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Mandolin Cafe Forum - RSS News Feeds http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/ Mandolin related content pulled from the web via RSS (Really Simple Syndication). en Wed, 22 May 2013 18:37:42 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png Mandolin Cafe Forum - RSS News Feeds http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/ In-Tuition Albums: “Blues” and “Mandopoly http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95749-In-Tuition-Albums-“Blues”-and-“Mandopoly&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 17:50:06 GMT Jim Richter's Blues Mandolin and Beyond - In-Tuition#was chosen as the title of these two new recordings for two reasons: 1) to encapture the intuitive approach I take to music, and 2) more importantly, to raise money for my doctoral work in Counseling Psychology.
I have been accepted into the Counseling Psychology doctoral program at Indiana University-Bloomington. My research focus (unsurprisingly) is exploration of the psycho-therapeutic modalities and interventions most pertinent and beneficial to the creative community. Tied in with this is also creative resistance and ambivalence (the old “writer’s block” or self-disparaging “I suck” comments). I have been unsuccessful in finding doctoral funding and hope that the timely release of these albums pay for a year of doctoral work.
While most of these tunes were created with studio grade gear/conditions, some come from practice tapes, live performances, and songwriting sketches. #This recording will not knock down with flawless performances or audiophile sound. #It will, however, share a significant chunk of who I am with you, as music is truly my native language.

In-Tuition: Blues#is blues-centric with shades of blues-based rock. Includes guest appearances by Grammy-winner Mike Compton, Tom Harold, Deke Hager, Gordon Bonham, Bruce Lockwood, JJ Perry, American singer-songwriter Will Scott, Pembroke Moreland, Scott Kellogg, Joe Donnelly, and Bennett Williams.
Buy at Amazon# # Buy at iTunes
In-Tuition: Blues selections
Elmore Meets Bill (feat. Mike Compton)
CC Rider (feat. Gordon Bonham)
I’m Tired (feat. the Forecasters)
Sorry Again (feat. Wicked Messenger)
Blues for Gary Primich
The Girl I Love Got Long Curly Hair (feat. Gordon Bonham)
Move over (feat. Wicked Messenger)
Stagg Party (feat. Brothers in Blues)
The 138 Rag
Jam at 415 (feat. Joe Donnelly, Scott Kellogg & Bennett Williams)
Big Haired Woman
Viper Mood (feat. Scott Kellog & Bennett Williams)
Looks Like Trouble (feat. Gordon Bonham)
No More Trying (feat. Wicked Messenger)
Move on (feat. Pembroke Moreland)
Chicken Shack Boogie (feat. Joe Donnelly, Scott Kellogg & Bennett Williams)
Coming Down (feat. Deke Hager & His Indonesian Fighting Cocks)
Third Stone from the Sun
How Long Blues (feat. Gordon Bonham)
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (feat. Phil Richter)

In-Tuition: Mandopoly#is mandolin-centric, primarily showcasing my songwriting and unique mandolin style. Includes guest appearances from Will Kimble, Tom Harold, Phil Richter, and my 12-year old son Gus.
Buy at Amazon # #Buy at iTunes
In-Tuition: Mandopoly selections
El Gallo Supremo
You Ain’t Going Nowhere (feat. Phil Richter)
One for Butch Baldassari
Koontz Hill
Pleased as Punch
Violet City Waltz (feat. Will Kimble)
Working Class Hero [Explicit]
Flor De Huevos (Son Locos)
The New Kimble Waltz
Viper Mood (feat. Tom Harold)
Medley: Angeline the Baker/Over the Waterall
Cleona
Pine Grove Furnace (feat. Will Kimble)
Brilliancy
Meeting at Owensboro
Life Is a Long Song
Medley: First of October/Tater Crossing the Cumberland/Wheel Floss
Micaela (feat. Will Kimble)
Arcadian Mandolin (feat. Gus Richter)
Wearily Awaiting

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]]> RSS News Feeds NewsFetcher http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95742-WEBER-BITTERROOT-F-(2000)-(used) Today in Mandolin History - May 22 http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95741-Today-in-Mandolin-History-May-22&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:06 GMT May 22, 1939, David Freeman, collector, historian and authority on old-time and bluegrass music born.Image:... May 22, 1939, David Freeman, collector, historian and authority on old-time and bluegrass music born.

19th May 2013 at the Green Note, London NW1.

Country: Britain - Scotland. Style: Traditional Irish Folk.

Lineup: Nuala Kennedy (v/flute/low whistle/electronic keyboard), Iain MacLeod (mandolin), Mike Bryan (g), Donald Hay (d) and guest: A.J. Roach (v/g).

