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4d ago

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I welcome back to the podcast Becky Buller! Becky has recently released her first album of covers called “Songs that Sing Me” on Dark Shadow Records. It was fun to see where a great songwriter like Becky got her inspiration from and the stories behind the making of this album. You can keep up with Beckyand purchase a copy of the new album at her website HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are available to purchase HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller **

Dec 5

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! It’s always a pleasure to welcome John Reischman back to the podcast! John is on this week to talk about the brand new John Reischman and the Jaybirds album “The Salish Sea” . The album is a great mix of original and traditional tunes, including two brand new compositions by John. Head over to the website HERE to get more info on John and the Jaybirds including tour dates! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are available to purchase HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller **

Nov 21

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week, we complete the Mike and Caterina Trilogy of podcasts talking about Mike’s duo recording with Alsessandro Penezzi called “Mandolin and Guitar”. You can purchase a physical or digital copy HERE. Of course you can always head over to their website here , to get more information such as tour dates and information about their incredible camps they put on! (The next one is in Croatia!) Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are available to purchase HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments **

Nov 14

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I talk with Caterina about here newest release “Telemann 12 Fantasias” available here . The recording is remarkable and her story about what these pieces meant to here make it even more beautiful to listen to! Of course you can always head over to their website here , to get more information such as tour dates and information about their incredible camps they put on! (The next one is in Croatia!) Download the Telemann 12 Fantasia’s HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are available to purchase HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller **

Nov 7

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! What an absolute honor to have Caterina Lichtenberg and Mike Marshall back on the podcast! Together they have a brand new duo album out called “Caterina Lichtenberg Mike Marshall and Friends” (available here) and separately they each have new albums as well! Caternia’s is called “Telemann 12 Fantasias” available here and Mike has “Mike Marshall and Alessandro Penezzi Mandolin and Guitar” available here. Of course you can always head over to their website here , to get more information such as tour dates and information about their incredible camps they put on! (The next one is in Croatia!) Songs featured in this episode: All songs sampled during this episode are available to purchase HERE!! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Oct 31

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week my guest is Nick Piccininni from Yonder Mountain String Band. Nick got his start performing bluegrass music on the five-string banjo, playing in multiple bands in New York State. Through the years he has made is mark as a highly proficient multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and entertainer. You can follow Nick on Facebook and Instagram . You can also contact Nick about taking lessons via his email at lessonswithNP@gmail.com FREE WARMUP FROM NICK HERE Songs featured in this episode: Out of the Pan by YMSB (Get Yourself Outside) Long Way to Virginia by Floodwood (This is Life) In the Gravel Yard by Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (Never Walk Away) Into the Fire by YMSB (Get Yourself Outside) Here I Go by YMSB (Nowhere Next) Ride the Wild Turkey by Darol Anger (Fiddlisticks) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Oct 24

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I welcome back to the podcast, Ian Coury. Ian has a brand new album out with the equally incredible Isaac Eicher called Vivendo e Aprendendo. The album features 3 original compositions from each player as well as 3 cover tunes and it is an absolutely beautiful listen. To find out more about this dynamic duo head over HERE! And more importantly to purchase a copy of the album, head over HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured on the podcast are from the the album Viveno e Aprendendo available HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Oct 17

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! Here is part 2 of my conversation with Jesse Cobb! Today is the release date of The Unfaithful Servants brand new album “Fallen Angel”. You can grab a copy and find out more about the band HERE! Songs featured in this episode: Never Leave You Again by The Unfaithful Servants (Fallen Angel) Hurry Up and Wait by Jesse Cobb (Solitude) Truth by Jesse Cobb (Solitude) King of California by Jesse Cobb (Another Road) Hard Hard by Dylan Stone (Dont Let Time Pass You By) The Grass is Always Bluer by The Unfaithful Servants (Fallen Angel) Negativity by The Unfaithful Servants (Fallen Angel) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Oct 10

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I welcome back to the podcast, CJ Lewandowski. This episode is all about the incredible tribute the CJ put together with….and then for Bobby Osborne. The album “Keep on Keepin’ On” is more than just a tribute, it’s a beautiful send off to a legend by some of the biggest and best names in bluegrass music, all arranged by CJ. Songs featured in this episode: All songs available on “Keep on Keepin’ On” by CJ Lewandowski released on Turnberry Records. As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Oct 3

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I’m excited to welcome to the podcast for the first time, Jesse Cobb. Jesse, a Grammy-nominated founding member of The Infamous String Dusters, has played with legends like Béla Fleck and Lee Ann Womack and now has a brand new album with his new band The Unfaithful Servants coming out on October 17th. Head over to their website to find out more about the band and to purchase the album HERE! Songs featured in this episode: “Old Grimes” by Jesse Cobb (Solitude) “Fallen Angel” by The Unfaithful Servants As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Sep 26

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I welcome back to the podcast Rico Wallenda! Rico’s band the DownRiver Collective has just released an incredible new album called “Give it All Away” and it has taken over my ears for the past few weeks! They’ve won the IBMA Momentum Band of the Year and this year their incredible singer took home Momentum Vocalist of the Year…..and once you listen to the album, you’ll understand why! Head over to their website to find out more about the band and to purchase the album HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured on this episode are available on the new album “Give it All Away” As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Sep 20

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! My guest this week is luthier Austin Clark. Austin Clark is a full time builder and repairperson of guitars and mandolin family instruments in Boise, Idaho. With an international clientele and a client list including many professional musicians, he has built a reputation for excellent and careful work. You can check out photos as well as products and pricing at his website HERE Songs featured in this episode: As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Sep 5

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! I’m always excited to welcome back to the podcast, Darol Anger. Darol has just released an incredible recording project called Diary of a Fiddler 2: The Empty Nest (available HERE) Intended as a summation not only of his career as a performing and recording artist but also as a capstone to his enormously influential career as an educator, Diary of a Fiddler #2 appears as the acoustic world prepares for the 50th anniversary of the hugely influential David Grisman Quintet recordings which featured Anger. To herald the occasion, and to author a bookend to his own career, he has called upon dozens of his former mentees – three generations of fiddlers – who, taken together, make up a veritable who’s who of the violin-playing world. Songs featured in this episode: All tracks featured are available on Darol’s new double album Diary of a Fiddler 2, available HERE ….except for Lee Highway Blues by Darol Anger and Stuart Duncan which is on volume 1. As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Aug 29

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week my guest is classical mandolinist Dor Amran. Dor is a Classical Mandolin player who has won many competitions in Israel in various genres like contemporary music, and chamber music in the plucked instruments category. In May 2024, he won the 2nd prize at the International Mandolin Competition in Modena, Italy. He regularly performs as a soloist with symphonic orchestras and gives solo recitals all over the world. In 2024, Dor recorded Paganini’s 24 Violin Caprices on the mandolin for the Italian label “Dynamic” and went ahead to perform them all at “Genova Paganini Festival 2024”. To learn more about Dor, head over to his website HERE and to pick up a copy of his remarkable recording, head over HERE! To download a copy of the score of Paganini’s 24 Carprices, head over HERE! Songs featured in this episode: The song’s featured in this episode are from Dor Arman’s recording available HERE. The songs in order of appearance during the episode or No. 1, No. 5, No. 2 and No. 6 As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Aug 22

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I welcome back to the podcast Harry Clark. Harry’s band East Nash Grass have just released another incredible album called “All God’s Children”. Harry also wrote or co-wrote 4 of the tunes on the album. It’s great stuff! We talk about the album, writing, singing tips from Dan Tyminski and more. To buy the album and to keep up with East Nash Grass, head over to their website HERE! Songs featured in this episode: “To Find a Friend” Daniel Patrick and Harry Clark (Around the Clock) All of the rest of the songs sampled are from “All God’s Children” available HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Aug 15

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I welcome back to the podcast, Ethan Setiawan. Ethan has put together an epic release called Encyclopedia Mandolinnica. It’s essentially a who’s who of mandolin. Even more impressive than the fact that Ethan was able to assemble all these players to record, he composed all of the tunes….Incredible! It’s an exceptional album that I’m sure you are going to enjoy! You can head over to his website HERE to buy a copy of the album and to check out Ethan’s upcoming tour dates. All of the album notes are available to check out at this link HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured on this episode are available on the album Encyclopedia Mandolinnica available to purchase HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Aug 1

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! My guest this week is Fred Kosak from the band The Stillhouse Junkies. Acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as the trio weave through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. Formed in 2017, the band consists of Fred Kosak (guitar, mandolin), Alissa Wolf (fiddle), and Jeanette Adams (bass). They have a brand new album, available now, called “The Ballad of Charlie Avalon” and it is fantastic! Great playing and great songs and Sam Bush narrating…..The perfect combination. You can head to their website HERE to find out more about the band, find their tour dates, links to social media and most importantly, to purchase their new album! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured during the episode are from the new album ‘The Ballad of Charlie Avalon” available HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Jul 25

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I welcome back to the podcast Caleb Christopher Edwards. Caleb has a stellar new album out with Zach White, titled, Cheers to All the Lonely People. Which is available everywhere now, including Bandcamp. This new album by songwriters Zach White & Caleb Christopher Edwards is a warm hug and hearty laugh we all need in our lives. A collection of original songs that evoke a sense of Bluegrass-Nouveau. Familiar forms and instrumental sounds are subtly articulated with unique techniques that evoke both a creative take on the bluegrass playbook and an easy-to-repeat relaxing experience. Recorded entirely live in the room you can feel the comradery filling the space. Whether it’s Zach’s creative stories of rich characters like Buddha From Muscoutah or Billy’s Horse, or Caleb’s wistful mind paintings in All I Do is Hum or Waltz for Sarah’s Wedding you just want to sit for a spell, light a pipe and drift away. Zach White and Caleb Christopher Edwards have been long friends and frequent collaborators. Between the two of them, you might have seen them onstage at the Grand Ole Opry, Carnegie Hall, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, or the Ryman (just to name a few). Buckle up for a rip roaring night of bluegrass, story telling, and two friends being goofballs. Keep up with Caleb at his website HERE and with Zach at his website HERE . Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured this episode are from the album Cheers to all the Lonely People available HERE! NORTHFIELD GIVEAWAY HERE As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Jul 11

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! My guest this week on the podcast is Skip Gorman. Skip Gorman was introduced to traditional music early in his life at the age of eight, when he received his first guitar and a Jimmie Rodgers record. While growing up he was lucky to have the opportunity to see musicians like the legendary Texas fiddler, Eck Robertson, Bill Monroe and Maybelle Carter at the historic Newport Folk Festival. An encounter with Monroe at age fouteen was a pivotal moment in the young musician's life, and aside from being a masterful cowboy singer and fine fiddler, Gorman is one of the premier mandolinists in the style of Bill Monroe. Skip has just uploaded 13 full albums on Bandcamp for the first time….and they really are great stuff! Head over to Bandcamp now to check out some tunes and pick yourself up a copy or 13! Music that is not Skip’s discussed during the episode… Greenbriar Boys with Frank Wakefield Lester Flatt on mandolin with Charlie Monroe Buzz Busby with Scotty Stoneman Songs featured in this episode: “Kansas City Railroad Blues” by Skip Gorman ( The Old Style Mandolin Vol.2) “In the Pines” by Skip Gorman (Late Night Feast) “James Moray of Abernathy” by Skip Gorman (Mandolin in the Cow Camp) “Jaybird Died of the Whooping Cough” by Skip Gorman (The Old Style Mandolin Vol. 1) NORTHFIELD GIVEAWAY HERE As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Jul 6

Episode Notes**** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I welcome to the podcast Jacob Warren and Grant Flick! They have a brand new album out now called Cormorant. It’s available to purchase here (along with their other releases) in digital and physical formats and singles are streaming only. Warren & Flick is a duo project with multi-instrumentalist Grant Flick. Together, they have released two albums ( Kestrel , 2019 and Waxwing , 2022) of original material that spans genres from classical to American and Swedish fiddle, jazz and more. Warren & Flick was a finalist in the prestigious 2024 CAG Competition . Be sure to head to their website HERE to keep up with all the news and tour dates! Songs featured in this episode: All tunes featured during the episode are available to purchase HERE on Bandcamp! NORTHFIELD GIVEAWAY HERE As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Jun 27

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Jun 20

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I welcome back my buddy Carter Shilts to the podcast! He is currently the mandolin player in Chicken Wire Empire and they just released a fantastic new album called “Growing Pains”. They are headed overseas and then hitting it hard when they return to the States . To pick up a copy of the new album and to find out if and when they are playing near you, head HERE to their website! Songs featured in this episode: “Ocean Tiger” by Chicken wire Empire (Growing Pains) “Say Goodbye” by Chicken Wire Empire (Growing Pains) “Fiddle and Song” by Chicken Wire Empire (Growing Pains) “Me and You” by Chicken Wire Empire (Growing Pains) “Anomie” by Chicken Wire Empire (Growing Pains) “Tis Sweet to be Remembered” by Frank Wakefield and Red Allen (Kitchen) NORTHFIELD GIVEAWAY HERE As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller

Jun 13

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I welcome back to the podcast CE Jones. Chris was a guest on episode 91 where we discussed his JS Bach The Goldberg Variations release. This episode we talk about his newest release called “Nocturne”. Chris himself is responsible for every note on this album along with the mixing, engineering, and producing….and it’s a pretty incredible recording! Head to Bandcamp now and pre-order your copy today! Also, if you haven’t done so already, give him a follow on the Instagram as well! Songs featured in this episode: “Little Help Here” by CE Jones (Nocturne) available here! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jun 6

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! My guest this week is Joshua Gooding. I discovered Josh scrolling through my Facebook feed one morning….his playing really blew me away. He’s currently playing with “The Bays Mountain Cut-ups” featuring former members of Midnight Run, Five Mile Mountain Road, and is also playing some shows with Jason Carter, Del McCoury’s former long time fiddle player. You can follow Joshua on his Facebook page HERE or his new Instagram page HERE! Frank Wakefield and Joshua Chris Henry Youtube Songs featured in this episode: “Frank on the Turnpike” by Frank Wakefield (Backwards) available exclusively at Acoustic Disc, here! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinb

May 23

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! My guest this week on the podcast is Missy Raines. GRAMMY® nominated and 10 time International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year, Missy Raines, has received this honor more than any other bass player in the history of the organization. She is a bass players’ bass player, a singer, songwriter, teacher, sideman, and bandleader. In addition to the Bass Player awards, she’s received multiple awards from the IBMA for Recorded Event of the Year and Song of the Year. In 2019, Missy was featured in The Country Music Hall of Fame as part of their American Currents exhibit. Missy and her band The Allegheny have a brand new album out called “LOVE & trouble” and if you want to buy a copy, learn more about Missy or find out where they are playing, head over to her website HERE! Songs featured in this episode: “Coal Black Water” by Missy Raines and Allegheny (LOVE & trouble) “Yancyville Jail’ by Missy Raines and Allegheny (LOVE & trouble) “These Ole Blues” by Missy Raines and Allegheny (Highlander) “Cold Wind” by Missy Raines and Allegheny (LOVE & trouble) “Vonetta” by Missy Raines and Allegheny (LOVE & trouble) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

May 16

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! My guest this week is Eli West. Eli West is an American Roots musician from the Pacific Northwest. A multi-instrumental creator of sonic spaces, Eli’s former training as a designer informs a sound that is lush and organic – neither manicured nor overgrown. Evergreen timbres weave among pitches, rhythms and lyrics to become comfortable rooms into which listeners are invited. Lauded by Tim O’brien as a musician “making music the World needs,” Eli’s reputation as a crafter of considered, toneful environments has fostered collaborations with Bill Frisell, Andrew Marlin, John Reishchman, Julie Fowlis, and many other pillars of the growing Americana movement. Eli has a brand new album coming out July 11th called “The Shape of a Sway” which you can pre-order at this link HERE! Also be sure to follow Eli at his website where you can find out more about him. Songs featured in this episode: “Red Prairie Dawn” by Cahalen Morrison & Eli West (Our Lady of the Tall Trees) “Ginny’s Little Longhorn” by Eli West (Tapered Point of Stone) “Our Lady of the Tall Trees” by Cahalen Morrison & Eli West (Our Lady of the Tall Trees) “The Lone Pilgrim” by Eli West (The Both) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings

May 10

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! My guest this week is Shelby Means. You may know Shelby as the Grammy award winning bassist of Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. You may also know her as the former bass player of Della Mae. Well, she’s not only an incredible bass player but she is also an incredible singer and songwriter. Her new album, self- titled album “Shelby Means” drops on May 30th. You can pre-order your copy at this link to her website, which is where you can also find out more about Shelby as well as you tour itinerary! You can also find her on Instagram HERE. Songs featured in this episode: The songs sampled on this episode can all be streamed on all of the streaming sites and will also be available on her new album “Shelby Means” which you can pre-order HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

May 2

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! Here is part 2 of my conversation with Jody Stecher. Jody Stecher has been teaching and sharing his love for music since his days in the 1960s as a budding folklorist and influential picker in New York City's old-time and bluegrass scene. Stecher has played virtually every stringed instrument, delving deeply into traditional music forms from blues to Bahamain and even Hindustani classical. A musician of constant aesthetic integrity, Jody is regarded as one of America's leading traditional folk artists. You might know him from his work with Peter Rowan as well. These days, he lives in the Bay Area and enjoys singing and performing songs with his wife, Kate Brislin. To keep up with Jody you can head over to his website here where you can contact him for lessons or purchase some of his music! Songs featured in this episode: “Perfik” by Jody Stecher (Dreams from the Overlook) “The Overlook” by Jody Stecher (Dreams from the Overlook) “Kenny in Kansas City” by Jody Stecher (Wonders and Signs) “Curtains of the Night” by Jody Stecher and Kate Brislin (Our Town) “Dreadful Morning” by Jody Stecher with Mile Twelve (Instant Lonesome) Youtube video links: Jerry Wicentowski Pretty - Pretty Little Indian - 2019 Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Festival Jerry Wicentowski - I Saw Your Face In The Moon - 2019 Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Festival DLaw Coffee Company Website and Instagram As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Apr 25

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! My guest week is another absolute legend in the mandolin world, Jody Stecher. Jody Stecher has been teaching and sharing his love for music since his days in the 1960s as a budding folklorist and influential picker in New York City's old-time and bluegrass scene. Stecher has played virtually every stringed instrument, delving deeply into traditional music forms from blues to Bahamain and even Hindustani classical. A musician of constant aesthetic integrity, Jody is regarded as one of America's leading traditional folk artists. You might know him from his work with Peter Rowan as well. These days, he lives in the Bay Area and enjoys singing and performing songs with his wife, Kate Brislin. To keep up with Jody you can head over to his website here where you can contact him for lessons or purchase some of his music! \ Songs featured in this episode: “Bread and Texas / Katy in the Kitchen” by Jody Stecher (Dreams from the Overlook” “Lord Hamilton’s Yearling” by Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band (Legacy) “John Detroy” by Jody Stecher (Oh the Wind and Rain) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Apr 18

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week is Don MacRostie. Don MacRostie is the creator of renowned Red Diamond mandolins, which he builds in his one-man shop near Athens, Ohio. A custom builder, Don's instruments are chosen by discriminating players for their tone, playability and beauty. Don has built over a hundred and twenty five instruments in this shop, and it's here that we filmed his entire building process. Don's exacting standards and long experience serve him well at Stewart-MacDonald, where he personally designs and directs the production of our mandolin, banjo and guitar kits. In learning mandolin building from Don, you benefit from his twenty-plus years of practical experience. Head over to Don's website HERE to see what Don is up to and check out photos of some of his beautiful instruments! Songs featured in this episode: Red Diamond by John Reischmand and the Jaybirds (On that Other Green Shore) Joyce’s Waltz by Herschel Sizemore (My Style) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Apr 11

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week is Jordan Santiago. Jordan Santiago is a versatile musician with a strong foundation in both classical and contemporary music. Trained as a classical violinist and a former concerto competition winner, Jordan has spent years performing and teaching across a wide range of musical genres. His musical trajectory took a pivotal turn in his mid-20s after discovering the mandolin at a bluegrass jam—a moment that reshaped his artistic focus. Since then, the mandolin has become the centerpiece of his career. Jordan has performed and recorded with artists such as Rebecca Frazier, Chasing Blue, members of the Trey Anastasio Band, and the Mark Whitaker Band, earning a reputation for his dynamic playing and musical versatility. Follow Jordan on his Instagram HERE and his Youtube Channel HERE ! Songs featured in this episode: Northfield Big Mon | Bach Partita No.2 (Classical Mandolin) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments

Apr 4

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) This week I welcome back one of my favorite people / players Joe K. Walsh! Joe has and incredible new album out now called “Trust and Love” and it is truly a beautiful listen. We talk about the album, fatherhood and more. Pick up a copy of the album HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs sampled during this episode are available on the new album ‘Trust and Love” available to purchase HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Mar 28

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Mar 21

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest on the podcast this week is the legendary Lou Reid! Lou’s history is pretty incredible and this week we talk all about the new Seldom Scene album “Remains to be Scene” The album is excellent and the liner notes and packaging that the Smithsonian Label put into this project is pretty stellar. You can pick up a copy of the album HERE . You can also find out more about the Seldom Scene as well find all of the tour information at their website HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs sampled during this episode are available on the new album “Remains to Be Scene” available HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Mar 13

Episode Notes My guest this week is the Australia based Justin Vilchez. I met Justin at IBMA a few years back and his playing really blew me away. He plays in the band The High Street Drifters and they recently put out an excellent EP that you can purchase HERE ! You should also follow Justin on his Instagram page HERE as he’s always posting some pretty tasty clips! He’s also available for lessons! Songs featured in this episode: Back to the Hills by The High Street Drifters (s/t) Mandolin Tango by Buzz Busby (Going Home) Diesel on my Tail by The High Street Drifters (s/t) Hobo From Boho by The High Street Drifters (s/t) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Mar 7

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) Happy Friday! Today is the release date for Sierra Hull’s brand new album “A Tip Top High Wire”. The record is amazing. It is also Sierra’s very first independent release, so let’s show her some support by purchasing a physical copy of the album. You can head to Sierra’s website to purchase a copy of the record and also to check out her tour dates, where you can catch her and her incredible live band. Songs featured in this episode: All samples are from Sierra’s new album “A Tip Toe High Wire” available HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Feb 28

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week on the podcast is Mason Via. It took four quick years for Mason Via to become one of the newest leaders of modern-day American roots music. During that whirlwind period, he toured the world as a member of Old Crow Medicine Show, earned a Grammy nomination for his work on the band's chart-topping album Jubilee, contributed songs to Grammy Winning and Nominated records by Molly Tuttle and Del McCoury Band, and released his solo debut, New Horizons. The momentum continues with Mason Via, a self-titled solo record that balances the progressive with the timeless, reintroducing Mason as a southern storyteller and sharp-eyed singer/songwriter steeped in the bluegrass tradition. Be sure to head over to Mason’s website HERE where you can pre order the new album, follow him on Instagram HERE and find out when he’ll be playing in your town HERE ! Songs featured in this episode: “North Sea” by Walking Medicine “Left this Country Boy…) by Ronnie Bowman (The Man I’m Trying to Be) The tracks “Wide Open” “Fireball” and “There Goes Another One” are available streaming everywhere and available to pre order HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Feb 22

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week on the podcast is Matt Hutchinson. Matt is the 2023 IBMA Broadcaster of the Year and host of the incredible podcast The Bluegrass Jam Along Podcast. Matt interviews the best of the best in the acoustic music world and also has quite a collection of “Jam Along” tracks available as well. He also posts a weekly Bluegrass Update episode that is like a great Monday morning listen to hear about new albums, tours and other cool news. Head over to Matt’s website HERE to follow along! Songs featured in this episode: “Disabled Song” by Timothy Victor’s Fold Orchestra (Underneath the Sheets) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Feb 14

