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Punch Brothers - Who's Feeling Young Now?
Punch Brothers - Who's Feeling Young Now?
Punch Brothers release their new album, Who's Feeling Young Now?, February 14, 2012, on Nonesuch Records. Completed over three weeks at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, the record was produced by Grammy Award winner Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, Tom Waits, Modest Mouse).
January 5, 2012 - 10:00 am
Matt Flinner Trio - Winter Harvest
Matt Flinner Trio - Winter Harvest
Building on their Music du Jour release of 2009, the Matt Flinner Trio is set to release Winter Harvest on January 31.
January 4, 2012 - 12:45 pm
Two New Releases from Tim Connell and Rio Con Brio
Two New Releases from Tim Connell and Rio Con Brio
Mandolinist Tim Connell has just released two new CDs with his Brazilian choro ensemble Rio Con Brio including Caprice, and Fado/Fate, Rio Con Brio accompanying the stunning Portuguese vocalist Alexandra Coutinho in her debut release.
December 30, 2011 - 2:45 pm
Mike Compton - Rotten Taters
Mike Compton - Rotten Taters
Mike Compton has completed his first solo mandolin recording, a compilation of original and traditional selections entitled Rotten Taters. The project was spontaneously conceived and recorded in Australia this past summer while on a solo tour.
December 8, 2011 - 11:30 pm
Brian Oberlin - Solo Swing Christmas
Brian Oberlin - Solo Swing Christmas
Solo Swing Christmas is a the latest project from Brian Oberlin, Music Director of the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra and host and founder of the River of the West Mandolin Camp.
December 8, 2011 - 8:45 am
A Mandolin Christmas with Karen Mal and Will Taylor
A Mandolin Christmas with Karen Mal and Will Taylor
A Mandolin Christmas with Karen Mal and Will Taylor is a collection of fresh arrangements for guitar and mandolin just out in time for the holidays.
December 2, 2011 - 10:30 am
John Goodin - Mandolin Tunes
John Goodin - Mandolin Tunes
John Goodin has announced the publication of a new solo work entitled Mandolin Tunes, now available from iTunes, amazon.com and CDBaby.
November 17, 2011 - 6:45 pm
Live From Randy Wood's Pickin' Parlor - Low Country Jazz
Live From Randy Wood's Pickin' Parlor - Low Country Jazz
Flatt Mountain Records has announced the release of Low Country Jazz, a DVD featuring an all-star line-up that includes Jeff Autry, Don Stiernberg, Ben Tucker and Tony Williamson, recorded live at Randy Wood's Pickin' Parlor in December, 2007.
November 10, 2011 - 9:58 am
Joe Brent Plays Nocturnes and Caprices by David Loeb
Joe Brent Plays Nocturnes and Caprices by David Loeb
New from Vienna Modern Masters, Joseph Brent Plays Nocturnes and Caprices by David Loeb presents the mandolin music of renowned composer and educator David Loeb in several new solo and chamber settings by mandolin virtuoso and fellow Mannes faculty member Joseph Brent.
November 9, 2011 - 7:00 am
Bill Monroe 100th Year Celebration - Live at Bean Blossom
Bill Monroe 100th Year Celebration - Live at Bean Blossom
Rural Rhythm has announced the release of Bill Monroe 100th Year Celebration - Live at Bean Blossom, a compilation of twelve inspired live bluegrass music recordings, all made at Bean Blossom during the 45th annual June festival.
November 8, 2011 - 2:45 pm
Joel Hobbs - Good Dogs Always Eat
Joel Hobbs - Good Dogs Always Eat
Good Dogs Always Eat is the title of a new release of original compositions from multi-instrumentalist Joel Hobbs, Director of the Austin Mandolin Orchestra.
November 8, 2011 - 10:00 am
Chris Acquavella - Praeludium
Chris Acquavella - Praeludium
Chris Acquavella has announced the release of his newest recording Praeludium, a mix of solo classical mandolin repertoire that ranges from from the baroque to contemporary.