Nuala Kennedy is from Dundalk in Co. Louth and has lived in Scotland since the mid 1990s. I’ve seen here several times before, all at the Celtic Connections Festival, with a larger group at a “New Voices” concert (2007), with Jenn Butterworth in a “A Celebration of the Dewar Awards” event (2012) (photos here: www.flickr.com/photos/kmlivemusic/sets/72157629242987743/), joining Cathal McConnell (2006 and 2009) and as part of Fine Friday (2005). The three members of her band are all from Scotland - Iain MacLeod (from Sutherland in the far north) [who I saw with Shooglenifty in 1996], Mike Bryan (from Ullapool in Wester Ross) [who I saw with Daniel Thorpe in 2009], and Donald Hay (from Edinburgh) [who I’ve seen with Mairearad Green in 2009, the Unusual Suspects in 2008 and previously with Nuala Kennedy in 2007]. As well her usual Flute and Low Whistle, Kennedy placed a vintage 1980s Casio Electronic Keyboard on a few songs.
More information: www.nualakennedy.com/.

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]]> RSS News Feeds NewsFetcher http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95739-Flickr-com-Nuala-Kennedy-Band-(2013)-05-Iain-MacLeod The latest MF5 V to leave the shop features three of our favorite http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95733-The-latest-MF5-V-to-leave-the-shop-features-three-of-our-favorite&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 03:10:01 GMT

The latest MF5 V to leave the shop features three of our favorite things: Adirondack spruce, Sugar maple, and our ultra-thin varnish finish. The stiffness of the Adirondack spruce top combined with the hard Sugar maple back/sides provide volume, power and clarity. At the same time, the flexible alkyd resin-based varnish allows the instrument to vibrate more freely than harder finish types, which makes for beautiful warm tone, responsiveness and sustain. Needless to say, this is one of our favorite combinations. What has your experience been with varnish vs. lacquer finishes?

Collings MF5 Varnish # 1429
The latest MF5 V to leave the shop features three of our favorite things: Adirondack spruce, Sugar maple, and our ultra-thin varnish finish. The stiffness of the Adirondack spruce top combined with the hard Sugar maple back/sides provide volume, power and clarity. At the same time, the flexible alkyd resin-based varnish allows the instrument to vibrate more freely than harder finish types, which makes for beautiful warm tone, responsiveness and sustain. Needless to say, this is one of our favorite combinations. What has your experience been with varnish vs. lacquer finishes?

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May 23-26, 2013 - FiddleStar Adult Camp, Ridgetop, Tennessee

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]]> RSS News Feeds NewsFetcher http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95722-FiddleStar-Adult-Camp-Ridgetop-Tennessee JazzMando V-picks are back in stock http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95716-JazzMando-V-picks-are-back-in-stock&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 GMT JazzMando What's New - We've reloaded with an order of our proprietary clear V-picks. A highly successful joint venture with V-picks in 2011, we've since offered a custom variation of an international favorite, the JazzMando V-pick.

"Similar to the shape and durable rigidity of the acetate cut JazzMando Signature 346 ProPlec, this profile lends a clean, pure attack because of a polished bevel found on more expensive custom-made boutique picks, yet at a fraction of their cost! The 1.5 mm. gauge thickness gives you power and fluid control over rich, meaty tone. Custom etching artwork on both sides gives the added bonus of secure grip and the exclusive geometrically placed 3-point backside reference dots help maintain an intuitive awareness of pick position while playing. The pattern lands on the thumb in a perfect, sensitive fleshy spot, and even though the acrylic packs its own tack stability; the etches yield a confidence the rounded triangle's wider real estate is gripped in the right place. Additionally, the hands of most players warm the acrylic material up in time, for additional tack a few minutes into activity. The JazzMando V-pick grows even more comfortable playing, like a pair of well-worn denim jeans."
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]]> RSS News Feeds NewsFetcher http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95716-JazzMando-V-picks-are-back-in-stock Today in Mandolin History - May 20 http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95695-Today-in-Mandolin-History-May-20&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 11:10:09 GMT May 20, 1952, The Louvin Brothers recorded The Great Atomic Power... May 20, 1952, The Louvin Brothers recorded The Great Atomic Power and Insured Beyond The Grave for MGM Records.

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I decided that I ought to reshoot some of my old barns in Lyons, Colorado, terminous of the RR route that I have been shooting and not far from one of the quarry branches there. It is probably on Reese Street above Main. I found many of the old structures are gone but I was rewarded with this. Undoubtedly, performance art. And I "shutter" to imagine how I might get my fingers to fit on the frets. I fantasize that the O and the M, on the left, are for a famous area banjo maker of great skill. The rail line was an extension of the Denver, Longmont and Northwestern narrow gauge built by the Denver, Utah & Pacific. There were two quarry branches and the remaining cement plant spurs at Lyons. It is now operated by the Burlington and Sante Fe, the original Burlington & Missouri River to Longmont.