Episode Notes**** To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week on the podcast is Bonnie Sims. Platinum recording artist Bonnie Sims grew up on bluegrass music in Texas, with a professional banjo player for a father and a family band from a young age. She studied commercial music at South Plains College under Joe Carr & Alan Munde (Country Gazette) and double majored in mandolin and singing/yodeling. After graduating she moved to Colorado where she has had over a decade of success in projects with her husband, Taylor: Bonnie & Taylor Sims Band , Everybody Loves An Outlaw , Bonnie & the Clydes , and most recently the female supergroup Big Richard which has given Bonnie the opportunity to simultaneously return to her roots and defy tradition, two things she enjoys immensely. Big Richard’s new album is called “Girl Dinner” and it is available everywhere and it is also available on vinyl HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are available to purchase HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Feb 7

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week is Emily Wilson. Emily is a great mandolin player and instructor, who also happens to be the caretaker of Lloyd Loar mandolin #71839 also known as the Karasik Mandolin. There’s a good chance you may have seen Emily at a festival or gathering with this instrument. She has started up The Karasik Mandolin Project. The Karasik Mandolin Project’s goal is to preserve Ely Karasik’s January 5th, 1923 Lloyd Loar-Signed F5 Gibson #71839. While doing this, I also wish to to share the instrument with a variety of mandolinists that would otherwise not have access to a Lloyd Loar. This has been done by taking the mandolin to festivals, events and concerts, and getting video footage of the mandolin being played. The videos have been released on a weekly basis since January 2022. To learn more about the project, or, to become an investor in the project, head over to the website HERE! You will find all the info you need as well as links to the Youtube and Facebook page and more! Songs featured in this episode: Old Grimes by Emily Wilson (Youtube) Katie Bar the Door by Roadside Distraction (S/T) Land’s End by Tim O’Brien (Youtube) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jan 31

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week is an absolute legend in the acoustic instrument world. His instruments have graced the cover of David Grisman’s Quintet ‘80 and been displayed in the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. John Monteleone has been pushing the luthiery envelope for more than forty years with his refreshing passion for new and elegant designs. Producing instruments of great tonal expression is also one of Monteleone’s missions in life. A dedication to the refined harmonic balances of tone and playability is always the central nucleus of structural foundation around which he often introduces the more interesting design accents and playful nature of his original and beautiful works. Be sure to check out Jim Richter’s wonderful Monteleone page HERE. Special thanks to Davey Harrison for sending along a track and a free PDF from the Boston Imposter’s upcoming music book which you can back HERE! Get the free PDF HERE. Songs featured in this episode: Dawgma by David Grisman (Grisman Quintet ‘80) Mighty Rock River by The Boston Imposters (Insiders) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jan 24

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) This week on the podcast, I welcome Dan Miller. Dan is the editor of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine but before that, he was responsible for the world renowned Flatpicking Guitar Magazine! He also was in the podcast game way ahead of most people! Dan has spoken to all the legends and is just a great guy to talk with! Also, Dan is offering listeners $15 off a Bluegrass Unlimited subscription by using the promo code BEERS ! So head to this link HERE to sign up for your subscription today!! You can also pick up 20 years of Flatpicking Guitar PDFs and check out the lineup and schedule for the incredible camps Dan puts on at the link for Flatpicking Guitar HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jan 18

Episode Notes**** To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl This week I welcome back, after 4 years, Nate Lee. Nate has really dove deep into the online instructional world. With years of experience not only teaching but playing professionally with some incredible players, Nate is a true master resource to learn from! Not only that, he’s giving you a FREE course! Just go to this link here and use the code MANDOBEER to get access for FREE! Check out his lesson website for a FREE meet and greet or to sign up for lessons Here. Also be sure to head over to Nate’s website to check out all of the resources available, his social media links and camp and tour dates! Songs featured in this episode: The songs feature on this episode (Comealong Brown Dog, Somewhere Far Away, and Rook Roller) are available on Nate’s album “Wings of a Jetliner” Video links discussed in episode: Sam Bush Sword Fight String Review Series As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jan 10

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) Happy New Year everybody! I’m excited to kick off a the new year with one of my favorite people / players, Tristan Scroggins. Tristan has been a guest multiple times know and I always look forward to talking with him. He has a brand new release out with his duo partner Alisa Rose called Speranza and it is fantastic. You can keep with with Scroggins & Rose HERE and you can keep up with Tristan here! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are available on the new Scroggins Rose album Speranza available HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Dec 20, 2024

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week on the podcast is Rainy Miatke. Rainy is the mandolin player for Sister Sadie and made her debut on the Grand Ole Opry auditioning for them! Incredible. She’s a great player, currently based in North Carolina when she is not on the road with Sister Saide or recording in Nashville. You can follow Rainy on her Facebook or Instagram and if you’d like to contact her via email to take some lessons, drop me a line via my website and I’ll get you in touch with her. Rainy Miatke on the Monroe Style Jamming Workshop Mandolin Mondays Featuring Rainy Miatke /// "March 32nd" As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Dec 13, 2024

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week on the podcast is Chris Luquette. Chris Luquette is a 2 time Grammy nominated guitarist from Seattle Washington. He spent 11 years touring with renowned progressive bluegrass combo Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen. Chris also happens to be an incredible mandolin player who just this year has played mandolin with Becky Buller and Rick Faris! Chris showcases his incredible playing on his 2019 solo album “The Way I View the World” (available to purchase here) and you can follow along with Chris via his website HERE where all his socials, tour dates and contact info can be found. Songs featured in this episode: “Pickens County” by Chris Luquette (The Way I View the World) “Shady Grove” by Garcia and Grisman ( Shady Grove) “Receita De Samba” by Jacob do Bandolim (Mandolin Master of Brazil) “Union Valley” by Chris Luquette (The Way I View the World) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Dec 6, 2024

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) This episode I welcome back to the podcast Michael Prewitt. Michael has an incredible new album out called “Something He Can Handle” where he shows off his songwriting, mandolin, guitar and singing chops! The album is great and you can get your copy, and keep up with Michael HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured this week are available on Michael’s new album available here! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Nov 22, 2024

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) Here’s part two with Sierra Hull! We talk about playing with Bela Fleck, Cory Wong, tone, pyro, how she keeps herself challenged and more! Keep up with Sierra at her website HERE which has links to all her social pages and tour dates! Restring Appalachia link Songs featured in this episode: “The First Snowfall” by Sierra Hull “Western Winds” by Cory Wong (Trail Songs) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Nov 15, 2024

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week is the one and only Sierra Hull. Sierra was a guest on episodes 53 and 54 of the podcast back in 2020….and 4+ years later, she’s back on with information about new singles, a new album and more! Once again, the conversation with her was so epic, I’m going to break it down into two episodes! Here’s part one with Sierra Hull! Keep up with Sierra at her website HERE which has links to all her social pages and tour dates! Songs featured in this episode: “Black Muddy River” by Sierra Hull “The First Snowfall” by Sierra Hull “Mad World” by Sierra Hull “The Old Tennessee River” by Thomas Cassell (The Never-Ending Years) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Nov 8, 2024

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week is Jonah Horton. An improviser at heart from the mountains of North Carolina, Jonah Horton blends his wide array of influences such as Joni Mitchell, Sam Bush, John McLaughlin, Jaco Pastorius, and Béla Fleck to create his signature sound that is easily recognizable whether he is playing mandolin or bass. As a sideman, he has worked with John Cowan (Newgrass Revival, The Doobie Brothers), The Krüger Brothers, Joseph Henson (US Army Blues), Charles Billingsly, and Scott Vestal (Sam Bush Band). His love for performance, when paired with his passion for creating a unique fusion of folk, jazz, bluegrass, and Americana, make him an exciting artist for any music lover to enjoy. You can keep up with Jonah and order his new album via his website HERE . You can also follow him on his Instagram HERE. Songs featured in this episode: “Smoke Signal Clouds” by Jonah Horton (Let in the Light) “Don’t Think Twice” by Jonah and the Kruger Bros. (Youtube) “All in Vain” by Jonah Horton (Let in the Light) “Deja Vu” by The Trailblazers (Space and Time) “EMD” by Pinecastle Records (Bluegrass 2022) “John Hardy” by Pinecastle Records (Bluegrass 2022) “Boomerang” by John Cowan (FICTION) “American Dreams” by Jonah Horton (Let in the Light) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Nov 1, 2024

Episode Notes**** To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest on the podcast this week is Adam Levy. Adams is an incredible professional guitarist, songwriter and music educator who has been featured on records by Norah Jones (yes…that album!) Tracy Chapman, Amos Lee, Vulfpeck and many more! He also has authored an incredible book called String Theories which is available HERE . This book was inspired by Adam’s popular Youtube series called Guitar Tips (HERE) and was co authored with past guest Ethan Sherman. The book has blown my mind and been a big source of inspiration every time I open it! To keep up with Adam, head on over to his website HERE where you can keep up with his tour dates and follow all his socials. Don’t forget to get a copy of this book HERE! Songs featured in this episode: “Your Name Here” by Adam Levy (Spry) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Oct 25, 2024

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) This week my guest on the podcast is Jordan Tice. Jordan is a superb guitarist, singer and songwriter who just in the past few months has put out a collaboration of his band Hawktail and Vasen as well as a collaboration with Aiofe O’Donavan. He is also part of the newly released “Wild Rose of Morning” with Andrew Marlin and Christian Sedelmyer. Keep up with Jordan by heading over to his website HERE where to can see where he’ll be playing next as well as find the links to all his social media. Songs featured in this episode: “The Blind Harper” by Tice,Marlin,Sedelmeyer (Wild Rose of Morning) “Hawk Ale” by Vasen and Hawktail (S/T) “The Tobogganist” by Vasen and Hawktail (S/T) “Tell Me Whatcha Gonna Do Know” by Vasen and Hawktail (S/T) “Diamond Joe” by Tice, Marlin, Sedelmeyer (Wild Rose of Morning) “Tell Me Mama” by Jordan Tice (Motivational Speakeasy) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Oct 18, 2024

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) This week I welcome back Dan Bui. Dan is the mandolin player in the band Twisted Pine. They have a brand new album called “Love your Mind” available everywhere now. To pick up a physical copy of the album, or to support them by picking up a digital copy, head over to Bandcamp here! They are headed out on the road today to start a run of dates to promote this album, to find out where they are going to be, head over to their website HERE! Dan Bui’s previous appearance on the podcast. Songs featured in this episode: All of the songs sampled in today’s episode are available here! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Oct 11, 2024

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week on the podcast is ……. Me! I want to give a special thanks to David Benedict for taking the time to interview me for the podcast. We talk about my new album “Around the Clock” available to buy here and streaming everywhere today! We also talk about how I got into mandolin, how the podcast started out and more! Head over to David’s website where you’ll find links to his incredible Patreon site as well as links to all his socials! Songs featured in this episode: All of the songs in this podcast are from my album available HERE! Except for: “Smoothie Song” by Nickel Creek (This Side) “Can’t Stop Now” by New Grass Revival (Great Hits) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Oct 8, 2024

Episode Notes To Pre Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) Here's a little behind the scenes look at "Hey Bulldog".

Oct 4, 2024

Episode Notes To Pre Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week on the podcast is Rebecca Frazier. Grounded in her roots as a native Virginian, bluegrass trailblazer Rebecca Frazier found herself reawakening to a whole new journey of inspiration and invention. For the flatpicking luminary, who achieved notoriety in the music world as the first woman ever to appear on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, that creative rebirth turned into her most captivating work yet: BOARDING WINDOWS IN PARADISE, releasing Sept. 13 on Compass Records. Head over to her website for Tour Dates, Social media links and her Shop where you can pick up all her music! Link to “Blue Sky” single on Spotify! Rebecca Article Songs featured in this episode: “High Country Road Trip” by Rececca Frazier (Boarding Windows in Paradise) “Human Highway” by Rebecca Frazier (When We Fall) “Make Hay While The Moon Shines” by Rebecca Frazier (Boarding Windows in Paradise) “Seasons” by Rebecca Frazier ((Boarding Windows in Paradise) “Cantie Reel” by Rebecca Frazier ((Boarding Windows in Paradise) “It’s Over” by Rebecca Frazier ((Boarding Windows in Paradise) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Sep 20, 2024

Episode Notes To Pre Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl ) My guest this week is Rico Wallenda. Rico is the mandolin player for the DownRiver Collective (currently nominated for the IBMA Momentum Award) and also plays and tours around with a few other Nashville acts. Rico is a great player and you can also hire him to record mandolin for your project at this site right HERE! Head over to DownRiver Collective’s page to keep up with them HERE and be sure to follow Rico on Instagram HERE ! Link to “Blue Sky” single on Spotify! Songs featured in this episode: “Day’s Don’t Change” by DownRiver Collective (Off the Shelf) “Whole Lotta Love” by Iron Horse (Bluegrass Tribute to Led Zeppelin) “The Chain” by DownRiver Collective (Single Release) “Steam Whistle” by DownRiver Collective (Kettleridge) “West Virginia Red” by Danny Roberts (single) “Dead to Me” by DownRiver Collective (Off the Shelf) “Walls” by DownRiver Collective (Off the Shelf) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Sep 16, 2024

Episode Notes Here is the debut of my single "Blue Sky" featuring Sam Bush! Stream on Spotify HERE! Stream on Apple Music HERE! Purchase a copy of the album on digital, CD or Vinyl HERE!!!!

Sep 13, 2024

Episode Notes To Pre Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week is Troy Boone. Troy grew up in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee. His early life was surrounded by music, especially bluegrass. The Boone Family is very musical, and Troy took to music at a very young age. He received his first banjo at the age of 7 and promptly traded it for a guitar due to the finger picks hurting his fingers. Playing guitar all throughout his youth, Troy found influence by classic rock and blues guitarists. In his senior year of high school, he began to learn mandolin during his lunch period after receiving an F style from his brother. The mandolin soon became his primary instrument, as he set forth to attend East Tennessee State University. In 2016, Troy joined the Raleigh based bluegrass band Sideline, and toured the country with them for 3 years. Troy spends his time now-a-days teaching music and engineering, mixing and mastering projects. He also plays at Ole Smoky distillery in his free time, and writing and performing with his wife Carolyne in The Amanda Cook band is his favorite thing in the world! Amanda’s album comes out on October 18th and is available to pre order HERE. You can also follow Troy on his Instagram HERE! Songs featured in this episode: “Uncle Pen” by Boone and Foster (Smoky Mountain Favorites) “Goodbye” by Amanda Cook (Restless Soul) Avail Oct 18th “Last Road Going Home” by Amanda Cook (Restless Soul) Avail Oct 18th “Thunder Dan” by Sideline (Front and Center) “How Mountain Girls Can Love” by Tony Rice (Plays and Sings Bluegrass) “Long Journey Home” by Boone and Foster (Smoky Mountain Favorites) “Think of What You’ve Done” by Boone and Foster (Smoky Mountain Favorites) “New Star” by Amanda Cook (Restless Soul) Avail Oct 18th As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Sep 6, 2024

Episode Notes To Pre-Save a streaming version of my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Its free to save) My guest this week is Drury Anderson from the band Mountain Grass Unit. Drury is in his third year at the Berklee College of Music and had quite a busy summer with his band. They’ve got a brand new single available today (Sept. 6th) and a brand new EP coming out on Sept 20th called “Runnin’ From Trouble” which you can pre-save HERE! Keep up with Mountain Grass Unit and follow them on their socials HERE and be sure to follow Drury’s Instagram page HERE . Songs featured in this episode: “Hey Mama” by Mountain Grass Unit (Runnin’ From Trouble) “One Way Track” by Mountain Grass Unit (Youtube) “White Petticoat/Stab Chapman’s Favorite/Hiudi Gallaher” by The Burren Band “Fish Scale” by The David Grisman Quintet (S/T) “Where I Land” by Mountain Grass Unit (Where I Land) “Shay’s Rebellion” by Mountain Grass Unit (Places I’ve Been) “West Dakota Rose” by Chris Henry (Youtube) Albums we discussed: Dan Fogelberg “High Country Snows” James Taylor “Gorilla” Danny Barnes “Stove Up” As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Aug 23, 2024

Episode Notes To Pre-Save a streaming version of my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Its free to save) My guest this week is Jonathan Dillon. Jonathan is a member of Junior Sisk and most recently the backing band of Sisk’s has formed a great new band called the Red Camel Collective. They’ve are currently recording for Pinecastle Records and you can check out their singles by clicking the links below. You can also keep up with Jonathan at his Facebook , at Red Camel Collective’s website or at Junior Sisk’s website! Songs featured in this episode: “Roll on Mississippi” by Red Camel Collective “The Lonely Sound of Goodbye” by Junior Sisk (Lost & Alone) “Sincerity” by The Red Camel Collective “When you Go Walking” by The Lonesome River Band (One Step Forward) “Brand New City” Michelle Nixon & Drive (A Place I Belong) “Our Darling’s Gone” by Junior Sisk (Trouble Follows Me) Video of Johnathan as a kid! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Aug 16, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guest this week on the podcast is Andrew Hendryx. His musical career started at Elon College, NC where he performed with regional folk and jam bands. Later moving to NYC, Andrew co-founded the band Yarn , with which he toured nationally for nine years. He currently calls Asheville home and has just released and incredible album with the band Dangermuffin. Andrew also has a new solo project coming soon and, when he has the time, is also an instructor. To keep up with Andrew, head over to his website HERE and to keep up with where he will be with Dangermuffin, head to their website HERE . Songs featured in this episode: “New Sol” by Dangermuffin (Dangermuffin) “Icarus” by Dangermuffin (Dangermuffin) “We Move Mountains” by Dangermuffin (Dangermuffin) “Davy Crockett by Col. Bruce Hampton and ARU (live) “Vathiapi” by U. Srivivas (Mandolin) “Four on Six” by John Abercrombie and John Scofield (Solar) “Redtail Reel” by Andrew Hendryx (Deep River) “Deep River Breakdown” by Andrew Hendrix (Widening Circles) “These Golden Chains” by Dangermuffin (Dangermuffin) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Aug 7, 2024

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Aug 2, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! This week I’m happy to have back on the podcast, Don Julin. Don has just released an absolutely incredible album called “Fractured Fiddle Tunes” that you can pick up digitally, or on CD or vinyl HERE! Also head over to Don’s website for great mandolin content, and to keep up with where Don can be found! Don on episode #36 of the Mandolins and Beer Podcast Songs featured in this episode: All of the songs sampled during this episode are from Don’s new album “Fractured Fiddle Tunes” available here! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jul 26, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guest on the podcast this week is Winston Mitchell from Into the Fog. They have a great new album called Carolina Moon that will be available everywhere on August 2nd. You purchase a copy (or pre order) you can head over to their website where you can get their music, check out their tour dates and follow their social media! You can also follow Winston on the Instagram HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs from this episode are from Into the Fog’s new album available to purchase HERE, except for: Oh Me, Oh My by Into the Fog (Live-Volume One) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jul 19, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guests this week on the podcast are Steve Smith and Tim May. In their latest release, The Hillsboro Hay Incident, The Tim May & Steve Smith Duo deliver a collection of original instrumentals that take listeners on an enchanting journey through their diverse musical influences. Inspired by true stories, the project blends old-time, bluegrass, and Latin jazz, marked by melodic twists and turns and skillful improvisational solos . You can get your copy from bandcamp HERE. Or you can reach out to them via their website HERE . While you are there you can also keep up with their performance and camp schedules! As discussed at the beginning of the podcast, you can reach out to Gabe Hirshfeld here at his Facebook page. If you would like his email, drop me a message via my website, and I will connect you with him. Songs featured in this episode: Songs from the episode are all available on The Hillsboro Hay Incident HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jul 12, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guest this week is Jason Bailey. Mandolinist, composer, teacher, studio musician, Jason Bailey possesses a range of musicianship of a well-seasoned professional and is an essential and powerful asset to Birmingham-based favorites such as celtic-infused Shilleleagh Law, folk/rock Three Man Stone, bluegrass group The Bluegrass Cartel and the regional touring jazz/bluegrass/southern jam band Tonal Vision. You can follow Jason on his Facebook account or his Instagram! Songs featured in this episode: “Nardis” by Jason Bailey (Waltz for Somebody) “The Adventures of Shannon Ceili” by Jason Bailey (September in the South) “Raggey Ann” by Jason Bailey (Mandolbug) “Butterfly Breakdown” by Jason Bailey (Southwood) “Hog Wash Holler” by Jason Bailey (Southwood) “Alice in Wonderland” by Jason Bailey (Waltz for Somebody) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jul 9, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My Guest this week on the podcast is Laura-Beth Salter. A well kent face on the Glasgow Folk and Roots scene, mandolinist, tutor, singer and composer Laura-Beth is a founding member of award winning folk bands The Shee & Kinnaris Quintet. She was nominated for the MG Alba Composer of the year award in 2013 after the success of her Celtic Connections commission and debut album ‘Breathe.’ She is an active tutor of mandolin and youth projects all over the UK. She has a camp coming up in September with past guest Ethan Setiwan. You can find out all the details HERE! And, you can keep up with Laura-Beth and all of her amazing projects, including her Patreon, HERE! Songs featured in this episode: “Wonderful” by Kinnaris Quintest(This Too) “Braver One” by From the Ground (From the Ground) “Shine” by Jenn & Laura Beth (Bound) “Handsome Molly” by NewGrange (NewGrange) “Summer Solstice: by Frigg (Polka V) “Shotgun” by The Shee (Decadance) “Period Drama” by Kinnaris Quintet (This Too) “Saltspring” by Kinnaris Quintet (Free One) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jul 5, 2024

Jun 21, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! This week I welcome back to the podcast, Isaac Eicher! Isaac has just released an absolute gem of an album called “Accents”! (available here ) We talk all about the album and more! He also has a camp with podcast alum Ian Coury on July 6th and you can sign up for that at this link! Head on over to Isaac’s website here for more info on Isaac as well as to his videos lessons and social links! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured this week are available on Isaac’s new album “Accents” available here! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Ear Trumpet Labs

Jun 14, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guest this week on the podcast is mandolinist and owner of Cody Cases, Cody Shuler. From Bryson City, NC, Cody began his career in music at the age of 15 playing mandolin for legendary banjo player Raymond Fairchild. There he got to meet and play music with of some of bluegrass' biggest stars like Jimmy Martin, Del McCoury, Ralph Stanley, The Crowe Brothers and many more. Now based in Knoxville, TN Cody has put out albums with Cody Shuler and Pine Mountain Railroad as well as a solo album. Cody is currently building some beautiful Loar style mandolin cases . He has also put together a pretty incredible website for mandolin great Red Rector. You can also keep up with Cody via his website HERE . Here is the Link for the Sweetwater Music Camp that Sharon Gilchrist will be teaching at in September. Songs featured in this episode: “Short Stop” by Raymond Fairchild (At Home in Maggie Valley) “The World is Waiting for the Sun to Rise” by Roger Sprung “What Would you Give” By Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad “Odum’s Tennessee Pride Theme” by Pine Mountain Railroad (The old Radio) “Do You Wrong Kind of Girl” by Cody Shuler (Cody Shuler) “Somewhere by Love” by Red Rector (Youtube) “Three Rivers Rambler” by Cody Shuler (Cody Shuler) “Chokin’ the Strings” by Reno & Smiley (Youtube) “Rosa Lee McFall” by Charlie Monroe (Youtube) “I overlooked and orchid” by “Carl Story (Youtube) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Ear Trumpet Labs

