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The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #198 Mike Guggino Returns! Sep 29, 2023

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It’s always a pleasure to welcome back to the podcast Mike Guggino! Mike plays mandolin in the Grammy award winning Steep Canyon Rangers. They have a brand new album out called “Morning Shift” which is available everywhere you get your music. We talk about the album, the challenges of replacing a long time friend and bandmate and more! Steep Canyon is going to be hitting the road hard to promote this new album…so head over to their website HERE to see where you can catch their incredible show!

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The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #197 LIVE at the 10th Annual Monroe Mandolin Camp Sep 22, 2023

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This week I’m coming to you live from the 10th Annual Monroe Mandolin Camp in Abingdon, VA! This has been an absolutely incredible experience! I can’t put into words the passion that has driven this camp.

Please go to this link to read all about why this camp is about so much more than just music!

Also, a big thank you to all of the instructors that took part in the podcast that you are about to listen to..

Head on over to this LINK to learn more about each of the instructors and what they are currently up to.

And most importantly keep tuned to this podcast and their WEBSITE to find out when you can sign up for year 11!!!!

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The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #196 Luke Morris Sep 15, 2023

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My guest this week is Luke Morris. Luke plays in the band Shadowgrass and also plays in a band called Highland Reverie and they have a new album coming out on Sept. 29th. Shadowgrass is currently on the road and you can find out more and also follow them on all the social medias here! For more information about Highland Reverie and to follow them on the socials, click here! And to follow Luke’s instagram…go HERE!

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Song Clips featured in this episode: “Mr. Charlie” by Shadowgrass (S/T) “Shot in the Heart” by Highland Reverie “Black Eyed Susan” by Rickey Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder (LACMH) “Fire on the Mountain” by Bill Monroe (Anthology) “Smoothie Song” by Nickel Creek (This Side) “Giant Hornpipe” by Mike Marshall (Gator Strut) “On and On” by Shadowgrass (S/T)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #195 Jacob Sharp (Mipso) Sep 08, 2023

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My guest this week is Jacob Sharp from the band Mipso. Mipso has a great new album available now called “Book of Fools” and they are gearing up to hit the road to promote the new album. We talk about that, the music industry, the cool ways he’s gotten mandolins and more! Follow Mipso here and follow along with Jacob here!

Jacob’s First Mandolin Video

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Song Clips featured in this episode: “Broken Heart/ Open Heart” by Mipso (Book of Fools) “Your Body” by Mipso (S/T) “Louise” by Mipso (Dark Holler Pop) “Carolina Rolling By” by Mipso (Book of Fools) “Radio Hell” by Mipso (Book of Fools)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #194 Daniel Ullom Sep 01, 2023

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My guest this week is Daniel Ullom. While he specializes in bluegrass and old time…that’s not all he does. He’s originally from Washington, moved to Asheville, back to Washington and now he’s back east and currently playing shows with Jake Eddy. He recently put out a great album called the “Swannanoa Sessions” and you can keep up with him at his Website and Instagram.

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Song Clips featured in this episode: “Eurkea” by Chris Thile (Not all that wander) “Roving Gambler, Jaybird in the Ashbrook” Foghorn String Band (Rattlesnake Tidal Wave) “Durang’s Hornpipe” by Daniel Ullom (The Swannanoa sessions) “New Five Cent” by Rocky Creek Ramblers (S/T) “Wild Hog in the Woods” by Daniel Ullom (The The Swannanoa sessions) “Grey Eagle” by Daniel Ullom (The The Swannanoa sessions) “Sally Goodin” by Ed and Ella Halley (Stole from the Throat of a Bird) “New Gravy Waltz” by Hot Club Sandwich (No Pressure)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #193 Harry Clark (East Nash Grass, Dan Tyminski)) Aug 18, 2023

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My guest this week is Harry Clark. Harry’s band East Nash Grass has a brand new album called “Last Chance to Win” available today!

Head over to the East Nash Grass website to find all their links, merch and tour schedule!

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Song Clips featured in this episode: "Never Comin" Home" By Dan Tyminski (God Fearing Heathen) All songs by East Nash Grass from their new album Last Chance to Win

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #192 Pete Martin Aug 11, 2023

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My guest this week is Pete Martin. Pete Martin is a Seattle based mandolin and fiddle player. He is a former National Adult Fiddle Champion and has placed in the top 5 at the Winfield Mandolin Contest. He was a columnist for Mandolin Magazine and has authored 13 instructional books on mandolin and fiddle playing and many YouTube videos. Pete has been a full time private lesson teacher in Seattle for over 40 years and gives lessons online all over the world.

Pete’s website is filled with incredible resources and is also the best way to contact Pete!

