An All-Star Mandolin Tribute To Lady Gaga

**NewsFetcher** · Apr-01-2012, 7:28am

The Mandolin Cafe has posted the following news release:
An All-Star Mandolin Tribute To Lady Gaga

Sony Music Entertainment has announced the release of An All-Star Mandolin Tribute To Lady Gaga, a collection of instrumental and vocal recordings from the finest mandolin players in the world, many appearing on record together for the first time to pay tribute to the influence of pop icon Lady Gaga on acoustic string music.

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**John Adrihan** · Apr-01-2012, 7:40am

I am almost ashamed to admit this but, I am on this recording. Three tunes actually. I don't know if I want to admit that is was fun. But Hey it pays the bills. Oops that may start a "he sold out" thread.

**MikeEdgerton** · Apr-01-2012, 7:48am

As long as you sell out for the right reasons it really is OK. Your work on this CD is exceptional.

**Joe Parker** · Apr-01-2012, 7:50am

It's on I Tunes today only for $4.99 and the first 100 buyers will get a gift certificate for some frozen steaks! The album is great!

**Ed Goist** · Apr-01-2012, 7:59am

Originally Posted by John Adrihan

I am almost ashamed to admit this but, I am on this recording. Three tunes actually. I don't know if I want to admit that is was fun. But Hey it pays the bills. Oops that may start a "he sold out" thread.

John, that's awesome! What tracks are you playing on?
I'm listening right now. This is awesome stuff!
The version of Love Game here is a classic. I love how funky Peter Ostroushko's playing is on this track!
Great stuff!

**Jeff Budz** · Apr-01-2012, 8:21am

I've heard rumors of this project, so happy it's finally out!!! I wonder what type of pick Thile uses for "Bad Romance?"

**Cheryl Watson** · Apr-01-2012, 8:50am

This is definitely a must have.

**Dave Greenspoon** · Apr-01-2012, 8:53am

I caught up with Avi Avital a few weeks ago who shared that he provided some backing tracks for Heavy Metal Lover. Wow. I am totally blown away!

**journeybear** · Apr-01-2012, 9:08am

Finally - THE album that will really put the mandolin on the map and bring it widespread recognition of its possibilities among the general public. Including Justin Bieber was a brilliant marketing ploy, and it's also encouraging to see how his picking is coming along. My favorite - Frank Wakefield on "Speechless." Just keeping him speechless for a few minutes is quite an accomplishment!

**mandopixie** · Apr-01-2012, 9:55am

Sony beat me to the punch. I am in the middle of producing an accordion and banjo tribute to Gaga.
I hope this doesn't effect my album sales..

**journeybear** · Apr-01-2012, 10:16am

Different markets, so no competition - each might actually boost sales of the other a bit. Most buyers will be Gaga fans, and these little monsters can't get enough of anything associated with her. Should do fine.

**almeriastrings** · Apr-01-2012, 10:25am

Awesome.

Just what us REAL bluegrass pickers have been waiting for.... could it possibly get any better than this? I doubt it. Then again... I have been wrong before.

**Mandolin Mick** · Apr-01-2012, 10:29am

This isn't a rhetorical question but a serious one ... What's the right reason to sell out?

**mandopixie** · Apr-01-2012, 10:34am

Originally Posted by journeybear

Different markets, so no competition - each might actually boost sales of the other a bit. Most buyers will be Gaga fans, and these little monsters can't get enough of anything associated with her. Should do fine.

Thanks. Now I'm not worried.

**surfnut** · Apr-01-2012, 10:40am

Hey I just got a copy on Amazon are they supposed to be out yet?

**Dave Cowles** · Apr-01-2012, 10:50am

I'm holding my breath until the tablature comes out on all these great covers. Oh, wait, I don't read tabs.

**chip** · Apr-01-2012, 10:50am

This is going to be a blockbuster! The follow up is Snoop Dogs Golden oldies. Sony is really on top of it.

**AaronVW** · Apr-01-2012, 10:51am

Epic

**Bill Scott** · Apr-01-2012, 10:56am

Awesome! I'm busy now learning the Poker Face break. Does anyone know if that's Steffy on this cut? It sounds like him.

**richardbradford** · Apr-01-2012, 11:02am

Scott,

Shame on you for toying with my emotions, for putting my dream on display for all to snicker over. I was disappointed when Cher didn't release an all mandolin album, heartbroken when Madonna refused and now...just when it looks like dreams can come true...more heartache in the form of this cruel April Fool's joke. Has anyone approached Miley Cyrus?

**Jeff Oxley** · Apr-01-2012, 11:10am

Uhhhh...this is April Fool's day...

**mandomurph** · Apr-01-2012, 11:27am

Wait! This is a Joke?

**almeriastrings** · Apr-01-2012, 11:29am

Surely not?

You disappoint me. I had just taken my complete Bear Family Monroe boxed set out back and burned it on hearing this news, as I knew it was now obsolete!!!!

**Mandoviol** · Apr-01-2012, 12:18pm

I heard that Doyle Lawson was slated to do a cover of "Judas," but ended up having to cancel it because he had previous engagements.

**barrangatan** · Apr-01-2012, 12:30pm

I thought I had fat-dingered the URL when I saw Lady Gaga on the front page... It's all good, just unexpected. And this is coming from a Gaga fan... I'm looking forward to hearing this one for sure.