To Pre-Save a streaming version of my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Its free to save) My guest this week is Jonathan Dillon. Jonathan is a member of Junior Sisk and most recently the backing band of Sisk’s has formed a great new band called the Red Camel Collective. They’ve are currently recording for Pinecastle Records and you can check out their singles by clicking the links below. You can also keep up with Jonathan at his Facebook, at Red Camel Collective’s website or at Junior Sisk’s website! 

Songs featured in this episode:

“Roll on Mississippi” by Red Camel Collective “The Lonely Sound of Goodbye” by Junior Sisk (Lost & Alone) “Sincerity” by The Red Camel Collective “When you Go Walking” by The Lonesome River Band (One Step Forward) “Brand New City” Michelle Nixon & Drive (A Place I Belong) “Our Darling’s Gone” by Junior Sisk (Trouble Follows Me)

Video of Johnathan as a kid!

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My guest this week on the podcast is Andrew Hendryx. His musical career started at Elon College, NC where he performed with regional folk and jam bands. Later moving to NYC, Andrew co-founded the band Yarn, with which he toured nationally for nine years. He currently calls Asheville home and has just released and incredible album with the band Dangermuffin. Andrew also has a new solo project coming soon and, when he has the time, is also an instructor. To keep up with Andrew, head over to his website HERE and to keep up with where he will be with Dangermuffin, head to their website HERE. 

Songs featured in this episode:

“New Sol” by Dangermuffin (Dangermuffin) “Icarus” by Dangermuffin (Dangermuffin) “We Move Mountains” by Dangermuffin (Dangermuffin) “Davy Crockett by Col. Bruce Hampton and ARU (live) “Vathiapi” by U. Srivivas (Mandolin) “Four on Six” by John Abercrombie and John Scofield (Solar) “Redtail Reel” by Andrew Hendryx (Deep River) “Deep River Breakdown” by Andrew Hendrix (Widening Circles) “These Golden Chains” by Dangermuffin (Dangermuffin)

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To support this podcast you can follow me on Patreon where there is a bunch of video content and tabs available! My guest this week on the podcast is mandolinist and owner of Cody Cases, Cody Shuler. From Bryson City, NC, Cody began his career in music at the age of 15 playing mandolin for legendary banjo player Raymond Fairchild. There he got to meet and play music with of some of bluegrass' biggest stars like Jimmy Martin, Del McCoury, Ralph Stanley, The Crowe Brothers and many more. Now based in Knoxville, TN Cody has put out albums with Cody Shuler and Pine Mountain Railroad as well as a solo album. Cody is currently building some beautiful Loar style mandolin cases. He has also put together a pretty incredible website for mandolin great Red Rector.  You can also keep up with Cody via his website HERE. 

Here is the Link for the Sweetwater Music Camp that Sharon Gilchrist will be teaching at in September. 

Songs featured in this episode:

“Short Stop” by Raymond Fairchild (At Home in Maggie Valley) “The World is Waiting for the Sun to Rise” by Roger Sprung  “What Would you Give” By Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad “Odum’s Tennessee Pride Theme” by Pine Mountain Railroad (The old Radio) “Do You Wrong Kind of Girl” by Cody Shuler (Cody Shuler) “Somewhere by Love” by Red Rector (Youtube) “Three Rivers Rambler” by Cody Shuler (Cody Shuler) “Chokin’ the Strings” by Reno & Smiley (Youtube) “Rosa Lee McFall” by Charlie Monroe (Youtube) “I overlooked and orchid” by “Carl Story (Youtube)

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guests this week are John and Jill Turpin the organizers of the Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival. The Festival is a music festival featuring a variety of bluegrass, roots and Americana music from both icons of the industry and innovative up-and-coming artists. Featuring a multiple stages, camping,  local food trucks, Vermont craft beer and wine, and a magical Green Mountain setting!  Get your tickets today at this link!!!

