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  • Rick Hayes on WFDU

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    Rick Hayes, mandolinist with The Gibson Brothers, will join Carol Beaugard on Friday morning (8/1) for a discussion about his recent CD, Fly By Night. Carol's show, Lonesome Pine RFD, is broadcast from 9:00 a.m. to noon (EDT) on 89.1 FM

  • Workshop opportunities at IBMA

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    With the annual IBMA World Of Bluegrass convention coming up (9/29-10/2), a number of instructional workshops have been scheduled in Nashville during that same time frame. Students of bluegrass instruments can take advantage of these opportunities during their visit, especially

  • Bill Monroe and Ibanez mandolins

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    We've been in contact this past weekend with the administrators of a new web site devoted to the Ibanez mandolins made in Japan during the 1970s. IbanezMandolin.com publishes exclusive editorial content that explores the history of the mandolins and is compiling

  • Two new mandolin books from Homespun

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    Homespun has released mandolin transcription books to match two recent CDs from Butch Baldassari, Mandolin Hyms and Appalachian Mandolin & Dulcimer. Each book contains complete mandolin transcriptions in both tablature and standard notation, plus a copy of the original CD. Mandolin

  • Herb Mayfield passes

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    I just received the news this morning that one of bluegrass music's elder statesmen, Herb Mayfield, passed away recently, on May 29, 2008 in Amarillo, TX. Herb (mandolin) and his brothers, Ed (guitar) and Smokey (fiddle), performed as family bluegrass band

  • Fate of Monroe’s Mandolin still uncertain

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    The Tennessean is reporting this morning on the terms of a settlement between MTSU and the estate of Bob McLean. As we reported in October of 2007, McLean defrauded investors of millions and then generously spread the money around. Some

  • Jesse McReynolds Mandolin Camp

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    For all you mandolin pickers out there, here's an opportunity to learn from one of the best. Jesse McReynolds is hosting a mandolin camp at his Pick Inn next month, July 11-12, 2008. The two day event begins with a reception

  • Sarah Jarosz signs with Sugar Hill

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    Much of the bluegrass and acoustic music world has been buzzing this spring about Secrets, the debut CD from young phenom Sierra Hull - and rightly so. Just as folks in the business had been talking about Sierra for several

  • Colorado Case instrument straps

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    If you play an instrument other than the upright bass or fiddle, you probably use a strap. If you play upright bass and use a strap, please send me a photo! My point was that instrument straps are a vital part

  • More luthiers on TV

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    Last month we told you about a PodCast on UNC-TV that provided a glimpse of the work that goes into making a fiddle. Now we learn of another instance where television has highlighted the craftsmanship associated with the building of musical