Varise Conner (October 21, 1906 – June 19, 1994)[1] was a Cajun fiddler born in Lake Arthur, Louisiana.

[5] Soon after forming a family string band known as The Conner Boys, they were playing local dance halls.

[6] In 1935, Conner quit playing in the dance halls for a share in the gate proceeds.

[7] At the insistence of his daughter, Ethyl, who purchased a new bow for him, Conner resumed playing fiddle in 1956.

Dewey Balfa admired his smooth bowing and his ability to play the higher register.