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  1. Swannanoa Old Time Week Staff & Early Registration Ends Tonight

    by , Feb-05-2024 at 5:57pm (Carl Jones Mandolin Workshop: Concert Window Jan 6, 1 PM EST)
    I am excited to be back at Swannanoa Old time and Dance Week teaching Guitar and Uke this time around with fellow guitar teachers Chas Justus, Rina Rossi & Phil Jamison.
    Teaching the old time mandolin / finger picked banjo is Reed Stutz; a wonderful player.
    TODAY is the last day to early-register for Swannanoa Old-Time & Dance Week (July 21-26, 2024). Early registration ends Mon, Feb 5th at 11pm ET. Those who early-register get the 1st opportunity to register for their favorite ...
  2. Mandolin Mondays #422 w/ Special Guest Jesse Appelman

    This week on Mandolin Mondays we're joined by California mandolinist Jesse Appelman and his 2007 Nugget A5 for a moving rendition of the Hank Williams classic "Cold, Cold Heart."



    Oakland, CA-based mandolinist Jesse Appelman began learning bluegrass mandolin at age 12. He is an in-demand sideman in the Northern California bluegrass scene, and co-founded the Lonely Bird Band with guitarist Scott Nygaard and violinist Alisa Rose. ...
  3. Mandolin Mondays #421 w/ Special Guest Gabe Zinser

    This week on Mandolin Mondays we're joined by Belmont mandolin student Gabe Zinser playing the old time tune "The Lambs Wool Rag" on his 2004 Sullivan mandolin.



    Gabe is from Nantucket, Massachusetts and he has been playing mandolin since he was 5. Along the way he has also picked up the guitar and other instruments. Currently he is in his freshman year of college at Belmont University in Nashville, studying commercial music with ...
  4. the gibson f-5 master model 2001

    signed by danny roberts.fern.gold hardware.standard tone bars. any info on this mandolin.type of spruce on top?varnish?fingerboard radius?production numbers?
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  5. Mandolin Mondays #420 w/ Special Guest Pete Martin

    This week on Mandolin Mondays we're joined by mandolin educator and writer, Pete Martin, playing an original tune called "A Roll of Turkey" on his 1924 Gibson A2 mandolin.



    Pete Martin is a musician and music teacher living in Seattle. Playing fiddle, mandolin, guitar and tenor guitar, he has performed and recorded with many Northwest artists.

    Pete is a former National Adult Fiddle Champion and has placed in the ...
  6. Mandolin Mondays #419 w/ Special Guest Alani Sugar

    This week on Mandolin Mondays we're joined by multi-instrumentalist Alani Sugar, playing a favorite old-time tune "Tennessee Mountain Fox Chase" on her trusty Eastman mandolin.



    Alani Sugar is a young fiddle and mandolin player from Maryland. She has been involved in the region's music scene since she was 15 years old, and has the attention of musicians and music lovers alike in the area. She currently works as a professional ...
  7. Mandolin Mondays #418 w/ Special Guest Bryce Rabideau

    This week on Mandolin Mondays we're joined by mandolin performer, composer, and instructor Bryce Rabideau and his Stiver Mandolin to play a cool original tune called "Counterfeit Reel."



    Bryce Rabideau is a composer and multi-instrumentalist with a background in jazz and roots music and a specialty in genre-defying mandolin-centric experiments. His debut album Meanwhile was released in May 2023 on Misra Records. He is an adjunct ...
  8. Online Mandolin Class w/Carl Jones- Jan 7,2024 10 am - 3 pm EST

    by , Jan-04-2024 at 7:52pm (Carl Jones Mandolin Workshop: Concert Window Jan 6, 1 PM EST)
    Sun, Jan 7th, 2024
    10:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST
    Mandolin
    Old Time Mandolin - Tunes & Tips


    This class is presented in collaboration with John C. Campbell Folk School and Lessonface. Class capacity is 30 students. Registration closes on January 6, 2024

    Hey everyone,
    Remember that your mandolin is always ready when you are and you will feel better after an old tune or noodle that might turn into a new tune.
    On that note, I truly hope you ...
  9. How-To: Standard Mandolin Tuning


    How-To: Standard Mandolin Tuning

    Before strumming any chords on your mandolin, it should go without saying that you want it to be tuned correctly. In this respect, it’s like any other instrument. No matter how skilled a player you are, a single string being out of whack can make you sound like someone who’s never picked up a mandolin in their life.

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  10. Mandolin Mondays #417 w/ Special Guest Luke William Wright

    This week on Mandolin Mondays we're joined by Australian mandocellist Luke William Wright and his gorgeous Paul Duff mandocello, playing an equally beautiful original piece called "Vinnie."



    Luke William Wright is a Mandocellist from NSW, Australia. He has recorded and toured Australia as well as being featured at some of Australia’s premier music festivals. Luke has released his first solo album ‘Chasing Tangents’ - 10 instrumental ...

    Updated Jan-01-2024 at 8:12am by dbmandolin

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