The Mandolins and Beer Podcast

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! New Merch HERE!!! My guest this week on the podcast is Scott Marquart. Scott is the founder of String Joy Strings. His story absolutely blows my mind. To start a string company essentially from scratch seems like it would be impossible. Then, he not only accomplishes that, but now he’s even accomplished his dream of getting his strings into Guitar Center. Now, you may not run there to buy a mandolin but if you are on the road and you realize you have no strings for your gig tonight, there is a good chance there is a GC somewhere near you. It’s a big deal. Scott was a great guest and after you listen, I think you’ll understand why he’s been so successful! String Joy Links: Website Instagram Facebook Songs featured in this episode: As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! New Merch HERE!!! This week features the return of one of my favorite people and mandolin players. Joe K. Walsh. Joe’s band Mr Sun featuring Darol Anger, Grant Gordy and Aidan O’Donnell are one of the most exciting string bands around. Each song is beautifully written, arranged and performed. Plus, you never know what to expect, except that it’s going to be wonderful! The album “The Idea Guys” drops on Sept 4th and you can pre-order it here! Joe’s Links: * Website * * Instagram * * Mr Sun website * **** Mr. Sun Instagram ** ** Songs featured in this episode: ** All the songs featured in this episode are on the new Mr. Sun album “The Idea Guys” available Sept 4th. ** As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! * Mandolin Cafe * * Peghead Nation *promo code mandolinbeer * Northfiled Mandolins * * Ear Trumpet Labs * * Ellis Mandolins * * Pava Mandolins * * Tone Slabs * * Elderly Instruments * * String Joy Strings *promo code mandolinbeer

Episode Notes ** ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! ** * New Merch HERE!!! * My guest this week is Drury Anderson from the band Mountain Grass unit. It’s been almost 2 years since I had Drury on and he’s back to talk about their brand new album called Appalachian Smoke (available Aug.28th) **, recording with Shania Twain, having more time in the studio than they’ve ever had, songwriting, practicing and coffee! ** Drury’s Links: Album Pre order Here , Here , and Here **** Mountain Grass Unit Website , Facebook , Instagram **** Drury’s Instagram , Facebook **** * Dlaw Coffee * **** Mandolins and Beer Episode #237 ** ** Songs featured in this episode: * Both songs featured during the episode are available now to stream and will be available on Aug 28th when the full album releases! * Things discussed during the episode: * Hayes Carll * * Shania Twain’s new album * **** Mr. PC by John Coltrane ** ** As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! * Mandolin Cafe * * Peghead Nation *promo code mandolinbeer * Northfiled Mandolins * * Ear Trumpet Labs * * Ellis Mandolins * * Pava Mandolins * * Tone Slabs * * Elderly Instruments * * String Joy Strings *promo code mandolinbeer **

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! New Merch HERE!!! **My guest this week is Thomas Cassell. Originally from the sacred bluegrass mountains of southwestern Virginia, Thomas Cassell is in the highest rank of modern bluegrass musicians. Cassell currently plays mandolin with the Wood Box Heroes, racking up numerous Grand Ole Opry performances with the band. Previously, he was a founding member of the respected progressive group Circus No. 9, and has performed as a sideman with Billy Strings, the Bryan Sutton Band, Jim Lauderdale, Nefesh Mountain, Trey Hensley, Bronwyn-Keith Hynes, and many more. ** **** Thomas has a brand new album coming out called “The Guitar Collection” coming out on August 21st and you can get your copy HERE! Thomas’ Links: Website Instagram Facebook Songs featured in this episode: Makin Some Noise by Thomas Cassell feat. Trey Hensley (Guitar Collection) Ramblin’ Heart by Thomas Cassell feat. Tim Stafford (Guitar Collection) Autumn Leaves Don’t Fall by Thomas Cassell (The Never-Ending Years) Red Mountain Wine by Thomas Cassell feat. Frank Carter Rische (Guitar Collection) Things discussed during the episode: Woodbox Heroes Trey Hensley Bob Minner Butch Baldassari New Classics As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer **

Episode Notes Thomas Cassell's new album "Guitar Collection"comes out Aug 21st. Get your copy by going to Thomas's Website HERE!