Jun 7, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! This week on the podcast I talk with Singer, Fiddler Player and Songwriter Becky Buller. Becky’s newest album, Jubilee (Darkshadow Recording), was the number one bluegrass album in the country last week! It’s a beautiful album and we discuss that, songwriting, the do’s and don’ts of auditioning for a band and more on this week's episode of The Mandolins and Beer Podcast! To keep up with Becky and to buy her newest release head over to her website where you can find tour dates and links to all of her social accounts. Songs featured in this episode: All of the songs featured this week are available on Becky’s new album “Jubilee” available HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Ear Trumpet Labs

May 31, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guest this week is Wes Lee. Wes is a Merlefest Mandolin Champion and the mandolin player for Becky Buller. He is featured on her newest release entitle Jubilee available here . They’ll be on the road promoting the album throughout the summer, we talk about that and more on this episode of the Mandolins and Beer Podcast! Be sure to follow Wes on Facebook and Instagram ! Songs featured in this episode: “Kismet” by Becky Buller (Jubilee) “What a Friend we have in Jesus” by Lost & Found (Hymn Time) “Leaves Fall” by Chris Thile (Stealing Second) “Rocky Island/Sally Goodin” by Valerie Smith (That’s what Love Can Do) “Alone” by Becky Buller (Jubilee) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Ear Trumpet Labs

May 24, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! It’s always a pleasure to welcome back to the podcast Jacob Jolliff. Jake has released the follow up to his Instrumentals, Vol.1 with the equally as stunning Instrumentals, Vol. 2! We talk about the album and more on this weeks episode of the podcast. To keep up with Jake and to purchase his music, head to his website HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs previewed during this episode are available to purchase HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Ear Trumpet Labs

May 17, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! This week on the podcast is Rolling Stone Featured mandolin player, Wyatt Ellis. Wyatt if ensuring the future of the mandolin is bright! His new album “Happy Valley” is available now and his newest music video “Blue Smoke” also just premiered on Rolling Stone’s website! You can find all this and more at Wyatt’s Website HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are available on Wyatt’s album “Happy Valley”. Which you can purchase here! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Ear Trumpet Labs

May 15, 2024

Episode Notes Here is the debut of the newest single by Jacob Jolliff "The Art Heist Suite MVT 1". Go HERE to pre-save and pre-order Jake's newest album "Instrumentals, Vol. 2 Mandolin Mysteries"

May 10, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! This week I welcome Dylan McCarthy back to the podcast to talk about his new release with his band Jake Leg. This album is filled with incredible songwriting and playing and you can get your copy on May 11th! To keep up with Jake Leg, and to purchase their new album, head to their website HERE! And, to keep up with Dylan head over to his website HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are from the new Jake Leg album “Fire on the Prairie” available May 11th. As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Ear Trumpet Labs

May 3, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guest this week is Steven Hinde of Hinde Custom Instruments. Steven builds some gorgeous looking and sounding mandolins! Some of my past guests have raved about them and this week you get to hear the story of how they get made! You contact Steven at his website here and also follow along with his work on his Facebook and Instagram! Songs featured in this episode: Bozeman by Nick Dumas (Details) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Ear Trumpet Labs

Apr 26, 2024

Episode Notes**** To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guest this week is the award winning Alan Bibey. Alan is a legend and one of the nicest guys around. He recently joined up with Balsam Range and they have a brand new album out called Kinetic Tone available HERE! He’s also currently accepting students for his 9th Annual Alan Bibey Mandolin Camp and you can sign up HERE for that. Also, be sure to head over to Alan’s website for himself and Grasstowne to keep up with one of the busiest guys around! Songs featured in this episode: All songs are from the new Balsam Range album “Kinetic Tone” available for purchase here! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Ear Trumpet Labs

Apr 19, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guest this week on the podcast is Liam Purcell. Liam is about to be a Berklee College of Music graduate and he and his band Cane Mill Road have just released their fantastic new album “Yellow Line”. You can keep up with Liam and Cane Mill Road, as well as find links to all their socials, HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs from this episode are from the new Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road album “Yellow Line” available here! Here is a link to the book “Wayfaring Stranger” that we discussed during the episode! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Ear Trumpet Labs

Apr 12, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! This week on the podcast I welcome back the most Swingin’est mandolin player I know, the legendary Don Stiernberg. Don is back with another masterpiece recording called “The Swingin’est”! You can purchase the album HERE! You can also check out his website HERE to get access to his instructional materials as well! Songs featured in this episode: All the songs on this episode are available on Don’s new album The Swingin’est! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Ear Trumpet Labs

Apr 5, 2024

Episode Notes**** To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! This week on the podcast I welcome back mandolinist, composer, and record label founder Joe Brent. Joe’s band 9 Horses have a brand new album coming out in June and the pre-order has gone live today!! Head over to Bandcamp and pre-order your copy of the epic “Strum” here! You can also keep up with Joe at his website HERE and 9 Horses at their website HERE ! Songs featured in this episode: “Gasparilla” by 9 Horses (Strum) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Ear Trumpet Labs

Mar 15, 2024

Episode Note**** To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guest this week is Kaden Hurst. Kaden plays mandolin with Never Come Down, who have a brand new album coming out on June 7th. Kaden Hurst grew up in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California, where he began his musical education in both western classical music and american and scottish fiddle music. Kaden holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mandolin Performance from Regis University in Denver Colorado, where he studied under 2016 National Mandolin Champion Jordan Ramsey. As a performer and composer, Kaden takes influence from the natural world and folk music from the Americas. As a teacher, Kaden’s approach incorporates a deep knowledge of mandolin technique and history, the music theory and musicology underlying american folk music, and empathy for students at any level of mandolin knowledge. Kaden currently works as a music teacher and performer based out of Portland Oregon. His interests include the intermingling of folk and art musics, juggling, and the unreasonably compelling nature of fiddle tunes. Head over to Never Come Down’s website HERE to follow along an presave their new music and also head over to Kaden’s website HERE to sign up for some lessons! Get Tickets to the Jam Details available at letspick.org and jeffburkemusic.com Songs featured in this episode: “IPA-gubben” by Vasen (Brewed) “Mother” by Never Come Down (Greener Pastures) “#42” by Never Come Down (Greener Pastures) “Don’t Fight the Feeling” by Never Come Down (Greener Pastures) “The International Appalachian Trail” by Genticorum (S/T) “Danza Spagnola, Op. 105” by Calace (Duets for Mandolin and Guitar) “Greener Pastures” by Never Come Down (Greener Pastures) “Whippersnapper” by Never Come Down (Better Late than Never) “Polska i Smalandstradition” Youtube As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Mar 8, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guest this week on the podcast is Ethan Sherman. Hailed by no less than Julian Lage as “a shining light of our community”, guitarist & composer Ethan Sherman moves between a wide variety of musical worlds with uncommon ease and a deeply personal sound. As a bandleader and collaborator, he’s quietly been building a singular body of work orbiting the acoustic music community for many years. His latest release “Indoor Vistas” is a pandemic-fueled surrealist take on the modern stringband; Bluegrass Unlimited called it “first-class picking” and it’s been played on radio shows from Atlanta to Australia. As a sideman, he has toured with artists like Americana icons The Wailin’ Jennys and 5-time Grammy winner Michael Bublé. In addition, he’s recorded and performed around his home of Los Angeles with artists as diverse as Nels Cline, Harrison Whitford, Sean & Sara Watkins, Patrick Shiroishi, Lou Roy, Johanna Samuels, Lulu Simon, and Ed Helms. He is also a committed educator, co-authoring (with Adam Levy) String Theories: Tips, Challenges & Reflections for the Lifelong Guitarist. Purchase his new album Passages HERE! Songs featured in this episode: “Cribbage in the Dark” by Ethan Sherman (Passages) “Cup and Porch” by Ethan Sherman (Indoor Vistas) The Glendale Gallop by Ethan Sherman (Passages) “Blue Moose” by Ethan Sherman (Passages) “The Architect” by Ethan Sherman (Passages) “Lake Aire” by Ethan Sherman (Passages) Get your tickets for the Charleston Bluegrass Festival Here!! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Mar 1, 2024

Episode Notes No episode this week....interface is fried. But it is Bandcamp Friday....so go buy some music and enjoy your weekend! Cheers!

Feb 23, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guest this week on the podcast is Adrian Bagale of Northfield Mandolins! On July 9th of 2023, the 100th anniversary of legendary Lloyd Loar signed mandolins, Northfield released to the world and new batch of instruments. We talk about that and more this episode. Head over to the Northfiled website and check out the new instruments and more HERE! Songs featured in this episode: “Danilo Boone” by David Grisman and Danilo Brito (Dawgnilo) Get your tickets for the Charleston Bluegrass Festival Here!! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Feb 16, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! This week on the podcast I welcome back Lauren Price Napier of The Price Sisters. The Prices Sister’s have a brand new album out called “Between the Lines” and it is fantastic! Head over to their website now and get yourself a copy and check out their expanding list of tour dates…that now includes a date at The Grand Ole Opry! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured during this episode are available today February 16th on The Price Sister’s new album “Between the Lines” available here! Get your tickets for the Charleston Bluegrass Festival Here!! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Feb 9, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs avail! My guest on the podcast this week is Michael Prewitt. Michael was a guest on episode number 154 and is returning to talk about his great new album called “The Peerless Mount Sessions” it’s available everywhere including his website. Also be sure to follow him on Facebook and Instagram! Songs featured in this episode: “Horse and Buggy-O”Michael Prewitt (The Peerless Mountain Sessions) “Highway 95” by Special Consensus (Great Blue North) “Ten Mile Tennessee” by Special Consensus (The Trail of Aching Hearts) “Lonesome Moonlight Waltz” by Michael Prewitt (The Peerless Mountain Sessions) “Tombstone Junction” by Michael Prewitt (The Peerless Mountain Sessions) “Isbister Waltz” by Michael Prewitt (The Peerless Mountain Sessions) “I am a Pilgrim” Michael Prewitt (The Peerless Mountain Sessions) “Bostony” Michael Prewitt (The Peerless Mountain Sessions) “Bluegrass Stomp” Michael Prewitt (The Peerless Mountain Sessions) Get your tickets for the Charleston Bluegrass Festival Here!! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Feb 2, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs avail! My guest this week is Tristan Scroggins. Tristan has 3 projects he is involved in that have release dates within the month! Available today is The Old Time 100 that he recorded with George Jackson and friends. He also appears on the newest Sister Sadie release as well as the upcoming Missy Raines and Allegheny release entitled “Highlander”. Keep up with Tristan via his website , his Instagram , or his Patreon! Songs featured in this episode: “Dry and Dusty” by George Jackson and Tristan Scroggins (The Old Time 100) “Pad Thai Karaoke” by Sister Sadie (No Fear) “Listen to the Lonesome Wind” by Missy Raines and Allegheny (Highlander) “Tennessee Breakdown” by George Jackson and Tristan Scroggins (The Old Time 100) “Ruffled Drawers” by George Jackson and Tristan Scroggins (The Old Time 100) Get your tickets for the Charleston Bluegrass Festival Here!! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jan 26, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs avail! My guest this week is Teo Quale. Teo plays with the award winning Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band. Widely recognized as one of the most exciting young bands in acoustic music, Crying Uncle Bluegrass plays a unique mix of bluegrass, Dawg (David Grisman music), jazz, and modern originals. Brothers Miles and Teo Quale are joined by bassist Andrew Osborn and 2023 National Flat Pick Guitar Champion Ian Ly, all outstanding young musicians of the vibrant California bluegrass scene. Founded in 2016 as a Duo band, Miles and Teo formed the bluegrass band in 2017 and since then, they have continued to make waves in the world of bluegrass and acoustic music. The bluegrass band was the recipient of the 2023 International Bluegrass Music Association ’s Momentum Band of the Year award . The band was also honored to perform for the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame’s induction of their hero, David Grisman . Keep up with the band here! Also, be sure to follow Teo on his Instagram! Songs featured in this episode: Hartford’s Real by Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band (Monroe Bridge) Baba, Black Sheep by Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band (The Thing of Dreams) Song for Mother by Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band (The Thing of Dreams) Roaming with Homer by Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band (The Thing of Dreams) Pupville by Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band (Monroe Bridge) Red Prairie Dawn by Garry Harrison (Youtube) James by Pat Metheny (Offramp) Get your tickets for the Charleston Bluegrass Festival Here!! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jan 19, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs avail! My guest this week is John Keith. John Keith was born in Parkersburg, WV and raised just up and across the Ohio River in Newport, OH. He and his wife, Tina, now live near Cambridge, OH. where John is a full-time minister for the Church of Christ. He began playing guitar when he was nine, and ached for an electric guitar so he could become the next big rock star. One evening in 1981, his dad and mom dragged him to Eureka, WV, to hear his older cousin and some of his buddies play something called “Bluegrass.” He was hooked! You can contact and keep up with John at his Facebook page HERE or check out his band Open Highway out HERE! Songs featured in this episode: Frog on the Lily Pad by Bill Monroe (Youtube) Blue Night by Bill Monore (Bluegrass 1959-1969) Letter from My Darling by Bill Monroe (Youtube) Under the Double Eagle by Roy Clark (Youtube) Her Name is… by Lost & Found (A Ride Through the Country) Long Journey Home by The Johnson Mountain Boys (Live) I’m On My Way Back to the Old Home by Peter Rowan (The First Whippoorwill) The Little Girl and the Dreadful Snake by Red Allen and Frank Wakefield Baby Blue Eyes by The Nashville Bluegrass Band (My Native Home) Brown County Breakdown by Kenny Baker (Kenny Baker plays Bill Monroe) Youtube Links to Goin Brothers featuring John on mandolin! Set One Set Two As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jan 19, 2024

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Jan 12, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs avail! My guest this week is Darrell Scott. His newest release is with his Darell Scott String Band and the album is called Old Cane Back Rocker. Soundly Music and acclaimed multi-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter and Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame nominee Darrell Scott are proud to announce the Friday, August 11 release of Old Cane Back Rocker, the roots music icon’s first full-length studio album since 2016’s Couchville Sessions created in conjunction with The Darrell Scott String Band. A former ASCAP and NSAI Songwriter of the Year, Scott has garnered many accolades, including these rich words from environmentalist, writer and musician Nathaniel Riverhorse Nakadate, who wrote, “Darrell Scott mines and cultivates the everyday moment, taking the rote, menial, mundane, and allowing it to be surreal, ever poignant, and candidly honest.” To keep up to date with what Darrell has going on, head on over to his website HERE! To purchase any of the tunes you hear during the podcast, just follow the links below! Songs featured in this episode: “Walk Beside Me” by Darrell Scott and Tim O’Brien (Real Time) “River Take Me” by Darrell Scott (Live at the Station Inn) “Raj’s Romp” by Darrell Scott String Band (Old Cane Back Rocker) “Fried Taters” by Darrell Scott String Band (Old Cane Back Rocker) “Southern Cross” by Darrell Scott String Band (Old Cane Back Rocker) “This Weary Way” by Darrell Scott String Band (Old Cane Back Rocker) “Kentucky Morning” by Darrell Scott String Band (Old Cane Back Rocker) Here is a song Darrell recorded with Martina McBride as an example of using a capo . As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Jan 5, 2024

Episode Notes To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs avail! My guest this week is Andrew Collins. Andrew is back to talk about the newest Andrew Collins trio release “The Rule Of Three” As usual, the album is an incredible showcase of playing and songwriting and Andrew shares some stories and insight to go along with the release! Follow along with Andrew HERE where you can find his store, tour dates and social links! Songs featured on this episode are available at the link above! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Dec 22, 2023

Episode Notes My Guest this week on the podcast is Chris Acquavella. Chris Acquavella is a classical mandolinist & educator from San Diego, California, who currently lives in Mainz, Germany. He graduated First Class Honors from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance in London, England. Chris studied under the instruction of Alison Stephens, as well as composition with Andrew Poppy. He’s got a new recording out called “Recording of the Dawn : The Kensington Etudes Vol. 1) You can buy it, as well as the rest of his recordings at his bandcamp page. You can also purchase the complete “The Kensington Etudes” at his publishers page here! You can keep up with Chris at his website , Youtube , Facebook and Instagram Follow this link to download the exercises Chris talks about during the episode. Songs Featured on this episode: The Millstone At Old Mill Pond by Chris Acquvella (Recording of the Dawn) Recording of the Dawn by Chris Acquavella (Recording of the Dawn) 9lb Hammer by the Kentucky Colonels (Long Journey Home) Beckett’s Reel by Clarsah Praeludium by Chris Acquavella (Praeludium) Images in Broken Glass by Chris Acquavella (Recording of the Dawn) Yutuma by Duo LaRe (In Other Words) Gazing into the Aurora by Chris Acuavella (Recording of the Dawn) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments

Dec 8, 2023

Episode Notes My guest this week is Nate Sipe from the band Pert Near Sandstone. They have a brand new album out called “Waiting Days”. It’s a rollicking good time, and after talking with Nate about the tunes he wrote and all the adventures he’s been on I like it even more…and I think you will too! You can find everything for Pert Near Sandstone including tour dates, the album and pertinent links HERE. Also, by sure to follow Nate on Facebook , Instagram and his solo music available on Bandcamp. All songs by Pert Near Sandstone are from their new album Waiting Days which you can purchase HERE! I’ve Still Got 99 by The New Lost City Ramblers (American Moonshine and Prohibition) Proud Boys of Manassas / Bull Run Picnic by Peter Ostroushko Billy Wilson by Clare and Walt As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments

Dec 1, 2023

Episode Notes Joe K Walsh is back to talk about the brand new Mr. Sun release, Mr. Sun Plays Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite! It is an amazing undertaking and it is not only an inspiring album, hearing Joe talk about it was also very inspiring! It’s available everywhere as of today but as always I recommend supporting the artist directly by purchasing a copy of the album, which you can do HERE!!! You can also buy the Mr. Sun Nutcrackers HERE ! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments

Nov 17, 2023

Episode Notes This week’s episode is a special one as it features two great guests! Billy Bright and Alan Munde! Alan has a new album out called Excelsior (available here) that Billy produced and played on! The album is filled with great music and some incredible mandolin players! We talk about that and more in this episode! Be sure to check out Billy’s Website Here! Check out Alan’s website here! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments

Nov 10, 2023

Episode Notes This week I welcome back to the podcast Brian Oberlin! Brian is the mandolin player for Dark Shadow Recording artist Full Cord. They have a brand new album called “Cambium” available now! You can stream it here … However...... I highly recommend heading over to the website for Dark Shadow and purchasing the album! Be sure to go to Full Cord’s website to catch up with them on the road! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments

Nov 3, 2023

Episode Notes This week I welcome back to the podcast Ethan Setiawan! Ethan has a brand new duo album available today with the project Hildaland! Hildaland will release their debut album Sule Skerry on November 3rd via Adhyâropa Records and today shares their first single “Silver Dollar”. Scottish fiddler Louise Bichan and American mandolinist Ethan Setiawan have been making music together for years as part of the four-piece outfit Corner House . Now the two instrumentalists have taken the opportunity to see what a stripped-down duo sound can manifest, in the form of Hildaland. On their debut album, the pair focuses on remaking traditional music, with a focus on Bichan’s Scottish musical roots. You can purchase the album and check out more info about the project here! Also, Jacob Jolliff has an incredible mandolin course coming up in Nov….here is the link to sign up! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments Stringjoy Strings promo code “mandolinbeer”

Oct 27, 2023

Episode Notes Here is part 2 with David Grisman. Dawg needs no introduction but if you want to read more about this legend head over to his Acoustic Disc website here and be prepared to spend hours looking around and the incredible resources available for you there! Also, Jacob Jollif has an incredible mandolin course coming up in Nov….here is the link to sign up! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments Stringjoy Strings promo code “mandolinbeer”

Oct 20, 2023

Episode Notes This week is another milestone episode….number 200!! Thank you so much for getting me here! To celebrate, I brought back one of my favorite players and the newly inducted IBMA Hall of Famer David “Dawg” Grisman. Dawg needs no introduction but if you want to read more about this legend head over to his Acoustic Disc website here and be prepared to spend hours looking around and the incredible resources available for you there! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments Stringjoy Strings promo code “mandolinbeer”

Oct 13, 2023

Episode Notes This week I welcome back to the podcast Isaac Eicher. Isaac has a pretty exciting few months ahead of him. First of all, he just launched a Kickstarter Campaign for an exciting new jazz album. He is also about to take a group of mandolin students on a retreat to a beautiful location in Mexico for mandolin, meals and trips to beautiful areas near the lodge. You can get more information on both of these things by heading over to Isaac’s website here! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments Stringjoy Strings promo code “mandolinbeer”

Sep 29, 2023

Episode Notes**** It’s always a pleasure to welcome back to the podcast Mike Guggino! Mike plays mandolin in the Grammy award winning Steep Canyon Rangers. They have a brand new album out called “Morning Shift” which is available everywhere you get your music. We talk about the album, the challenges of replacing a long time friend and bandmate and more! Steep Canyon is going to be hitting the road hard to promote this new album… so head over to their website HERE to see where you can catch their incredible show! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Enter for free tickets to go to the Blue Highway Fest here! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments Stringjoy Strings promo code “mandolinbeer”

Sep 22, 2023

Episode Notes**** This week I’m coming to you live from the 10th Annual Monroe Mandolin Camp in Abingdon, VA! This has been an absolutely incredible experience! I can’t put into words the passion that has driven this camp. Please go to this link to read all about why this camp is about so much more than just music! Also, a big thank you to all of the instructors that took part in the podcast that you are about to listen to.. Head on over to this LINK to learn more about each of the instructors and what they are currently up to. And most importantly keep tuned to this podcast and their WEBSITE to find out when you can sign up for year 11!!!! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Enter for free tickets to go to the Blue Highway Fest here! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments Stringjoy Strings promo code “mandolinbeer”

Sep 15, 2023

Episode Notes My guest this week is Luke Morris. Luke plays in the band Shadowgrass and also plays in a band called Highland Reverie and they have a new album coming out on Sept. 29th. Shadowgrass is currently on the road and you can find out more and also follow them on all the social medias here! For more information about Highland Reverie and to follow them on the socials, click here! And to follow Luke’s instagram…go HERE! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Enter for free tickets to go to the Blue Highway Fest here! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments Stringjoy Strings promo code “mandolinbeer” Song Clips featured in this episode: “Mr. Charlie” by Shadowgrass (S/T) “Shot in the Heart” by Highland Reverie “Black Eyed Susan” by Rickey Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder (LACMH) “Fire on the Mountain” by Bill Monroe (Anthology) “Smoothie Song” by Nickel Creek (This Side) “Giant Hornpipe” by Mike Marshall (Gator Strut) “On and On” by Shadowgrass (S/T)

Sep 8, 2023

Episode Notes My guest this week is Jacob Sharp from the band Mipso. Mipso has a great new album available now called “Book of Fools” and they are gearing up to hit the road to promote the new album. We talk about that, the music industry, the cool ways he’s gotten mandolins and more! Follow Mipso here and follow along with Jacob here! Jacob’s First Mandolin Video As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Enter for free tickets to go to the Blue Highway Fest here! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments Stringjoy Strings promo code “mandolinbeer” Song Clips featured in this episode: “Broken Heart/ Open Heart” by Mipso (Book of Fools) “Your Body” by Mipso (S/T) “Louise” by Mipso (Dark Holler Pop) “Carolina Rolling By” by Mipso (Book of Fools) “Radio Hell” by Mipso (Book of Fools)

