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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Jeff Parker. Jeff has a great classic style and has played with some pretty big acts from the Lonesome River Band to Dailey Vincent right up to today with Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers. He also has a few solo albums out as well! Check out what Jeff has going on at his website 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: “Tears in my Tracks” – Lonesome River Band (Head on into Heartache) “I Like to Hear Them Preach It” – Jeff Parker and Co. (Same) “Hear Jerusalem Calling” – Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers (Somewhere Beyond the Blue) “Louisville Breakdown” – Kenny Baker (Darkness on the Delta)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode # 122 Steve Gilchrist (Gilchrist Mandolins) Feb 03, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is the incredible Luthier Steve Gilchrist. Steve has been building some of the finest mandolins around. The list of players that own these mandolins is too long to list but you’ll understand why, even if you’ve never played one yourself, when you hear this interview. The heart and soul Steve puts into these mandolins is inspiring. Check out Steve’s website here! 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: “Get Up John” Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boys – Live recordings 1956-1969 “Monroebillia” by The Nashville Bluegrass Band – (My Native Home) “Shelvin’ Rock” by John Hartford – (Wild Hog in the Red Bush)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #121 Paul Duff Jan 27, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is luthier Paul Duff. I’ve been a fan of Duff Mandolins since the very first time I ever held one in my hands! Last year I finally got one, and it was an honor to get to talk to Paul! Be sure to check out Paul’s website here! Also here is the video of the instrument he talked about during the episode! As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Go out and pre-order the new release by Ethan Sherman below: https://ethansherman.bandcamp.com/album/indoor-vistas Song clips featured in this episode: “Cup and Porch” by Ethan Sherman (Indoor Vistas) “Midnight Hour Blues” by Mike Compton (Rotten Taters)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #120 Martin Howley (We Banjo 3) Jan 20, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Martin Howley from We Banjo 3. While the band name has banjo in it, what you may not realize is Martin is an incredible mandolin player! We have a great chat and it was fantastic talking with him! To keep up with Martin and the band, please follow the links below! Cheers! We Banjo 3 Website Martin Howley Instagram and Facebook As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Straight Up Strings Song clips featured in this episode: Haven – We Banjo 3 (Haven) Christmas in Prison – We Banjo 3 (A Winter Wonderful) The Rocky Road to Dublin – The Dubliners (The Dubliners) Waiting for the Federals – The Lewes Mountain Boys (Bluegrass) Sarafina – John Reischman (New Time & Old Acoustic) Sunflower – We Banjo 3 (Haven) Push the Pig’s Foot/Fine Times at our House – We Banjo 3 (Gather the Good) The Wren’s Nest – De Danann (Anthem) Paddy Fahys’ Jig/Sean Ryan’s Jig – Martin Hayes (Martin Hayes) The Reconciliation Set – Gerry O’Connor (Myriad) The Rocky Road to Dublin – We Banjo 3 (Gather the Good)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #119 Jan 13, 2022

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My guest this week on the podcast is Tammy Rogers. You may know Tammy as the fiddler player and vocalist of the Grammy Award winning band the Steeldrivers. However, along with those accolades, you can add incredible mandolin player to that list. The mandolin playing on the new album she has coming out with Thomm Jutz called “There will be Singing” (Release date January 21st) is fantastic! Tammy has a great story along with some great insight during this episode! Keep up with Tammy at the links below!

Tammy’s Website Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz The Steeldrivers

As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Straight Up Strings Song clips featured in this episode: All Around my Cabin Door – Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz (There will be Singing) I Surely Will Be Singing – Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz (There will be Singing) Leather Britches – Sam Bush (Late As Usual) Road to Columbus – Kenny Baker (Kenny Baker plays Bill Monroe) Mountain Angel – Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz (There will be Singing) Those Two Blue Eyes – Keith Whitley & Ricky Skaggs (Second Generation) Link Bill Monroe Medley – Modern Mandolin Quartet with Mike Marshall (Americana) Beaumont Rag – AKUS (Two Highways) Tree of Life – Tammy Rogers & Thomm Jutz (There Will be Singing)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #118 Simon Dunson Jan 05, 2022

