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Audey Ratliff

  • Ratliff mandolin to be given away in honor of Alan Niederland

    April 27, 2023 | by John Lawless

    We've mentioned several times that nothing beats bluegrass people for their kindness, and willingness to help others as they learn to play the music. Most of us who have been involved for some time will have stories to tell about

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  • Instrument building video diary from Ratliff Mandolins

    September 16, 2020 | by John Lawless

    Audie Ratliff, chief luthier with Ratliff Mandolins in Church Hill, TN, has produced a series of series of five videos which follow his process as he builds and assembles a set of ten new instruments. Anyone interested in the mandolin, and

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  • Tom Ratliff passes

    November 23, 2016 | by John Lawless

    Tom Ratliff, a fixture in the bluegrass scene in east Tennessee for many years, passed away on October 30. He was 79 years of age and died from the effects of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Tom was a passionate bluegrass fan

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  • James Alan Shelton benefit concert this month

    June 12, 2014 | by John Lawless

    Following the recent passing of James Alan Shelton, several of his friends and admirers in Kingsport, TN are putting on a benefit concert in his name. Monies raised will be donated to James' widow, Greta Shelton, to assist with such medical

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  • Audey Ratliff remembers James Alan Shelton

    June 4, 2014 | by Guest Contributor

    Among the many people mourning the loss of James Alan Shelton today is his good friend, Audey Ratliff. Many people know Audey through his luthiery, as the owner of Ratliff Mandolins. He and James grew up in the same part

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