Sep 1, 2023

Episode Notes My guest this week is Daniel Ullom. While he specializes in bluegrass and old time…that’s not all he does. He’s originally from Washington, moved to Asheville, back to Washington and now he’s back east and currently playing shows with Jake Eddy. He recently put out a great album called the “ Swannanoa Sessions ” and you can keep up with him at his Website and Instagram . As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Enter for free tickets to go to the Blue Highway Fest here! Blue Highway Fest lineup! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments Stringjoy Strings promo code “mandolinbeer” Song Clips featured in this episode: “Eurkea” by Chris Thile (Not all that wander) “Roving Gambler, Jaybird in the Ashbrook” Foghorn String Band (Rattlesnake Tidal Wave) “Durang’s Hornpipe” by Daniel Ullom (The Swannanoa sessions) “New Five Cent” by Rocky Creek Ramblers (S/T) “Wild Hog in the Woods” by Daniel Ullom (The The Swannanoa sessions) “Grey Eagle” by Daniel Ullom (The The Swannanoa sessions) “Sally Goodin” by Ed and Ella Halley (Stole from the Throat of a Bird) “New Gravy Waltz” by Hot Club Sandwich (No Pressure)

Aug 18, 2023

Episode Notes My guest this week is Harry Clark. Harry’s band East Nash Grass has a brand new album called “Last Chance to Win” available today! Head over to the East Nash Grass website to find all their links, merch and tour schedule! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments Stringjoy Strings Song Clips featured in this episode: "Never Comin" Home" By Dan Tyminski (God Fearing Heathen) All songs by East Nash Grass from their new album Last Chance to Win

Aug 11, 2023

Episode Notes My guest this week is Pete Martin. Pete Martin is a Seattle based mandolin and fiddle player. He is a former National Adult Fiddle Champion and has placed in the top 5 at the Winfield Mandolin Contest. He was a columnist for Mandolin Magazine and has authored 13 instructional books on mandolin and fiddle playing and many YouTube videos. Pete has been a full time private lesson teacher in Seattle for over 40 years and gives lessons online all over the world. Pete’s website is filled with incredible resources and is also the best way to contact Pete! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments Stringjoy Strings Song Clips featured in this episode: “Bumblebee in the Gourdvine” by Benny Thomasson (Legendary Texas Fiddler) “Grey Eagle” by Dan Crary by (Lady’s Fancy) “Indiana” by Tiny Moore (Tiny Moore Live”) “Tear it Down” by Pete Martin (Pete Plays Wes) “Just Friends” by Barney Kessel (Just Friends) “Naptown Blues” by Wes Montgomery (Smokin in Seattle) “Seven Fourteen” by Pete Matin (Original Bluegrass Fiddle Tunes and Jazz) “Pete Bop” by Pete Matin (Original Bluegrass Fiddle Tunes and Jazz) Links discussed during episode: Barry Harris Musescore Mandolin Cafe Interview

Aug 4, 2023

Episode Notes My guest this week on the podcast if Forrest O’Connor. Nashville-born singer-songwriter, guitarist, and mandolinist Forrest O’Connor earned national recognition as one of the lead vocalists and instrumentalists in the O’Connor Band, a group he co-founded with his wife, Kate, and his father, seven-time CMA Award-winning violinist Mark O’Connor. Forrest wrote several songs, including the title track, for the O’Connor Band’s debut album Coming Home, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass Albums Chart and won a Grammy Award in 2017. Most recently, he arranged and contributed a track to the John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project Vol. 1 tribute album, which was nominated for a Grammy in 2021. Prior to the O’Connor Band, Forrest toured nationally as a duo with Kate and frequently performed as a sideman at The Station Inn in Nashville. In 2014, he won the Tennessee State Mandolin Championship. He is a graduate of Harvard University. Be sure to head over to Forrest’s website HERE where you can find links to his projects and social media! Here’s a link to the Article about myself and the podcast in this month’s edition of the Bluegrass Standard magazine! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments Stringjoy Strings Song Clips featured in this episode: “The Saga of Harrison Crab Feathers” by The Hay Brigade (S/T) “In the House of Tom Bombadil” by Nickel Creek (S/T) “Caprice No 4 in D Major” by Mark O’ Connor (30 Year Retrospective) “Coming Home” The O’Connor Band (Coming Home) “Garfield’s Blackberry Blossom” by The Hay Brigade (S/T) “Jerusalem Bridge” The O’Connor Band (Coming Home)

Jul 28, 2023

Episode Notes My guest this week is the extremely talented Jake Eddy! His INSTAGRAM account is a must follow if you love acoustic music! Jake Eddy is a bluegrass guitarist born and raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He began his music career and lifelong addiction to the road by playing banjo professionally at the age of fourteen with bluegrass-legend Melvin Goins. His guitar playing, which is primarily influenced by bluegrass and jazz, is showcased on his debut album of fiddle tunes, entitled "Jake Eddy," which features such greats as Grammy-award winning Bryan Sutton, Rob Ickes, and Kenny Smith. Follow Jake at his website and Instagram! Song clips featured on the is episode: Black Mountain Rag by Jake Eddy (S/T) Dark Hollow by Jake Eddy (Live at the Spanish Ballroom) Isotope 709 by Danny Barnes (Stove Up) Clever Britches by Nor’ Easter (S/T) Lester Leaps in by Jake and Carter Eddy (Up to Snuff) New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Welcome Stringjoy! Get 10% off with the promo code mandolinbeer Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Jul 21, 2023

Episode Notes KICKSTARTER HERE!!!! My guest this week is Callum Morton. Callum Morton is an up-and-coming acoustic instrumentalist with a drive to collaborate with some of the world's finest Americana musicians. Drawing inspiration from his studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and at East Tennessee State University, Callum has crafted a delightful showcase of original compositions for acoustic string-band ensembles. Callum is joined by a superlative roster of acoustic specialists; each lending their rich and thoughtful musicianship to lift the compositions to soaring heights. In 2019 Callum achieved national recognition appearing on BBC Scotland’s The Quay sessions with folk-fusion group, The Auldeners. Callum formed a Bluegrass band, The Fountaineers, during lockdown restrictions and quickly achieved an official virtual artist spot at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass Ramble 2021. Callum appeared with this Bluegrass outfit performing at several landmark Bluegrass music festivals across Europe in 2022 including La Roche, France. Callum is quickly becoming one of the rising talents in the UK Americana acoustic scene. His new music endeavour, The Callum Morton Band features stellar instrumental playing, relatable catchy earworms and stories from his time studying and touring with his mandolin. You can keep up with Callum at his website HERE ….and more importantly, you can back his KICKSTARTER HERE!!!! Song clips featured on the is episode” Train on the Island by the Fountaineers (S/T) The Folky Gibbon By The Chair (The Chair) “Tarbolton/Longford Collector/Sailor’s Bonnet” by Dartry Ceili Band (The Killavil Post) “Ootpik Waltz” by Thile and Daves (Sleep with One Eye Open) “Pitchin’ Wedge” by Adam Steffey (Grateful) “Lonesome Pine” by The Fountaineers (S/T) “Barrel Full of Beer” by The Daddy Naggins (A Certain Paradise) “Oban Bay” by Callum Morton (TBA) “New Essex Stomp” by Callum Morton (TBA) As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Tone Slabs

Jul 14, 2023

Episode Notes My guest on the podcast this week is Danny Roberts. You may know Danny from a few different places! He’s a 7 time SPBGMA Mandolin Player of the Year. He’s a founding member of The Grascals. He worked for Gibson mandolins for years and is currently one of the top set up people in the Nashville area! Keep up with Danny at his website and his Facebook! Song clips featured on the is episode” “Small Town Amrerica” by Danny Roberts (TBA) I’ll be a Rock by New Tradition (Cradle, Cross, Crown) Everytime by The Grascals (The Famous Lefty Flynn’s) Nighthawk by Danny Roberts (Nighthawk) Mandolin Orchard by Danny Roberts (Mandolin Orchard) New Gil Ramble by Danny Roberts (Nighthawk) My Brown Eyed Darling by Danny Roberts (TBA) New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Tone Slabs

Jul 7, 2023

Episode Notes My guest on this bonus episode is Wyatt Ellis. Wyatt has a brand new single available today on all the streaming (and purchasing) platforms! The song features Sierra Hull and there will be a video dropping on Weds! You can follow along with Wyatt here: Website Instagram Facebook Youtube Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Tone Slabs

Jun 30, 2023

Episode Notes My guests this week are Noah Fishman and Baron Collins-Hill. Baron was on episode #37 of the podcast but it was Noah’s first time on. This episode was a blast! They had mandolins in hand and talked about their process playing as a duo and it was extremely enlightening. Both players are accomplished in their own rights, and you should check them both out. To keep up with Noah head on over to his website HERE and to keep up with Baron head on over to his website HERE! Also, Noah’s father, Alan Fishman, did the artwork and you should check out his work at this website HERE! Now go out and buy this album! Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! Songs clips featured on this episode: “ Hey Buddy Hey!” by Noah Fishman & Baron Collins-Hill (Fine Times) “Sweet Nell” by Noah Fishman & Baron Collins-Hill (Safe Harbor) “The Grasshopper” by Noah Fishman & Baron Collins-Hill (Safe Harbor) “Emma’s Apple Crumble” by Noah Fishman & Baron Collins-Hill (Safe Harbor) “Stevie’s Polska” by Noah Fishman & Baron Collins-Hill (Safe Harbor) “Old New England” by Noah Fishman & Baron Collins-Hill (Safe Harbor) “Safe Harbor” by Noah Fishman & Baron Collins-Hill (Safe Harbor) New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Tone Slabs

Jun 23, 2023

Episode Notes My guest this week is Phil Barker from Town Mountain. Town Mountain is one of the hardest working bands in the business. Their newest album is called Lines in the Levee and they just got back from playing the main stage at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. They are a great live band and Phil is not only a great player but a really nice guy! Head over to their website to check out tour dates and to buy some merch! Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page Songs clips featured on this episode: “High on the Mountain” by The Del McCoury Band (Celebrating 50….) “Old Home Place” JD Crowe & The New South ( 0044) “Shame on You” by Town Mountain (Heroes and Heretics) “I’m On Fire” by Town Mountain (Heroes and Heretics) “Firebound Road” by Town Mountain (Lines in the Levee) “Lines in the Levee” by Town Mount (Lines in the Levee) “Ain’t Gonna Worry Me” by Town Mountain (Southern Crescent) “Up the Ladder” by Town Mountain (Leave the Bottle) “Big River” by Town Mountain (The Dead Session) “Happy Go Lucky” by Doyle Lawson (Tennessee Dream) New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Tone Slabs

Jun 9, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Brittany Haas. Brittany has a brand new album out with here sister Natalie called…. Haas (available here) and she is also now the newest member of the Punch Brothers! Keep up with Brittany at her website and go and follow her on the Instagram! Songs clips featured on this episode: Harvelandsvalsen/Potatis Valsen by Haas (Haas) Duck River by Brittany Haas (Dry and Dusty) Cold Mountains by Crooked Still (Some Strange Country) Big Sun by Hawktail (Place of Growth) Barnimal by Sami Braman (Riveter) Kevin & Micheal / Wayne’s Jig (Haas) Rose Gardener by Haas (Haas) The Volunteer by Haas (Haas) New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Tone Slabs

Jun 2, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Bryce Rabideau. Bryce plays in the band Buffalo Rose and has just released his first solo album entitled Meanwhile which you can buy today on BANDCAMP!! Follow Bryce at his website HERE and follow Buffalo Rose at their website HERE! Songs clips featured on this episode: Interloper by Bryce Rabideau (Meanwhile) Cabin Fever by Buffalo Rose (again, again, again) Where Do We Stand by Bryce Rabideau (Meanwhile) Forgotten Green by Bryce Rabideau (Meanwhile) Stars at Roper Hollow by Bryce Rabideau (Meanwhile) Video clip of Bryce playing with the planet stage! All Mike Marshall Books at Elderly Instruments New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Tone Slabs

May 26, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest on this week’s episode is Will Kimble. Will is a Cincinnati based luthier who builds some incredible mandolins! Many players that have been on this podcast including Mike Guggino, Josh Rilko, Jim Richter and Dylan McCarthy speak very highly of not only their mandolins but of Will himself! I think you’ll understand why after listening to this episode. If you’d like to contact will, you can do so via his WEBSITE HERE! New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Tone Slabs

May 19, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest on the podcast this week is Jim Richter. Jim is a great player and instructor, his camp, The Richter Mandolin camp is heading into its 12th year this year, and he also teaches virtually and at camps around the country. For more info on Jim, head over to his website HERE! Song samples featured on this episode: Blues for Gary Primich by Jim Richter (In-Tuition: Blues) Hit Em Up Style by Carolina Chocolate Drops (Genuine Negro Jig) Rye Whiskey by Homer & Jethro (Fractured Folk Songs) How Long Blues by Jim Richter (In-Tuition: Blues) El Gallo Supremo by Jim Richter (In-Tuition: Mandolpoly) Elmore Meets Bill by Jim Richter (In-Tuition: Blues) One for Butch Baldassari by Jim Richter (In-Tuition: Mandolpoly) Pine Grove Furnace by Jim Richter and Will Kimble (The Road Home) New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Tone Slabs

Apr 28, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest on the podcast this week is Drew Emmitt. Drew is one of the founding members of the Jam Grass Pioneers, Leftover Salmon. Leftover Salmon has a brand new album called Grass Roots coming out on May 19th via Compass Records. You can keep up with Drew and the rest of LOS at their website! New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design Tone Slabs

Apr 21, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest on the podcast this week is Ethan Bush from the band Arkansauce. They have a brand new album that is available everywhere you get music today! Ethan took time to talk about songwriting, practicing, the studio, touring and more..so thanks to Ethan and thanks to everyone that continues to listen to this podcast! You can keep up with Arkansauce at their website , their Instagram and their Facebook ! Tracks featured on this episode: Up on the Shelf by Arkansauce (Ok to Wonder) Coldiron by Arkansauce (Ok to Wonder) Paralyzed by Arkansauce (All Day Long) First Night of the Tour by Arkansauce (Ok to Wonder) Big City Chicken by Arkansauce (Ok to Wonder) Airbender by Arkansauce (Ok to Wonder) The Funky Gorilla by Arkasauce (Ok to Wonder) New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design Tone Slabs

Apr 12, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Ben Krakauer. Ben is a banjo player who has a brand new album out called “Hidden Animals” He also used to play with a great band called Old School Freight Train who recorded and album with and toured as the backing band for David Grisman. Great stuff on this episode! Go check out Ben’s website HERE! Tracks featured on this episode: Mom and Dad’s 51st by Ben Krakauer (Hidden Animals) Hidden Animals by Ben Krakauer (Hidden Animals) Mr. Parshif’s Jig by OSFT (Run) Playtime by Ben Krakauer and Pete Frostic (Wide Open) Gem Music by Ben Krakauer (Hidden Animals) I am Trying to Break Your Heart by OSFT (Pickin on Wilco) Euridice by OSFT (Run) New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design Tone Slabs

Apr 5, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week I welcome back Ethan Setiwan to the podcast. Ethan has just released his fantastic new album “Gambit” The songwriting and playing on this album are incredible. The fact that Ethan is only 25 makes me excited to see what the future releases will bring! Fortunately Gambit has plenty of great music to get us through to future releases! Go get yourself a copy of the album and book here! All songs featured during the episode are available on Gambit. Brad Mehldau Chick Corea Captain Marvel New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design Tone Slabs

Mar 31, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! It’s always a great day when I get to talk to Andrew Marlin! Andrew is back this week to talk about the new Mighty Poplar album…available now! We also talk about the American Acoustic tour, a new practice technique and what he’s been listening to! Be sure to follow Andrew and his band Watchhouse and go and catch some live shows! Cheers! New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design Tone Slabs

Mar 24, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Chris “Critter” Eldridge. You may know Chris as the guitar player of the Punch Brothers, or maybe from The Infamous Stringdusters, or maybe even from The Seldom Scene! Now Chris is part of another incredible collection of musicians called “Mighty Poplar” Their new album will be available everywhere on March 31st and if you follow the link, you can check out all the tunes that are out there on the web! Chris has also got his own website where you can follow along with his projects as well! New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design Tone Slabs

Mar 17, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week I welcome back Jarrod Walker to the show! Things have definitely changed since we last spoke! All for the good! Keep up with Jarrod at his Instagram and keep up with all things Billy Strings here! New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design Tone Slabs

Mar 10, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week on the podcast my guest is Elisa Meyer Ferreira from the group Choro Das 3. Elisa and her sisters are incredible musicians and they will be heading to the United States for quite a long tour this year! To keep up with the band be sure to go to their website HERE . To follow Elisa on Instagram head to this link HERE ! Song clips from the episode: “Festa no Chiquero” by Choro Das 3 (Impressoes) “Forro de um Baixo So” by Choro Das 3 (Vigantes) “Alma Portuguesa” by Choro Das 3 (Olho de Boi) “Rock da Silva” by Choro Das 3 (15 Anos) New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design Tone Slabs

Mar 3, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week on the podcast I welcome back Grant Gordy. Grant has a brand new album available today (March 3rd) called Peripheral Visions. The best place to purchase it is BANDCAMP and the best place to keep up with Grant is his WEBSITE! All song clips from this episode are from Grant’s new album! New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design Tone Slabs

Feb 27, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is the incredible Radim Zenkl. I’ve been a fan of Radim pretty much since I picked up a mandolin, so this was an exciting moment for me to be able to speak with him. LInks of interest! www.zenklkozak.com facebook.com/zenklkozak instagram.com/zenklkozak https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JxLiixgtRv8Y5o93p35yg Radim & Ondra - Advent Concert (Czech Republic) Goldberg Variation #1 (J.S. Bach) Eleanor Plunkett (T. O'Carolan) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s3PZnAIuV4 www.zenkl.com www.ondrakozak.com www.atamusic.eu Radim’s episode on Acoustic Disc. Mandolin Mondays (Radim) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vXx7P7eoKE Mandolin Mondays (Ondra Kozak) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htLAuhkcoKA Radim solo at the NAMM Show (Los Angeles, 2007) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiJunO9WeHU Songs featured during the episode are all available on the Radim Zenkl and Ondra Kozak release titled “Eastern Grass” available on Acoustic Disc except where noted below. Spring Break by Radim Zenkl (Tone Poets) Eastern Feast Yearn by Radim Zenkl (Czech it Out) Memory of Jaroslav Jezek by Radim Zenkl (Galactic Mandolin) Last Supper by Radim Renkl (Galactic Mandolin) New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design Tone Slabs

Feb 24, 2023

Episode Notes Full episode should be ready to go on Monday! Sorry for delay!

Feb 18, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Petri Hakala. Petri is an extremely accomplished Finnish mandolin player as well as a scholar and luthier. He doesn’t have a website at the moment but you can buy his music on Bandcamp! Petri has also supplied me with a great list of links with videos, albums he’s done and some of his European mandolin influences which at my website. Songs featured in this Episode: “Karlssonin” valssit by Petri Hakala (Trad) “Movement 1” by Peti Hakala and Timo Alakotila (Mandolin Concerto) “Movement 3” by Peti Hakala and Timo Alakotila (Mandolin Concerto) “Metsapellon Pokkla” by Petri Hakal (Trad) “Pickwick” by Petri Hakala and Markku Lepisto (Nordic Route) “Kokkola” by Melonious Quartet (Fandango Provenca Sessions) Welcome to my brand new sponsor Tone Slabs! Go to their website and check out all the different shapes and options they offer! Great stuff!! Here is a link to the Isaac Eicher / Jason Anick Zoom event! New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design

Feb 13, 2023

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Feb 10, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week on the podcast I welcome back Ashby Frank. Ashby has a brand new album out today! You can grab a copy and keep up with Ashby (and all of the projects that he is part of) HERE!! Welcome to my brand new sponsor Tone Slabs! Go to their website and check out all the different shapes and options they offer! Great stuff!! Here is a link to the Isaac Eicher / Jason Anick Zoom event! New Shirts on the website!!! All the songs this week were tracks from Ashby’s new album! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design

Feb 3, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week on the podcast I welcome back Nick Dumas. Nick has a brand new album out called “Details” and it is fantastic! You can buy the album HERE and you can also head over to Nick’s website HERE and sign yourself up for some lessons! Here is a link to the Isaac Eicher / Jason Anick Zoom event! New Shirts on the website!!! All the songs this week were tracks from Nick’s new album except for: Little Liza Jane by AKUS (So Long So Wrong) As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design

Jan 27, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Korey Brodsky. He is a Berklee grad who has joined up with Mile Twelve. They have a brand new album coming out Feb 3rd and you can go Pre-order and Pre-save it here at their website! You can also keep up with Korey at his website here as well, where you can sign up for lessons! Songs clips from this episode: Close Enough to Hear by Mile Twelve (Close Enough to Hear) Over the Waterfall by David Grier and Mike Compton (Climbing The Walls) On The Shelf by Circus No. 9 (Modernus) Morelos Blues by G Rockwell (Spark!) Johnny Oklahoma by Mile Twelve (Close Enough to Hear) Shuckin’ The Corn byRonnie and Rob McCoury (S/T) Crockett’s Honeymoon by Scott Nygaard (Dreamer’s Waltz) New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design

Jan 20, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Wayne Fugate. Along with being an incredible in demand player, Wayne has become an in demand clinician. His study of the art of practicing is really amazing. We spend so much time thinking about all the ways and things to practice, we sometimes get overwhelmed and don’t practice at all…or practice poorly! To take lessons from Wayne head on over to his website here! New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design

Jan 13, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Lawrence Smart. Lawrence is a great luthier that lives in Idaho. If you own any recordings by Nickel Creek, Chris Thile, Joe K. Walsh, John Reischman, or Mike Marshall…just to name a few, than you have heard some of his incredible instruments. Head on over to Lawrence’s Website HERE! Also, be sure to go support the great Jake Howard’s newest project with Westbound Situation Here! Clip referenced in interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoqzDiMG7oI&t=384s&loop=0 New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design

Jan 6, 2023

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Joe K Walsh. He’s back to talk about his incredible new If Not Now, Who? The album is available today wherever you get your music! You can keep up with Joe at his website HERE! Also, be sure to go support the great Jake Howard’s newest project with Westbound Situation Here! New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Grace Design Song clips featured in this episode are all from Joe’s Newest Release available HERE!!

