On David Grismans Acoustic Oasis site there is a free download of a song every day. From each album available at Acoustic Oasis you can downlod two or more free songs. Recently I have downloaded some songs from Emory Lesters album Reminiscing Today that impressed me very much. I had not kown Emory Lester before, …
Emory Lester – A Master of the Bluegrass Mandolin – Album “Reminiscing Today” Read More »
The Great Saiya Mandolin Ensemble is a young Japanese mandolin ensemble. After only 5 years the orchestra has already reached a high standard. The fifth regular concert of the Great Saiya Mandolin Ensemble was given on Oct. 2nd. The complete concert was streamed by ustream and has also been recorded. The videos of the concert …
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Mike Stern is a great guitar player who plays jazz and fusion on a solid body electric guitar. For many years he had used a Fender Telecaster guitar, but now his main instrument is a signature Yamaha Pacifica guitar. Mike Stern has studied on the Berklee College, he played with Blood, Sweat and Tears in …
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The mandolin orchestra Het Consort from the Netherlands was founded 20 years ago. On October 16, 2010 a big anniversary concert will be given in Amsterdam. The orchestra has produced an impressive 15 minute video about the past 20 years, with some great music examples and a lot of information about the orchestra. During the …
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