Here is a video by Chris Henry. He does a great job of teaching something called Staggered 1/16th note arpeggios. I haven’t watched this video but there is a good chance he covers it. Regardless if...
Here is a video by Chris Henry. He does a great job of teaching something called Staggered 1/16th note arpeggios. I haven’t watched this video but there is a good chance he covers it. Regardless if...
Except they’ve actually recently expanded their acoustic production facility in Montana.
...
https://youtu.be/oVlQhTOx5nE
Okay, forgive the lengthy post, but I felt compelled to write something and sure do hope that all you friends will understand that I'm only doing this because I'm so amazed at the effect receiving my...
Great suggestions already mentioned, several I would have named. I'll add:
- Infamous Stringdusters
- AJ Lee and Blue Summit
- Mile Twelve
- Downtown Mountain Boys
- Also another recommendation...
* David Grisman Quintet (maybe not "modern" anymore, but his sound is still pretty modern to my ear).
* John Reischman's solo albums. (I'm not a fan of vocal bluegrass songs, so I don't enjoy his...
https://youtu.be/FrO0mP_HVTA
https://youtu.be/FrO0mP_HVTA
Stumbled on this site today with a listing of Albuquerque area jams -- thought it might be useful:
http://www.banjojudy.com/nm-jams/
Also has other jams listed in New Mexico.
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What I do know is that Collings currently has one person working on mandolins, so that’s why output isn’t high at the moment.
I interviewed Steve Nall last year. Here’s the episode if you want a...
Steve Dennison AKA: "Charles Bogle" (WC Fields fans will know) or affectionately as "Bogle" to his friends, had been my close friend of over 50 years, about 35 of which as bandmates in at least 3...
It is with great sadness that I let you all know that Mandolin Cafe member, "Bogle", passed away the morning of January 10th, 2023. Bogle was a close friend of mine and truthfully, he was like a...
My company, El Dorado Guitar Accessories, makes several varieties of mandolin straps, all with a thin "snake biting its tail" front loop that works on almost all F-style scrolls & for headstocks or...
Lots of mando playing by Ricky, Andy Leftwich and Jared Finck
on Cattle in the Cane, Big Mon, St Anne's Reel and Forked Deer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McFbo1MmiQE
A pretty moving documentary, Levon plays mandolin at the 52 minute mark as well as the end in a very touching scene.
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On tap from our Mandolin Workshop and Camps calendar:
October 27-30, 2022 - Southwest Mandolin Camp, Kingston, NM
See event details...
For a full list of all known future mandolin...
This is sad news. Roland was a dear friend and was a joy to be around. He was always fun to jam with and made everyone in the jam feel like they were a star. I saw the character of Roland when he...
These are some old pictures of my even older Flatiron, an '83 A5-1. Probably 30 years ago I had a radius fretboard put on it and then eventually replaced the tailpiece with a cast one as you can see....
Hi,
Hope it's OK for me to post this here (and apologies in advance if not).
I've been really missing jamming over the past year, and backing tracks haven't quite filled the gap. Either...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r20dOvPlHGk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r20dOvPlHGk
Billy is doing a six night live stream event at the Cap Theater in honor of the Grateful Dead’s Tun there 50 years ago. The first night, tonight, and last night will be steam free on the Relix Twitch...
Hi all,
I just wanted to share a very happy story with you, and it's really only happy because of the help of this wonderful community here on Mandolin Cafe!
Earlier last year our shop was...
Observing the anniversary of this interview. I still have all my notes on this project and plans some day to research the individuals in the El Dorado orchestra. In particular, I want to identify the...
Hey folks,
I've been enjoying playing along with this tune. Thought I'd share a quick tutorial. Hope it helps.
Hendryx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKyH8GSKVTg...
'Chinquapin Hunting'-on my new to me slightly road worn 2020 Northfield F5S. Fun, informal jam with my housemates.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atXB3MomXw8