Dec 23, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week my guest, and final guest for the year, is the legendary Peter Rowan. A true Bluegrass Boy that has played with everyone from Bill Monroe up to Wyatt Ellis. We had a great conversation and there will be more to come! Keep up with Peter at his website HERE ! New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Ear Trumpet Labs Grace Design Song clips featured in this episode are : “Moonlight Midnight” by Peter Rowan and Tony Rice (Quartet) “Comin’ On Strong” Joe Val & The New England Boys (One Morning in May) “Will you Meet Me Over Yonder” by The Lilly Brothers & Don “Sweetheart You Done Me Wrong” by Bill Monroe (The Early Years) “My Saviour is Callin Me” by Peter Rowan (The Old School) “Whose Red Wagon” by Buzz Busby ( “On the Old Kentucky Shore” by BIll Monroe (The 1950-51 Castle Studio Sessions) “The First Whippoorwill” by Bill Monroe (The 1950-51 Castle Studio Sessions) “Walkin By Myself” by Champion Jack Dupree (Lover’s Lane) “Walls of Time” by Bill Monroe and Peter Rowan (Classic Bluegrass Vol 2) “Two Little Boys” by The Country Gentlemen (25 Years)

Dec 16, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week’s episode marks the return of the great Andy Statman! Andy has had quite a busy year! We talk about Itzhak Perlman, his project with Jake Eddy (Avail here) , his debut at the Opry and more! Keep up with Andy at his website! New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…..thank you to my sponsors! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Ear Trumpet Labs Grace Design Song clips featured in this episode are : “Trad: Tati Un Mama Tants” Itzhak Perlman (Klezmer) “Nor’easter” by Jake and Carter Eddy, Andy Statman and Ned Lubercki

Dec 9, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! New Shirts on the website!!! This week my guest on the podcast is one of the busiest guys in the biz…Stephen Mougin. Head over to Stephen’s website to keep up with everything that Stephen has going on!! Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Ear Trumpet Labs Grace Design Song clips featured in this episode are : “I’m Gonna Ride” by Stephen Mougin (Ordinary Soul) “Laps in Seven” by Sam Bush (Laps in Seven)

Dec 2, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! New Shirts on the website!!! This week I welcome back to the podcast Andy Leftwich. Andy is such a great player and an even nicer guy. His new album is called The American Fiddler and it is incredible! You can get it from his website here, where you can also keep up with where Andy will be playing! Here are some links for links Andy mentions in the interview! Kruetzer Book Andy in the studio with Trey Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Ear Trumpet Labs Grace Design Song clips featured in this episode are from Andy’s new album except for “Stingray” by Sam Bush (Glamour and Grits) “Fiddle Patch” by Bobby Hicks (Fiddle Patch)

Nov 18, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Mark Schimick. Mark is the mandolin player and vocalist for the Songs from the Road Band. Before that, he spent many years playing with Larry Keel. Songs from the Road Band have a new album coming out soon, so be sure to head to their website as well as Mark’s Facebook and Instagram to keep up with Mark and the band! Also, big thank you to Ross Martin for allowing me to play the track Millsburg at the end of the episode. Go out and get this album from Bandcamp today! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Ear Trumpet Labs Grace Design Song clips featured in this episode: Suspicious Minds by Songs From the Road Band (Single) Double File by Doc Watson and Gaither Carlton (Same) Mississippi Sawyer by The Skillet Lickers (Volume 6) True Life Blues by Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys (1945-1949) 9lb Hammer by Bluegrass Allstars via Youtube Border Ride by Larry Keel (Natural Bridge) Ghost Driver by Larry Keel (Backwoods) You’ve got to Get to Higher Ground by Songs for the Road Band (Songs for the Road)

Nov 11, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is David Benedict. David was guest number one on the podcast! David and his wife Tabitha have a band together called the Foreign Landers and today marks the release of their incredible new album called Travelers Rest. You can purchase the new album and keep up with the band here! Atomic Habits Link Ali Abdaal Link Welcome to my newest sponsor Grace Design!! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Ear Trumpet Labs Song clips featured in this episode: All the songs previewed in this episode are on the new album Travelers Rest

Nov 4, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is the one and only Sam Bush. Sam has a new album out today! It’s called Radio John and it is his tribute the the legendary John Hartford. Head over to Sam’s WEBSITE and get yourself a copy of the album and check out Sam’s tour dates so you can catch him in a city near you Welcome to my newest sponsor Grace Design!! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Ear Trumpet Labs Song clips featured in this episode: All the songs previewed in this episode are on the new album Radio John (which you can purchase here ) except for “Dance” by James Taylor.

Oct 28, 2022

Episode Notes My guest on the podcast this week is AJ Lee. Her and her band Blue Summit have been tearing up the festival scene this past year. She’s a great mandolin player, a great singer, and a great songwriter! You can keep up with AJ at her website HERE or on Instagram HERE ! Welcome to my newest sponsor Grace Design!! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Ear Trumpet Labs Song clips featured in this episode: “Lemons and Tangerines” by AJ Lee and Blue Summit (I’ll Come Back) “Oh Mandolin” by The Tuttles and Aj Lee (Endless Ocean) “Monongah Mine” by AJ Lee and Blue Summit (I’ll Come Back) “To Mine” by Aj Lee and Blue Summit (Like I Used to) “Harvest Moon” By The Brothers Comatose (Harvest Moon) “Rodney Dangerfield” by Aj Lee and Blue Summit (I’ll Come Back)

Oct 21, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Matt Flinner. Matt is getting ready to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his remarkable recording The View From Here. In honor of that anniversary, he’s putting out a transcription book for the album. The book also includes exercises for each tune to help you out with the trickier parts! You can order the book here! Here is a link to the Punch Brothers recording on a wax cylinder. Here is a link to the Kids Picks album Matt played on. Welcome to my newest sponsor Grace Design!! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Ear Trumpet Labs

Oct 14, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Steve Smith. Steve Smith is not only known as one of this country’s top mandolin players but also as an outstanding educator. Along with his work with the Roots/Bluegrass group The Hard Road Trio Steve has been on faculty at the California Coast Music Camp, Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Music Camp, Colorado Roots Music Camp, Hill Country Acoustic Music Camp, Zoukfest and Camp Bluegrass (for sixteen years running). Keep up with Steve at his website! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Ear Trumpet Labs Song clips featured in this episode: “Live Oak “ by Steve Smith (Unreleased) “Autumn Leaves” by Cannonball Adderly (Somethin’ Else) “Western” by Isaac Eicher (Native Language) “New Kind of Love” by Steve Smith (Unreleased) “Charlie” by Chris Sanders (Unreleased) “We Can” Tim May and Steve Smith (Handmade to Hand Played) “As the Crow Flies” by Steve Smith (Distant Lands) “Desert Night/Starlight Canyon” by Steve Smith (Desert Night) “Frozen Lake” by Steve Smith (Desert Night) “When Small Children Sleep” by Steve Smith (Desert Night) “Wayfaring Stranger” by Butch Baldassari (Old Time Hymns) “Bull Head Swamp” by Seth Mulder and Midnight Run

Oct 7, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Michael Prewitt. Michael is the current incredible mandolin player / vocalist that is playing with Special Consensus. You can catch them on the road and you can keep up with Michael at his Instagram here and his website here ! Also, here are some links to the fiddle players Michael talks about during the episode: Andy Dejarlis Reg Bouvette Isidore Soucy As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Ear Trumpet Labs Song clips featured in this episode: Rose’s Crossing by A lot of people! “Tennessee 1949” by Larry Sparks (Silver Reflections) “Home from the Forest” By Tony Rice Unit (Manzanita) “Harford’s Real” Sam and David (Hold On, We’re Strummin) Surveyor’s Reel By Andy Dejarlis (Youtube) Red River Jig by John Showman and Chris Coole (Afield) “Maple Sugar” by Reg Bouvette (Fiddling Across the Border) “Signs” by Special Consensus (Signs) “Blackbird” by Special Consensus (single)

Sep 30, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week my guest Thomas Cassell is my guest. This is Thomas’ second visit to the podcast. He’s got a brand new solo album out called “What you Need to Prove” and his band Circus No. 9 just put an album out it July called “Circus No.” Both are excellent records! Thomas is out there burning the road up too….so to keep up with Thomas, be sure to head over to his website HERE and also check out his Patreon HERE . Cheers! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: All song clips featured in the episode are from the above mentioned albums by Thomas and his band Circus No. 9.

Sep 23, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week on the podcast, it’s a return visit from Frank Solivan. Frank has a great new album that just came out as well as a brand new pick company he’s a co-founder of called Tone Slabs. You can check out what Frank has going on here and you can check out the great selection of picks Tone Slabs has here and don’t forget about his leather company here As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: All song clips featured in the episode are from Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchens new album called Hold On….available everywhere now!

Sep 16, 2022

S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is the DAWG David Grisman. Honestly, there is nothing you can really say about Dawg that you probably don’t already know….he’s a LEGEND. He really has something special going on with his website ACOUSTIC DISC. He was so gracious to do this and I hope you all enjoy part 2 with David Grisman! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: Gypsy Swing by David Grisman (Dawgworks Vol.2 1976-1981) Dawgmatism by David Grisman Quartet with Svend Asmussen (Live at Fat Tuesdays) Joy Spring by Clifford Brown (Clifford Brown and Max Roach)

Sep 9, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is the DAWG David Grisman. Honestly, there is nothing you can really say about Dawg that you probably don’t already know….he’s a LEGEND. He really has something special going on with his website ACOUSTIC DISC. He was so gracious to do this and I hope you all enjoy part 1 with David Grisman! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: Dawg Patch by David Grisman (Dawg Works Vol 1) Dawg’s Bull by The Original David Grisman Quintet (Live in Dawg’s Living Room) Razzle Dazzle by The Dawg Trio (Plays Tunes and Sings Songs) Perfidia by Dave Apollon (The Man with the Mandolin) Paddy-rocker by Bertram Levy and Peter Ostroushko (First Generation) Japan (opus 23) by David Grisman (Dawg Works Vol 1) Big Jim’s Cakewalk by David Grisman (Dawg Works Vol 1)

Sep 2, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Don Stiernberg. Don is one of my favorite players and people to talk with and he has just released a brand new recording called “Rhythm Twist” (available here) with an amazing cast of players. The other players that make up the band are Evan Price (website) , Greg Ruby (website) and Keving Kehrberg (website) . Go get the album today! Here’s a link to the Fumee Jazz band that Don plays with. As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: All of the recordings of Don’s are on the new release Rhythm Twist available here! “Wes’s Tune” by Wes Montgomery (Montgomeryland)

Aug 26, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Michael Daves. Michael Daves was born in 1977 in the southern empire of Atlanta, Georgia. Soon after, he began to make loud noises, so his loving parents put music instruments in front of him. It was a good plan. He grew up in that grand tradition of staying up late & singing real loud. Although he's since moved north, the humid south remains in heart and sinus cavities. Heralded as “a leading light of the New York bluegrass scene” by the New York Times, Daves has garnered attention for his work with Chris Thile, Steve Martin, Tony Trischka, and Rosanne Cash in addition to his solo performances. Check out Michael at his website here! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Aug 19, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Jason Anick. Berklee College of Music Professor Jason Anick, has earned a reputation among string players as an imaginative improviser, versatile composer, and insightful educator. Growing up playing fiddle tunes with his family and classical music with local orchestras, he developed a passion for improvisation, which led him to study jazz and classical music at Hartt Conservatory. In 2008, Anick started what would be a 10 year stint touring and recording with Grammy award-winning guitar virtuoso John Jorgenson while still a senior at Hartt Conservatory. You can purchase his new book and keep up with Jason at his website here! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: “Maryandra” by Jason Ancik (Tipping Point) “Le Feu Le Plus Beau” by Jason Anick (Sleepless) “Sweet Lorraine” by Stephane Grappelli (Shades of Django) “Laurie De’ Tullins” by Chris Thile (Not All Who Wander are Lost) “Occupy” by Jason Anick (Tipping Point) “Made in France” by Bireli Lagrene and Slyvain Luc (Duet) “Full House” by Wes Montgomery (Full House) “Topsy” by Selmer #607 (s/t) “Sent Home” by Jason Anick (Sleepless) “Cachoeira” by Rhythm Future Quartet (And Friends)

Aug 11, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Joe Brent. Called, “one of the truly exceptional musicians of his generation,” a mandolinist about whom it has been said, “there has never been a mandolinist with greater technical skills,” and a composer whose music, “touches and communicates the essence of what it means to be an alive, feeling human being,” Joe Brent has forged a career as both instrumentalist and composer with unparalleled fluency across multiple genres. He has started a new label called Adhyaropa Records, which you can visit here! You can also visit Joe at his website , Facebook and Instagram ! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: “Slow Motion” by Joe Brent (solo.) “Omegah” by 9 Horses (Umegah) “Anyone New” by Dallas Ugly (Watch Me Learn) “Summertime Clothes” by Joe Brent (solo.) “Overjoyed” by Joe Brent and Sara Caswell (Joe Brent and Sara Caswell) “Snow Musik” by 9 Horses (s/t) “Let’s just make it me and you” by 9 Horses (Umegah) “S7rophe” by 9 Horses (Umegah) “Fancy in G, “Tremolo” by Joe Brent (An Englishman in New York)

Jul 29, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is one of my favorite people to talk mandolin with, Jacob Jolliff. Jake has an incredible new album coming out on Friday August 5th, which you can pre-order today at this link!! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Jul 22, 2022

Episode Notes S upport the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guests this week are John and Jill Turpin the organizers of the Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival. The Festival is a music festival featuring a variety of bluegrass, roots and Americana music from both icons of the industry and innovative up-and-coming artists. Featuring a multiple stages, camping, local food trucks, Vermont craft beer and wine, and a magical Green Mountain setting! Get your tickets today at this link!!! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Jul 15, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Dan Tyminski! Throughout his 30+ year career, Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. Tyminski’s voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brother’s Classic song, “I’m A Man of Constant Sorrow,” in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou and his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey, Brother” was a global smash, having been streamed over 1 billion times to date. Dan has been honored with 14 Grammy Awards, was named Male Vocalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association 4x and was recognized as 2004’s Male Vocalist of the Year by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America. The Dan Tyminski Band will be on tour throughout 2022 and 2023 in support of two forthcoming projects: an EP celebrating Tony Rice’s legacy, and a full-length bluegrass album early in 2023. The Dan Tyminski Band is Gaven Largent (dobro), Maddie Denton (fiddle), Jason Davis (banjo), Grace Davis (bass) and Harry Clark (mandolin). Follow Dan at his website and his Instagram ! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: Ten Degrees and Getting Colder by Dan Tyminski (One More Time Before You Go) Church Street Blues by Dan Tyminski (One More Time Before You Go) Butler Hayes by The Wooks (Little Circles) Sitting on Top of the World by Lonesome River Band (Carrying the Tradition) Blue Ridge Cabin Home by BGAB (Volume 1) Daybreak in Dixie by Lonesome River Band (Saturday Night)

Jul 9, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Irish musician Sean Keegan. Seán was born in London; his parents emigrating from Longford and Leitrim in the late ’70s. A pupil of the renowned traditional music teacher Brendan Mulkere from a young age, Seán grew up within the vibrant Irish music scene in London. You can check out Sean’s brand new album right here and also be sure to keep up with Sean at his website and Instagram! Here are the links to two Irish music webpages that Sean recommends! Pipers.ie ITMA.ie As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: Love at the Endings / Farrell O’Gara by Sean Keegan (A Bird Never Flew…) The Cook in the Kitchen / Yesterday Morning by Sean Keegan (A Bird Never Flew…) The Star of Munson by Martin Hayes (S/T) My Irish-Molly O by De Dannan (The Best of ) My Irish-Molly O by The Flanagan Brothers (A little bit of Ireland) Reels The Gooseberry Bush/ Charlie Muhvihil’s 1 & 2 by Mick Moloney (Strings attached) The Mulligan Lea / The Flogging Reel by Sean Keegan (A Bird Never Flew…) The Humours of Carrigaholt / The Shaskeen by Sean Keegan (A Bird Never Flew…)

Jul 1, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Carter Shilts. Carter plays with The Honeygoats and has also been filling in with Chicken Wire Empire. He’s a great player, and has a really great right hand! Be sure to head over and follow Carter on his rad Instagram! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode Dandelion Wine by The Honeygoats (Four Years in Three Days) Dear Hearts and Gentle People by Bing Crosby (20th Century Grt Hits) Jordu by Clifford Brown and Max Roach (Same) Cant’ Stop Now by New Grass Revial (Greatest Hits) Hummingbird by The Honeygoats (Four Years in Three Days) Old Fashioned by The Honeygoats (Four Years in Three Days) Swing 42 by Django Reinhardt (The Essential Django Reinhardt)

Jun 24, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week my guests on the podcast are Stan and Lillian Werbin of Elderly Instruments. Elderly is celebrating 50 years in business and on July 5th they will be putting on a 50th year celebration. You can get all the details at their website Elderly Instruments ! They will also be getting some sweet specially made instruments by some of the best makers in the biz for this special occasion! Here is a link for the Billy Strings video! Billy Strings & his father, Terry Barber doing an Impromtu Jam As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Jun 14, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Adrian Gross. Adrian Gross was born in Montreal, lives in Toronto, and has been playing music all his life. As one of Canada’s most sought-after mandolin players, he has developed a reputation for his inventive playing and unique voice on the instrument, always with one eye to the tradition and one looking forward. As a member of The Slocan Ramblers, Adrian has performed at music festivals across North America, from MerleFest to RockyGrass, has been nominated for a Juno and won IBMA and CFMA awards. Adrian keeps busy as a professor in the Music Department at Concordia University, and as the Canadian booking agent for The Slocan Ramblers and chamber-folk string quartet The Fretless. He spends his rare free time in town practicing on the banks of the river that flows across the street from his house. You can follow The Slocan Rambler’s at their website or on Facebook and Instagram . Keep up with Adrian at his website here! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Jun 3, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Ashby Frank. Growing up in central North Carolina, Frank was something of a prodigy as a teenager on mandolin, though he is proficient on multiple instruments and as a singer. After college he moved to Nashville and worked for a time with Special Consensus and the Marty Raybon Band before settling into his comfortable role as a first call fill-in for top touring acts. Over the years you may have seen him on stage with Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Lonesome River Band, Earls of Leicester, or with one of his all-star side project groups, Mashville Brigade or The Likely Culprits. These days he goes out with Mountain Heart. To keep up with Ashby follow him on Facebook or Instagram . Here is a link to the camp that Megan Lynch Chowning puts on for jams! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode “Going across the Sea” by Ashby Frank: “Midnight Highway” by Ashby Frank “The Big Revival” by The Likely Culprits (The Likely Culprits) “Chinqaupin Hunting” by Megan Lynch Chowning (Face to Face) “Snow Woman” by Crowe Brothers (Bridging the Gap) “Rocky Road Blues” by Marty Rabon (Southern Roots & Branches) “Signs” by Special Consensus (Signs) “The Story of the Day That I Died” by Junior Sisk (The Story of the Day that I Died)

May 20, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Choro musician Ian Coury! Ian is currently studying at Berklee and Peghead Nation has just launched a Choro course that Ian is teaching. He also has a new album coming out around August so stay tuned for that! You can follow Ian at his Instagram HERE! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: El Diablo Suelto by Mike Marshall (Brazil Duets) Desespero by Armandinho Macedo (Aramando Macedo) Assanhado by Jacob Do Bandolim (Mandolin Master of Brazil) Receita de Samba by Mike Marshall and Hamilton De Holanda (New Worlds)

May 13, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My 2nd guest this week is the final member of the incredible band Mr. Sun. Darol and I discuss all sorts of things, including the new album Extrovert available here on May 13th! Also, be sure to follow the band at Mr. Sun’s website! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: Are all from the new album Extrovert!

May 11, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guests this week are 3 of the members of the incredible band Mr. Sun. Joe, Grant, Aidan and I discuss all sorts of things, including the new album Extrovert available here on May 13th! Also, be sure to follow the band at Mr. Sun’s website! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: Are all from the new album Extrovert!

May 6, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is luthier Michael Heiden. Michael builds some incredible mandolins that are in the hands of some of my favorite players! You can keep up with Michael at his website here! As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: “Heiden in Plain sight” Andrew Collins (Love away the Hate) “Tamp ‘em up Solid” by Mr Sun (Extrovert) “The Bumpy Road” by John Reischman and John Miller (Bumpy Road) “Daphne” by Stephane Grapelli (Live from the Blue Note) “Brilliancy’ by Sam Bush (Glamour and Grits)

Apr 29, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is the incredible Jake Howard! Jack has taken on the Herculean task of transcribing the incredible album Not All Who Wander Are Lost! Not only that but he has also done unofficial books for Sleep with One Eye Open, and transcribed the guitar solos for the Tony Rice Album “Tony Rice plays Bluegrass Guitar” for the mandolin! And that is available for free at this link on the Mandolin Cafe! Keep up with Jake at his website here and you can get those books at his Patreon here! As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Apr 26, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! Bonus Episode #1 for the Patreon supporters! Here are some links from the podcast: Jimmy Gaudreau The Mandolin Album Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals with Hershcel Sizemore

Apr 22, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is John Skehan. You may know John from his 20 years with the band Railroad Earth. They have a brand new album out today that is available everywhere you get music! This album is fantastic! To see where you can catch up with John and the Railroad Earth guys, check out their website HERE! You can find John’s Instagram HERE! Here are some links from the podcast: Todd Collins Strings and Sol Video Sam and John Clinic Roadhouse Brewing As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: The Great Divide by Railroad Earth (All for the Song) Showers of Rain by Railroad Earth (All for the Song) Mighty River by Railroad Earth (Bird in a House) All for the Song by Railroad Earth (All for the Song) Crossing the Gap by Railroad Earth (Amen Corner) Come and Go Moon by Railroad Earth (All for the Song) Bach Andante B minor Sonata by John Skehan Vivaldi Concerto by John Skehan Duo I C Major by John Skehan and Todd Collins Bach Presto G Minor by John Skehan

Apr 15, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week I welcome back to the podcast Ashley Hoyer. Ashley has a brand new duo album out with Samantha Harvey. It is a really excellent album that has been in high rotation in my world. You should definitely go out and grab yourself a copy today, here or on bandcamp ! You can also keep up with Sam N Ash on Facebook , Instagram and Youtube! Here are some links from the podcast: Blue Bird Picks Sharon Shannon Gilad Hekselman As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Apr 8, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Josiah Nelson. Josiah plays with the Tray Wellington Band and has also been recording his own project as well. You can find him on Bandcamp , Facebook , Instagram and YouTube! As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Bluebird Picks Song clips featured in this episode: “Red Hill” Josiah Nelson – (Live at Bigtone) “Red Hill” Todd Phillips – (Released) “Topeka Polka” by Spade Cooley (Spade Cooley) “Boolin” by Josiah Nelson –(Live at Bigtone) “Waltz for Indira’ by Tony Rice Unit – (Devlin)

Apr 1, 2022

Episode Notes My guest this week on the podcast was initially on episode 28, Andrew Collins! Andrew has got an incredible new album coming out April 5th. He’s also releasing a companion book with the mandolin and mandola transcribed as well! You can get this all and more from his website here! Also be sure to follow Andrew on the social medias Facebook and Instagram ! During the episode a few things Andrew talks about you can find links to here: The Inner Game of Tennis The musician Kevin Breit As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Mar 23, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week on the podcast I welcome back CJ Lewandowski. I really enjoy any time I get a chance to talk with CJ. Heck of a guy, great player and passionate about this mandolin. His band the Po’ Ramblin Boys (Website) have a brand new album coming out this Friday March 25th on Smithsonian Folkways. You can also keep up with CJ on his Instagram account! As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Mar 17, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guests this week are two of my favorites! Dominick Leslie and Ric Roberston are putting out a brand new album this week called “Trust in Most”. It’s a great record and it really gives you a fly on the wall perspective of two buddies playing music they love! Check Dominick out her e and check Ric out here and You can purchase the album here! As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: ‘East Virginia Blues” - Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “The Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers” – Mike Marshall & Chris Thile (Into the Cauldron) “Roots Waltz” – Dom and Ric (Shrimp Tales) “Autumn Leaves” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “What a Friend we Have” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “One Love” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “Jealous Guy” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “The Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “Opus 38” – David Grisman (Dawg ‘90) “Home Sweet Home” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most)

Mar 11, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest on the podcast this week is Ben Winship. Ben has been part of many cool projects as well as helping found the Great Targhee music camp. He’s owned a studio for 25 years, co-authored two instructional books with Mel Bay and has a new release called Mandolin Tales! Go over to Ben’s website and buy some books and music! As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode and welcome Elderly Instruments! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: “Tangled Roots, Magic Foot” Loose Ties – (Tangled Roots) “Katy Bar the Door” Brother Mule – (Jawbone) “Shakin Down the Acorns” – Ben Winship (Acorns) “One Shoe Left” – Ben Winship (One Shoe Left) “Waterbound” – Growling Old Men (Chicken Feed and Bailing Twine) “What’s a matte with the Well” – Ben Winship (Toolshed) “What’s Happening” Mike Dowling – (Pink Guitar)

