The Frank Solivan Interview

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The Frank Solivan Interview

Frank Solivan and his band Dirty Kitchen and their new recording Cold Spell are up for a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album. We catch up with the leader of one of the hottest groups in bluegrass for this special Mandolin Cafe feature interview.

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Had the pleasure of seeing Frank and his band in Raleigh at IBMA in the fall of 2013. Just an outstanding group of musicians. His guitarist can really pick. If you have a chance to see these guys, do it, you will not be disappointed.

The last photo is flipped, or the title should read "right to left".

Those kids can PLAY! Son! It's a good thing they don't play everything at lightning speed because I can't listen as fast as they CAN play.

Had the pleasure to learn from Frank Solivan at last year's Mandolin Symposium. He is a true gift. Saw him again at the Palms in Winters, CA. These guys put on an awesome show and their musicianship is impeccable. Then last weekend my wife and I rented a movie called "Pride" and we noticed Frank's rendition of "Across the Great Divide" was used in the movie. It's nice to see him get the recognition and airplay he deserves.

Frank, Danny,and the rest of Dirty Kitchen come by the shop regularly when they pass through Asheville. ALWAYS a good time- great musicians, yes; more importantly they are just great folks to spend time with. 'Gotta let him loose in my kitchen next time!

j.
www.condino.com

Thanks for straightening out the photo, now it agrees with the caption.

After seeing these guys on Bluegrass Underground, they are my new favorite band edging out Del and the boys. Just now taking up mandolin because of Frank. I know I'll never come close to Frank's caliber, I'm too old, but am having a blast doing what I an do. Keep up the great work guys, you're stars!!!!!

This is the most comopllicated forum I have ever been in,. HarpTalk is nothing like this, I just want know if there is some kind of tunner I can set on my speaker and find out what indiviable in a solo notes I can see as the tune is playing.That way I'll see what note are iprovised., Now I know I;m proble in the wrong place. I've whached the video how to post but found no botton to press to post????? thank you. Jack Welch

Hi Jack and welcome to the M.C. Forum.
You haven't been calling someone named Stephen P. on Sunday mornings have you?

Birthday greetings to Frank Solivan today!

Noting the anniversary of this fine interview.

Noting the anniversary of this interview. Frank is up for a Grammy!

Noting today's anniversary of this fine interview put together for us by Dan Miller, now the editor of Bluegrass Unlimited.

Noting the anniversary of this feature interview.

Noting the anniversary of this feature.

Frank is an old friend of mine from Alaska. My son took lessons from him and his Dad, which led to lessons from Dave Grisman, Don Rigsby, Chris Thiele, and Jason Norris. The kid can play!