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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is the DAWG David Grisman. Honestly, there is nothing you can really say about Dawg that you probably don’t already know….he’s a LEGEND. He really has something special going on with his website ACOUSTIC DISC. He was so gracious to do this and I hope you all enjoy part 1 with David Grisman! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: Dawg Patch by David Grisman (Dawg Works Vol 1) Dawg’s Bull by The Original David Grisman Quintet (Live in Dawg’s Living Room) Razzle Dazzle by The Dawg Trio (Plays Tunes and Sings Songs) Perfidia by Dave Apollon (The Man with the Mandolin) Paddy-rocker by Bertram Levy and Peter Ostroushko (First Generation) Japan (opus 23) by David Grisman (Dawg Works Vol 1) Big Jim’s Cakewalk by David Grisman (Dawg Works Vol 1)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #149 Don Stiernberg (New Album Episode) Sep 02, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Don Stiernberg. Don is one of my favorite players and people to talk with and he has just released a brand new recording called “Rhythm Twist” (available here) with an amazing cast of players. The other players that make up the band are Evan Price (website), Greg Ruby (website) and Keving Kehrberg (website). Go get the album today! Here’s a link to the Fumee Jazz band that Don plays with. 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: All of the recordings of Don’s are on the new release Rhythm Twist available here! “Wes’s Tune” by Wes Montgomery (Montgomeryland)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #148 Michael Daves Aug 26, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Michael Daves. Michael Daves was born in 1977 in the southern empire of Atlanta, Georgia. Soon after, he began to make loud noises, so his loving parents put music instruments in front of him. It was a good plan. He grew up in that grand tradition of staying up late & singing real loud. Although he's since moved north, the humid south remains in heart and sinus cavities. Heralded as “a leading light of the New York bluegrass scene” by the New York Times, Daves has garnered attention for his work with Chris Thile, Steve Martin, Tony Trischka, and Rosanne Cash in addition to his solo performances.

Check out Michael at his website here!

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The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #147 Jason Anick Aug 19, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Jason Anick. Berklee College of Music Professor Jason Anick, has earned a reputation among string players as an imaginative improviser, versatile composer, and insightful educator. Growing up playing fiddle tunes with his family and classical music with local orchestras, he developed a passion for improvisation, which led him to study jazz and classical music at Hartt Conservatory. In 2008, Anick started what would be a 10 year stint touring and recording with Grammy award-winning guitar virtuoso John Jorgenson while still a senior at Hartt Conservatory. You can purchase his new book and keep up with Jason 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 Song clips featured in this episode: “Maryandra” by Jason Ancik (Tipping Point) “Le Feu Le Plus Beau” by Jason Anick (Sleepless) “Sweet Lorraine” by Stephane Grappelli (Shades of Django) “Laurie De’ Tullins” by Chris Thile (Not All Who Wander are Lost) “Occupy” by Jason Anick (Tipping Point) “Made in France” by Bireli Lagrene and Slyvain Luc (Duet) “Full House” by Wes Montgomery (Full House) “Topsy” by Selmer #607 (s/t) “Sent Home” by Jason Anick (Sleepless) “Cachoeira” by Rhythm Future Quartet (And Friends)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast # 146 Joe Brent Aug 11, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Joe Brent. Called, “one of the truly exceptional musicians of his generation,” a mandolinist about whom it has been said, “there has never been a mandolinist with greater technical skills,” and a composer whose music, “touches and communicates the essence of what it means to be an alive, feeling human being,” Joe Brent has forged a career as both instrumentalist and composer with unparalleled fluency across multiple genres. He has started a new label called Adhyaropa Records, which you can visit here! You can also visit Joe at his website, Facebook and 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: “Slow Motion” by Joe Brent (solo.) “Omegah” by 9 Horses (Umegah) “Anyone New” by Dallas Ugly (Watch Me Learn) “Summertime Clothes” by Joe Brent (solo.) “Overjoyed” by Joe Brent and Sara Caswell (Joe Brent and Sara Caswell) “Snow Musik” by 9 Horses (s/t) “Let’s just make it me and you” by 9 Horses (Umegah) “S7rophe” by 9 Horses (Umegah) “Fancy in G, “Tremolo” by Joe Brent (An Englishman in New York)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #145 Jacob Jolliff (New Album talk) Jul 29, 2022

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My guest this week is one of my favorite people to talk mandolin with, Jacob Jolliff. Jake has an incredible new album coming out on Friday August 5th, which you can pre-order today at this link!!

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The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #144 John and Jill Turpin The Green Mountain Bluegrass Festival Jul 22, 2022

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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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The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #143 Dan Tyminski Jul 15, 2022

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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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The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #142 Sean Keegan Jul 09, 2022

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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…)