The Holy Grail of Archtops: The Gibson L-5
Gibson - Jun 06, 2011
The L-5 was created at 's basic factory in Kalamazoo, Michigan, under the direction of the legendary luthier and sonic genius Lloyd Loar, whose archtop guitar designs and mandolin constructions are arguably the finest ever.
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John Reischman & the Jaybirds – Vintage & Unique – Corvus Records
Audiophile Audition - May 18, 2011
John Reischman & the Jaybirds – Vintage & Consonant – Corvus RecordsGiven that John Reischman is one the very best mandolin players in the world, you'd expect the performances on “Vintage & Peerless” to focus more on him, but nearly all tracks focus on the ensemble as a whole and provide equal time in the spotlight for
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Fiddle camp near Monarch starts Sunday
Great Falls Tribune - Jun 03, 2011
Week 2 includes instruction in fiddle, guitar, mandolin and cello. Styles will embrace Cajun, Celtic, Texas, Canadian, Appalachian, bluegrass and western swing. An array of instructors will be on in collusion to guide students. Instructors during the first
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Upcoming events June 4-24
Park Rapids Enterprise - Jun 04, 2011
Musician Paul Albright kicks off the mellow playing guitar, mandolin and harmonica Thursday, June 9 at Faith Baptist Church, Park Rapids. “Some 30 years ago I started in a garage tie like every other boy in the '70s,” he said. and more »
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Mad about Agnes...
Sleaford Today - May 19, 2011
Multi-instrumentalists all, Hennebach is classically trained in piano, Jones is self-taught on guitar and bass, and Saunders adds warp with a vintage mandolin and subtle electronic processing on his guitar. The group's harmony-driven performances
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String Hounds in Sacramento, The 5th String Hosts Virtuouso Autoharpist
The Sacramento Press - May 22, 2011
Union lessons on guitar are offered as well as individual lessons on violin, mandolin, bass, and guitar. Every Thursday night, the fund hosts an open bluegrass jam from 7-10pm, all are welcome. The owner, John Green, is an enigmatic and accomplished
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EG Music reviews
Sydney Morning Herald - Jun 02, 2011
Whether rocking a mandolin, fiddle or extended exciting guitar solo, her band makes no attempt to upstage McNeil's gift for the potent repel of phrase in a landscape of endless rain and recrimination. ★★★1/2 YEARS ago, the scuffed, beer-soaked, and more »
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Celebrate Appalachian History in Waynesville
Waynesville Smoky Mountain News - Jun 01, 2011
Holt and Goforth consolidate guitar, banjo, fiddle, slide guitar, mandolin and rhythm instruments from hambone (body slapping) rhythms, to spoons, foil-fiddle, rhythm bones, jaw harp, and even paper bag. Michael Reno Harrell, a songwriter and veteran
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Concert Review | Hookahville: Roots-music mix a crowd-pleaser
Columbus Dispatch - May 29, 2011
Yonder Mountain Chaplet Band spoke most eloquently during the afternoon for the fest's bluegrass roots, employing the classic acoustic instrumentation of guitar, bass, banjo, guitar and mandolin but twisting the arrangements and representation material from
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On the week: Entertainment listings for Southwest Michigan
Kalamazoo Gazette - MLive.com - May 18, 2011
Object full sizeShawano Cleary / Special to the Kalamazoo GazetteThe Kalamazoo Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra will perform at 7 pm May 21 at the Ladies Library Consortium. Kalamazoo Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra — A concert, including recent commissioned
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