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Dan Tyminski! Throughout his 30+ year career, Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. Tyminski’s voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brother’s Classic song, “I’m A Man of Constant Sorrow,” in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou and his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey, Brother” was a global smash, having been streamed over 1 billion times to date.   Dan has been honored with 14 Grammy Awards, was named Male Vocalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association 4x and was recognized as 2004’s Male Vocalist of the Year by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America. The Dan Tyminski Band will be on tour throughout 2022 and 2023 in support of two forthcoming projects: an EP celebrating Tony Rice’s legacy, and a full-length bluegrass album early in 2023. The Dan Tyminski Band is Gaven Largent (dobro), Maddie Denton (fiddle), Jason Davis (banjo), Grace Davis (bass) and Harry Clark (mandolin).   Follow Dan at his website and his Instagram!

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Irish musician Sean Keegan. Seán was born in London; his parents emigrating from Longford and Leitrim in the late ’70s. A pupil of the renowned traditional music teacher Brendan Mulkere from a young age, Seán grew up within the vibrant Irish music scene in London. You can check out Sean’s brand new album right here and also be sure to keep up with Sean at his website and Instagram!  Here are the links to two Irish music webpages that Sean recommends! Pipers.ie ITMA.ie As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments         Song clips featured in this episode: Love at the Endings / Farrell O’Gara by Sean Keegan (A Bird Never Flew…) The Cook in the Kitchen / Yesterday Morning by Sean Keegan (A Bird Never Flew…) The Star of Munson  by Martin Hayes (S/T) My Irish-Molly O by De Dannan (The Best of ) My Irish-Molly O by The Flanagan Brothers (A little bit of Ireland) Reels The Gooseberry Bush/ Charlie Muhvihil’s 1 & 2 by Mick Moloney (Strings attached) The Mulligan Lea / The Flogging Reel by Sean Keegan (A Bird Never Flew…) The Humours of Carrigaholt / The Shaskeen by Sean Keegan (A Bird Never Flew…)

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Carter Shilts. Carter plays with The Honeygoats and has also been filling in with Chicken Wire Empire. He’s a great player, and has a really great right hand! Be sure to head over and follow Carter on his rad Instagram!   As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments         Song clips featured in this episode Dandelion Wine by The Honeygoats (Four Years in Three Days)  Dear Hearts and Gentle People by Bing Crosby (20th Century Grt Hits) Jordu by Clifford Brown and Max Roach (Same) Cant’ Stop Now by New Grass Revial (Greatest Hits) Hummingbird by The Honeygoats (Four Years in Three Days) Old Fashioned  by The Honeygoats (Four Years in Three Days) Swing 42 by Django Reinhardt (The Essential Django Reinhardt)

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week my guests on the podcast are Stan and Lillian Werbin of Elderly Instruments. Elderly is celebrating 50 years in business and on July 5th they will be putting on a 50th year celebration. You can get all the details at their website Elderly Instruments! They will also be getting some sweet specially made instruments by some of the best makers in the biz for this special occasion! Here is a link for the Billy Strings video! Billy Strings & his father, Terry Barber doing an Impromtu Jam As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Adrian Gross. Adrian Gross was born in Montreal, lives in Toronto, and has been playing music all his life. As one of Canada’s most sought-after mandolin players, he has developed a reputation for his inventive playing and unique voice on the instrument, always with one eye to the tradition and one looking forward. As a member of The Slocan Ramblers, Adrian has performed at music festivals across North America, from MerleFest to RockyGrass, has been nominated for a Juno and won IBMA and CFMA awards. Adrian keeps busy as a professor in the Music Department at Concordia University, and as the Canadian booking agent for The Slocan Ramblers and chamber-folk string quartet The Fretless. He spends his rare free time in town practicing on the banks of the river that flows across the street from his house. You can follow The Slocan Rambler’s at their website or on Facebook and Instagram. Keep up with Adrian at his website here! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Ashby Frank. Growing up in central North Carolina, Frank was something of a prodigy as a teenager on mandolin, though he is proficient on multiple instruments and as a singer. After college he moved to Nashville and worked for a time with Special Consensus and the Marty Raybon Band before settling into his comfortable role as a first call fill-in for top touring acts. Over the years you may have seen him on stage with Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Lonesome River Band, Earls of Leicester, or with one of his all-star side project groups, Mashville Brigade or The Likely Culprits. These days he goes out with Mountain Heart. To keep up with Ashby follow him on Facebook or Instagram.    Here is a link to the camp that Megan Lynch Chowning puts on for jams! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments       Song clips featured in this episode “Going across the Sea” by Ashby Frank: “Midnight Highway” by Ashby Frank “The Big Revival” by The Likely Culprits (The Likely Culprits) “Chinqaupin Hunting” by Megan Lynch Chowning (Face to Face) “Snow Woman” by Crowe Brothers (Bridging the Gap) “Rocky Road Blues” by Marty Rabon (Southern Roots & Branches) “Signs” by Special Consensus (Signs) “The Story of the Day That I Died” by Junior Sisk (The Story of the Day that I Died)