November 2, 2011 - 10:00 am
Dagger Gordon and Colin Gordon - Like Father / Like Son
Dagger Gordon and Colin Gordon - Like Father / Like Son
Veteran Highland mandolinist Dagger Gordon is joined by the distinctive guitar playing of his eldest son Colin to breath new life into a collection of their favorite old Scottish tunes.
October 20, 2011 - 8:30 am
Jim Nollman - The New Old Time
Jim Nollman - The New Old Time
Mandolinist Jim Nollman has released a project entitled The New Old Time consisting of what he terms deconstructed fiddle tunes.
October 18, 2011 - 8:00 am
Tony Williamson - Lloyd Loar Mandolins
Tony Williamson - Lloyd Loar Mandolins
Tony Williamson, one of the country's premier collectors, vintage instrument dealers and acoustic musicians has announced the release of his newest self-produced project, Lloyd Loar Mandolins.
October 16, 2011 - 9:00 pm
Bert Deivert - Kid Man Blues
Bert Deivert - Kid Man Blues
Blues man Bert Deivert is back with another gem of a recording for blues mandolin and guitar with Kid Man Blues, a follow-up to his 2007 release Takin' Sam's Advice.
October 14, 2011 - 8:00 am
Cheryl J. Watson - Watertown
Cheryl J. Watson - Watertown
Cheryl J. Watson has released a solo recording of all original songs and instrumentals (plus one traditional tune) featuring her mandolin and guitar work on a recording entitled Watertown.
October 12, 2011 - 2:00 pm
Andy Statman - Old Brooklyn
Andy Statman - Old Brooklyn
Shefa Records is proud to announce the long awaited release of Andy Statman's "Old Brooklyn," a two-disc set of original music and interpretations of songs that span the American musical landscape.
October 7, 2011 - 8:45 am
The Goat Rodeo Sessions
The Goat Rodeo Sessions
Sony Masterworks is slated to release "The Goat Rodeo Sessions," an ambitious and uniquely American acoustic music recording on October 24, 2011 featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Chris Thile and Edgar Meyer.
October 6, 2011 - 8:30 am
The Del McCoury Band - Old Memories: The Songs of Bill Monroe
The Del McCoury Band - Old Memories: The Songs of Bill Monroe
The Del McCoury Band has joined a host of other Bill Monroe tribute recordings with their latest project, "Old Memories: The Songs of Bill Monroe."
September 26, 2011 - 5:45 pm
Let The Light Shine Down - A Gospel Tribute To Bill Monroe
Let The Light Shine Down - A Gospel Tribute To Bill Monroe
Rebel Records has released 17 classic bluegrass gospel selections from their catalog in tribute to the great bluegrass patriarch Bill Monroe.
September 20, 2011 - 9:30 am
A Skaggs Family Christmas Volume Two
A Skaggs Family Christmas Volume Two
Ricky Skaggs and family are back with another Christmas recording as a follow-up to their 2005 release. A Skaggs Family Christmas Volume Two is slated for a September 27 release.
September 13, 2011 - 6:15 am
Frank Wakefield: A Tribute to Bill Monroe
Frank Wakefield: A Tribute to Bill Monroe
Bluegrass mandolin legend Frank Wakefield has released his tribute in honor of Bill Monroe's 100th birthday.
September 11, 2011 - 5:00 pm
Dawg Plays Big Mon - Happy Birthday Bill Monroe
Dawg Plays Big Mon - Happy Birthday Bill Monroe
Acoustic Disc is celebrating Bill Monroe's 100th birthday with a new digital release of music honoring the Father of Bluegrass Music: Dawg Plays Big Mon - Happy Birthday Bill Monroe.
September 11, 2011 - 7:30 am
Bill Monroe Centennial Celebration: A Classic Bluegrass Tribute
Bill Monroe Centennial Celebration: A Classic Bluegrass Tribute
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bill Monroe's birth, Rounder Records has produced a 2-disc 28-track set with performances by an all-star roster of Rounder's top bluegrass artists, including Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice, Dailey & Vincent, The Bluegrass Album Band and more.
September 2, 2011 - 7:30 am

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