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The "most bassic bass parts" are what is most important. Someone who can keep simple solid time is better than one that overplays. There is nothing wrong with 1-5.

Consider getting an outside person who you all respect to coach the band a little. That way criticizm will be impartial and not coming from another band member which could cause descent among the...

For those that don't know Pickin' In The Pasture takes place on a working sheep farm. Actually Danny Paisley always sings "Who Will Shelter My Sheep Tonight" during one of his evening sets. There is...

The sheep rodeo starts as soon as you get here John. We've got some wild and wooly ones this year!

Pickin' In The Pasture appreciates the use of the Gibson F5 Sam Bush model that Johnny Mando so graciously is providing for Frank to demonstrate his own mando voodoo techniques on as part of his...

Those of you from the cafe attending Pickin' In The Pasture, be sure to stop by Johnny Mando's for a free adult beverage. He is usually camped about half way out Big Mon Blvd. Tell him Andy sent you.

Mandolin legend Frank Wakefield will make a rare appearance at Pickin’ In The Pasture bluegrass festival on Saturday, August 23rd in Lodi NY. Frank is a master musician and a major influence on...

You can get a great A model for $2000 but your choices will be limited for an F. If you want a player, I'd forego the scroll and get a killer A. If you really want a good F, you probably need to save...

Lynn Morris used to do it.

The gate opens to the pasture on Wednesday, August 20th for several days of jamming for all levels of abilities as well as a world-class stage show. The event takes place in the beautiful Finger...

My boy's name is Jesse.

Bob will be in "The Pasture" with strings this August.

How about a Mandolin Cafe shake and howdy sometime during Pickin' In The Pasture? Who plans on being there?

Thanks for the kind words Ted and Swampstomper! Of special interest to mandolin players, this year's festival will feature the legendary Frank Wakefield. Frank will be performing two sets of music...

If you are singing, you can't look at your hands or the fingerboard and still keep your mouth on the mic. #It's good to practice backup without looking.

John Denniston, the great mandolin player from NY State uses J74s or J75s. He pulls some awesome tone. His brother works for DR in sales. Nuff said.

When it comes to cluttered mandolins, nothing looks worse to me than not snipping off the excess string at the tuning peg. Some people have the excess coiled up, some make curly q's, and some leave...

Allen, you must know Bobby Henrie!

Frank Wakefield will be performing at Pickin' In The Pasture in Lodi NY on August 23rd (that's less than 1 1/2 hour from Rochester Allen!). He will also conduct a workshop. #Frank says that he will...

My son jammed with Mark on the blonde F5. It is really loud and has great tone. A little too good of an intrument for a 10 year old though.

I should be rolling in sometime Thursday night. Great lineup!

Pickin' In The Pasture bluegrass festival is only about an hour and 15 minutes from Rochester. The dates are August 21-24th. Great professional stage show and lots of jamming. Visit the website at...

My son has one. The latch never did work real well and now doesn't work at all. One of the snaps has pulled off. The zipper and velcro still keep it closed. The instruments fit well and are suspended...

With a fretted, picked instrument the left and right hand have to articulate each note together (with the exception of hammer ons, pull offs, and slides). With a bowed instrument, multiple notes can...

I bought an old Stradolin for my 8 year old boy. I think I paid $168. It is a much bigger bang for the buck than the asian instruments in that price range. Strads are well built, solid instruments....