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Choro musician Ian Coury! Ian is currently studying at Berklee and Peghead Nation has just launched a Choro course that Ian is teaching. He also has a new album coming out around August so stay tuned for that! You can follow Ian at his Instagram HERE!   Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments       Song clips featured in this episode: El Diablo Suelto by Mike Marshall (Brazil Duets)  Desespero by Armandinho Macedo (Aramando Macedo) Assanhado by Jacob Do Bandolim (Mandolin Master of Brazil) Receita de Samba by Mike Marshall and Hamilton De Holanda (New Worlds)

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My 2nd guest this week is the final  member of the incredible band Mr. Sun. Darol and I discuss all sorts of things, including the new album Extrovert available here on May 13th! Also, be sure to follow the band at Mr. Sun’s website!     Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments       Song clips featured in this episode:   Are all from the new album Extrovert!

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My guests this week are 3 of the members of the incredible band Mr. Sun. Joe, Grant, Aidan and I discuss all sorts of things, including the new album Extrovert available here on May 13th! Also, be sure to follow the band at Mr. Sun’s website!     Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments       Song clips featured in this episode:   Are all from the new album Extrovert!

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This week on the podcast I talk with Singer, Fiddler Player and Songwriter Becky Buller. Becky’s newest album, Jubilee (Darkshadow Recording), was the number one bluegrass album in the country last week! It’s a beautiful album and we discuss that, songwriting, the do’s and don’ts of auditioning for a band and more on this week's episode of The Mandolins and Beer Podcast! 

To keep up with Becky and to buy her newest release head over to her website where you can find tour dates and links to all of her social accounts. 

Songs featured in this episode: All of the songs featured this week are available on Becky’s new album “Jubilee” available HERE!

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My guest this week is luthier Michael Heiden. Michael builds some incredible mandolins that are in the hands of some of my favorite players! You can keep up with Michael at his website here! As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments       Song clips featured in this episode: “Heiden in Plain sight” Andrew Collins (Love away the Hate) “Tamp ‘em up Solid” by Mr Sun (Extrovert) “The Bumpy Road” by John Reischman and John Miller (Bumpy Road) “Daphne” by Stephane Grapelli (Live from the Blue Note) “Brilliancy’ by Sam Bush (Glamour and Grits)

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is the incredible Jake Howard! Jack has taken on the Herculean task of transcribing the incredible album Not All Who Wander Are Lost! Not only that but he has also done unofficial books for Sleep with One Eye Open, and transcribed the guitar solos for the Tony Rice Album “Tony Rice plays Bluegrass Guitar” for the mandolin! And that is available for free at this link on the Mandolin Cafe! Keep up with Jake at his website here and you can get those books at his Patreon here!