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Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! Happy New Year! My guest this week is Simon Dunson! Simon has an incredible new release of all original material available now! It’s fantastic….do yourself a favor and buy it today. If you’d like to keep up with Simon….click the links below! Simon Dunson Website Simon Dunson Instagram Simon Dunson Facebook As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings Song clips featured in this episode: Simon Dunson – Bumble Bee (Chicken Bride) Simon Dunson – Dollar Shrimp (Chicken Bridge) Chris Thile – Sonata No.1 in G minor (Bach Sonatas and Paratitas Vol. 1) Hank Mobley – Dig Dis (Soul Station) Simon Dunson – Lullaby (Chicken Bridge) Simon Dunson – Sydney (Chicken Bridge) Simon Dunson – Always, Always (Chicken Bridge) Simon Dunson – Gym Class (Chicken Bridge) Grant Green– Tico Tico (The Latin Bit)

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #117 Welcome back Jacob Jolliff Dec 15, 2021

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I'm very excited to welcome back one of my favorite mandolin players back to the podcast! Jacob Jolliff has a brand new album coming out on Friday December 17th called "Standards Vol. 1" and as you can probably imagine, it's incredible. If you'd like to pre-order yourself a copy head to this Bandcamp link and to keep up with Jake, head on over to his website!

As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #116 Eva Scow Dec 08, 2021

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My guest this week is Eva Scow. Eva is an incredible mandolin player from Fresno, California that has worked with some pretty incredible mandolin legends such as Mike Marshall and David Grisman. I first discovered her playing on the legendary Tone Poets cd put out by Dawg. You can keep up with what Eva has going on by following the links below:

Eva Scow Facebook and Instagram Eva Scow Youtube Channel Red Hot Strings Jazz Camp link Bandcamp link for single by Sarah Cabral

As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings Song clips featured in this episode: Theoretically Speaking – Eva Scow, Dusty Brough (Sharon by the Sea) Cochichando – Eva Scow, Carlos Oliveira (Tone Poets) Imagination – Sarah Cabral (Single release on Bandcamp) Joban Dna Nopia - Live – Chick Corea, Bela Fleck (Two) Batuque Na Cozinha - Pixinguinha (Raizes Do Samba) Pica Pica – Eva Scow, Dusty Brough (Sharon by the Sea)

Jacob Jolliff Premiere "Moose the Mooche" / Bandcamp Friday! Dec 03, 2021

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I'm extremely excited to premiere this brand new track "Moose the Mooche" off of Jacob Jolliff's upcoming new release "Standards, Vol. 1" which comes out December 17th!

You can pre order this album by going to the BANDCAMP LINK HERE!

The entire album is stellar...and Jake will be a guest on December 14th

Go out today and support all your favorite musicians today on Bandcamp's First Friday!

Cheers!

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast Episode #115 Darren Nicholson (Balsam Range) Nov 30, 2021

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My guest this week is a founding member of the award winning band Balsam Range. Darren Nicholson has also got himself a brand new album out called “Man on a Mission” and it is available everywhere you get your music, so go out and get yourself a copy. You can keep up with Darren at his website and also keep up with Balsam Range at their website! Also, here are some links to some music we discussed on the episode Marc Pruett Jethro and Howard Levy As always big thank you to my sponsors for this episode! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Straight Up Strings Song clips featured in this episode: Love is War - Darren Nicholson (Man on a Mission) Trains I Missed - Balsam Range (Trains I Missed) Love, Oh Please Come Home - Reno and Smiley (Love, Oh Please Come Home) Lonesome Feeling - The Osborne Brothers (Once More Vol 1 and 2) Man on a Mission - Darren Nicholson (Man on a Mission) Bending the Rules - Jesse McReynolds (Bending the Rules) After You’ve Gone - Jethro Burns (Jethro Burns) Get Up John - Ricky Skaggs (Bluegrass Rules) Amanda Jewell - Darren Nicholson (Darren Nicholson) Rawhide - Darren Nicholson (Fret a Spell)