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It was a pleasant surprise to come across this new book by Mark Phillips.

The material is presented in a clever, engaging way...sections are broken out by key with an introduction to the scale,...

I have some concerns that this could lead to an increase in BAS (Banjo Acquisition Syndrome).

The article omitted that fact that, as a result of this development, North Korea is changing the country's official name from Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to Guitars Don't Always...

Thank you for the link Jim.

The final quote in the obituary is wonderful:
“If you play music, life somehow takes on a new meaning and a new color,” he told the public radio station WNYC in 2012....

Tonight's show in Portland was excellent. Full house at the Alberta Rose Theater...lots of friendly banter between Chris and the audience. Wonderful mix of styles, original songs and covers, all...

A well-earned honor, one that mandolinists near and far proclaim a:
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I found this quote from John on his Berklee College of Music faculty profile:

"I truly enjoy exposing students to great music they haven't yet discovered. Opening new doors for people is one of...

I highly recommend this album. An excellent demonstration of the mandolin's versatility, and Brian's performace (singing and playing) is top-notch throughout.

This morning's Oregonian featured a great article about the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra. Here's a link to the online version:
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This morning's event went well and I want thank you all for your advice--even that which was wildly inappropriate!:mandosmiley:

Playing mandolin at 6:00 AM in Portland's Pioneer Courthouse Square...

I'll be playing my mandolin at an early morning Valentine's Day event in downtown Portland. Our transit agency (my employer) sponsored a contest asking for stories from couples who met on our system....

Thanks Randi and Allen for your advice!

I'll appreciate any advice the Cafe can provide re: mando-friendly Valentine's tunes.

I work for the public transit agency (TriMet) in Portland OR. Our Marketing Dept. is sponsoring a contest...

Here's the New York Times obituary for Mr. Kaman.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/business/03kaman.html?hpw

This link has some helpful CAGED resources

http://www.cagedguitarsystem.net/

Although not a DVD, Steve's recently released "Roots & Blues Mandolin" (CD & book) published by Acoustic Guitar is excellent. It gives some historical context re: use of the mandolin for blues, and...

Here's a link with a start on what you're looking for:
http://tenorguitar.com/basic.html

There aren't many tenor guitar reference books, but I found this from Fretted Friends:...

Thank you Charley. I'm new to the tenor and appreciate having some reference material.

Portland International Airport (PDX) is the nearest major airport. It's about a 2-hour drive to Astoria.

Thanks Paul. Very helpful information. I'm trying to arrange my schedule to make it to the Friday events. Just bought my first tenor and an anxious to learn more.

FYI, seems the Links page's...

Is there a calendar of events? I can't attend the entire weekend, but may be able to make a session or two. Would be especially interested in any workshops for beginners.

Agreed!!! Saw them Sat night in Portland (actually saw them twice: they did an in-store at Music Millenium before the show at the Roseland Theater).

They did five encores (sets, not songs)...

Thank you Bill for an informative and insightful article.

I give a thumbs up to the upped thumb. :mandosmiley:

I've been attending a weekly song circle for several months, and one benefit is it forced me to play more than the simple two-fingered C G D...

My experience is similar to your's Lee, in the sense that for years I've simply played off-and-on at home. I recently bought a vintage Dobro mandolin and it motivated me to play everyday. I have the...