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The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #133 John Skehan (Railroad Earth) Apr 22, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is John Skehan. You may know John from his 20 years with the band Railroad Earth. They have a brand new album out today that is available everywhere you get music! This album is fantastic! To see where you can catch up with John and the Railroad Earth guys, check out their website HERE! You can find John’s Instagram HERE! Here are some links from the podcast: Todd Collins Strings and Sol Video Sam and John Clinic Roadhouse Brewing As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: The Great Divide by Railroad Earth (All for the Song) Showers of Rain by Railroad Earth (All for the Song) Mighty River by Railroad Earth (Bird in a House) All for the Song by Railroad Earth (All for the Song) Crossing the Gap by Railroad Earth (Amen Corner) Come and Go Moon by Railroad Earth (All for the Song) Bach Andante B minor Sonata by John Skehan Vivaldi Concerto by John Skehan Duo I C Major by John Skehan and Todd Collins Bach Presto G Minor by John Skehan

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #132 Welcome Back Ashley Hoyer Apr 15, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week I welcome back to the podcast Ashley Hoyer. Ashley has a brand new duo album out with Samantha Harvey. It is a really excellent album that has been in high rotation in my world. You should definitely go out and grab yourself a copy today, here or on bandcamp! You can also keep up with Sam N Ash on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube! Here are some links from the podcast: Blue Bird Picks Sharon Shannon Gilad Hekselman As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #131 Josiah Nelson (Tray Wellington Band) Apr 08, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Josiah Nelson. Josiah plays with the Tray Wellington Band and has also been recording his own project as well. You can find him on Bandcamp, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube! As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Bluebird Picks

Song clips featured in this episode:

“Red Hill” Josiah Nelson – (Live at Bigtone) “Red Hill” Todd Phillips – (Released) “Topeka Polka” by Spade Cooley (Spade Cooley) “Boolin” by Josiah Nelson –(Live at Bigtone) “Waltz for Indira’ by Tony Rice Unit – (Devlin)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #130 Andrew Collins (second visit!) Apr 01, 2022

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My guest this week on the podcast was initially on episode 28, Andrew Collins! Andrew has got an incredible new album coming out April 5th. He’s also releasing a companion book with the mandolin and mandola transcribed as well! You can get this all and more from his website here! Also be sure to follow Andrew on the social medias Facebook and Instagram!

During the episode a few things Andrew talks about you can find links to here: The Inner Game of Tennis The musician Kevin Breit

As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #129 Welcome Back CJ Lewandowski (Po' Ramblin Boys) Mar 23, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week on the podcast I welcome back CJ Lewandowski. I really enjoy any time I get a chance to talk with CJ. Heck of a guy, great player and passionate about this mandolin. His band the Po’ Ramblin Boys (Website) have a brand new album coming out this Friday March 25th on Smithsonian Folkways. You can also keep up with CJ on his Instagram account! As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #128 Dominick leslie and Ric Robertson Mar 17, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guests this week are two of my favorites! Dominick Leslie and Ric Roberston are putting out a brand new album this week called “Trust in Most”. It’s a great record and it really gives you a fly on the wall perspective of two buddies playing music they love! Check Dominick out here and check Ric out here and You can purchase the album here! As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: ‘East Virginia Blues” - Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “The Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers” – Mike Marshall & Chris Thile (Into the Cauldron) “Roots Waltz” – Dom and Ric (Shrimp Tales) “Autumn Leaves” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “What a Friend we Have” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “One Love” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “Jealous Guy” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “The Saga of Harrison Crabfeathers” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most) “Opus 38” – David Grisman (Dawg ‘90) “Home Sweet Home” – Dom and Ric (Trust in Most)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #127 Ben Winship Mar 11, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest on the podcast this week is Ben Winship. Ben has been part of many cool projects as well as helping found the Great Targhee music camp. He’s owned a studio for 25 years, co-authored two instructional books with Mel Bay and has a new release called Mandolin Tales! Go over to Ben’s website and buy some books and music!

As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode and welcome Elderly Instruments! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: “Tangled Roots, Magic Foot” Loose Ties – (Tangled Roots) “Katy Bar the Door” Brother Mule – (Jawbone) “Shakin Down the Acorns” – Ben Winship (Acorns) “One Shoe Left” – Ben Winship (One Shoe Left) “Waterbound” – Growling Old Men (Chicken Feed and Bailing Twine) “What’s a matte with the Well” – Ben Winship (Toolshed) “What’s Happening” Mike Dowling – (Pink Guitar)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #126 Another visit with Mike Compton Mar 03, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is the great Mike Compton! He’s got a great new album that comes out on March 4th. This is a passion project that has been ready to go for a few years now! The album “Rare and Fine : Uncommon Tunes of Bill Monroe” is available to purchase directly from Mike and there is also a companion music book as well! Go to Mike’s site here and get yourself a copy of each! As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode and welcome Elderly Instruments! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #125 Lloyd Loar Talk with Tony Williamson Feb 25, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Tony Williamson. He’s not only a great player, he’s also extremely well versed in all things Lloyd Loar! Go check out more about Tony at his website! Here’s a link to the website that archives all the Loar mandolins! The Mandolin Archive As always, a big thank you to my sponsors for this episode and welcome Elderly Instruments! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Song clips featured in this episode: “Romper Room 215”-- Tony Williamson “No Te Engances Corazon” – Dave Apollon (The Man and the Mandolin)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #124 Seth Mulder (Seth Mulder & Midnight Run) Feb 18, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week had quite a week! He’s featured in the newest issue of Bluegrass Unlimited and he also has a brand new baby as well…my guest is Seth Mulder. Seth is a great mandolin player! His band Seth Mulder and the Midnight Run have a new album coming out around May and are heading to Europe to play some shows twice this year. Be sure to check out Seth and the band at their website ….as well as Facebook and Instagram! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Song clips featured in this episode: “Crying Holy”– Seth Mulder & The Midnight Run (Traveling Kind) “Nothin’ Special” – The Del McCoury Band (The Company we Keep) “Kneel at the Cross” – Jim & Jesse (Y’all Come:The Essential) “Blue are Close at Hand” – Po’ Ramblin’ Boys (Single) “Streets of Chicago” – Seth Mulder & The Midnight Run (Traveling Kind) “Carolina Line” – Seth Mulder & The Midnight Run (Single) “One More Night” – Seth Mulder & The Midnight Run (Single)