The canyons uphill from Lyons are on the way to Estes and are a choice of bad and much worse grades. I read an article about rail service to Estes Park; that is just preposterous. A grade that saw rails was the Denver, Boulder & Western to Ward, Colorado. It terminated just north of town. It was known as the "Switzerland Trail." It probably seldom turned a profit.

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]]> RSS News Feeds NewsFetcher http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95688-Flickr-com-Performance-art EASTMAN MD-615 (recent) (used) http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95680-EASTMAN-MD-615-(recent)-(used)&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 14:10:09 GMT A new instrument has been added to Elderly Instrument's new and used mandolin inventory:

EC, sunburst spirit varnish finish with thin lacquer top coat, double bound 2 point F body, all solid woods, spruce top, figured maple neck, back and rims, bound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, 23 frets, snazzy cast tailpiece, adjustable ebony bridge, bound headstock features overlay with logo, 4-on-a-plate tuners, quality instrument built in China, 1-3/32" nut, 14" scale, with (Delta style) HSC (SN:120320143) ($995.00)

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]]> RSS News Feeds NewsFetcher http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95680-EASTMAN-MD-615-(recent)-(used) Today in Mandolin History - May 19 http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95679-Today-in-Mandolin-History-May-19&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 14:10:09 GMT May 19, 1963, Bill Monroe recorded playing Get Up John... May 19, 1963, Bill Monroe recorded playing Get Up John at Monterey Folk Festival.

Music is "cheesecake?"
The following video makes the case for that, and activity that isn't something that drives our evolutionary advancement or need for sustenance. Still, it makes our live better and more enjoyable. And uniquely human.
It is an intriguing question posited. How is it that patterns of simple vibration (sound waves) can stir and move us emotionally?
Check out the following PBS Digital Studios video. Link: Why Music Moves Us

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]]> RSS News Feeds NewsFetcher http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95678-Why-music-moves-us DelFest Academy, Cumberland, Maryland http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95677-DelFest-Academy-Cumberland-Maryland&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 13:14:25 GMT On tap from our workshop/camps calendar: May 21-24, 2013, DelFest Academy, Cumberland, Maryland See event details...... On tap from our workshop/camps calendar:

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]]> RSS News Feeds NewsFetcher http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95677-DelFest-Academy-Cumberland-Maryland Flickr.com - Electric head http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95674-Flickr-com-Electric-head&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 02:00:02 GMT Rocky Pix (http://www.flickr.com/people/rockypix/) has added a photo to the pool: Image:... Rocky Pix has added a photo to the pool:

All other interpretations of the title are null and void. This is clearly an electrifried banjo; I can see an electric cord dangling from the back of the head - the tambourine end. This banjo is sooo big that you apparently need a pair of clogs to play it! I question whether the copper electric pick up equally captures the sound from the banjo's five strings.

I decided that I ought to reshoot some of my old barns in Lyons, Colorado, terminous of the RR route that I have been shooting and not far from one of the quarry branches there. It is probably on Reese street, north from Main. I found many of the old structures are gone but I was rewarded with this. Undoubtedly, performance art. And I "shutter" to imagine how I might get my fingers to fit on the frets. Ome was a famous area banjo maker of great skill. The rail line I followed was an extension of the Denver, Longmont and Northwestern narrow gauge built by the Denver, Utah & Pacific. There were two quarry branches and the remaining cement plant spurs at Lyons. It is now operated by the Burlington and Santa Fe, the original Burlington & Missouri River to Longmont.

The canyons uphill from Lyons are on the way to Estes and are a choice of bad and much worse railroad grades. They were no problem for Stanley Steamers that hauled guests to Stanley's hotel. I read an article about rail service to Estes Park; that is just preposterous. A grade that saw rails was the Denver, Boulder & Western to Ward, Colorado. It terminated just north of town. It was known as the "Switzerland Trail." It probably seldom turned a profit.

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]]> RSS News Feeds NewsFetcher http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95674-Flickr-com-Electric-head The Story Cover http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95668-The-Story-Cover&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 21:50:05 GMT So.... i never thought that singing and playing at the same time so difficult. more admire Theresa Andersson~o) ... Read this blog entry...... So.... i never thought that singing and playing at the same time so difficult. more admire Theresa Andersson~o) ...