Mar 3, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is the great Mike Compton! He’s got a great new album that comes out on March 4th. This is a passion project that has been ready to go for a few years now! The album “Rare and Fine : Uncommon Tunes of Bill Monroe” is available to purchase directly from Mike and there is also a companion music book as well! Go to Mike’s site here and get yourself a copy of each! As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode and welcome Elderly Instruments! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Feb 25, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Tony Williamson. He’s not only a great player, he’s also extremely well versed in all things Lloyd Loar! Go check out more about Tony at his website! Here’s a link to the website that archives all the Loar mandolins! The Mandolin Archive As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode and welcome Elderly Instruments! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: “Romper Room 215”-- Tony Williamson “No Te Engances Corazon” – Dave Apollon (The Man and the Mandolin)

Feb 18, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week had quite a week! He’s featured in the newest issue of Bluegrass Unlimited and he also has a brand new baby as well…my guest is Seth Mulder. Seth is a great mandolin player! His band Seth Mulder and the Midnight Run have a new album coming out around May and are heading to Europe to play some shows twice this year. Be sure to check out Seth and the band at their website ….as well as Facebook and Instagram! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Song clips featured in this episode: “Crying Holy”– Seth Mulder & The Midnight Run (Traveling Kind) “Nothin’ Special” – The Del McCoury Band (The Company we Keep) “Kneel at the Cross” – Jim & Jesse (Y’all Come:The Essential) “Blue are Close at Hand” – Po’ Ramblin’ Boys (Single) “Streets of Chicago” – Seth Mulder & The Midnight Run (Traveling Kind) “Carolina Line” – Seth Mulder & The Midnight Run (Single) “One More Night” – Seth Mulder & The Midnight Run (Single)

Feb 11, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Jeff Parker. Jeff has a great classic style and has played with some pretty big acts from the Lonesome River Band to Dailey Vincent right up to today with Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers. He also has a few solo albums out as well! Check out what Jeff has going on at his website As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Song clips featured in this episode: “Tears in my Tracks” – Lonesome River Band (Head on into Heartache) “I Like to Hear Them Preach It” – Jeff Parker and Co. (Same) “Hear Jerusalem Calling” – Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers (Somewhere Beyond the Blue) “Louisville Breakdown” – Kenny Baker (Darkness on the Delta)

Feb 3, 2022

Episode Notes**** Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is the incredible Luthier Steve Gilchrist. Steve has been building some of the finest mandolins around. The list of players that own these mandolins is too long to list but you’ll understand why, even if you’ve never played one yourself, when you hear this interview. The heart and soul Steve puts into these mandolins is inspiring. Check out Steve’s website here! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Song clips featured in this episode: “Get Up John” Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys – Live recordings 1956-1969 “Monroebillia” by The Nashville Bluegrass Band – (My Native Home) “Shelvin’ Rock” by John Hartford – (Wild Hog in the Red Bush)

Jan 27, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is luthier Paul Duff. I’ve been a fan of Duff Mandolins since the very first time I ever held one in my hands! Last year I finally got one, and it was an honor to get to talk to Paul! Be sure to check out Paul’s website here! Also here is the video of the instrument he talked about during the episode! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Go out and pre-order the new release by Ethan Sherman below: https://ethansherman.bandcamp.com/album/indoor-vistas Song clips featured in this episode: “Cup and Porch” by Ethan Sherman ( Indoor Vistas ) “Midnight Hour Blues” by Mike Compton (Rotten Taters)

Jan 20, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Martin Howley from We Banjo 3. While the band name has banjo in it, what you may not realize is Martin is an incredible mandolin player! We have a great chat and it was fantastic talking with him! To keep up with Martin and the band, please follow the links below! Cheers! We Banjo 3 Website Martin Howley Instagram and Facebook As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Straight Up Strings Song clips featured in this episode: Haven – We Banjo 3 (Haven) Christmas in Prison – We Banjo 3 (A Winter Wonderful) The Rocky Road to Dublin – The Dubliners (The Dubliners) Waiting for the Federals – The Lewes Mountain Boys (Bluegrass) Sarafina – John Reischman (New Time & Old Acoustic) Sunflower – We Banjo 3 (Haven) Push the Pig’s Foot/Fine Times at our House – We Banjo 3 (Gather the Good) The Wren’s Nest – De Danann (Anthem) Paddy Fahys’ Jig/Sean Ryan’s Jig – Martin Hayes (Martin Hayes) The Reconciliation Set – Gerry O’Connor (Myriad) The Rocky Road to Dublin – We Banjo 3 (Gather the Good)

Jan 13, 2022

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Tammy Rogers. You may know Tammy as the fiddler player and vocalist of the Grammy Award winning band the Steeldrivers. However, along with those accolades, you can add incredible mandolin player to that list. The mandolin playing on the new album she has coming out with Thomm Jutz called “There will be Singing” (Release date January 21st) is fantastic! Tammy has a great story along with some great insight during this episode! Keep up with Tammy at the links below! Tammy’s Website Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz The Steeldrivers As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Straight Up Strings Song clips featured in this episode: All Around my Cabin Door – Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz (There will be Singing) I Surely Will Be Singing – Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz (There will be Singing) Leather Britches – Sam Bush (Late As Usual) Road to Columbus – Kenny Baker (Kenny Baker plays Bill Monroe) Mountain Angel – Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz (There will be Singing) Those Two Blue Eyes – Keith Whitley & Ricky Skaggs (Second Generation) Link Bill Monroe Medley – Modern Mandolin Quartet with Mike Marshall (Americana) Beaumont Rag – AKUS (Two Highways) Tree of Life – Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz (There Will be Singing)

Jan 5, 2022

Episode Notes**** Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! Happy New Year! My guest this week is Simon Dunson! Simon has an incredible new release of all original material available now! It’s fantastic….do yourself a favor and buy it today. If you’d like to keep up with Simon….click the links below! Simon Dunson Website Simon Dunson Instagram Simon Dunson Facebook As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings Song clips featured in this episode: Simon Dunson – Bumble Bee (Chicken Bride) Simon Dunson – Dollar Shrimp (Chicken Bridge) Chris Thile – Sonata No.1 in G minor (Bach Sonatas and Paratitas Vol. 1) Hank Mobley – Dig Dis (Soul Station) Simon Dunson – Lullaby (Chicken Bridge) Simon Dunson – Sydney (Chicken Bridge) Simon Dunson – Always, Always (Chicken Bridge) Simon Dunson – Gym Class (Chicken Bridge) Grant Green– Tico Tico (The Latin Bit)

Dec 15, 2021

Episode Notes I'm very excited to welcome back one of my favorite mandolin players back to the podcast! Jacob Jolliff has a brand new album coming out on Friday December 17th called "Standards Vol. 1" and as you can probably imagine, it's incredible. If you'd like to pre-order yourself a copy head to this Bandcamp link and to keep up with Jake, head on over to his website! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings

Dec 8, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is Eva Scow. Eva is an incredible mandolin player from Fresno, California that has worked with some pretty incredible mandolin legends such as Mike Marshall and David Grisman. I first discovered her playing on the legendary Tone Poets cd put out by Dawg. You can keep up with what Eva has going on by following the links below: Eva Scow Facebook and Instagram Eva Scow Youtube Channel Red Hot Strings Jazz Camp link Bandcamp link for single by Sarah Cabral As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings Song clips featured in this episode: Theoretically Speaking – Eva Scow, Dusty Brough (Sharon by the Sea) Cochichando – Eva Scow, Carlos Oliveira (Tone Poets) Imagination – Sarah Cabral (Single release on Bandcamp ) Joban Dna Nopia - Live – Chick Corea, Bela Fleck (Two) Batuque Na Cozinha - Pixinguinha (Raizes Do Samba) Pica Pica – Eva Scow, Dusty Brough (Sharon by the Sea)

Dec 3, 2021

Episode Notes I'm extremely excited to premiere this brand new track "Moose the Mooche" off of Jacob Jolliff's upcoming new release "Standards, Vol. 1" which comes out December 17th! You can pre order this album by going to the BANDCAMP LINK HERE! The entire album is stellar...and Jake will be a guest on December 14th Go out today and support all your favorite musicians today on Bandcamp's First Friday! Cheers!

Nov 30, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is a founding member of the award winning band Balsam Range. Darren Nicholson has also got himself a brand new album out called “Man on a Mission” and it is available everywhere you get your music, so go out and get yourself a copy. You can keep up with Darren at his website and also keep up with Balsam Range at their website ! Also, here are some links to some music we discussed on the episode Marc Pruett Jethro and Howard Levy As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings Song clips featured in this episode: Love is War - Darren Nicholson (Man on a Mission) Trains I Missed - Balsam Range (Trains I Missed) Love, Oh Please Come Home - Reno and Smiley (Love, Oh Please Come Home) Lonesome Feeling - The Osborne Brothers (Once More Vol 1 and 2) Man on a Mission - Darren Nicholson (Man on a Mission) Bending the Rules - Jesse McReynolds (Bending the Rules) After You’ve Gone - Jethro Burns (Jethro Burns) Get Up John - Ricky Skaggs (Bluegrass Rules) Amanda Jewell - Darren Nicholson (Darren Nicholson) Rawhide - Darren Nicholson (Fret a Spell)

Nov 26, 2021

Episode Notes Just a quick thank you!

Nov 19, 2021

Episode Notes This week I welcome back to the show Roger Siminoff. Roger is a great guy and I’ve been waiting to get him back on the show to talk about the time he was a consultant at Gibson. Some good stuff in this one! Be sure to check out Roger’s books and Straight Up Strings ! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings

Nov 10, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week on the podcast is the legendary Joe Craven! You may know Joe as the incredible percussion player on so many Dawg recordings but he is also an incredible mandolin player as well! You can follow along with Joe via his website where you can find all of his projects and even sign up for some lessons! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings

Nov 4, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week on the podcast is Johnny Staats! I’ve been trying to line up an interview with Johnny for a little over a year now and it was well worth the wait. Johnny’s work ethic is second to none and you can hear it in his playing and in this interview! You can keep up with Johnny at his website and on Facebook and on Instagram! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings Song samples this week: Jessica’s Lullabye - Johnny Staats (Wires & Wood) Coal Tattoo - Johnny Staats (Wires $ Wood) Never Mind the Mule - Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys (Time Moves On) Mandolin Madness - Johnny Staats (Wires & Wood) Catch Me if you Can - - Johnny Staats (Wires & Wood) Legend of the Ghost Coon - Johnny Staats (Wires & Wood) Time Moves On - Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys (Time Moves On) Memorie of Mozart - Johnny Staats (Wound of Sound)

Oct 29, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week on the podcast is Mary Meyer. She was this week’s guest on the wonderful Mandolin Mondays and she has been playing with all sorts of acts from the Nashville area. If you’d like keep up with what Mary has going on, follow her on her Facebook or Instagram! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings Song samples this week: River of Life Theo & Brenna (When you Go) Old Elmer - Theo & Brenna (When you Go) Lovin You, Goin Blind - IIIrd Time Out (John & Mary) Money in the Bank - Lonesome River Band (Carrying the Tradition) The Way you Love Me - Johnny Meyer (Porchlight) Crafton Blues - Johnny Gimble (The Texas Fiddle Collection) Stealin away - Josh Williams (Down Home) My Sweet Blue-Eyed Darlin’ - The Lonesome River Band (Carrying the Tradition)

Oct 22, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week on the podcast is Harry Clark. I had the pleasure of meeting Harry in person at IBMA and seeing both of his bands The Wooks (Website ) and East Nash Grass ( Website) . Keep up with Harry on his social medias Instagram and Facebook . Also check out the 432 sessions on Bandcamp! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings Song samples this week: Little Sandy Queen - The Wooks (Glory Bound) Old Home Place - Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder (live at the Chs music Hall) Little Liza Jane - Alison Krauss & Union Station (So Long, So Wrong) Angel Band - Stanley Brothers (O Brother sndtrk) 95 Years - Volume Five (drifter) Billy at the Hoedown - The 432 Sessions (The 432 Sessions) Glory in the Meeting House - Maddie Denton (Playin’ in this Town) Banks of the Ohio - Bill Monroe and Doc Watson (The Duet Recordings) I’m just here to Get my Baby out of Jail- Red Allen and Frank Wakefield (The Kitchen Tapes) Richmond - Nate Leath (Nate Leath and Friends)

Oct 15, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is Eva Holbrook. You may be familiar with her from her incredible band with her sisters called SHEL. You may also be familiar with her as her solo project Lady Moon. However you know her, you know she is an extremely talented musician! You can check out SHEL at their WEBSITE and you can follow Eva on her INSTAGRAM or even support her at her PATREON ! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings Song samples this week: Enter Sandman by SHEL (Just Crazy Enough) Tuscany by SHEL (same) Farewell to the Gold by Nic Jones (Peguin Eggs) Lost as Anyone by SHEL (Just Crazy Enough) Macedonia by Strength in Numbers (same) Song for a Young Queen by Chris Thile (Not all who Wander are Lost) The Battle of Evermore by SHEL (same) The West Coast of Claire by Planxty (same) 30 Years Jig by Vasen ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=770ig9bYZYM )

Oct 8, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is Rick Faris. Rick has a pretty incredible mandolin journey...you have to hear it to believe it! He’s got a brand new album coming out on Nov 5th. You can keep up with Rick at his Website , Facebook and Instagram! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop Ear Trumpet Labs Song samples this week: Deep River - Rick Faris ( EMD - Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band (Crying Uncle) See You on the Other Side - Rick Faris ( Lonesome Lesson Learned - Special Consensus (Signs) I Cried Myself Awake - Special Consensus (35) From Dusk till Dawn - Special Consensus (35) Log Cabin in the Lane - Lost and Found ( It’s About Time) Jake Satterfield - The Wooks (Little Circles) Monroe - Special Consensus (Scratch Gravel Road) Country Boy - Special Consensus (35)

Sep 23, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is David Long! He’s got a brand new album out called A Public Record: Songs and Stories. You can purchase it and follow along with David here at his website! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop Lessonbusiness.com Song samples this week: Pupville - David Grisman (Dawg 90) White House Blues - Earl Taylor and the Stony Mountain boys Stomp - Mike Compton and David Long (Stomp) Lots of songs by David Long (A Public Record) buy it today

Sep 16, 2021

Episode Notes This week my guest is 4 time Grammy winner Sarah Jarosz. Sarah has a beautiful new album called Blue Heron Suite and is currently on the road! Go find out more about Sarah at her website! Head to my website Mandolinsandbeer.com to see the video discussed during this episode! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop Lessonbusiness.com

Sep 9, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is John Moore! John has played with Bluegrass Etc. and The California band. He has also taught a couple players that grew up to be absolutely incredible pickers! You can keep up with John at his website HERE . John also has directed and provided instrumental music for a series of documentaries that you can watch at this link HERE ! He also talks about the book "Talent is overrated" which you can purchase HERE ! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop

Sep 2, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is Jarrod Walker from Billy Strings! It's always great to talk to Jarrod...great player and great guy! Be sure to follow Jarrod on his Instagram also head over to Billy Strings website and pre-order the new album and checkout tour dates! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop

Aug 18, 2021

Episode Notes This week I welcome back the incredible John Reischman! He's got a great new album out called New Time & Old Acoustic. Go to his website now and purchase this album! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop

Aug 12, 2021

Episode Notes This week's guest is Ric Robertson. Ric has an incredible new album coming out with Dominick Leslie very soon. Stay tuned for details. Be sure to check out Ric's Website and Instagram . As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins

Aug 4, 2021

Episode Notes Here is part 2 of my conversation with Sam Bush! Be sure to go to Mandolins and Beer.com to enter to win one year of the course of your choice from Peghead Nation. Registration ends 8/10/2021 As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins

Jul 29, 2021

Episode Notes Here we go with episode number 100 with my hero Sam Bush! To celebrate this occasion, Peghead Nation is giving away a one year subscription of the course of one lucky winners choice! All you have to do is head over to Mandolinsandbeer.com and subscribe to the website via a pop up menu and you are entered to win. I'll be picking a winner in 2 weeks! So head over and join today! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Song samples this week are: Whaysay -- Sam Bush The Wizard of Oz -- Sam Bush Cherokee Shuffle -- Tommy Jackson Moonlight Waltz -- Jethro Burns John Henry -- Bill Monroe Bending the Rules -- Jesse McReynolds Tall Cotton -- Poor Richards Almanac Lonesome Fiddle Blue -- New Grass Revival Body and Soul -- New Grass Revival Charleston #1 -- Mike Compton and Norman Blake Hartford's Real -- Sam Bush and David Grisman

Jul 22, 2021

Episode Notes Here is part 2 of my conversation with Mike Kemnitzer! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins

Jul 13, 2021

Episode Notes Oh man, what a great way to kick off the week! John Reischman has released 2 new singles off of his new release that comes out on Aug 9th! Check them out here and check out everything John has going on at the links below! Go preorder / presave the new album!!! Website: http://www.johnreischman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnreischman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnreischmanmandolin Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ubUHb8iKwJ3LsVJkVvBgt?si=7g-EV96HSDKZ-4HQ9jagHQ

Jul 8, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is Mike Kemnitzer the man behind Nugget mandolins! Find out what Tim O'brien paid for his down payment, why the name is Nugget mandolins and just how important the headstock inlay is to the sound! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins

Jul 1, 2021

Episode Notes My Guests this week are Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin. They have a brand new podcast called Mandolin Secrets live that is available everywhere were podcasts are available! Check it out today! Also, head over the the Mandolin Secrets website to sign up for their community and also over to Hayes Griffin's website as well! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Straight up Stings

Jun 24, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is the legendary Darol Anger! This is a two part episode that is filled with some incredible stories and lots of laughs! You can keep up with Darol at his website HERE! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Straight Up Strings Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins

Jun 17, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is the legendary Darol Anger! This is a two part episode that is filled with some incredible stories and lots of laughs! You can keep up with Darol at his website HERE! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Straight Up Strings Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins

Jun 10, 2021

Episode Notes This week I welcome back Mike Guggino to the podcast! He and Barrett Smith, who also joined us, have a brand new release coming out titled Mia Dolce Farfalla. It is absolutely stunning. You can preorder it now by going to their website here! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins

Jun 3, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is Josh Rilko and he has a new album that he's getting ready to release and he could use our help! Head on over to his kickstarter to see what you can do to help him out! You should also follow Josh on his Instagram as well! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins E llis Mandolins

May 27, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week on the podcast is Danny Knicely! You can visit Danny at his website HERE! We also discuss his excellent album on Mapleshade Records with Will Lee. The only place to find it on the internet is right here! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books pre order Roger's New book and get 25% off by entering MANDOBEER at checkout!

May 13, 2021

Episode Notes My guest on the podcast this week is CE Jones. Chris has just accomplished a pretty remarkable feat by recording the Goldberg Variations by himself on mandolin, guitar and banjo! You can purchase the recording at this link here! ! Chris is also a composer and you can check out one of his original compositions here! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Song samples this week: Keep on the Sunny Side performed by The Whites (O Brother sndtrck) Blue Night performed by Mutual Admiration Society (Parking lot recording) Falling Run performed by 18 Strings (Natural Voice: Songs from the Earth) Boatman performed by Megan Lynch Chowning and Adam Chowning (Face to Face) Aria performed by CE Jones (The Goldberg Variations) Variation One performed by Mike Marshall and Chris Thile (Into the Cauldron) Variation Twenty performed by CE Jones (The Goldberg Variations) Aria da Capo performed by CE Jones (The Goldberg Variations)

May 6, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is Alex Hargreaves. Alex is an incredibly talented fiddler player that has played with the some of the greatest mandolin players to play the instrument! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins

Apr 28, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is Dylan McCarthy . Dylan is a great player from Colorado! You should follow him on Instagram , buy his album Lost & Found and Monday of next week follow him on Patreon! Thanks to Dylan for taking the time and thanks to my great sponsors: Mandolin Cafe Straight Up Strings Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins

Apr 22, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week on the podcast is Grant Gordy! You can keep up with all the amazing things that Grant is up to at his WEBSITE! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins Apollo Picks

Apr 15, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is making his second appearance on the podcast. Your favorite and mine Joe Walsh! His new album Bluegrass and the Abstract Truth is out now on bandcamp and will be available every where on Friday! Keep up with Joe at his WEBSITE Here! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Apollo Picks

Apr 8, 2021

Episode Notes This week's guest is the extremely knowledgeable Roger Siminoff! Roger has a few different things going on at a few different websites. If you want to read more about Roger and Lloyd Loar head over to Siminoff.net . If you want to order any of the books or plans we discussed during the episode head over to Siminoffbooks.com and if you want to check out the strings we discuss head over to Straightupstrings.com . A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins Apollo Picks

Mar 31, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is Jake Howard. Jake is a great guy, great player and is currently playing with the Henhouse Prowlers as well as Westbound Situation . He has a brand new website as well which you can find HERE (it may not be live yet!) Head to Mandolins and Beer to find a link to the mandolin video we discuss as well as a link to Grant Flick whose tune Lucy's Polska ends this episode. A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Apollo Picks

Mar 27, 2021

Episode Notes See message from Jake Below! Click here to sign up!!!! Hey Mandolin Friends! I’m so excited and honored to be teaching this course for Seeds of Music. It will be a survey course where we study my five favorite mandolin players. Each week I will teach a solo by one of these luminaries, and also provide a video of it played slowly to aid with your practicing. In addition, we’ll discuss and dissect other aspects of their styles—everything from the Bush chop, to the way Grisman fills, to the way Thile changed the ball game. This is a great opportunity to improve your grounding in the idiom, no matter what your level. I’m really looking forward to this deep dive into the playing of these legends! -Jacob Jolliff

Mar 25, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is the incredibly talented Jake Workman! You can keep up with Jake and sign up for lessons with him at his WEBSITE ! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Apollo Picks

Mar 17, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is the extremely gifted luthier Lynn Dudenbostel. Lynn is such a great guy and a heck of a mandolin builder! During this episode we talk about the Roger Siminoff's newly released The Ultimate Bluegrass Mandolin Construction Manual 4th Edition which you can now get here! Also a big welcome to my newest sponsor Apollo Picks! These picks are my new favorite! The customer service from Nik is top notch!!! Go check them out here! As always a huge thank you to my sponsors: Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins

Mar 10, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is the mandolin player for Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Nathan Livers. Nathan also has a side project called Bourbon Revival that is getting ready to release a new single and video. You can watch for it here at their website or on their Facebook . A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins

Mar 3, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is Grammy winner and multi IBMA fiddle player of the year Michael Cleveland. If you haven't seen his documentary yet, head on over to his website to find a link to that and everything else Michael is up to! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins Songs featured in this episode are: Lonesome Desert - Michael Cleveland Arkansas - Michael Cleveland Orange Blossom Special - Bill Monroe Spanish Point - Bela Fleck Nashville Storms - Michael Cleveland Dusty Miller and Limerock - Bobby Osborne Five Mile to Winchester - Doyle Lawson Blues for Bill - Michael Cleveland Earl Park - Michael Cleveland El Cumbanchero - David Grisman

Feb 24, 2021

Episode Notes This week, I'm honored to welcome back to the podcast Andrew Marlin! And has just released not one but two amazing albums this month, we talk about those and some other things on this episode. Be sure to head to Andrew's website to keep up with all Andrew has going on! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins

Feb 17, 2021

Episode Notes My Guest this week is David Surette! Below are some links for you to click on to check out all of David's musical projects. www.BurkeSurette.com Bandcamp (for teaching materials, including the French/Italian book): https://davidsurette.bandcamp.com/album/french-italian-tunes-audio-tracks To order CDs or books by mail, please email for more info: BurkeSurette@gmail.com Songs sampled in this episode are: Doc Boyd's Trip To Kemper Devaneys Goat Giga Emilana Dawgola Ace of Spades / Brilliancy The Good Ship Kangaroo Bubble Pop / Hangmans Reel Farewell to Aberdeen March Nuptiale De Berry A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins

Feb 10, 2021

Episode Notes Here is part 2 with the legendary Bobby Osborne! Songs featured in this episode are: Old Sledge - Bobby Osborne Shelly's Winter Love - The Osborne Brothers Blue Moon of Kentucky - Patsy Cline Can't Stop Loving You - Bobby Osborne Lime Rock - Bobby Osborne Sugar Foot Rag - Red Foley Sure Fire - The Osborne Brothers A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! The Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins

Feb 3, 2021

Episode Notes I am so excited to have you all hear these next episodes with the incredible Bobby Osborne! The stories this man has are so incredible...... and he's still active today! You can keep up with Bobby at his website A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins

Jan 27, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week has been a major part in some of my favorite recordings and live shows! I was proud to have David Sinko as a guest on the show! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins

Jan 20, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this is week is the extremely talented multi-instrumentalist Justin Moses. Justin has an incredible new album coming out this week called Fall Like Rain. Head on over to Justin's website to keep up with everything he has going on! Cheers. A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins

Jan 13, 2021

Episode Notes My guest this week is the incredible Carlo Aonzo! Carlo has so many cool things going on you should definitely head on over to his website here! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins

Jan 4, 2021

Episode Notes I want to thank those players that took the time to share such amazing stories us. It was an emotional few days putting this together and I really appreciate it. Godspeed, Tony...... Mike Marshall Ronnie McCoury Alan Bibey Adam Steffey Billy Bright Doyle Lawson Jarrod Walker Don Stiernberg Sharon Gilchrist Matthew Mundy Dominick Leslie

Jan 1, 2021

Happy New Year!!!

