterizes that ostensibly pure Old Time band as "ass kickin' redneck stringband music" with influences from The Carter Family, Kitty Wells and Doc Watson. This blurring of the lines even touches the Vince Gill song named Old Time Fiddle: I wanna hear an old time fiddle Play an old time fiddle song I might even drink just a little If you play Little Jolie Blon Repertoire Two step Breakdown Reel Jig Polka Schottische Waltz Traditional old time fiddle tunes This is a partial listing of the old time repertoire, most of which are in the public domain and have no known authorship. Many of these tunes have rich historical significance. Angeline the Baker The Arkansas Traveler Billy in the Lowground Bonaparte's Retreat Boil 'em Cabbage Down Cackling