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! Bonus Episode #1 for the Patreon supporters!   Here are some links from the podcast: Jimmy Gaudreau The Mandolin Album Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals  with Hershcel Sizemore

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is John Skehan. You may know John from his 20 years with the band Railroad Earth. They have a brand new album out today that is available everywhere you get music! This album is fantastic! To see where you can catch up with John and the Railroad Earth guys, check out their website HERE! You can find John’s Instagram HERE!   Here are some links from the podcast: Todd Collins  Strings and Sol Video  Sam and John Clinic Roadhouse Brewing As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments       Song clips featured in this episode: The Great Divide by Railroad Earth (All for the Song) Showers of Rain  by Railroad Earth (All for the Song) Mighty River  by Railroad Earth (Bird in a House) All for the Song  by Railroad Earth (All for the Song) Crossing the Gap by Railroad Earth (Amen Corner) Come and Go Moon by Railroad Earth (All for the Song) Bach Andante B minor Sonata by John Skehan Vivaldi Concerto by John Skehan Duo I C Major by John Skehan and Todd Collins Bach Presto G Minor by John Skehan

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week I welcome back to the podcast Ashley Hoyer. Ashley has a brand new duo album out with Samantha Harvey. It is a really excellent album that has been in high rotation in my world. You should definitely go out and grab yourself a copy today, here or on bandcamp! You can also keep up with Sam N Ash on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube! Here are some links from the podcast: Blue Bird Picks Sharon Shannon Gilad Hekselman     As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Josiah Nelson. Josiah plays with the Tray Wellington Band and has also been recording his own project as well. You can find him on Bandcamp, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube! As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Bluebird Picks

Song clips featured in this episode:

“Red Hill” Josiah Nelson – (Live at Bigtone) “Red Hill” Todd Phillips – (Released) “Topeka Polka” by Spade Cooley (Spade Cooley) “Boolin” by Josiah Nelson –(Live at Bigtone) “Waltz for Indira’ by Tony Rice Unit – (Devlin)

My guest this week on the podcast was initially on episode 28, Andrew Collins! Andrew has got an incredible new album coming out April 5th. He’s also releasing a companion book with the mandolin and mandola transcribed as well! You can get this all and more from his website here! Also be sure to follow Andrew on the social medias Facebook and Instagram!

During the episode a few things Andrew talks about you can find links to here: The Inner Game of Tennis   The musician Kevin Breit

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week on the podcast I welcome back CJ Lewandowski. I really enjoy any time I get a chance to talk with CJ. Heck of a guy, great player and passionate about this mandolin. His band the Po’ Ramblin Boys (Website) have a brand new album coming out this Friday March 25th on Smithsonian Folkways. You can also keep up with CJ on his Instagram account!   As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guests this week are two of my favorites! Dominick Leslie and Ric Roberston are putting out a brand new album this week called “Trust in Most”. It’s a great record and it really gives you a fly on the wall perspective of two buddies playing music they love! Check Dominick out here and check Ric out here and You can purchase the album here!    As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments       Song clips featured in this episode:   ‘East Virginia Blues” - Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “The Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers” – Mike Marshall & Chris Thile (Into the Cauldron) “Roots Waltz” – Dom and Ric (Shrimp Tales) “Autumn Leaves” – Dom and Ric  (Trust in Most) “What a Friend we Have” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “One Love”  – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “Jealous Guy”  – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most)  “The Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “Opus 38” – David Grisman (Dawg ‘90) “Home Sweet Home” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most)

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest on the podcast this week is Ben Winship. Ben has been part of many cool projects as well as helping found the Great Targhee music camp. He’s owned a studio for 25 years, co-authored two instructional books with Mel Bay and has a new release called Mandolin Tales! Go over to Ben’s website and buy some books and music!

As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode and welcome Elderly Instruments! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments       Song clips featured in this episode:   “Tangled Roots, Magic Foot” Loose Ties – (Tangled Roots) “Katy Bar the Door” Brother Mule – (Jawbone) “Shakin Down the Acorns” – Ben Winship (Acorns) “One Shoe Left” – Ben Winship (One Shoe Left) “Waterbound” – Growling Old Men (Chicken Feed and Bailing Twine) “What’s a matte with the Well” – Ben Winship (Toolshed) “What’s Happening” Mike Dowling – (Pink Guitar)

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My guest this week is Wes Lee. Wes is a Merlefest Mandolin Champion and the mandolin player for Becky Buller. He is featured on her newest release entitle Jubilee available here. They’ll be on the road promoting the album throughout the summer, we talk about that and more on this episode of the Mandolins and Beer Podcast! 

