10th Anniversary of LoarFest - Audio Tracks

[Mandolin Cafe]

10 years ago today a few of us were in Bakersfield, Calif. for the 2007 LoarFest which was a remarkable event. Audio files from that day have always been housed on the Cafe although I'd guess 99% of the folks reading this have never seen or listened to them. Pretty fascinating.

The panel session of the 2007 session was moderated by Roger Siminoff. Panel members included Mike Kemnitzer, John Monteleone, Steven Gilchrist, Lynn Dudenbostel and David Harvey.

Also at this page is some of the 2006 audio.

If you carve out some time there's some really good historical information here.

[JAK]

Thanks Scott. That Loar Fest was really something, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Added to that was a great indoor bluegrass festival put on by the California Bluegrass Association. I remember all those Gibson Loars in one room, with a couple of security guards at the door.

[bernabe]

Thanks Scott. I listened to all the audio files and seems there's some duplicate files and does not appear to include the 2007 panel discussion with Mike Kemnitzer, John Monteleone, Steven Gilchrist, Lynn Dudenbostel and David Harvey. Any way to get those up or find in the archives?

[kymandolin29]

which loar fest was in the galt house Louisville , sherriff andy was there and lynn dude was there, ricky skaggs was there gilchrist and Charlie d and a bunch of loars? mr

[f5loar]

I remember that one. It was huge. About 30 Loars and 15 Ferns. There should be photos of the group shot out there.

[mandotool]

The panel discussion w/ Mike Kemnitzer, John Monteleone, Steven Gilchrist, Lynn Dudenbostel and David Harvey is not here in the Cafe audio track as advertised...Anybody know where its got to?
They're too important to let slide.....Thanks much in advance Scott and Team..

[f5loar]

The 1998 LoarFest in Louisville, KY

[MikeZito]

Wow, just imagine how much money is in those 3 dozen instruments!

Thanks for sharing

[joh]

Thanks Scott. I listened to all the audio files and seems there's some duplicate files and does not appear to include the 2007 panel discussion with Mike Kemnitzer, John Monteleone, Steven Gilchrist, Lynn Dudenbostel and David Harvey. Any way to get those up or find in the archives?

Unfortunately the audio files for the 2007 panel discussion are missing still. Does anyone have a copy of these files that they'd be able to upload and share?

[Mandolin Cafe]

Believe I found these. Just uploaded them to the page.

[joh]

Thanks so much! These will make for a wonderful listen over the holiday break