Mandolin Cafe News
Frank Wakefield 2009 Northern California Appearances
Bluegrass mandolin legend Frank Wakefield will be making a rare tour of Northern California this month. Playing with Frank will be a stellar band of California-based musicians, including his longtime band mate Jim Lewin (guitar, vocals), Jim Mintun (dobro, vocals) and Louise Mintun (acoustic bass, vocals).
October 10, 2009 - 9:30 am
Bluegrass mandolin legend Frank Wakefield will be making a rare tour of Northern California this month. Playing with Frank will be a stellar band of California-based musicians, including his longtime band mate Jim Lewin (guitar, vocals), Jim Mintun (dobro, vocals) and Louise Mintun (acoustic bass, vocals).
October 10, 2009 - 9:30 am
10th Annual Carlo Aonzo Manhattan Mandolin Workshop
Registration is now open for the 10th annual Carlo Aonzo Mandolin Workshop to be held March 18-21, 2010, in New York City.
October 8, 2009 - 9:30 am
Registration is now open for the 10th annual Carlo Aonzo Mandolin Workshop to be held March 18-21, 2010, in New York City.
October 8, 2009 - 9:30 am
Living the Mandolin Life, Always, On Road, Stage or Sea
Traveling to the next paying gig or music contest is Brian Roe's life's work. In summer, the Roe Family Band caravans in their trailer, with a separate van leading the way. Their winter lodging is a sailboat bound for ports in Central and South America.
October 4, 2009 - 8:15 pm
Traveling to the next paying gig or music contest is Brian Roe's life's work. In summer, the Roe Family Band caravans in their trailer, with a separate van leading the way. Their winter lodging is a sailboat bound for ports in Central and South America.
October 4, 2009 - 8:15 pm
2009 IBMA Awards Winners
Jesse Brock was named IBMA's Mandolin Player of the Year, while Dailey & Vincent picked up Entertainer of the Year for the second consecutive year at the 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, held at the historic Ryman Auditorium.
October 2, 2009 - 6:30 am
Jesse Brock was named IBMA's Mandolin Player of the Year, while Dailey & Vincent picked up Entertainer of the Year for the second consecutive year at the 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, held at the historic Ryman Auditorium.
October 2, 2009 - 6:30 am
Matt Flinner Trio Music du Jour Tour, Fall, 2009
The Matt Flinner Trio will launch their fourth Music du Jour Tour in October with appearances in California and Washington state.
September 29, 2009 - 6:15 am
The Matt Flinner Trio will launch their fourth Music du Jour Tour in October with appearances in California and Washington state.
September 29, 2009 - 6:15 am
Alison Stephens - Souvenirs For Mandolin & Guitar
Souvenirs for Mandolin and Guitar is the newest release from UK-based mandolinist Alison Stephens with Craig Ogden on guitar. An eclectic CD with music from all over the world, Souvenirs was inspired in part by Stephens' recent battle with cancer. All proceeds from the sale of the recording will benefit the MacMillan Cancer Support.
September 28, 2009 - 9:30 am
Souvenirs for Mandolin and Guitar is the newest release from UK-based mandolinist Alison Stephens with Craig Ogden on guitar. An eclectic CD with music from all over the world, Souvenirs was inspired in part by Stephens' recent battle with cancer. All proceeds from the sale of the recording will benefit the MacMillan Cancer Support.
September 28, 2009 - 9:30 am
School of Mandolin - Blues, by Joe Carr
Mel Bay, Inc. announces a new addition in their popular "School Of" series with the publication of School of Mandolin - Blues, by Joe Carr.
September 24, 2009 - 9:45 pm
Mel Bay, Inc. announces a new addition in their popular "School Of" series with the publication of School of Mandolin - Blues, by Joe Carr.
September 24, 2009 - 9:45 pm
Colorado Case Company Goes Pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Colorado Case Company will offer its full product line in pink and donate 25 percent of sales to fund national breast cancer research, prevention and treatment.
September 24, 2009 - 4:45 pm
During the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Colorado Case Company will offer its full product line in pink and donate 25 percent of sales to fund national breast cancer research, prevention and treatment.
September 24, 2009 - 4:45 pm
2009 Walnut Valley Festival Mandolin Contest Winners
The 2009 Walnut Valley Mandolin Contest has concluded and the winners have been announced. This year 21 participants represented 18 different states as well as Japan and the United Kingdom.
September 18, 2009 - 6:45 pm
The 2009 Walnut Valley Mandolin Contest has concluded and the winners have been announced. This year 21 participants represented 18 different states as well as Japan and the United Kingdom.
September 18, 2009 - 6:45 pm
2009 Full Moon Pickin' Party To Honor Butch Baldassari
Friends of Warner Parks, an organization devoted to funding educational programs and special projects for inner city children, will hold their 2009 Full Moon Pickin' Party on October 2, 2009 at the Steeplechase Barn Equestrian Center, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd. in Percy Warner Park.
September 17, 2009 - 8:45 pm
Friends of Warner Parks, an organization devoted to funding educational programs and special projects for inner city children, will hold their 2009 Full Moon Pickin' Party on October 2, 2009 at the Steeplechase Barn Equestrian Center, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd. in Percy Warner Park.
September 17, 2009 - 8:45 pm
At Last, a Loar To Play
Never played a Loar? Neither had Bill Graham until recently, and he shares the experience with the Mandolin Cafe's readers.
September 17, 2009 - 8:30 am
Never played a Loar? Neither had Bill Graham until recently, and he shares the experience with the Mandolin Cafe's readers.
September 17, 2009 - 8:30 am
Valentine's Fall - A Novel By Cary Fagan
If there is one thing that literature has lacked until now, it's a novel with a main character who is a bluegrass mandolin player. That is about to change. Valentine's Fall, a novel by Toronto-based writer Cary Fagan is set to be released and is now available for pre-order from amazon.com Canada.
September 13, 2009 - 9:15 pm
If there is one thing that literature has lacked until now, it's a novel with a main character who is a bluegrass mandolin player. That is about to change. Valentine's Fall, a novel by Toronto-based writer Cary Fagan is set to be released and is now available for pre-order from amazon.com Canada.
September 13, 2009 - 9:15 pm
Curative Talk For a True Life
Bill Monroe's life was complicated, and disagreements have surfaced over the years between authors covering his life, and will likely to continue in the future. Bill Graham shares his observations and his life as long-time Monroe fan.
September 10, 2009 - 5:45 am
Bill Monroe's life was complicated, and disagreements have surfaced over the years between authors covering his life, and will likely to continue in the future. Bill Graham shares his observations and his life as long-time Monroe fan.
September 10, 2009 - 5:45 am
2009 Walnut Valley Festival Land Rush Delayed
Land Rush delayed due to flooding!
September 9, 2009 - 8:45 am
Land Rush delayed due to flooding!
September 9, 2009 - 8:45 am
Mandolin Instruction with Andy Statman
Andy Statman, one of this generation's premier mandolinists has announced he is accepting new students to participate in individualized mandolin lessons to be held in his home in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn.
September 2, 2009 - 9:15 am
Andy Statman, one of this generation's premier mandolinists has announced he is accepting new students to participate in individualized mandolin lessons to be held in his home in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn.
September 2, 2009 - 9:15 am
Last Updated: November 19th, 2009 - 10:30 am