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Song Clips featured in this episode: “Bumblebee in the Gourdvine” by Benny Thomasson (Legendary Texas Fiddler) “Grey Eagle” by Dan Crary by (Lady’s Fancy) “Indiana” by Tiny Moore (Tiny Moore Live”) “Tear it Down” by Pete Martin (Pete Plays Wes) “Just Friends” by Barney Kessel (Just Friends) “Naptown Blues” by Wes Montgomery (Smokin in Seattle) “Seven Fourteen” by Pete Matin (Original Bluegrass Fiddle Tunes and Jazz) “Pete Bop” by Pete Matin (Original Bluegrass Fiddle Tunes and Jazz)

Links discussed during episode: Barry Harris Musescore Mandolin Cafe Interview

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #191 Forrest O'Connor Aug 04, 2023

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My guest this week on the podcast if Forrest O’Connor. Nashville-born singer-songwriter, guitarist, and mandolinist Forrest O’Connor earned national recognition as one of the lead vocalists and instrumentalists in the O’Connor Band, a group he co-founded with his wife, Kate, and his father, seven-time CMA Award-winning violinist Mark O’Connor. Forrest wrote several songs, including the title track, for the O’Connor Band’s debut album Coming Home, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Bluegrass Albums Chart and won a Grammy Award in 2017. Most recently, he arranged and contributed a track to the John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project Vol. 1 tribute album, which was nominated for a Grammy in 2021. Prior to the O’Connor Band, Forrest toured nationally as a duo with Kate and frequently performed as a sideman at The Station Inn in Nashville. In 2014, he won the Tennessee State Mandolin Championship. He is a graduate of Harvard University.

Be sure to head over to Forrest’s website HERE where you can find links to his projects and social media!

Here’s a link to the Article about myself and the podcast in this month’s edition of the Bluegrass Standard magazine!

Song Clips featured in this episode: “The Saga of Harrison Crab Feathers” by The Hay Brigade (S/T) “In the House of Tom Bombadil” by Nickel Creek (S/T) “Caprice No 4 in D Major” by Mark O’ Connor (30 Year Retrospective) “Coming Home” The O’Connor Band (Coming Home) “Garfield’s Blackberry Blossom” by The Hay Brigade (S/T) “Jerusalem Bridge” The O’Connor Band (Coming Home)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #190 Jake Eddy Jul 28, 2023

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My guest this week is the extremely talented Jake Eddy! His INSTAGRAM account is a must follow if you love acoustic music! Jake Eddy is a bluegrass guitarist born and raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He began his music career and lifelong addiction to the road by playing banjo professionally at the age of fourteen with bluegrass-legend Melvin Goins. His guitar playing, which is primarily influenced by bluegrass and jazz, is showcased on his debut album of fiddle tunes, entitled "Jake Eddy," which features such greats as Grammy-award winning Bryan Sutton, Rob Ickes, and Kenny Smith. Follow Jake at his website and Instagram!

Song clips featured on the is episode: Black Mountain Rag by Jake Eddy (S/T) Dark Hollow by Jake Eddy (Live at the Spanish Ballroom) Isotope 709 by Danny Barnes (Stove Up) Clever Britches by Nor’ Easter (S/T) Lester Leaps in by Jake and Carter Eddy (Up to Snuff)

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The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #189 Callum Morton Jul 21, 2023

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My guest this week is Callum Morton. Callum Morton is an up-and-coming acoustic instrumentalist with a drive to collaborate with some of the world's finest Americana musicians. Drawing inspiration from his studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and at East Tennessee State University, Callum has crafted a delightful showcase of original compositions for acoustic string-band ensembles. Callum is joined by a superlative roster of acoustic specialists; each lending their rich and thoughtful musicianship to lift the compositions to soaring heights. In 2019 Callum achieved national recognition appearing on BBC Scotland’s The Quay sessions with folk-fusion group, The Auldeners. Callum formed a Bluegrass band, The Fountaineers, during lockdown restrictions and quickly achieved an official virtual artist spot at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass Ramble 2021. Callum appeared with this Bluegrass outfit performing at several landmark Bluegrass music festivals across Europe in 2022 including La Roche, France. Callum is quickly becoming one of the rising talents in the UK Americana acoustic scene. His new music endeavour, The Callum Morton Band features stellar instrumental playing, relatable catchy earworms and stories from his time studying and touring with his mandolin. You can keep up with Callum at his website HERE….and more importantly, you can back his KICKSTARTER HERE!!!!

Song clips featured on the is episode” Train on the Island by the Fountaineers (S/T) The Folky Gibbon By The Chair (The Chair) “Tarbolton/Longford Collector/Sailor’s Bonnet” by Dartry Ceili Band (The Killavil Post) “Ootpik Waltz” by Thile and Daves (Sleep with One Eye Open) “Pitchin’ Wedge” by Adam Steffey (Grateful) “Lonesome Pine” by The Fountaineers (S/T) “Barrel Full of Beer” by The Daddy Naggins (A Certain Paradise) “Oban Bay” by Callum Morton (TBA) “New Essex Stomp” by Callum Morton (TBA)

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