Episode Notes ** ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! ** **** New Merch HERE!!! **My guest this week on the 7th anniversary of the podcast is Bronwyn. For her third album, Rattlin' Bones, Bronwyn, a Grammy-winning artist and two-time IBMA "Fiddle Player of the Year," decided to purposely leave her comfort zone and dive headfirst into a new, unknown realm of musical possibility for the acclaimed artist — Songwriting. ** Bronwyn’s Links: Website Facebook Instagram Songs featured in this episode: “Gallatin Road” by Bronwyn (Rattlin’s Bones) “Open Water” By Bronwyn (Fiddler’s Pastime) “Sticks and Stones” by Bronwyn (Rattlin’ Bones) “The Lonesome Whippoowill” by Bronwyn (I Built A World) Things discussed during the episode: Casey Driessen John McGann Method Books Mile Twelve Sturgill Simpson “Jeff Davis” by Lonesome Ace String Band “Nelia’s Dance” by Bryan Sutton Author Alix Harrow As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer **

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! New Merch HERE!!! My guest this week is Brian McCarty. Brian is the current mandolin player in Special Consensus but he’s got a pretty deep musical background as you will hear this episode. Brain can be heard playing on Special C’s most current recording “Been All Around this World” available everywhere. Brian’s Links: Facebook Instagram Special Consensus Website Songs featured in this episode: “Been All Around this World” By Special C (Been All Around this World) “What Am I Doing Hangin’ Round” by Special C (Been All Around this world) “All Aboard” by Del McCoury Band (Del and the Boys) “Tears in my Tracks” by The Lonesome River Band (Headed into Heartache) “She Took the Tennessee River” by Special C (Rivers and Roads) “Wish We Had our Time Again” by Special C (Been All Around This World) “The Singer” by Special C (Been All Around this world) Things discussed during the episode: The Matchsellers Greg Blake As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer **

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! ** ** **** New Merch HERE!!! My guest this week is Jason Keiser. Jason is the bandleader, lead guitarist, arranger and composer for the New Acoustic Collective. They have a brand new release out today called Double Course on Adhyaropa Rercords. Jason’s Links: New Acoustic Collective Website NAC Bandcamp Jason’s Facebook Jason’s Instagram Songs featured in this episode: All songs from this episode are available on the NAC release “Double Course” available HERE. Things discussed during the episode: Dave's Place Concerto for Mandolin in C major, RV 425 by SJSU Collegium Musicum Fiddler's Dram / Whiskey Before Breakfast The Book “The Practice of Practice” As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer **

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! New Merch HERE!!! My guest this week is Eric Wiggs. Eric is a great singer and guitarist for the band Jake Leg and he is also an incredible audio engineer and producer. His name has come up multiple times on the podcast and it was a pleasure to get to talk with him. Link’s for Eric: Website Instagram Facebook Jake Leg Music discussed during episode: Chatham County Line Magoo Shadows Old Beveled Mirror by Sierra on Hartford Fiddle Tune Project Drive by Bela Fleck My Bluegrass Heart As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer **

Episode Notes Ireland Tour Dates July 18, The Beehive Pub, Ardara July 23, Blakes, Letterkenny July 24, McGrory's

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! ** ** **** New Merch HERE!!! My guest this week is the award winning mandolinist Alan Bibey. Alan has teamed up with two other award winning mandolin pickers (Ronnie McCoury and Sierra Hull) to record a tune he wrote for one of his heroes Herschel Sizemore. The tune is called Uncle Herschel and is available everywhere you get your music. Don’t forget to head over to Alan’s website **** HERE to check out info for his upcoming mandolin camp! Songs featured in this episode: “Uncle Herschel” by Alan Bibey “Happy Go Lucky” by Lawson and Bibey “Monroe’s Hornpipe” by Herschel Sizemore (My Style) “Rebecca” by Herschel Sizemore (Back in Business) “Joyce’s Waltz” by Herschel Sizemore (My Style) “Tacoma” by Hershcel Sizemore (My Style) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer **

Episode Notes ** ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! ** **** New Merch HERE!!! My guest this week is Hugh Hansen. Hugh runs a busy and successful shop in Nashville repairing and restoring vintage guitars and mandolins for clients, as well as being tasked with restoration and maintenance of historic instruments from The Acuff Collection at The Grand Ole Opry @opry and collections of Johnny Cash and Scott Chinery. He also builds some incredible mandolins himself! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer **