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This entry courtesy of the Mandolin Cafe Blogs, available to all Message Board Members. ]]> RSS News Feeds NewsFetcher http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95668-The-Story-Cover <![CDATA[ATTN: InTuition: Blues & Mandopoly–2 new albums to be released ]]> http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95664-ATTN-InTuition-Blues-amp-Mandopoly–2-new-albums-to-be-released&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 17:20:08 GMT Jim Richter's Blues Mandolin and Beyond -

Within the next two weeks (most likely sooner than later), I will be concurrently releasing two solo ablums.# This album series, entitled “In-Tuition,” attempts to chronicle the various instruments, musical genres, and musicians I’ve explored my last 25 years as a musician.#
Additionally, In-Tuition was chosen as the title for two reasons: 1 ) to encapture the intuitive approach I take to music and 2) more importantly, to raise money for doctoral work in Counseling Psychology.# I have been accepted to the Counseling Psychology doctoral program at Indiana University-Bloomington (6th best counseling psych program in the country).# My research focus (unsurprisingly) is exploration of the psychotherapeutic modalities and interventions most pertinent and beneficial to the creative community.# Tied in with this is also creative resistance and ambivalence (the old “writer’s block” or self-disparaging “I suck” comments).# I have been unsuccessful in finding doctoral funding and hope that the timely release of these albums pay for a year of doctoral work.# You, my dear friends and readers, can help put me through school with the purchase of my album(s).#
In-Tuition: Mandopoly is mandolin-centric, primarily showcasing my songwriting and unique mandolin style.# This album has 20 tunes with guest spots from Will Kimble, Tom Harold, Phil Richter, and my 12 year old son Gus.# I play octave mandolin, mandolin (of course), guitar, cello, and uke.# Tunes are mostly originals with covers of Lennon, Dylan, and Ian Anderson.
In-Tuition: Blues is obviously blues-centric with shades of blues-based rock.# Guesting on this album are Grammy-winner Mike Compton, Tom Harold, Deke Hager, Gordon Bonham, Bruce Lockwood, JJ Perry, American singer-songwriter Will Scott, Pembroke Moreland, Scott Kellogg, Joe Donnelly, and#Bennett Williams.# I play electric guitar and mandolin on this album.# The album’s 19 tunes are split between originals, originals from Gordon Bonham, Pembroke Moreland, and Deke Hager, and covers of Janis Joplin, Hendrix, Amos Milburn, Sleepy John Estes, Yank Rachell, Leroy Carr.#
The albums will be digital download only through iTunes and Amazon.# Cost of each album is $9.99 w/ a 4 page booklet downloadable from iTunes with each album.# Yes, you heard this correct, for the low, low price of $20 you will get 39 of the best Jim Richter tunes available anywhere!

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]]> RSS News Feeds NewsFetcher http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95664-ATTN-InTuition-Blues-amp-Mandopoly–2-new-albums-to-be-released <![CDATA[John La Barbera's Mandolin and Guitar Workshop - Montclair, New J]]> http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95661-John-La-Barbera-s-Mandolin-and-Guitar-Workshop-Montclair-New-J&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 15:04:31 GMT On tap from our workshop/camps calendar:

May 21, 2013 - John La Barbera's Mandolin and Guitar Workshop, Montclair, New Jersey

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]]> RSS News Feeds NewsFetcher http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95661-John-La-Barbera-s-Mandolin-and-Guitar-Workshop-Montclair-New-J WEBER BITTEROOT F MANDOLA (2005) (used) http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95657-WEBER-BITTEROOT-F-MANDOLA-(2005)-(used)&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 11:30:30 GMT A new instrument has been added to Elderly Instrument's new and used mandolin inventory:

EC, gloss buckskin finish, 2-point f-style body, solid spruce top with f-holes, flamed maple back and sides, plain maple neck, tortoise plastic bound top, 24 fret ebony fingerboard with diamond inlays, ebony headstock overlay with with pearl celtic clover and logo inlays, 4-on-a-plate tuners with pearloid buttons, Brekke adjustable traditional ebony bridge (original Brekke bridge in case), cast Weber tailpiece, gold hardware, 1-7/32" nut, 17-1/8" scale, on consignment, with OHSC (grey lining) (SN:505803) ($3,150.00)

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]]> RSS News Feeds NewsFetcher http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95657-WEBER-BITTEROOT-F-MANDOLA-(2005)-(used) Today in Mandolin History - May 18 http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/showthread.php?95656-Today-in-Mandolin-History-May-18&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 11:30:30 GMT May 18, 2005, Bob Black's book Come Hither to Go Yonder: Playing Bluegrass With Bill Monroe published by University of Illinois Press.