Yes Pete Sutherland was a great musician and fine person. We played together in the Appalachian Gap String Band here in Vermont. We played last this summer at Middlebury College Breadload Writers...
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Yes Pete Sutherland was a great musician and fine person. We played together in the Appalachian Gap String Band here in Vermont. We played last this summer at Middlebury College Breadload Writers...
Yes indeed that was nice. Memories, mandolins and fishing - the magic triad. Thanks Doug
I have had two Brentrup 22V (F4 style) mandos for a long time and they are fabulous. The great tone and balance are wonderful and they more than hold their own with my other F4s. Great for oldtime...
The pain from thumb CMC joint has several origins. Arthritis and inflammation of the surrounding capsule are usual causes and often can be helped a great deal with anti-inflammatory meds (oral and...
R.I.P. Peter. Please know that your musical gifts and kindness have meant a lot to those of all over the country. As we all continue to play the mandolin, we will think of you and all of those who...
That wonderful music is a balm and essential for the human spirit cannot be denied; Tony Rice and his profound contribution will be with us forever. His music brings me shivers, RIP Tony Rice ...
Kelly was such a great guy. When I lived in NC it was close to Virginia and I got to see Mando Mafia often,, Just the best. Festival tapes from early 1980s are still around here. Doug In Vermont
Thanks for keeping this post going. With a closet full of mandos, I play my Brentrup 22V black topped F4 prototype and my reddish 22V F4 al the time. They are my go-to mandolins because I love...
It is a very good collection of tunes with great tunes, great sound and a feeling of fun. Enjoying it a great deal. Heidi got my copy out very quickly. Two wonderful treasures. Doug in Vermont
Peter Mix has such a wonderful touch on that Duff in the video above. Vermonters love maple and great mandolins.. Doug in Vermont
I am so sorry and feeling utter sadness about the death of Bill Dillof yesterday. He was a titan of old time music and played multiple instruments in Moonshine Holler with wife Paula Bradley. His...
That news is sad; they made a great product that works well. I do hope someone will continue their work. The insulated covers are essential for temperature extremes. Plus they hold lots of stuff. ...
Wow. A big thanks to Scott and the moderators for my favorite place on the web. Your hard work makes this an oasis for us. Thank you so very much. Doug ( @12445) ? in Vermont
"Contentment,solace and friendship......."
A classical mandolinist charging his instrument before a concert.
This weather vane will really tell us which way the wind blows.
As with the above listed gems, also consider Joe K Walsh on Sweet Loam and Mr Sun projects. He brings a wonderful sound to the recordings. Just my opinion.... Doug in Vermont
Billy, I am embarrassed that I don't recall where I bought it (used). It was in the Nashville area I believe. From the registry it seems there were 12 F4s before mine. It has such a sweet sound...
Billy, Although not an F5, my Gil Model 4 is # 241 and it sounds great I am not certain of the woods used and since it is an F4 , the bracing is not comparable. It is fine and plays well. Doug...
The notion of people paying for music has always been sticky. Even stickier has been the poor payment of the musicians for their craft and recorded music. There have always been lots of fingers in...
His slow deliberate demeanor and mastery of word sense was evenly matched by his melodic style May he rest in peace knowing he has made a lot of people very satisfied. Doug in Vermont
Green Mt Boy -- I agree with you. I was at the same concert at the Barre opera House and it was fine. His energy and love of the music made it special. Keeping that old Gibson in tune was fairly...
This news of his death is so very sad. He has been a constant companion for my ears,eyes and soul for 45 years. His path and devotion to music was steadfast and we are all the richer for it. His...
I love my Mix F4. It has been wonderful since I got it new. You can play it in almost any weather (fretboard is wood so be careful in rain) and it stays in tune frightfully well. You cannot go...
WDVX in Knoxville is still a wonderful station Doug in Vermont