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Yesterday, 5:45am

Simon DS replied to a thread Richard Durrant Tenor Course? in Tenor Guitars

Ouch, not nice. I’m feeling that if anyone wants to discover more, they can try out the seven day free trial, and if the course doesn’t appeal to...

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Yesterday, 5:24am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Man in the Moon in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks Martin yes and it’s important to check the Official tunes too. Here are the two threads to find our tune resource....

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Aug-16-2022, 3:38pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Man In The Moon/Orange In Bloom/The South Wind in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

https://youtu.be/jPYFkOakojM

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Aug-16-2022, 3:37pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Man in the Moon in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Here’s a recording I did a while ago and posted on one of the other threads. https://youtu.be/jPYFkOakojM

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Aug-16-2022, 3:36pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion The Man in the Moon (Lewis ‘Scan’ Tester) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

https://youtu.be/6NCo55QgfuI

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Aug-16-2022, 3:35pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Man In The Moon/Orange In Bloom/The South Wind in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

https://youtu.be/6NCo55QgfuI

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Aug-16-2022, 3:34pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Man in the Moon in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Really nice playing as usual Christian I like the stereo effect too.

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Aug-16-2022, 12:42pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Mandolin Album Release by Dave Berry & Friends in General Mandolin Discussions

Dave, you wrote some fine tunes and assembled some excellent musicians. I've enjoyed listening to your album. I really enjoyed all the different...

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Aug-16-2022, 6:47am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Members ~ I need your input regarding the polls in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Me too, I agree to suspend the votes, I’m not sure why we ever had a voting system. There’s probably a discussion on it buried away somewhere. As...

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Aug-14-2022, 7:26pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Evening Prayer Blues ( Bailey) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice playing Frank, and I hope you’re wife’s ok.

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Aug-13-2022, 3:50pm

Simon DS replied to a thread Trouble with my mandolin not agreeing with my straps in Equipment

My octave mandolin, an Ashbury E32 has a moderately heavy neck while using the strap setup that I have. I’ve learned to use my pick forearm pressure...

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Aug-13-2022, 3:47pm

pheffernan replied to a thread What Are Some Good Options in the $2-3k range? in General Mandolin Discussions

As you probably know from guitars and banjos, prices for mandolins have climbed the last couple of years, but ~$2500 used to be a great price point...

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Aug-13-2022, 2:43pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Quality Octave Mandolin? in Equipment

$2K is an interesting price point in the octave market, a bit more than you have to spend for most independent flattops and a bit less than you need...

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Aug-12-2022, 10:26pm

Don Grieser replied to a discussion The Sands of Kuwait in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

A beautiful tribute to your father, Ginny. Thanks John for your playing on it too. A good long life celebrated and honored.

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Aug-12-2022, 8:29pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Quality Octave Mandolin? in Equipment

Gryphon has one at the top of budget: https://www.gryphonstrings.com/products/red-valley-oam-octave-mandolin-new

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Aug-12-2022, 8:21am

Simon DS replied to a discussion The Sands of Kuwait in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Sensitively played with John, well done. A beautiful tribute to the memory of your father, Ginny. A great and honourable life, may he rest in peace.

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Aug-11-2022, 8:10pm

pheffernan replied to a thread Mowry siblings, 13 years apart! in General Mandolin Discussions

Were you tempted to order a GBOM?

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Aug-11-2022, 5:55am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Dribbles of Brandy (Brothers in York) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

I imagine with clogging there are evolving rhythms that are more dance oriented than melodic riff oriented, so it would lead to a more diverse...

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Aug-11-2022, 4:15am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Blaydon Races in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks Gents, very cool pond-life. I love frogs. When they’re about you can always tell that the water is good to drink. I tried to sing this...

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Aug-11-2022, 2:38am

Simon DS replied to a discussion The Sands of Kuwait in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

:) :mandosmiley:

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Aug-10-2022, 12:16pm

Don Grieser commented on article John Reischman's New Time & Old Acoustic Interview in Interviews

Fabulous album.

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Aug-10-2022, 12:13pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Monroe Mandolin Camp Abington VA in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

:)) I don't know how far Abingdon is from you, but they do offer 1 day passes this year. The Stanley Brothers could take over Monroe Camp at least...

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Aug-10-2022, 8:00am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Blaydon Races in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks Dennis it was originally a ziplock bag for sandwiches (Cheddar with curried mango sauce) and I placed my mobile phone inside. The SAWers...

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Aug-10-2022, 6:37am

Simon DS started a discussion Blaydon Races in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Pond in the garden and it’s inhabitants. https://youtu.be/Einnyii-wBE

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Aug-10-2022, 6:29am

Simon DS replied to a discussion Dribbles of Brandy (Brothers in York) in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks John, much appreciated and Frithjof yay! I’m trying to figure out some sort of drum pedal accompaniment that could use to operate the ‘eDrums’...

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Aug-09-2022, 9:33pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Anthony Hannigan in General Mandolin Discussions

RIP Anthony. Saw him a long time ago at the Durango Meltdown with The Hickory Project. Great player. Condolences.

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Aug-09-2022, 4:12pm

Simon DS replied to a discussion Jump Like a Rabbit by D. Stork in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Thanks Don and MDC, I love this tune. I could have played it all evening. It has an almost 2/4 feel to it and seemed to be an amalgamation of my...

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Aug-09-2022, 2:56pm

pheffernan replied to a discussion Has anyone had delivery of a Mike Black recently ? in group Mike Black Mandolins

ProfessorO posted that he’s waiting on an A4 from Mike back in May: https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/members/59206-ProfessorO ...

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Aug-09-2022, 12:16pm

Don Grieser replied to a thread Monroe Mandolin Camp Abington VA in Jams, Workshops, Camps, Places To Meet Others

Dang. Who will be my Heiden brother this year? :grin:

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Aug-09-2022, 10:45am

Don Grieser replied to a discussion Jump Like a Rabbit by D. Stork in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

A toe-tapper for sure. Great recording and playing. The tune is playing itself through you.

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