Be sure to follow Wes on Facebook and Instagram!

Songs featured in this episode: “Kismet” by Becky Buller (Jubilee) “What a Friend we have in Jesus” by Lost & Found (Hymn Time) “Leaves Fall” by Chris Thile (Stealing Second) “Rocky Island/Sally Goodin” by Valerie Smith (That’s what Love Can Do) “Alone” by Becky Buller (Jubilee)

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is the great Mike Compton! He’s got a great new album that comes out on March 4th. This is a passion project that has been ready to go for a few years now! The album “Rare and Fine : Uncommon Tunes of Bill Monroe” is available to purchase directly from Mike and there is also a companion music book as well! Go to Mike’s site here and get yourself a copy of each!   As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode and welcome Elderly Instruments! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Tony Williamson. He’s not only a great player, he’s also extremely well versed in all things Lloyd Loar! Go check out more about Tony at his website! Here’s a link to the website that archives all the Loar mandolins! The Mandolin Archive   As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode and welcome Elderly Instruments! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments       Song clips featured in this episode: “Romper Room 215”-- Tony Williamson  “No Te Engances Corazon” – Dave Apollon (The Man and the Mandolin)

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week had quite a week! He’s featured in the newest issue of Bluegrass Unlimited and he also has a brand new baby as well…my guest is Seth Mulder. Seth is a great mandolin player! His band Seth Mulder and the Midnight Run have a new album coming out around May and are heading to Europe to play some shows twice this year. Be sure to check out Seth and the band at their website ….as well as Facebook and Instagram!    As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books       Song clips featured in this episode: “Crying Holy”– Seth Mulder & The Midnight Run (Traveling Kind) “Nothin’ Special” – The Del McCoury Band (The Company we Keep) “Kneel at the Cross” – Jim & Jesse (Y’all Come:The Essential) “Blue are Close at Hand” – Po’ Ramblin’ Boys (Single) “Streets of Chicago” – Seth Mulder & The Midnight Run (Traveling Kind) “Carolina Line” – Seth Mulder & The Midnight Run (Single) “One More Night” –  Seth Mulder & The Midnight Run (Single)

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Jeff Parker. Jeff has a great classic style and has played with some pretty big acts from the Lonesome River Band to Dailey Vincent right up to today with Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers. He also has a few solo albums out as well! Check out what Jeff has going on at his website    As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books       Song clips featured in this episode: “Tears in my Tracks” – Lonesome River Band (Head on into Heartache) “I Like to Hear Them Preach It” – Jeff Parker and Co. (Same) “Hear Jerusalem Calling” – Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers (Somewhere Beyond the Blue) “Louisville Breakdown” – Kenny Baker (Darkness on the Delta)

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is the incredible Luthier Steve Gilchrist. Steve has been building some of the finest mandolins around. The list of players that own these mandolins is too long to list but you’ll understand why, even if you’ve never played one yourself, when you hear this interview. The heart and soul Steve puts into these mandolins is inspiring. Check out Steve’s website here!  As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books     Song clips featured in this episode: “Get Up John” Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys – Live recordings 1956-1969 “Monroebillia” by The Nashville Bluegrass Band – (My Native Home) “Shelvin’ Rock” by John Hartford – (Wild Hog in the Red Bush)

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is luthier Paul Duff. I’ve been a fan of Duff Mandolins since the very first time I ever held one in my hands! Last year I finally got one, and it was an honor to get to talk to Paul! Be sure to check out Paul’s website here! Also here is the video of the instrument he talked about during the episode!   As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books   Go out and pre-order the new release by Ethan Sherman  below: https://ethansherman.bandcamp.com/album/indoor-vistas   Song clips featured in this episode: “Cup and Porch” by Ethan Sherman (Indoor Vistas) “Midnight Hour Blues” by Mike Compton (Rotten Taters)

