Posting this on Jim's behalf:
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Posting this on Jim's behalf:
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Lunch with my friend Jim today who showed off one of the new additions to the Kansas City Mandolin Orchestra, a Style J mandobass from late 1920s he was asked to rehab. Jim works on all kinds of...
I'm not typically a fan of reviving old threads, but this one is such a treasure and may be of interest to other Dawg fans. I stumbled across it at the bottom of a long internet worm hole.
I'll just...
Hi everyone!
Yesterday was the anniversary of Peter Ostroushko's passing and I just wanted to post today in memory of him and his music. If you are looking for beautiful music to inspire you...
Rest In Peace Barry. He's been a fixture on the Cafe for years and a source of instruments for many. It's a sad loss.
Rest in peace. Sad day.
When I get to heaven, I'm gonna shake God's hand
Thank him for more blessings than one man can stand
Then I'm gonna get a guitar and start a rock-n-roll band
Check into a swell hotel; ain't the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XokTQSGNj3Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XokTQSGNj3Q
Tribute that aired last night...
I've said a few times in my life, that I don't think I could trust a guy who didn't like John Prine…
My sincerest wishes for his recovery...
https://forward.com/culture/442716/klezmer-virtuoso-andy-statman-recovering-from-coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR3qoIfnrNDaaMmM2CZx-fuxsYJGxSNa_wNvqyJkaLmnOOpGCI49bWcYQIY
Happy Birthday Dawg! You are my musical hero. Your music inspired me to pick up the instrument 20 years ago and i have played everyday since. The mandolin has brought my life joy and blessings...
First he and Tony's EMD blew my head off, then he showed me the way to Barstow while Janice was cooking in the background.
Then we went to France and fiddled with Django's Steph with Opuses spinning...
Thank you all! I'm still trying to get these puppies in tune after nearly 60 years.
Stay safe and be well!! Mandoln pickers survive!
Happy birthday to the Dawg, born this date 1945 in Hackensack, New Jersey. Still making beautiful and meaningful sounds after changing the face of acoustic music forever!
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Above: David...
There is also Neil Rosenberg's "Bluegrass Generation," a lively memoir of working for Bill Monroe and the early 60s scene. I really liked it.
of course there is Mark Zwonitzer's biography of the...
An armrest is not necessary ... could it possibly be a benefit? I'd have to say yes. I like having an armrest and people have reported that it helps with their right hand position. Not all people,...
Thanks <blush>
Charles
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Just want to give Charles the props he's due.
Purchased this from him. Just a great, easy experience.
He was honest, patient, and great to work with.
I wouldn't hesitate to do...
Some info about the Gibson distressed model. I've been told since it's a prototype that particular one will not be sold. I'll say it again: you may not like or agree with distressing instruments, or...
This is Adrian Bagale of Northfield. We are in the midst of our annual high powered business meeting having the best meal of NAMM, year #3 at this joint and as usual, the line was out the door on a...
Woo hoo! Guess I can never say "I never win anything" again!
Now let's see, F14...that's like 9 better than F5, right?!?
Many thanks, Scott, and to Mandolin Cafe and Weber Mandolins!
Totally...
Doug F... check your email. The Mandolin Cafe just sent you a note about your being selected as the winning entry out of many thousands! Congratulations!
Enjoy!!
My Silverangel El Toro arrived today as well. What beautiful craftsmanship and tone. I can’t get over the sustain and volume of this Mandolin.
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Hey all, I apologize, but I'm a little late posting this... Last week I received my custom Silverangel Econo A from Ken Ratcliff. It has a cedar top, 1 piece soft maple back and sides, radiused ebony...
Here's some eye candy for you Heiden fans: photos of three of Michael's spectacular Heritage model F5s, displayed by their owners. Click to enlarge.
Michael's made perhaps 20 or so of these using...