Dec 29, 2020

Episode Notes Here's another bonus track by track episode for you! This one I talk with Andrew Marlin about one of my favorite albums "Buried in a Cape"

Dec 23, 2020

Episode Notes My guest this week is the bluesman Rich DelGrosso. Rich has got a great website where you can sign up for lessons, purchase his books and his music and also check out a list of great blues mandolin albums by other artists...and more! Check it out here! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins

Dec 16, 2020

Episode Notes This week's episode is a part 2 with the legendary David McLaughlin! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins

Dec 9, 2020

Episode Notes My guest this week is the legend David McLaughlin from the Hall of Fame Bluegrass band The Johnson Mountain Boys. A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs ]( https://www.ellismandolins.com/ )

Dec 3, 2020

Episode Notes My guest this week on the podcast is Scott Napier! Scott has some amazing stories and he's using his mandolin powers for good by inspiring young players to dig into the vinyl classics of old! It's no wonder he has been nominated twice for the IBMA mentor of the year! Keep up with Scott here ! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins

Nov 25, 2020

My guest this week on the podcast is Brian Oberlin. He's got quite a bit going on and you can check him out at his website ! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins

Nov 18, 2020

Episode Notes My guest on the podcast this week is Jason Verlinde the guy behind the Fretboard Journal magazine and the Fretboard Journal podcast (as well as few other things!) A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Pava Mandolins

Nov 11, 2020

Episode Notes My guest this week on the podcast is Christopher Henry. Christopher has got a pretty incredible website where you can dive deep on Monroe style mandolin. Head on over to Noya Mountain Music and check it out! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins

Nov 4, 2020

My Guest this week on the podcast is Maddie Witler! Maddie is the mandolin player for both Della Mae and The Lonely Heartstring Band! A big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins [Ear Trumpet Labs] ( https://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/ ) Pava Mandolins

Oct 28, 2020

My guest this week is master luthier Tom Ellis! Thank you to my sponsors Mandolin Cafe, Ellis Mandolins, Peghead Nation, Northfield Mandolins and Ear Trumpet Labs!

Oct 23, 2020

Tomorrow night! Go to my website for links.

Oct 21, 2020

Here is Part 2 of my interview with the great Ronnie McCoury! Cheers!

Oct 15, 2020

This week my guest is one of my favorite players....Ronnie McCoury! Thank you to my sponsors this week! Mandolin Cafe, Peghead Nation, Northfield Mandolins and Ear Trumpet Labs!

Oct 12, 2020

My Guest on this Episode of Track by Track is David Benedict! We discuss "The Golden Angle"! This episode of Track by Track is brought to you exclusively by Artist Works! Save 20% today by entering the code MBAW20 at artistworks.com !

Oct 7, 2020

This week my guest is Walter Carter from CARTER VINTAGE GUITARS ! Also thank you to my incredible sponsor's Mandolin Cafe, Peghead Nation, Northfield Instruments, and Ear Trumpet Labs!

Sep 30, 2020

This week's guest is Mark Stoffel. You may know Mark as the mandolin player from Chris Jones and the Night Drivers but Mark as an incredible cd that has just been released! You can purchase it at his newly designed website HERE ! As always, thank you to my incredible sponsors.... Mandolin Cafe, Peghead Nation, Northfield Mandolins and Ear Trumpet Labs!

Sep 26, 2020

Tonight is the night!! Head over to my website for links!

Sep 23, 2020

My guest on the podcast this week is Ethan Setiawan! He just released a great new live album and you can get that and his other two incredible releases for $12!!! Just head on over to his BandCamp page I want to welcome my newest sponsor Ear Trumpet Labs to the podcast. They join Mandolin Cafe, Peghead Nation, and Northfield Mandolins in helping make this podcast happen every week!

Sep 21, 2020

Welcome to another Track by Track episode! This week John Reischman and I discuss his stellar "Walk Along John" album! This episode is exclusively sponsored by Artist Works! Head over to Artist Works website and use the code MBAW20 to get 20% percent off!

Sep 16, 2020

My Guest this week is two time IBMA mandolin player of the year Jesse Brock! Jesse has a brand new album out with the band Fast Track. I want to welcome my newest sponsor Ear Trumpet Labs to the podcast. They join Mandolin Cafe, Peghead Nation, and Northfield Mandolins in helping make this podcast happen every week!

Sep 10, 2020

This week's guest on the Podcast is Ashley Hoyer. She's got a brand new project called Long Story Short that is incredible. Check that out, as well as what is going on in Ashley's world at her WEBSITE Also a huge thank you to my sponsor's this week...Mandolin Cafe, Peghead Nation and Northfield Mandolins.

Sep 8, 2020

The episode of Track by Track Tristan Scroggins and I talk about the new Scroggins & Rose album "Curios" This episode is brought to you by Artist Works! If you go to ArtistWorks.com you can use the promo code MBAW20 to get 20% off!

Sep 2, 2020

This week's guest on the podcast is Billy Bright! His band Wood and Wire just put out an incredible new album called "No Matter Where it Goes from Here". He has also just started up a patreon page as well. Head on over to Mandolins and Beer to get all the links to Billy's projects and social media. As always a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsor's Mandolin Cafe, Peghead Nation, and Northfield Mandolins! Cheers!

Aug 27, 2020

This week's guest on the podcast is Wayne Benson! Wayne is a member of the award winning IIIrd Tyme Out . He's also accomplished some amazing things in his career so far. You can check out what Wayne has going on on his WEBSITE and check out his new Youtube Series Wayne's World of Mandolin . Be sure to sign up for lessons with my buddy Caleb Edwards on his WEBSITE and mention Mandolins and Beer to get 10% off! Thanks to my awesome sponsors The Mandolin Cafe, Peghead Nation where you can get 30 days for free by entering the promo code mandolinbeer at checkout and also Northfield Mandolins!

Aug 24, 2020

This Track by Track episode of the Mandolins and Beer podcast with Matt Flinner is brought to you by ARTIST WORKS

Aug 20, 2020

My guest this week is Dan Bui from the band Twisted Pine. They've got a great new album out called Right Now, and I think it's incredible! Head on over to their WEBSITE and purchase the album.....right now! Also huge thanks to my incredible sponsor's Mandolin Cafe, Peghead Nation and Northfield Instruments!

Aug 13, 2020

This week is part 2 with the incredible Sierra Hull! Cheers! If you'd like to support the podcast head on over to my PATREON PAGE Big thanks to my sponsors Mandolin Cafe, Peghead Nation and Northfield Mandolins!

Aug 7, 2020

This is a Track by Track bonus episode of the Mandolins and Beer podcast! This episode we go over the hugely influential album "Into the Cauldron" with the incomparable Mike Marshall! This episode is sponsored exclusively by ARTIST WORKS Get yourself 20% off by entering the promo code MBAW20! That's a great deal!

Aug 5, 2020

This week's guest on the Mandolins and Beer podcast is the one and only Sierra Hull!!

Jul 29, 2020

Here is part 2 with the one and only Adam Steffey! Cheers!

Jul 22, 2020

My guest this week on the podcast is the one and only Adam Steffey! 5 Grammys 11 IBMA mandolin player of the year awards and countless recordings, Adam is a legend!

Jul 16, 2020

My guest this week is Thomas Cassell. Thomas plays mandolin with Circus No. 9 Website and also has two incredible releases of his own! Head on over to Thomas' WEBSITE where you can check out some music and sign up for some lessons! Thanks to my awesome sponsors The Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation where you can get 30 days for free by entering the promo code mandolinbeer at checkout and also Northfield Mandolins !

Jul 8, 2020

My guest this week on the podcast is Caterina Lichtenberg! She has put out an absolutely stunning piece of art with her new album called Solo. You can purchase the album and find out more about Caterina at her WEBSITE As always a big thank you to my sponsors! Northfield Mandolins "Let's build more than a mandolin. together." Also, be sure to get your free 30 days of PEGHEAD NATION entering the code mandolinbeer at check out! Finally a huge Thank You to my favorite website The MANDOLIN CAFE

Jul 1, 2020

My guest this week on the podcast is Nick Dumas! Nick was the mandolin player for Special Consensus from 2015-2019) and just put out an incredible solo album. To sign up for lessons and to buy music from Nick head over to Nick's Website Also be sure to checkout his new venue in Wisconsin! The Fiddler's Farm Welcome to my newest sponsor [Northfield Mandolins] ( https://www.northfieldinstruments.com/ ) "Let's build more than a mandolin. together." Also, be sure to get your free 30 days of PEGHEAD NATION by entering the code mandolinbeer at check out! Finally a huge Thank You to my favorite website The MANDOLIN CAFE

Jun 24, 2020

My guest this week on the podcast is Matt Mundy!! You can check the version of Mo Better Blues on YOUTUBE You can also find the brand new Frances Monney & Fontana Sunset recording HERE ! Special thanks to this episodes sponsors: Head on over and to our new sponsor ANYTUNE’S WEBSITE and download one of the best apps I’ve ever used for transcription! Also, be sure to get your free 30 days of PEGHEAD NATION by entering the code mandolinbeer at check out! Finally a huge Thank You to my favorite website The MANDOLIN CAFE

Jun 17, 2020

This week's guest on the Mandolins and Beer Podcast is Nate Lee. Nate has an incredible new album out called Wings of Jetliner! You can pick up the album and also take lessons from Nate if you go to his WEBSITE or his lesson WEBSITE . Also if you are interested in the link to the books we talk about during this interview you can find it HERE . Special thanks to this episodes sponsors: Head on over and to our new sponsor [ANYTUNE’S WEBSITE] ( https://anytune.us/ ) and download one of the best apps I’ve ever used for transcription! Also, be sure to get your free 30 days of [PEGHEAD NATION] ( https://pegheadnation.com/ ) by entering the code mandolinbeer at check out! Finally a huge Thank You to my favorite website The [MANDOLIN CAFE] ( https://www.mandolincafe.com/ )

Jun 10, 2020

This week on the podcast we talk with the legendary Don Stiernberg and go Track by Track over his incredible new album Straight Ahead! You can purchase this new album today by going to his BANDCAMP PAGE . Also be sure to keep up with Don at his WEBSITE Head on over and to our new sponsor ANYTUNE’S WEBSITE and download one of the best apps I’ve ever used for transcription! Also, be sure to get your free 30 days of PEGHEAD NATION by entering the code mandolinbeer at check out! Finally a huge Thank You to my favorite website The MANDOLIN CAFE

Jun 3, 2020

This week's guest on the podcast is Adrian Bagale from Northfield Mandolins! You should definitely head over the beautiful Northfield Website and get more information after you listen to this episode! Head on over and to our new sponsor ANYTUNE'S WEBSITE and download one of the best apps I've ever used for transcription! Also, be sure to get your free 30 days of PEGHEAD NATION by entering the code mandolinbeer at check out! Finally a huge Thank You to my favorite website The MANDOLIN CAFE

May 27, 2020

This week's guest on the podcast is Jared Pool! Jared is a member of the Larry Keel Experience and has also been touring (when touring was still a thing) with Tuttle, Pool and Greuel! You can contact Jared for lessons via his FACEBOOK PAGE As always a huge thanks to THE MANDOLIN CAFE

May 20, 2020

This week's guest on the podcast is Emory Lester! EMORY LESTER is one of this day's foremost exponents of the acoustic mandolin. The power and attach of his mandolin playing are unmatched, and his sound is infectious. His landmark mandolin-featured recording projects have placed him among the elite mandolinists of our time. His latest solo recording titled 'At Dusk' showcases Emory's musical creativity, and skill as a mandolinist and multi-instrumentalist. Emory has undeniably inspired and influenced many of today's current wave of modern day mandolinists, pointing the way with his clean, clear, fast and efficient mandolin techniques. Be sure to head over to EMORY'S WEBSITE to purchase some tunes or sign up for some lessons! Be sure to get your 30 day free trial of courses at PEGHEAD NATION and enter _mandolinbeer _ at check out! And finally, a huge thanks to my favorite website The Mandolin Cafe !

May 13, 2020

If you'd like to support this podcast please head on over to my PATREON PAGE ! This week's guest is Jack Dunlap! Jack Dunlap has made a name for himself playing mandolin in the D.C. area. Formerly of the trio Bud's Collective, Jack has worked alongside past and present members of Mountain Heart, Audie Blaylock and Redline, Dailey and Vincent, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, Blue Highway, Chris Jones and the Night Drivers and Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, to name a few. Though growing up playing bluegrass music, Jack stretches his instrument into other genres such as jazz, swing, blues, rock, classical, country, Eastern Indian folk music, Celtic, polka and many others. He worked as the apprentice to VA based mandolin legend Danny Knicely through the VA Folklife Program. Knicely and Dunlap recorded the album "Chop, Shred & Split - A Mandolin Player's Apprenticeship" together in 2015. The album went on to win Best Bluegrass Album of the Year at the Washington Area Music Awards (WAMMIES). Always forging ahead, Jack blazes his trail with the aid of the influences from Sam Bush, John Coltrane, Trey Hensley, Miles Davis, Eric Clapton, Chris Thile, Joe Walsh and other musical greats. Head over to JACK'S WEBSITE and pick up his brand new album "The Isolation Sessions!" To hear full versions of the songs talked about on this episode, and all of the episodes, head over to the SPOTIFY PLAYLIST And, as always, thank you to my favorite website THE MANDOLIN CAFE

May 6, 2020

If you'd like to support the podcast, head on over to my Patreon Page ! This week's guest on the Mandolins and Beer Podcast is Isaac Eicher! Tulsa native Isaac Eicher grew up in a musical household and started playing the mandolin at 9 years old. He inherited a multifarious taste of music from his parents, who are both well-accomplished artists- violinist Shelby Eicher and vocalist Janet Rutland. Eicher's parents played all styles of music including jazz, bluegrass and western swing, in their home as he was growing up. In his teen years, Eicher evolved into an extraordinary musician and began to compete on a national level, winning first place prizes at the Walnut Valley Mandolin Championship in 2006 and Rockygrass in 2010. After graduating high school in 2009, Eicher's musical journey took a very interesting turn. He enrolled in the University of Oklahoma, and developed a new interest: language arts. Eicher became enamored with the Spanish language and learned it very quickly. To further his studies, he went abroad to Valencia, Spain, to immerse himself fully in the culture. With mandolin in tow, Eicher’s musical style became greatly impacted by the pursuit of learning Spanish. He began to incorporate world music styles like gypsy swing, Brazilian samba, and Cuban montunos to his already strong foundation in jazz and bluegrass music. You can contact Isaac and keep up with him at his WEBSITE ! Be sure to get your 30 day free trial of courses at PEGHEAD NATION and enter mandolinbeer at check out! And finally, a huge thanks to my favorite website The Mandolin Cafe!

Apr 28, 2020

Please support the Mandolins and Beer podcast by becoming a Patron Here My guest this week is Andy Wood! Andy spent most of his childhood playing and competing in bluegrass festivals. Touring the bluegrass circuit with his cousin and grandfather provided Andy with the necessary exposure that helped refine and sharpen his skills. Andy and his cousin held various state championship titles. At the young age of sixteen, Andy finished second in the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MANDOLIN CONTEST in Winfield, Kansas. Currently touring as a solo guitarist and mandolinist along with working on a host of additional musical projects, Andy is also performing live with his own band promoting JUNKTOWN, an album which showcases his vast musical influences and abilities. Go to ANDY'S WEBSITE to check out everything he is up to. He's also got a YOUTUBE PAGE , an INSTAGRAM and a PATREON ! Be sure to get your 30 day free trial of courses at PEGHEAD NATION and enter mandolinbeer at check out! And finally, a huge thanks to my favorite website The Mandolin Cafe !

Apr 22, 2020

This week's guest on the podcast is another mandolin legend, Tim O'Brien! Born in Wheeling, West Virginia on March 16, 1954, Grammy winning singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist Tim O’Brien grew up singing in church and in school, and after seeing Doc Watson on TV, became a lifelong devotee of old time and bluegrass music. Tim first toured nationally with Colorado bluegrass band Hot Rize, who last year marked 40 years as a band. Kathy Mattea scored a country hit with his song Walk The Way The Wind Blows in 1986, and soon more artists like Nickel Creek and Garth Brooks covered his songs. Over the years, Tim has collaborated with his sister Mollie O’Brien, songwriter Darrell Scott, and noted old time musician Dirk Powell, as well as with Steve Earle, Mark Knopfler, Bill Frisell, and Steve Martin. For more info on Tim be sure to check out his WEBISTE which has his shop and all his social media links! Also, if you interested in doing the Tunefox camp with Casey Campbell and Tristan Scroggins head on over to this LINK and reserve your spot! Be sure to get your 30 day free trial of courses at PEGHEAD NATION and enter mandolinbeer at check out! And finally, a huge thanks to my favorite website The Mandolin Cafe

Apr 15, 2020

This week's guest on the podcast is Baron Collins-Hill! Baron is the musician behind the popular website MANDOLESSONS . He grew up playing the mandolin in Maine and graduated from Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts with a degree in music performance and ethnomusicology. While traditional fiddle music takes up most of my time, I also love to play bluegrass, jazz, and open improvisation. You can find out more about Baron at the MANDOLESSONS page or at his WEBSITE here Also featured on this episode is a great new tune from Dylan McCarthy! You can pre-order his new release called Lost & Found at his WEBSITE here ! Thank you as always to The Mandoln Cafe!

Apr 8, 2020

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at Patreon or through a donation via Paypal to danielpatrickmusic(at) yahoo.com or through Venmo @Daniel-Patrick-Mandolin or buy some Merch at MY WEBSITE! This week's guest on the podcast is Don Julin! Don Julin, author of the best-selling Mandolin For Dummies (Wiley 2012) and founder of the online school Mandolins Heal the World, is regarded as one of the most eclectic mandolin players and top mandolin instructors on the scene today. Don’s patient, detailed teaching style is appreciated by students of all levels; his YouTube mandolin instructional videos have garnered more than three-quarters of a million views. Don has previously taught at the Mandolin Symposium (Santa Cruz, Calif.), Elderly Instruments (Lansing, Mich.), Dusty Strings (Seattle, Wash.), Classical Mandolin Society of America conventions, National Oldtime Fiddlers Festival (Weiser, Idaho), Richter Mandolin Camp (Bloomington, Ind.), Cesare Pollini Conservatory of Music (Padua, Italy), Midwest Mandolin Festival (Indianapolis, Ind.), and others. His hands-on workshops focus on developing good left- and right-hand skills, along with a dose of ear training and music theory. Get 30 days for free at Don's incredible website at this LINK Also, be sure to follow Don at the following sites! Don Julin https://www.donjulin.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/donjulin/ https://www.facebook.com/mandolinshealtheworld/

Apr 1, 2020

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at Patreon or through a donation via Paypal to danielpatrickmusic(at) yahoo.com or through Venmo @Daniel-Patrick-Mandolin or buy some Merch at MY WEBSITE ! This Week's Guest is Tim Connell! A graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and a virtuoso mandolinist with over twenty years professional performing experience, Tim Connell has created a sophisticated and original global mandolin style. Regarded as one of the top North American interpreters of Brazilian choro, Tim has also developed his own unique voice for the instrument, described in a recent Mandolin Magazine cover story as “fiery and energetic, soulful and evocative.” To sign up for Tim's workshop courses go to this LINK You can also find time on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK . Thanks as always to this week’s sponsor Peghead Nation! Head over to Peghead Nation to get 30 days for free! Just enter mandolinbeer at the checkout! PEGHEAD NATION Also, as always, a big thank you to the MANDOLIN CAFE !

Mar 25, 2020

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at Patreon or through a donation via Paypal to danielpatrickmusic(at) yahoo.com or through Venmo @Daniel-Patrick-Mandolin or buy some Merch at My Website ! This week's guest is mandolin legend Andy Statman! Andy Statman, one of his generation's premier mandolinists and clarinetists, thinks of his compositions and performances as "spontaneous American-roots music and personal, prayerful hasidic music, by way of avant-garde jazz." This modest man takes for granted that a performer might embody several worlds in his art, and seems humbled by the fact that his music, like his story, is extraordinary. Be sure to head to Andy's WEBSITE for more information and to sign up for private lessons! Thanks as always to this week’s sponsor Peghead Nation! Head over to Peghead Nation to get 30 days for free! Just enter mandolinbeer at the checkout! PEGHEAD NATION Also, as always, a big thank you to the MANDOLIN CAFE !

Mar 18, 2020

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at Patreon or through a donation via Paypal to danielpatrickmusic(at) yahoo.com or through Venmo @Daniel-Patrick-Mandolin or buy some Merch at My Website ! Today's guest is Andy Leftwich! Four-time Grammy winning instrumentalist Andy Leftwich began playing the fiddle at the age of six, entering his first contest at seven, and winning the National Championship for Beginners at the age of twelve. Adding mandolin and guitar to his arsenal, Andy began playing professionally at the age of fifteen. Since joining Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder in 2001, Andy has completed a solo album (“Ride”, Skaggs Family Records), recorded two critically acclaimed albums as a member of trio Three Ring Circle (with dobro player Rob Ickes and bassist Dave Pomeroy), and built an impressive list of studio credits, lending his talents to acts such as Steven Curtis Chapman, Keith and Kristyn Getty, Dailey & Vincent, and many more. Most recently, he’s added “Producer” to his resume, with gospel group Point of Grace (“Directions Home”, Word Records). Andy lives in Carthage, Tennessee with his wife, Rachel. Check him out online at his Website His Facebook or his Instagram ! As always thanks so much to The Mandolin Cafe !