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Martin Howley from We Banjo 3. While the band name has banjo in it, what you may not realize is Martin is an incredible mandolin player! We have a great chat and it was fantastic talking with him! To keep up with Martin and the band, please follow the links below! Cheers! We Banjo 3 Website Martin Howley Instagram and Facebook   As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Straight Up Strings   Song clips featured in this episode: Haven – We Banjo 3 (Haven) Christmas in Prison – We Banjo 3 (A Winter Wonderful) The Rocky Road to Dublin – The Dubliners (The Dubliners) Waiting for the Federals – The Lewes Mountain Boys (Bluegrass) Sarafina – John Reischman (New Time & Old Acoustic)  Sunflower – We Banjo 3 (Haven) Push the Pig’s Foot/Fine Times at our House – We Banjo 3 (Gather the Good) The Wren’s Nest – De Danann (Anthem) Paddy Fahys’ Jig/Sean Ryan’s Jig – Martin Hayes (Martin Hayes) The Reconciliation Set – Gerry O’Connor (Myriad)   The Rocky Road to Dublin – We Banjo 3 (Gather the Good)

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My guest this week on the podcast is Tammy Rogers. You may know Tammy as the fiddler player and vocalist of the Grammy Award winning band the Steeldrivers. However, along with those accolades, you can add incredible mandolin player to that list. The mandolin playing on the new album she has coming out with Thomm Jutz called “There will be Singing” (Release date January 21st) is fantastic! Tammy has a great story along with some great insight during this episode! Keep up with Tammy at the links below!

Tammy’s Website Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz The Steeldrivers

As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Straight Up Strings   Song clips featured in this episode: All Around my Cabin Door – Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz (There will be Singing)  I Surely Will Be Singing – Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz (There will be Singing) Leather Britches – Sam Bush (Late As Usual) Road to Columbus – Kenny Baker (Kenny Baker plays Bill Monroe) Mountain Angel – Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz (There will be Singing) Those Two Blue Eyes – Keith Whitley & Ricky Skaggs (Second Generation) Link Bill Monroe Medley – Modern Mandolin Quartet with Mike Marshall  (Americana)  Beaumont Rag – AKUS (Two Highways)  Tree of Life – Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz (There Will be Singing)

Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! Happy New Year! My guest this week is Simon Dunson! Simon has an incredible new release of all original material available now! It’s fantastic….do yourself a favor and buy it today. If you’d like to keep up with Simon….click the links below! Simon Dunson Website Simon Dunson Instagram Simon Dunson Facebook As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings   Song clips featured in this episode: Simon Dunson – Bumble Bee (Chicken Bride) Simon Dunson  – Dollar Shrimp (Chicken Bridge) Chris Thile – Sonata No.1 in G minor (Bach Sonatas and Paratitas Vol. 1) Hank Mobley – Dig Dis (Soul Station) Simon Dunson – Lullaby (Chicken Bridge) Simon Dunson – Sydney (Chicken Bridge) Simon Dunson – Always, Always (Chicken Bridge) Simon Dunson – Gym Class (Chicken Bridge) Grant Green– Tico Tico (The Latin Bit)

I'm very excited to welcome back one of my favorite mandolin players back to the podcast! Jacob Jolliff has a brand new album coming out on Friday December 17th called "Standards Vol. 1" and as you can probably imagine, it's incredible. If you'd like to pre-order yourself a copy head to this Bandcamp link and to keep up with Jake, head on over to his website!

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It’s always a pleasure to welcome back to the podcast Jacob Jolliff. Jake has released the follow up to his Instrumentals, Vol.1 with the equally as stunning Instrumentals, Vol. 2! We talk about the album and more on this weeks episode of the podcast.

To keep up with Jake and to purchase his music, head to his website HERE!

Songs featured in this episode: All songs previewed during this episode are available to purchase HERE!

