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NASHVILLE, TENN. — Tristan Scroggins has announced the release of Old Time Fiddle Tune Favorites, a book for mandolin players interested in old time fiddle tunes but don't know where to start.

The book includes a selection ...

CHICAGO, ILL. - Sierra Hull performed at the Old Town School of Folk Music, near Lincoln Square in Chicago last Thursday. Joining her onstage are Mike Seal on guitar, Geoff Saunders on bass, Christian Sedelmyer on fiddle, and drummer Mark Raudabaugh Jr., a new addition to the band.

The stage is set with lanterns in the background and a richly patterned carpet for those watching from the balcony. Front and center are an array of instruments Sierra plays throughout the night with exactly the kind of easy confidence you would expect from someone who debuted on the Grand Ole Opry at the age of 10. A musician as prolific as Sierra Hull doesn't need much introduction.

With her new album 25 Trips out on the ...

Marshall, Mich. — Mike Marshall, Caterina Lichtenberg, Elisa Meyer Ferreira & Choro das 3, David Benedict and Don Stiernberg headline The 4rd Annual Marshall Mandolin Summit, a four-day mandolin experience held August 6-9, 2020.

The weekend will feature personalized instruction as well as once in a lifetime performances from the artists.
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CONCORD, N.H. — New England-based mandolin and guitar player David Surette has announced the publication of French and Italian Tunes for Mandolin and Fiddle, set to be released the first weekend of March, at the 18th annual March Mandolin Festival. ...

William Lawson wins the 2020 MonManCamp Mandolin Video Scholarship Competition

NASHVILLE, TENN. — William Lawson, a 12 year-old homeschooled 6th grader from Webb, Iowa has been named the winner of the 7th Annual Monroe Mandolin Camp Mandolin Video Scholarship Competition. The winning submission was the instrumental "Pocahontas." William will receive a full tuition scholarship to attend the September 16-20 camp.

Lawson told us: ...

POSTPONED: Event organizers have announced the postponement of this year's Red Hot Strings Workshop.

PORT TOWNSEND, WASH. — Red Hot Strings Workshop, a celebration of Hot Jazz, 1930's Swing, Western & Hawaiian Swing that includes workshops, master classes, jamming returns ...

FENTON, MO. — Mel Bay Publications, Inc. has announced the publication of Lively Mandolin Tunes, by Tommy Norris, a collection of 38 lively, up-tempo tunes arranged for mandolin.

The collection includes fiddle tunes, reels, ...

MILWAUKEE, WISC. — Hal Leonard Publishing has announced a March 5 publication of New Solos for Classical Mandolin: Concert Repertoire for Practice & Performance, by August Watters, with illustrations by Alex Timmerman, available for pre-ordering from amazon.com.

New Solos is a unique collection of original solo compositions for mandolin ...

PALO ALTO, CALIF. — This July, California Coast Music Camp (CCMC) celebrates 28 years! Two week-long acoustic camps are offered: July 12-18 and July 19-25, 2020.

The camp is located on a wooded ridge at 4,000 feet, in the historic Sierra Nevada Gold Country in Placer County, northeast of Sacramento. ...

Weber formally announces three additional new models, bringing the total to five new models for 2020.






BEND, ORE. — In addition to two new models from Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments announced prior to this year's Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, the company has formally announced three new models now in production and available soon from Weber retailers. ...

Casey Campbell and Tristan Scroggins to lead mandolin tracks at 2nd Annual Camp Tunefox.

Montreat, N.C. — The creators of Tunefox, an app-based learning tool designed for stringed musicians to cultivate their individual creativity, have announced the second annual Camp Tunefox, to be held May 13-17. ...

Surfside, S.C. — The 5th Annual Alan Bibey Mandolin & Guitar Camp will be held here August 19-21, 2020 in conjunction with the Ocean Lakes Bluegrass Festival.

Joining Alan on the mandolin faculty will be Aaron Ramsey, Isaac Eicher and Ralph McGee, with more to ...

Registration is now open. Early-bird prices are good until March 1.

NOTE: This camp has announced it will not occur due to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

PETALUMA, CALIF. — Joe K. Walsh, Tim Connell, and Richie Brown make up an all-star mandolin team for the Walker Creek Music Camp held April 16-19 on the grounds of the Walker Creek Ranch. ...

SURPRIZE, ARIZ. — Dennis Vance has announced he is moving The Mandolin Store to a location just North of Nashville in an area with quick and easy access to Music City.

About the move, Vance told us, "My time in Surprise ...

SURPRISE, ARIZ. — Sun Valley Guitars, Eastman Guitars and the Mandolin Cafe are combining efforts to give away an Eastman E6D acoustic guitar.

Registration for a chance to win will commence February 11 at 7:30 a.m. Central from a link on the Mandolin Cafe home ...

Adult music immersion in the great outdoors: bluegrass, Americana, folk, blues, featuring legendary mandolinist John Reischman.

NOTE: date and attendance changes in comments section.

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ. — Roots & Boots Music Camp, Arizona's first 4-day immersion camp for adult students ...

NORTHAMPTON, MASS. — Organizers of the popular Django in June have announced year 2 of Choro Camp New England, to be held June 22–28, 2020 on the campus of Smith College. Registration is now open.



The lead mandolin instructor this year will be Fábio Peron of São Paulo, Brazil, ably assisted by Grant Ziolkowski, who plays regularly with members of the Regional de New York. You can learn more about them and the rest of the Choro Camp staff on the event's ...

BELGRADE, MONT. — Steve Carlson, owner of ZETA Violins and founder of Flatiron Mandolins (1980-1993), as well as 7 years with Gibson resurrecting their mandolin line (1987-1993), has announced the launch of ZETA's "A" Style mandolin, the "Stage," bringing to the market the first of its kind, a fully acoustic ...

April 4-5 camp includes Mike Compton, Jesse Brock, Lauren Price Napier and Casey Campbell.

NASHVILLE, TENN. — A special two-day Monroe Mandolin mini-camp has been announced by the organizers of the Monroe Mandolin Camp. The mini-camp will be held at the World Famous ...