This is, most likely, one of the best soundchecks I've ever heard.
Thank Leland Sklar for the video. He's covering bassist duties for Lyle Lovett these days.
Sierra and Justin were opening for...
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This is, most likely, one of the best soundchecks I've ever heard.
Thank Leland Sklar for the video. He's covering bassist duties for Lyle Lovett these days.
Sierra and Justin were opening for...
They say you need +10,000 on the instrument hours to become proficient. Jeff had +10,000 hours in 1968.
He is still, and always will be, one of my beacons that lead my musical journey.
I really like Daniel's builds. He has produced a handful of polymer stringed instruments of various shapes and sizes.
He has published a few demo videos that are very nice. He's a great player...
I have one. It came off the bench in April, 2005. I am the 2nd owner and the guy I bought it from told me it's the prototype for the model. I haven't bothered to verify that with Phil, although, it...
Happy New Year!
Has anyone heard any news from Chris?
I am a long time fan of his instruments. I still own a couple of them.
I also have a couple of email addresses and phone numbers, none...
I agree. I picked it up in as much to support him and what he is doing. Yet, it has a place where I will listen to a tune from it here and there. Not beginning to end, in one sitting like I can...
I think it goes without saying, regardless of whether his music is appealing to you, or not; He is one of, if not the best mandolin players of this generation.
I have followed him for years and...
Kevin, thanks for this amazing history on one of my ITM heroes! I recently got hold of a bowlback trichoro and am doing my best to make heads or tails of it. They are definitely a challenge!
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I actually felt a little embarrassed for them. It seemed the people running his live stream didn't have a lot of experience. I may be wrong. Best made plans, and all that.
A bit of interruption...
The itinerary that I received says the classes start at 11am and the "After Class Chat with Cocktails" starts at 12:30pm. These same times are listed for all three days.
I am in the Mountain time...
I was able to get a spot in the 3-day VIP package. I guess it sold out rather quickly. Surprise, surprise! ☺️ Sounds like he could offer more events like this.
I bought my first mandolin from Dennis back in 2003-04 timeframe and have had nothing but a great relationship with him since then.
Then there was a great day he decided to move TMS out here to...
Hey! Don't I still get credit for making the call on Thile taking over PCH from Keillor!??!? :)
While this is a huge letdown, musical evolution is neural. This won't be the last we hear from...
Got a chance to stop in last week for what will likely be my last visit to TMS-AZ.
I played two Weber Octaves (the necks are still WAY too big on these things!), a Pono GOM, followed closely by a...
Thank you, Mr. Bedell! Wise words.
I'm liking what I'm seeing coming from up there in the PNW. Along with a conscience in manufacturing TOH are building some nice, nice stuff; Dennis (at the...
A sleeper (not very well-known, internationally) in the Czech Republic is Roman Zajíček and his Rozawood instruments. I have owned two of his OM's and they are world-class. They're not cheap, but...
Howdy!
This is mostly to give a look-see at my lovely Arches F4. Born in 2005, I am it's second owner. It's my main player and probably will be for some time to come.
I really, REALLY hope...
This is a great project! We sent it out to all of our seisiun players, as well as those on our Comhaltas mail list.
LOL! Me too! That's always a bummer part when picking up a bowlback.
This recent trip to TMS I made it a point to try a few different ways to work around (pun intended!) and get comfortable with...
I am enjoying learning to play the Irish Zouk at the local ITM sessions.
I have also always been a fan of Alec Finn and his style on his 3-course Zouk. The DaDannan stuff, and many of his other...
Was #179 one of the two I had the pleasure of playing at the LT Retreat all those (20?) years ago? Do you still have both of them? Quite the pair they were!
Dennis & Brian have one at the Mandolin Store. I played it yesterday. It surprised me how well it was built. I figured they'd be bare bones, but this had a great feel to it. I only spent about 5...
Good point. Luckily, this one has a truss rod as it needed some tweaking. The action was quite high when I got it.
Actually, I was still a little worried after 3-4 days of adjusting the truss...
Gorgeous! Love the Birdseye. Awesome
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Well, thanks! I think(?) ;)
Very nice! I'd love to see pics.
Mine is Koa. It has become my #1 for session playing. It cuts really, really well.