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My guest this week is Eva Scow. Eva is an incredible mandolin player from Fresno, California that has worked with some pretty incredible mandolin legends such as Mike Marshall and David Grisman. I first discovered her playing on the legendary Tone Poets cd put out by Dawg. You can keep up with what Eva has going on by following the links below:

Eva Scow Facebook and Instagram Eva Scow Youtube Channel Red Hot Strings Jazz Camp link Bandcamp link for single by Sarah Cabral

As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings   Song clips featured in this episode: Theoretically Speaking – Eva Scow, Dusty Brough (Sharon by the Sea)   Cochichando – Eva Scow, Carlos Oliveira (Tone Poets) Imagination – Sarah Cabral (Single release on Bandcamp) Joban Dna Nopia - Live – Chick Corea, Bela Fleck (Two) Batuque Na Cozinha - Pixinguinha (Raizes Do Samba) Pica Pica – Eva Scow, Dusty Brough (Sharon by the Sea)

I'm extremely excited to premiere this brand new track "Moose the Mooche" off of Jacob Jolliff's upcoming new release "Standards, Vol. 1" which comes out December 17th!

You can pre order this album by going to the BANDCAMP LINK HERE!

The entire album is stellar...and Jake will be a guest on December 14th

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Cheers!

My guest this week is a founding member of the award winning band Balsam Range. Darren Nicholson has also got himself a brand new album out called “Man on a Mission” and it is available everywhere you get your music, so go out and get yourself a copy. You can keep up with Darren at his website and also keep up with Balsam Range at their website!  Also, here are some links to some music we discussed on the episode  Marc Pruett Jethro and Howard Levy  As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings   Song clips featured in this episode: Love is War - Darren Nicholson (Man on a Mission) Trains I Missed - Balsam Range (Trains I Missed) Love, Oh Please Come Home - Reno and Smiley (Love, Oh Please Come Home) Lonesome Feeling - The Osborne Brothers (Once More Vol 1 and 2) Man on a Mission - Darren Nicholson (Man on a Mission) Bending the Rules - Jesse McReynolds (Bending the Rules) After You’ve Gone - Jethro Burns (Jethro Burns) Get Up John - Ricky Skaggs (Bluegrass Rules) Amanda Jewell - Darren Nicholson (Darren Nicholson) Rawhide - Darren Nicholson (Fret a Spell)

Just a quick thank you!

This week I welcome back to the show Roger Siminoff. Roger is a great guy and I’ve been waiting to get him back on the show to talk about the time he was a consultant at Gibson. Some good stuff in this one! Be sure to check out Roger’s books and Straight Up Strings! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings

My guest this week on the podcast is the legendary Joe Craven! You may know Joe as the incredible percussion player on so many Dawg recordings but he is also an incredible mandolin player as well! You can follow along with Joe via his website where you can find all of his projects and even sign up for some lessons! 

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My guest this week on the podcast is Johnny Staats! I’ve been trying to line up an interview with Johnny for a little over a year now and it was well worth the wait. Johnny’s work ethic is second to none and you can hear it in his playing and in this interview! You can keep up with Johnny at his website and on Facebook and on Instagram!    As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings

Song samples this week: Jessica’s Lullabye - Johnny Staats (Wires & Wood) Coal Tattoo - Johnny Staats (Wires $ Wood) Never Mind the Mule - Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys (Time Moves On) Mandolin Madness - Johnny Staats (Wires & Wood) Catch Me if you Can - - Johnny Staats (Wires & Wood) Legend of the Ghost Coon - Johnny Staats (Wires & Wood) Time Moves On - Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys (Time Moves On) Memorie of Mozart - Johnny Staats (Wound of Sound)

My guest this week on the podcast is Mary Meyer. She was this week’s guest on the wonderful Mandolin Mondays and she has been playing with all sorts of acts from the Nashville area. If you’d like keep up with what Mary has going on, follow her on her Facebook or Instagram!   As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings

