Thanks so much for sharing this video!! I can't really speak to the mandolin itself, but I sure love the sound of this band. THE traditional sound--hard to beat the traditional sound of most any...
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Thanks so much for sharing this video!! I can't really speak to the mandolin itself, but I sure love the sound of this band. THE traditional sound--hard to beat the traditional sound of most any...
For many years, I relied on my CD collection, which is fairly extensive. But a couple of years ago, my son convinced me to try Apple Music--their monthly pay service, which gives you access to...
All of the above!!!!
There is, of course, a myriad of postings in the Cafe on mandolin strings, so I apologize up front for seeking more. But, I would sincerely appreciate your thoughts on the best strings for two of my...
I'm excited about the upcoming release of his debut solo album. This young man is a mandolin marvel and it is so refreshing to see so many young artists like Wyatt embracing traditional music while...
Check out Caleb Klauder. He plays mandolin, as well as guitar and I think he may even do some fiddle. Anyway, he's got a very cool "minimalist" hat that looks perfect for a mandolinist.
I do love the title of his album, "That Was Now, This is Then". I have always loved his playing, particularly going back to when he was with the Greenbriar Boys.
Awesome!! Thanks, Mike. I'm headed to eBay even as we speak!!
I just purchased a 1918 Gibson A-style oval hole mandolin which was on consignment at a local music store here in Olympia. It's in pretty darned good shape, albeit with some scratching on the back. ...
I didn't really follow her "pop" music, but not thru any slight to her. I just in general was not listening to much in the "popular" realm during the '80s and '90s; not that there wasn't great music...
OMG!! This is magnificent. This is about as close to perfection as a group of musicians can ever get. Kind of like the cover photo: Picture perfect. Wow!!
Thanks much for the info!! I am going to give Mapes a try.
Duh---my brain was in holding mode on my question to you. Stewart Macdonald--Stew Mac. At 76, my brain just isn't what it used to be!!
Billy, what alloy and gauge do you choose? So far, I've been using D'Addario lights and I believe the phosphor bronze. I think I will order some of the Mapes strings.
BTW: Are you familiar with...
Sue, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your wonderful friend and companion, Smudge. When I first met my wife on July 5th, 1969 (I remember the date well because I had just returned home from...
Thanks, y'all!! I was curious and you satisfied my curiosity. A great day to all of you!!
Just curious--does anyone in the Cafe know who was heading up Gibson's mandolin work in 2004? I'm pretty sure that was before Dave Harvey, but don't know who it may have been. My curiosity stems...
A couple of "newer" bluegrass/bluegrass-influenced bands to take a look at are Town Mountain from North Carolina and Chickenwire Empire from Wisconsin (I think that's where they're from). As for a...
That is way cool!!! A very appealing tune played by two artists. Thanks so much for sharing this!! My feet are still dancing.
If you could spare one of the days you'll be in Portland, you could drive up to Seattle and visit Dusty Strings in Fremont. They have a great website that will give you a good look at the mandolins...
Thanks, David!! It's such a great song and the meaning behind it is so special, particularly for someone like me who is the father of a daughter. As I am getting older (currently 76) I probably...
I suspect there are threads on this from the past, so I apologize in advance if my question has been answered. Anyway, Gerry Rafferty's "City to City" is my favorite rock album of all time and I...
Thanks to all y'all for your input. I very much appreciate it and I know my friend will be most appreciative. I will be interested to see what he winds up with and I will share it on this thread...
Hi, y'all!! A friend of mine asked me for suggestions for purchasing an acoustic/electric mandolin and said he would like to stay in the $2,000 to $2,500 (maybe 3k) range. I shared some general...
Way, way cool!! Two of my favorite things: Mandolin and Bossa Nova. Awesomeness!!