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I was lucky enough to get to stop by Matt's the day before he shipped this recent batch of F5s out. I played all five of them - and got to hear Matt play each one too - and they were all really...

Thanks Rob - The result of several years or horse trading. I'm a big fan of Joe's work. Great solo player and composer, but the video I posted is a great example of how well he listens and weaves...

Thought I'd share this great video. The fiddle playing is wonderful, but what is also striking is how Joe's rhythm playing really drives the tune...and his solo break is fantastic too

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you didn't offend!, gosh

I can see how you thought that by posting a cartoon like that, that I was endangering the well being of the highly vulnerable Mandolin Cafe community

Trust the science. Mandolins fix everything.

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Great story teller. Great musician. RIP

Well played!

I'm guessing someone will chime in with a better educated response, but seeing no headstock decal and seeing the detail, I might guess it's a Pre-war Guitars Herringbone

I think that A4 has really inspired him and I do like that old time tubby tone... but I would have loved to see him with his Loar sitting in front Big Mon's old crib!

This was 34 minutes well spent and I thought other folks might enjoy it if you haven't seen it already. Great harmonies, great picking by both gentlemen and it was cool to hear Andrew picking a few...

I'm crossing my fingers for a birthday Loar this year from my wife

That song was awesome

Founds this list as I was reading around about Calico Tuning:

AEAC# = Black Mountain Rag Tuning,
Calico Tuning, or Open A Tuning

FCGD = Cajun Tuning (one whole
step down from GDAE)

GDGB =...

Andrew Marlin is a great artist and a national treasure. Love the new material...can't wait for the rest to be released

I didn't see Richard's post as I was writing mine - I was going to offer folks a PDF of the the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association article if they want me to email it....need to pay...

Congrats Wyatt! I've been doing Chris Henry's Monroe workshop with Wyatt and when we all take our turn performing the tune of the week, I just pray that I don't have to immediately follow him! He's...

That was awesome Matthew. Musical comfort food. Well done

Hi Dina - personally I think this 1952 Gibson a-50 is a really nice option https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/164420#164420

Fiddler's Green is asking $1200 for that one - they might be open to a...

I see the rest of the tracks are now available on Bandcamp - just bought a copy. Sisters of Spring is a great tune...some good mando playing Dennis!

Great tune and really nice playing. Congrats!

So many nice tributes here and on social media...links to great concert footage, cool photos. I re-read this great article in Fretboard about the history of Tony's D-28, his love for the old "Bone"...

good stuff!

That was fantastic!