Song samples this week: River of Life Theo & Brenna (When you Go) Old Elmer - Theo & Brenna (When you Go) Lovin You, Goin Blind - IIIrd Time Out (John & Mary) Money in the Bank - Lonesome River Band (Carrying the Tradition) The Way you Love Me - Johnny Meyer (Porchlight) Crafton Blues - Johnny Gimble (The Texas Fiddle Collection) Stealin away - Josh Williams (Down Home) My Sweet Blue-Eyed Darlin’ - The Lonesome River Band (Carrying the Tradition)

My guest this week on the podcast is Harry Clark. I had the pleasure of meeting Harry in person at IBMA and seeing both of his bands The Wooks (Website) and East Nash Grass (Website). Keep up with Harry on his social medias Instagram and Facebook. Also check out the 432 sessions on Bandcamp!     As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings

Song samples this week: Little Sandy Queen - The Wooks (Glory Bound) Old Home Place - Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder (live at the Chs music Hall) Little Liza Jane - Alison Krauss & Union Station (So Long, So Wrong) Angel Band - Stanley Brothers (O Brother sndtrk) 95 Years - Volume Five (drifter) Billy at the Hoedown - The 432 Sessions (The 432 Sessions) Glory in the Meeting House - Maddie Denton (Playin’ in this Town) Banks of the Ohio - Bill Monroe and Doc Watson (The Duet Recordings)  I’m just here to Get my Baby out of Jail- Red Allen and Frank Wakefield (The Kitchen Tapes) Richmond - Nate Leath (Nate Leath and Friends)

My guest this week is  Eva Holbrook. You may be familiar with her from her incredible band with her sisters called SHEL. You may also be familiar with her as her solo project Lady Moon. However you know her, you know she is an extremely talented musician! You can check out SHEL at their WEBSITE  and you can follow Eva on her INSTAGRAM or even support her at her PATREON!      As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings

Song samples this week: Enter Sandman by SHEL (Just Crazy Enough) Tuscany by SHEL (same) Farewell to the Gold by Nic Jones (Peguin Eggs) Lost as Anyone by SHEL (Just Crazy Enough) Macedonia by Strength in Numbers (same) Song for a Young Queen by Chris Thile (Not all who Wander are Lost) The Battle of Evermore by SHEL (same) The West Coast of Claire by Planxty (same) 30 Years Jig by Vasen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=770ig9bYZYM)

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This week on the podcast is Rolling Stone Featured mandolin player, Wyatt Ellis. Wyatt if ensuring the future of the mandolin is bright! His new album “Happy Valley” is available now and his newest music video “Blue Smoke” also just premiered on Rolling Stone’s website!

You can find all this and more at Wyatt’s Website HERE!

Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are available on Wyatt’s album “Happy Valley”. Which you can purchase here!

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My guest this week is Rick Faris. Rick has a pretty incredible mandolin journey...you have to hear it to believe it! He’s got a brand new album coming out on Nov 5th. You can keep up with Rick at his Website, Facebook and Instagram!     As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop Ear Trumpet Labs

Song samples this week: Deep River - Rick Faris ( EMD - Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band (Crying Uncle) See You on the Other Side - Rick Faris ( Lonesome Lesson Learned  - Special Consensus (Signs) I Cried Myself Awake - Special Consensus (35) From Dusk till Dawn - Special Consensus (35) Log Cabin in the Lane - Lost and Found ( It’s About Time) Jake Satterfield - The Wooks (Little Circles) Monroe - Special Consensus (Scratch Gravel Road) Country Boy - Special Consensus (35)

My guest this week is David Long! He’s got a brand new album out called A Public Record: Songs and Stories. You can purchase it and follow along with David here at his website!     As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Modern Mandolin Workshop Lessonbusiness.com

Song samples this week: Pupville - David Grisman (Dawg 90) White House Blues - Earl Taylor and the Stony Mountain boys  Stomp - Mike Compton and David Long (Stomp) Lots of songs by David Long (A Public Record) buy it today

This week my guest is 4 time Grammy winner Sarah Jarosz. Sarah has a beautiful new album called Blue Heron Suite and is currently on the road! Go find out more about Sarah at her website!

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