Mar 10, 2020

Support The Mandolins and Beer Podcast HERE This week's guest is Lauren Price of The Price Sisters! Music has always had a resounding presence in the lives of twin sisters Lauren Price Napier and Leanna Price. Growing up, both of their parents sang traditional and old-time country songs. As the sisters grew up hearing duet harmony, they naturally became accustomed to singing together themselves. Lauren and Leanna were gifted instruments for their eighth birthday and began taking lessons at age nine, though they didn’t take as strong an interest in bluegrass music specifically until their mid-high school years. The girls then began attending as many festivals and workshops as possible. Both were recipients of Bill Vernon Memorial Scholarships at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in 2014 and attended the annual IBMA conference for the first time that fall. In 2017, Lauren and Leanna each completed their Bachelor degrees in Traditional Music from Morehead State University. You can find Lauren on Facebook and Instagram and be sure to also follow The Price Sisters at their Website , their Facebook and their Instagram Also be sure to pick up Tristan Scroggins' new fiddle book HERE Get 30 days of Sharon Gilchrist's newest PEGHEAD NATION course by entering mandolinbeer at checkout! As always thank you to The Mandolin Cafe

Mar 3, 2020

This week's guest on the podcast is Paul Glasse! Paul Glasse is a former National Mandolin Champion, known internationally as both a featured artist and a sideman. He has performed and recorded with a remarkable range of artists including: Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Shawn Colvin, Joe Ely, Allison Krause, Mark O'Connor, Jerry Douglas, and members of the Texas Playboys. Paul has appeared on the Tonight Show and Austin City Limits. He has been profiled in Downbeat Magazine and selected by Texas Monthly as one of the 100 musicians "most essential to the Austin music scene." Paul has toured throughout Europe and appeared in U.S. venues as diverse as Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center, Chicago's Grant Park and Austin's Broken Spoke. He has been inducted into the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame and is a much sought after teacher at music camps and workshops throughout the U.S. Be sure to check out all of Paul's links below! [Paul Glasse Web Site] ( http://paulglasse.com/ ) Reverb Nation This page does list gigs and has some streaming links of a few of Paul's tunes! Check out an interview on our sponsor's site! Mandolin Cafe Paul Glasse Interview Skinnourishment climbOn Bar 20% discount code “ mandolin ” good for anything on the site through August 2020 Also, get yourself a Michael Steven's built Paul Glasse Electric Mandolin HERE Support The Mandolins and Beer Podcast by becoming a Patron

Feb 25, 2020

This week's guest is Caleb Klauder. If you've traveled anywhere in North America and Europe, or have spent any time listening to country music that is outside of the radio charts, you will have heard the name Caleb Klauder. Caleb represents the best of the Northwest music scene and his music has inspired many people across the globe. Caleb has been touring nationally and internationally for over 20 years. He first toured with acclaimed folk-rock band Calobo, a luminary in the Northwest’s burgeoning 90's music scene. He has been leading his own band, the Caleb Klauder Band, since 2000, a venue for his original and timeless songs. And he is a founding member of the widely celebrated Foghorn Stringband, with whom he tours regularly. Caleb's music is far reaching and influential. Be sure to head over to Caleb's WEBSITE and also Foghorn's WEBSITE to keep up with all Caleb has going on! Thanks as always to this week's sponsor Peghead Nation! Head over to Peghead Nation to get 30 days for free! Just enter mandolinbeer at the checkout! PEGHEAD NATION Also, as always, a big thank you to the MANDOLIN CAFE ! Check out my Patreon page HERE for 10 minute a day lesson videos and tabs!

Feb 19, 2020

This week's guest is Marla Fibish. A San Francisco native, Marla is one of the prominent voices of the mandolin in Irish music. She brings a deep and distinctive sensibility to the tradition on one of its lesser-heard instruments. She is a dynamic performer and a sought after teacher. Her playing is featured on the 2017 Noctambule release A Sweetish Tune, on the eponymous Three Mile Stone recording with San Francisco favorites, fiddler Erin Shrader and guitarist Richard Mandel, and on The Morning Star, a duo CD with legendary Irish singer and bouzouki player Jimmy Crowley released in 2011 — an all instrumental project that features Irish music on an array of mandolin-family instruments: mandolin, mandola, mandocello, bouzouki, and dordan. She has performed and taught nationally and in Ireland, and was a featured performer at the 2018 Masters of Tradition festival in Bantry, Co. Cork. Be sure to check out all of Marla's info at her WEBSITE and follow her on INSTAGRAM Head over to this week's sponsor Peghead Nation to get 30 days for free! Just enter mandolinbeer at the checkout! PEGHEAD NATION Also, as always, a big thank you to the MANDOLIN CAFE ! Check out my Patreon page HERE for 10 minute a day lesson videos and tabs!

Feb 12, 2020

This week's guest on the podcast is Andrew Collins! Mando maestro Andrew Collins finds himself – through no actual fault of his own – at the epicentre of Canada’s burgeoning acoustic/roots music scene. He didn’t invent it – but he's certainly been a contributor, having co-founded seriously noteworthy Canadian bands like the Creaking Tree String Quartet, the Foggy Hogtown Boys and, more recently, his namesake Trio. That’s not to mention the fact that this prolific, robust performer – comfortable on mandolin, fiddle, guitar, mandola and mandocello – composes, produces, arranges, writes and teaches across multiple genres, including a popular collision of folk, jazz, bluegrass, celtic, and classical. You can find more out about Andrew by going to his WEBSITE or by following him on INSTAGRAM He also mentions Kevin Breit on the podcast so here is a link to his WEBSITE Thanks again to Caleb Edwards for sending over his new single! Check out Caleb HERE . And last but not least.....thanks to the MANDOLIN CAFE

Feb 5, 2020

The guest this week on The Mandolins and Beer Podcast is Andrew Marlin. You may be familiar with Andrew from his involvement with Chapel Hill, NC duo Mandolin Orange. As the songwriter for the band, Andrew has become known as a gifted lyricist, producing powerful yet subtle, thoughtfully crafted songs. With Mandolin Orange, Andrew has toured the world, graced famous stages (including the Ryman Auditorium, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and Newport Folk Festival, to name just a few), sold thousands of records, and received millions of streams. You can check out Andrew at his WEBSITE or his INSTAGRAM and also at Mandolin Orange's WEBSITE INSTAGRAM Get 30 days of free lessons at my sponsor this week Peghead Nation's WEBSITE by entering the code mandolinbeer at checkout! And, as always, thank you to my weekly sponsor and my favorite website MANDOLIN CAFE

Jan 29, 2020

This week's guest on the podcast is Bluegrass Hall of Famer Doyle Lawson! Doyle is a member of the International Bluegrass Hall of Fame, a recipient of the National Heritage Fellowship, and a 7 time Grammy nominee! He's played in a band with Jimmy Martin, played with J.D. Crowe and the Kentucky Mountain Boys, has been a member of the Country Gentlemen, The Bluegrass Album band and now currently fronts his own band Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Their new album "Live In Prague" is an incredible sounding live album that was recently nominated for a Grammy! You can check out Doyle at his Webiste or follow him on Instagram and Facebook . Check out my Patreon page where I've been posting 10 minute a day videos and tabs inspired by each episode Patreon link . Be sure to go to this week's sponsor Strum Machine to check out the best online learning tool I think I've ever used! Get yourself an extended 30 day free trail at thie LINK And of course, thanks as always to my favorite website Mandolin Cafe

Jan 22, 2020

This week's episode is with C.J. Lewandowski. CJ plays Mandolin for The Po' Ramblin' Boys, who were recently awarded the 2018 IBMA Emerging Artist Of the Year award and nominated for a Grammy for thier newest album Toil, Tears, & Trouble. He is best known for playing Authentic bluegrass in a style that resonates memories of the 1960's, but also brings something new to the genre. You can check out the Po' Ramblin' Boys at their WEBSITE or on their INSTAGRAM . You should also check out C.J.'s amazing solo cd Ozark Mandolin which is available HERE As always a huge thank you to my favorite website The Mandolin Cafe for sponsoring these episodes. If you'd like to support me via Patreon you can do so right HERE

Jan 15, 2020

This weeks guest is the incredible Casey Campbell! In a remarkably short time, Nashville native Casey Campbell has become one of the most influential young voices in bluegrass mandolin. His performing and recording resume includes gigs with bluegrass legends Bryan Sutton, Del McCoury, Mac Wiseman, Jim Lauderdale, David Grier, and many more. Be sure to check out Casey's WEBSITE and follow him on his INSTAGRAM Also here is a link to Casey's Duets cd ARTWORK Be sure to head over to my sponsors for this weeks episode The Mandolin Cafe PEGHEAD NATION is offering 30 days free with promo code MANDOLINBEER Also TUNEFOX.COM is offering 15% off your monthly, quarterly or annual subscription by using the code MANDOLINBEER If you'd like to support the podcast please stop by my PATREON PAGE !

Jan 8, 2020

This week's episode is with the incredible Kym Warner! Kym Warner is an Australian musician and record producer, and a founding member of the American bluegrass band The Greencards. He currently is a member of Robert Earl Keen's band and also has a solo album which you can purchase at this Link You can also follow Kym at his Instagram Thanks to my sponsors this week The Mandolin Cafe as well as Strum Machine! You can get an extended 30 day trial to this website by following this LINK If you'd like to support the podcast you can do so at My Pateon Page Finally don't forget to follow the Mandolins and Beer Spotify Playlist

Jan 1, 2020

This week's episode is another special edition featuring not one but two past guests! We met at the incredible East Nashville brewery Smith and Lentz Brewing on the Friday before the big Billy Strings show. Be sure to head there on your next trip to Nashville! Tristan has got a whole bunch of exciting stuff going on! First off, you should definitely follow him on his INSTAGRAM and at his WEBSITE He also has a Patreon page that has gone live that you should check out at the link here --> Tristan's Patreon He's been uploading old versions of Bluegrass Unlimited magazine that you can find ONLINE on INSTAGRAM and on FACEBOOK and he also mentions a John Hartford Project that you can find HERE Also, be sure to follow Jarrod on his INSTAGRAM Finally, a big thanks to this week's sponsors Mandolin Cafe and Prohibition Charleston

Dec 26, 2019

This week's episode features some songs recorded especially for this episode! So be sure to go to the following websites and show them some love! Sharon Gilchrist Frank Solivan Don Stiernberg Casey Campbell Kym Warner Caleb Edwards And as always a HUGE Thank You to my sponsors : Mandolin Cafe Prohibition

Dec 18, 2019

This week's guest is the incredibly talented and busy Dominick Leslie! Dominick has been involved with many projects over the years including The Deadly Gentlemen, The Grant Gordy Quartet, The Brotet, Missy Raines and the New Hip, The Bee Eaters, Noam Pikelny & Friends and several other spontaneous acoustic groups. Currently he can be seen performing with Hawktail, Sam Reider and the Human Hands, and Phoebe Hunt and the Gatherers. You can check out Dominick and all his links at his parent approved website HERE Big thanks as always to my sponsors The Mandolin Cafe and Prohibition Be sure to check out the ever growing Mandolins and Beer Spotify Playlist

Dec 11, 2019

This week's guest on the Mandolins and Beer Podcast is Sharon Gilchrist! ​​​​​​Sharon Gilchrist has long made her home in the American traditional acoustic music scene. Whether she's playing mandolin or upright bass, singing a traditional ballad or performing original material, you hear an artist steeped in traditional Appalachian music relaying those sounds through her own diversified musical lens. Sharon has performed with Darol Anger, the Peter Rowan & Tony Rice Quartet, Scott Nygaard and John Reischman, Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands, Uncle Earl, The Kathy Kallick Band, Bill Evans, Scott Law & the Bluegrass Dimension and the Ger Mandolin Orchestra directed by Mike Marshall. She is currently based in the Bay Area of northern California. You can find out more about Sharon and sign up for private lessons with her at her Website . You can also follow her on Instagram . For more information about her upcoming Tall Pines Music Camp go to the Website ! As always a big thank you to my sponsors for this week's episode : The Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation enter mandolinbeer for 30 days free! Prohibtion ​

Dec 4, 2019

This week's guest is the newly Grammy nominated mandolin player Frank Solivan! Since leaving the cold climes of Alaska for the bluegrass hotbed of Washington, D.C., Frank Solivan has built a reputation as a monster mandolinist — and become a major festival attraction with his band, Dirty Kitchen. Their respect and deep understanding of the tradition collides, live on stage, with jazz virtuosity creating an unforgettable, compelling performance. Be sure to check out Frank Solivan and the Dirty Kitchen at their Website or on Instagram HERE and HERE Be sure to go to check out all of my sponsors from this week's episode! [The Mandolin Cafe] ( www.mandolincafe.com ) The best restaurant in all of Charleston, PROHIBITION And don't forget to go to SOUNDSLICE to check out their incredible lesson series with Don Stiernberg! Get 20% off when you use the promo code MANDOLINBEER

Nov 27, 2019

This week's episode is with the legendary Don Stiernberg! Currently Don is regarded as a leading exponent of jazz mandolin style, and a respected teacher. The most recent of his nine recording projects is “Good Numbers”, a collection of standards and jazz tunes played by his working band, The Don Stiernberg Trio. Also released in 2016 were three online video instructional courses for Soundslice.com . The trio has performed coast to coast as well as in Germany and Brazil. Don also conveys his love of the mandolin and music at events such as The Mandolin Symposium (CA), The Swannanoa Gathering (NC), Django in June (MA), Mandolin and Guitar Camp North (MA), Steve Kaufman Acoustic Camp (TN), River of the West Mandolin Camp (OR), Cape Cod Mandolin Camp (MA), Ashokan Swing Week (NY), Accademia Internacionale di Mandolino (Italy), European Mandoline Akademy (Germany)and Momento Rio Bandolim (Brazil). You can find all of Don's information and sign up for private lessons at his Website . You can also check out his amazing mandolin courses from Soundslice at this LINK . You can also find the books discussed on this episode Here for Don's and Here for Jethro's! To hear the songs sampled during this episode, as well as past episodes go to The Mandolins and Beer Spotify Playlist As always a HUGE thank you to my sponsor The Mandolin Cafe

Nov 20, 2019

This week's guest is Mike Compton! Mike is a true American mandolin master and expert in old-time and deep Southern musical styles, Mike Compton’s straight-from­-the­-still vocal and instrumental style merges vintage grit with modern authenticity. Whether he’s working with rock stars Elvis Costello and Sting or acoustic legends John Hartford and producer T‐Bone Burnett, Compton can entertain audiences ranging from rockers and urban hipsters to die-hard country, folk, and bluegrass fans as a solo, duo, or band performer. Be sure to go to Mike's Website to purchase his music and follow Mike on his Instagram for updates! Big thanks as always to my weekly sponsor The Mandolin Cafe and this episode's sponsor Peghead Nation . Get 30 days of free lessons by going to Peghead Nation and entering mandolinbeer at the checkout!

Nov 13, 2019

This week's guest on the Podcast is Mike Guggino of the Steep Canyon Rangers! Mike and the Rangers are currently touring Australia with Steve Martin! The Steep Canyon Rangers have 3 releases coming out in the next 12 months! Be sure to follow them on their Website , Instagram , and Facebook . You should also be sure to follow Mike on his Instagram as well. New hats are available at my website Mandolins and Beer ! Also be sure to follow the Spotify Playlist Big thanks as always to my sponsor, The Mandolin Cafe !

Nov 6, 2019

This weeks guest is the IBMA 2019 mandolin player of year, Alan Bibey! Alan is an incredible player and was great to talk to! His band Alan Bibey & Grasstowne have a new release that has had two hit singles released off of it! He has put together a successful Mandolin Summer Camp in Surfside, South Carolina and his list of credits is incredible! Be sure to check out Alan at his Website as well as on his Instagram . A big thank you to my sponsors Mandolin Cafe and Peghead Nation Be sure to go to Mandolins and Beer and buy some merch and also be sure to check out the growing Mandolins and Beer Spotify Playlist

Oct 30, 2019

This week's guest on the Mandolins and Beer Podcast is none other than John Reischman! John is an incredible player, writer and person! He has some really cool stories to share. I highly recommend you check out the video that Fretboard Journal did on John's Loar. (I'll post the video below this blurb). You can check out all of John's information on his WEBSITE or on his INSTAGRAM You can also take a months worth of lesson from John on the instructional site PEGHEAD NATION Just follow the link and be sure to enter mandolinbeer at checkout!! As always a big thanks to my regular weekly sponsor the MANDOLIN CAFE as well as to this episode's sponsor Peghead Nation! Be sure to follow my MANDOLINS AND BEER SPOTIFY PLAYLIST and follow me on my INSTAGRAM as well. Cheers!

Oct 23, 2019

Episode #12 of the Mandolins and Beer Podcast features a true LEGEND! Mike Marshall is this week's guest. What a great guy and what a great conversation! Mike has been teaching mandolin on the Artist Works Website . He also has a new album out called Da Capo with the incredible fiddle player Darol Anger available HERE ! For all this info and more you can click the links provided or go to Mike's Website . As always, a huge THANK YOU to my sponsors! Be sure to visit The Mandolin Cafe , Scott Enloe Woodworking and Northfield Mandolins ! And finally be sure to check out The Mandolins and Beer Spotify Playlist which is updated weekly to feature songs you hear during the podcast!

Oct 16, 2019

This week on the Mandolins and Beer Podcast, I talk with the incredibly talented Jacob Jolliff. Jake is currently on the road with Yonder Mountain String Band website . When Jake is not on the road with Yonder, you can find him promoting his incredible release Instrumentals Vol. 1 which you can purchase from his website . Be sure to follow Jake on his social media pages. Facebook and Instagram As always, thank you to my sponsors The Mandolin Cafe and Peghead Nation ! You can support this podcast by going to my website Mandolins and Beer and purchasing some merch or going to my Patreon page ! And last but not least, follow the Mandolins and Beer Spotify Playlist

Oct 9, 2019

This week on the Mandolins and Beer podcast, I talk with one of my all time favorite mandolin players, Matt Flinner. I've been a fan of Matt ever since I've picked up the mandolin! His credits include solo cds, a jazzy quartet cd, work with Frank Vignola, and his most recent project the Matt Flinner Trio. He has transcribed and published a few music books, been nominated for a Grammy and has an incredible online learning program! You can find out about all of this an more by visiting Matt's website . Also, be sure to follow Matt on his Facebook and his Instagram . As always a big thanks to my sponsors for this episode, The Mandolin Cafe and Scott Enloe Woodworking! Be sure you check out Scott's incredible work on his Website or on his Facebook page ! And finally check out all the songs featured on this week's and all the past week's episodes on my Spotify Playlist

Oct 2, 2019

This week on the Mandolins and Beer Podcast, I talk with Tommy Norris of The Barefoot Movement! Tommy is not only an incredible mandolin player, he is also an author that has published two books for Mel Bay and he also has a company that provides music for video games. Check out more about Tommy at his Website and be sure to follow him and the band on their Instagram pages Tommy Norris and The Barefoot Movement A big thanks to my sponsors this episode, The Mandolin Cafe and Scott Enloe Woodworking! You can check out Scott's incredible wood work on his Website or his Facebook Page And finally, to hear the full versions of the songs discussed on this and all other episodes, be sure to follow the official Mandolins and Beer Spotify Playlist

Sep 25, 2019

This weeks guest is Jarrod Walker. Jarrod is an accomplished mandolin player currently playing with Billy Strings. They are currently on tour and have a brand new album coming out on Sept. 27th. You can get all of the Billy Strings info HERE! I also highly recommend following Jarrod on his Instagram . A big thanks to my sponsors this episode The Mandolin Cafe and Scott Enloe Woodworking! You can check out Scott's incredible work on his WEBSITE or his Facebook Page ! Support this podcast by purchasing some sweet merch Here or following me on My Patreon Page And as always, check out the tunes featured on this weeks podcast on the Mandolins And Beer Spotify Playlist !

Sep 18, 2019

This weeks guest is the man behind the Mandolin Cafe Mr. Scott Tichenor! Along with providing the mandolin world with endless inspiration and content....Scott is a heck of a mandolin player himself! We had a great conversation and I hope you all enjoy it! Cheers! Big thanks to my sponsors....Mandolin Cafe and Peghead Nation Get yourself a free 30 subscription at Peghead Nation by entering the promo code mandolinbeer at the Checkout! Full versions of the songs played on the podcast can be listened to on the Mandolins and Beer Playlist found on Spotify! Get you some Mandolins and Beer gear at my website

Sep 11, 2019

This weeks guest is the incredibly talented and incredibly nice Aaron Weinstein. We had an great conversation that could have lasted for hours! Be sure to check out Aaron at the following cyber locations: His website , Instagram , Facebook and you can purchase his new album HERE . Also, be sure to check out my sponsors Mandolin Cafe and Peghead Nation . Get yourself a free 30 day subscription at Peghead Nation be entering the promo code MANDOLINBEER at the checkout. Full versions of the songs on this podcast can be listened to on the Mandolins and Beer Spotify Playlist . If you'd like to support the podcast please go to my Patreon Page ! Cheers!

Sep 4, 2019

This weeks episode of the Mandolins and Beer Podcast is sponsored by The Mandolin Cafe and also by Peghead Nation ! Get 30 days free of Peghead Nation by entering the promo code mandolinbeer at checkout! Be sure to check out my website Mandolins and Beer for gig dates or if you'd like to buy some merch! Also if you'd like to support the podcast via Patreon you can go to my Patreon Page and get exclusive content! Be sure to follow my guest Joe Walsh on his Website and his Instagram ! And finally be sure to follow the Mandolins and Beer Playlist to check out full versions of the songs we talk about during the podcast! Cheers

Aug 28, 2019

This week's episode of the Mandolins Beer Podcast is sponsored by The Mandolin Cafe Be sure to visit their website and check out all of the incredible mandolin content! My Patreon page is finally live! Mandolins and Beer Patreon Caleb Edwards is always posting incredible playing on his [Instagram] ( https://www.instagram.com/calebedwardsmusic/ ) so be sure to follow him! Want to hear the full versions on the songs playing during the podcast? Follow the Mandolins and Beer Spotify Playlist ! Cheers!

Aug 21, 2019

This episode of The Mandolins and Beer Podcast is sponsored by Peghead Nation get 30 days for free by entering mandolinbeer at the checkout. Full versions of the songs featured on the podcast are available to listen to on the Mandolins and Beer Spotify Playlist . Be sure to follow it, as I update it weekly! Be sure to check out both Jenni Lyn and her incredible band Della Mae on Instagram Jenni Lyn Della Mae and also at JenniLynGardner.com DellaMae.com Please hit SUBSCRIBE on whatever platform you use to listen to your podcasts! Cheers!!

Aug 14, 2019

This episode is sponsored by Peghead Nation get 30 days for free by entering the promo code mandolinbeer at the checkout! Be sure to go and follow Tristan on Instagram and also check out his new release "Fancy Boy" and the accompanying tab book at [Bandcamp]!( https://tristanscroggins.bandcamp.com/album/fancy-boy ) Be sure to follow the Mandolins and Beer Spotify Playlist ! Updated weekly!

Aug 7, 2019

Here we go with Episode #1! The first guest is David Benedict. David, is great player and an even better guy! Be sure to check out David and his band at the following links! David's Instagram Mandolin Mondays Mile Twelve Also, be sure to get your Mandolins and Beer MERCH and check out some LICKS Do you have a beer to recommend or a guest you'd like to hear on the podcast? Go Here to send me a message!

Jul 23, 2019

Episode #0 Trailer for upcoming episodes!! https://www.mandolinsandbeer.com