Rhonda vincent photos

[TheMandoShop]

At the end of last month I was in South Florida selling mandolins at the Everglades Bluegrass Festival. It was nice to personally meet some of the Cafe members that stopped by my booth. To my surprise, I look at the schedule and Rhonda Vincent is appearing. This is a small festival in an Oak Grove setting and seeing and hearing her there was awsome. I though some might enjoy it so I have posted the complete set of photos on www.themandoshop.com (http://www.themandoshop.com) if you would to take a look. Just go to The Mando Shop main page and click on the Rhonda Vincent photo.

Kyle

http://www.themandoshop.com/images/Rhonda-Vincent-016.gif

[red7flag]

What brand and model mando does she play, could not tell from the pictures. Thanks.
Tony

[TheMandoShop]

There were a bunch of mando players standing at the back with me and we all were asking what kind of mando is she playing. The best I could guess is it said "The Gibson" on the headstock but I was never close enough or at the right angle to be sure. I have written to Rhonda and asked the question. I'll post her reply when I receive it.

Kyle

[DryBones]

I thought she played a Smith Creek?

[Greenmando]

Rhonda told me she plays a Smith Creek.
She is such a sweetheart, there was audio problem when she started her set. After a few minutes she asked us all to sit up closer so she could play without the amps.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/ferretkona/Mandolins/RhondaVincent004.jpg

[LeonEvans]

Hi Kyle,

Thanks for posting the photos. Rhonda did a great job at the festival and yes she was playing her Smith Creek mandolin. We had a wonderful weekend with good weather and outstanding bands like the Carolina Rebels, Pine Mountain Railroad, Everett Lily, Randy Khors and the Lites, just to name a few.

It was a pleasure getting to meet you and we appreciate your being there. Thanks for taking the time to look at my Holst C5.

Leon
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Leon Evans
South Florida Bluegrass Association
The New River Boys

[TheMandoShop]

Hi Leon,

The festival was great! I had a good time. I enjoyed listening to The New River Boys and meeting you. I'm looking forward to being back next year.

Kyle

[TheMandoShop]

Here is Rhonda Vincent's reply to my email. How special that someone that is so good at something is such a nice person.

Kyle

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Hello Kyle,

Great to hear from you! Thank you for coming out to the show at Everglades!

I play a Smith Creek Mandolin made by David Smith in Rhode Island.

Hope to see you again soon!

Best,

Rhonda

[earthsave]

One of the best bands in bluegrass. Great people too. Looks like she fried her hair a bit in those pics.