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Yesterday, 2:25pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #212 ~ Loch Leven Castle in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Your playing is much better than you give yourself credit for, James. The Moon sounds good too. Hendrik, I liked the introduction of the accordion...

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Yesterday, 7:42am

John Kelly replied to a thread Band name needed.... SOON! in General Mandolin Discussions

How about combining your three initials and call yourselves "Musical ASS"? On second thoughts.....:confused:

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Yesterday, 3:58am

John Kelly replied to a thread Mandolin & accordion from the Isle of Lewis in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

The link is working for me, Steve. The video is a Vimeo one, but that should not make a difference - maybe your browser is blocking it?

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May-17-2013, 4:40pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Week #212 ~ Loch Leven Castle in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Nice playing, David. I'm sure it is you Barbara has posted! Here's my quickly assembled offering, with pictures not of Loch Leven Castle but of...

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May-17-2013, 4:32pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion My Lagan Love in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Beautiful tune and really well played, Eddie.

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May-17-2013, 2:07pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion RED ROCKIN' CHAIR by Saw Mountain String Band in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Another great performance, folks. You are really getting it all so together, and you so many miles apart. The quality of your playing is enhanced...

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May-17-2013, 11:27am

Richard Moore replied to a thread Plywood repair... no really! in Builders and Repair

I've just restored an old East German plywood mandolin that had some delamination and used a Titebond type glue. Worked very well. With the old...

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May-16-2013, 1:05pm

John Kelly replied to a thread "5" string Mando? in Builders and Repair

Are you maybe thinking about a cittern? Lots of folk on this site play them and I believe they are tuned CGDAE, similar to the violin/viola...

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May-15-2013, 5:20pm

John Kelly replied to a thread Hello! From the uk in General Mandolin Discussions

Hello, Clobflute, and welcome from Scotland (still a part of the UK at present!). You mention London and not being able to access a mandolin...

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May-15-2013, 1:08pm

Jill McAuley replied to a thread Hilburn #62 in Post a picture of your mandolin

Sounds as lovely as it looks! Cheers, Jill

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May-15-2013, 8:25am

Steevarino replied to a thread Real Gibson or another impostor? in General Mandolin Discussions

Dale said... "Thankfully, I avoided the polyester. But a few years earlier, I did have a Nehru jacket. Just as bad a fashion decision in...

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May-14-2013, 10:40pm

mandopixie replied to a thread Newson Website? in General Mandolin Discussions

Not any more it doesn't.

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May-14-2013, 2:22pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion Our rapidly growing group ~ Introductions! in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Welcome aboard, James. Another Scot joins the lists. You will enjoy your contacts here and there is so much on offer all over the site - the...

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May-14-2013, 1:05pm

rgray replied to a thread Mandolin Instruction in Bowie, MD? in General Mandolin Discussions

Thanks to Al and Charlie. I never thought to check out Appalachian Bluegrass or HMT despite having been to both on a mandolin exploration roadtrip...

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May-14-2013, 5:01am

John Kelly replied to a thread The Occasionals in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Not the Sunday post! Jings, crivens and help ma Boab. :whistling: Maybe you can rent the but-and-ben frae Grandpaw Broon, Kevin, and make another...

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May-13-2013, 3:49pm

Richard Moore replied to a thread Where are you from? in General Mandolin Discussions

Sligo, West of Ireland London Surrey, UK Brussels, Belgium Stirling, Scotland Dunblane, Scotland Falkirk, Scotland

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May-13-2013, 2:53pm

John Kelly replied to a thread The Occasionals in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Wow! The big "serious" press have you on file now too! impressive stuff. And to think, here's little me who knows and corresponds with the famous...

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May-13-2013, 2:43pm

John Kelly replied to a discussion This Little Light Of Mine in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Fine playing, Martin.

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May-13-2013, 11:44am

rgray started a thread Mandolin Instruction in Bowie, MD? in General Mandolin Discussions

Any good mandolin instruction in the Bowie, MD area? I start a new job in the DC area and will be staying in Bowie, MD during the week and go...

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May-13-2013, 6:48am

John Kelly replied to a thread L'historia de un amor in Celtic, U.K., Nordic, Quebecois, European Folk

Lovely tune and a sympathetic arrangement. Your tremolo adds to the mood. Do not see why it cannot be posted here as it is within the range of...

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May-12-2013, 7:16am

John Kelly replied to a discussion O'Carolan Tunes in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Luurtie, that is a great sound you are getting there. Lovely playing of a fine melody and the trills are well executed. David, a fine arrangement...

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May-12-2013, 7:10am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Sunny Side of the Mountain by The Transatlantic Stringband in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Great collaboration, folks. Love the overall sound and the use of the sepia toned pictures of you all.

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May-11-2013, 11:03am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Angus Grant's March/The Westcoaster in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

Many thanks, M, M, and B. The finished video clip hides the effort that was needed, Marcy - more than one take especially on the second tune! Nut...

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May-11-2013, 8:18am

Ed Goist replied to a thread I've officially gone off the deep end! in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

Thanks. Very cool. That means that when both pick-ups are engaged they act like a single humbucker. This gives you a great range of electric tones.

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May-11-2013, 4:23am

John Kelly replied to a thread Tab for Red Haired Boy? in Bluegrass, Newgrass, Country, Gospel Variants

A bit late, but here is a version I have used - similar again to The Beggarman or over here in Scotland "The Roving Journeyman". It is in abc format...

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May-11-2013, 4:00am

John Kelly replied to a discussion Sean sa cheo in group The Song-A-Week Social Group

My favourite fog would have to be Islay Mist, or other spirit from that great island!

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May-10-2013, 4:16pm

John Kelly started a discussion Angus Grant's March/The Westcoaster in group Octave Mandolin

Two great fiddle tunes I found recently, the first one being written for the composer of the second one! Played as usual on my octave with acoustic...

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May-10-2013, 2:47pm

Ed Goist replied to a thread Searching for the Sound ... in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

When it comes to electric players, I think it's easy to underestimate the effects technique, touch and feel have on tone because of the equipment and...

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May-10-2013, 1:53pm

John Kelly replied to a thread Milonga (my Students) in General Mandolin Discussions

Two fine young performers.

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May-10-2013, 1:06pm

Ed Goist replied to a thread I've officially gone off the deep end! in Four, Five and Eight-String Electrics

Gorgeous! Congratulations. Single coil pickups? If so, reverse wound/reverse polarity? P.S.: Welcome to 'off the deep end'. I've been here for...

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