A few months ago my swing/jug band decided to busk at Mallory Square during the nightly Sunset Celebration. Solo musicians get short shrift there, and most passersby are attracted to the circus-type acts - jugglers, trained dogs, tumblers, tightrope walkers, and what not - but you get a bunch of scruffly skifflers together, merrily banging away on what-have-you, and you can attract and hold a crowd. We did this twice, and cleaned up both times.
Due to the artistic process, a bit of clarification might help. I'm the dapper fellow on the left. To the right are ukulele, accordion, and bass; below are washboard and guitar.
But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. - Dennis Miller
Furthering Mandolin Consciousness
Finders Keepers, my duo with the astoundingly talented and versatile Patti Rothberg. Our EP is finally done, and available! PM me, while they last!
Thanks, fatt-dad. It looks as if you enjoy a pancake Flatiron as well.
I've been a decent guitar player for a long time, but played my first gig on mandolin with my new jam-grass band last night (only our 3rd show). Mandolin is making way more sense to me than guitar ever has. I'm still in the honeymoon period with the mandolin, but I'm looking forward to a long, happy marriage.
We even had two gig offers from people in attendance!
Greetings, board. As my first post I thought I'd say hello. I'm a long-time guitar player who's recently made the switch to mandolin. I decided I wanted to be a lead guy instead of a rhythm guy. Chris Thile is a huge influence, along with Tony Rice, Bill Monroe, Tony Trischka, and Bela Fleck. I'm playing a Loar LM-600-VS and loving it. I'm using D'Addario EXP JL74's and a Wegen TF-140. The usual suspects. Having a blast learning my first dozen fiddle tunes and look forward to mingling with other mando enthusiasts.
c.1965 Harmony Monterey H410 Mandolin
"What a long, strange trip it's been..." - Robert Hunter
"Life is too important to be taken seriously." - Oscar Wilde
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Gear: The Current Cast of Characters
I've heard some of Lorraine's daughter's music, the girl has talent! Great picture, Lorraine.
Music speaks to us all. And to each of us, she speaks with a different voice.
J Bovier A5 Tradition
Ahem....(bump).
2015 Chevy Silverado
2 bottles of Knob Creek bourbon
1953 modified Kay string bass named "Bambi"
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