Hope my post didn't come off as derisive of Key West, that wasn't my intent. I know what you mean, I spent three years in a world famous ski resort in Colorado in the late '80s, same thing.
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Hope my post didn't come off as derisive of Key West, that wasn't my intent. I know what you mean, I spent three years in a world famous ski resort in Colorado in the late '80s, same thing.
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Wow, I'm surprised there's an art cinema in Key West; when you subtract the tourists, it's a pretty small town. There's not one in the Tampa Bay area that I'm aware of, but Denver has three and half,...
Just found out about this. A never before released two hour film from 1971 focusing on the recording of the Harvest album. Web says it was filmed at his N Cal ranch studio, plus has footage from...
Thanks for the responses. Anyone have any comments on choices for coated strings in light gauge? D'Addario XTs are only offered in medium or heavier on Amazon. Same on the Just Strings site. At Just...
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I'm a big fan of monel strings for my mandolin and guitars. I'm okay with mediums on mandolin, but would prefer light gauge, and my daughter, a beginner, really needs light gauges for her mandolin....
Nashville, thanks for the tips. Definitely plan to visit the Parthehon, and maybe The Hermitage. And Jack's BBQ.
As a local, can you tell me of some neighborhoods that have houses with some...
I need help searching for the multiple threads on what to see and do in Nashville. Can someone clue me in on how to use the search function? When I enter Nashville visit, or trip to Nashville, I get...
John Hamlett, thanks for the heads up on pronunciation. I'm originally from Texas, and spoken French place names wouldn't be recognizable to a frenchman there either!
Thanks, and please continue! There are so many distilleries and so little time, your opinions are valuable. Also, suggestions on general sightseeing are welcome. Any thoughts on the cities of...
We will be visiting Kentucky in mid April for 4-6 days in our RV. Haven't done the full research thing yet, but the tentative plan is to travel from Nashville to Mammoth Cave area, then visit a...
Here's another, in the same vein, from 1999:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-makSxKiJ0&list=RD8-makSxKiJ0&start_radio=1
OP here. Thanks for the helpful and thoughtful replies. I have been a Cafe' habitue' for a long time, and would usually visit many times throughout the day to keep up with the classifieds and the...
My 34 year old daughter sings in a progressive Bluegrass, Americana, alt-country band, and has recently gotten serious about playing mandolin. She got a Kentucky mandolin years ago, and a guitar, but...
I'm curious about the reason for the wider spacing on the MTO and the Eastman in kurth83's post. What is the benefit of having the two strings in a pair being further apart - especially 33% further...
I've had a dozen or more mandolins over 20+ years, one luthier built, a top of the line Breedlove, and a Collings MT. Have also owned a top of the line F style and A style by Loar. Also have owned...
At a festival in Colorado several years ago Peter Rowan was playing a guitar that looked brand new. He was tuning more often than usual, and after awhile he said "This guitar thinks it's still a...
JeffD, may you be spared any diminishment of your hearing. If you're not, I think you'll find nothing humorous about it.
I've owned several Kentuckys and several Loars over the years, as well as several much more expensive mandolins. My only one currently is a Kentucky. I've owned a 505, and think that's a great...
The Cafe' is like family to me, too. Best wishes, Phil
I really enjoyed Concert for George
Big thumbs up for Cadillac Records, Grateful Dawg, Hell Freezes over.
Also, Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues. A seven DVD set. Don't know if it's streaming anywhere.
"Standing in the Shadows of Motown" is great. Also "Pulse", a video of a live performance by Pink Floyd from 1994 is a stunning experience, unless that kind of music doesn't appeal to you. If it...
Twelve to fifteen years ago I went to the RockyGrass Academy. One of the instructors was the mandolin player in the Claire Lynch Band. His mandolin had a walnut back. If I recall, he said he wasn't...
I've read a few posts on the Acoustic Guitar Forum indicating people are buying more. Two posts I remember said that employees at Sweetwater Music (a big operation, apparently, for those not familiar...