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I welcome back 2019 Rockygrass Dylan McCarthy. Dylan’s band Jake Leg has a brand new album called “No One Lives Here Anymore” (available HERE) that not only features Dylan’s mandolin work but showcases his great songwriting as well! Dylan’s Links: Patreon Instagram Facebook Jake Leg’s Links: Website Instagram Facebook Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured on this episode are available on Jake Leg’s new album call “No One Lives Here Anymore” available HERE. Except for: “ Billy Gray” by Norman Blake (The Fields of November), “Church Steeple” by Tim O’Brien and the O’Boys (Oh Boy! Oh Boy) “Just Like You” by Hot Rize (So Long of a Journey) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer **

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! My guest this week is George Jackson. George Jackson is a Nashville-based fiddle player and the 2022 IBMA Instrumentalist Of The Year Momentum Award Winner, who performs as a band leader and fiddler for hire with artists such as The Jacob Jolliff Band, Jake Blount, Tall Poppy String Band, The Local Trio, Front Country, Peter Rowan, Missy Raines, Charm City Junction and others. Born in New Zealand, George grew up in a musical family and first heard bluegrass music around the age of 14, immediately falling in love with the style he started trying to work out how to play it from recordings and from mentors in New Zealand. Moving to Australia as a 16-year-old, he won the Australian National Bluegrass Championship on fiddle three times and toured the country with his bluegrass band, "The Company", playing all the major folk festivals on the Australian circuit. As a resident of Nashville and the USA from 2016, George has released three albums of fiddle tunes, "Time and Place" in 2019 and "Hair & Hide" in 2021 and most recently “George Jackson’s Local Trio” with Eli Broxham and Frank Evans in 2023. He was awarded first place in the Mike Auldridge tune composition award by the DC bluegrass union in both 2019 and 2021 for his tunes "Chapel Hill Deer Stalk" and "Neighbor Mike" respectively. He also sparked a viral fiddle tune frenzy with his composition "Dorrigo", when hundreds of musicians learned the tune and posted videos of themselves playing it online, becoming known as the "#dorrigochallenge". In his free time, George loves to watch Star Trek and cook food at home, with recent obsessions in Italian and Cajun fare. He loves Swedish fiddle music and —fun fact— he was a competitive Highland dancer until the age of 21. George’s Links: Website Instagram Bandcamp Patreon Songs featured in this episode: Beef Demon by George Jackson (Center of the Universe) Dorrigo by George Jackson (Time and Place) The Oddest Chicken by George Jackson (Center of the Universe) Horse Cage #2 by George Jackson (Center of the Universe) Booth Shot Lincoln By George and Tristan Scroggins (The Old Time Vol.3) Pierce Road Waterline by Frank Evans (Fit for a Dog) Humphry’s Jig by George Jackson (Center of the Universe) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer **

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! My guest this week is Robb Cappelletto. Robb is an incredible musician and instructor who teaches on through the Sonora Music School You may be familiar with one of his students…..Billy Strings! We really dive into some incredible practice techniques on this one! I had blast chatting with Robb and I think you’ll have a blast listening in! Robb Cappelletto Links: Website Youtube Instagram Video discussed in episode As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer **

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! This week I welcome back Brian Oberlin to the podcast! He’s got a brand new album out, he’s got a new single with his band Full Cord out today featuring Billy Strings and he’s preparing to do a run of shows with Don Julin, Carlos Aonzo, and Don Stiernberg! So what does a guy like that do to push the boundaries of his playing? Stay tuned to find out! Brian Oberlin Website Facebook Instagram Full Cord Website Facebook Instagram Songs featured in this episode: All songs from this episode are available on Brian’s new album “Troubadour Anew” except: “Hubris Comes to Town” Full Cord Featuring Billy Strings “Downtown” by Full Cord “String Quartet No. 10 in A flat Major II by Shostakovich As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer **

Episode Notes Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! My guest this week is Nathan Beaumont. Nathan Beaumont is a 6th generation Floridian and 2nd generation Bluegrass musician from Central Florida. He got his start in music around the age of three years old, and picked up the banjo at the age of twelve. His early developement as a musician was heavily influeced by his father, having surrounded him with the music at a young age. He now plays mandolin professionally in the Bluegrass/Americana band Remedy Tree. He has regularly performed on stage with the Beaumont Family Band for most of his life, while also collaborating with veterans of the trade, as well as up and coming stars. While mandolin is currently his main instrument, he is proficient in guitar, banjo, bass, dobro, and fiddle. Links to Nathan’s Projects: Nathan Beaumont: Website Instagram Facebook Remedy Tree: Website Instagram Facebook Songs featured in this episode: “These People Getting Crazy” by Remedy Tree (Beyond What I Can See) “I’ll Remember You Love, In My Prayers” AKUS (So long, so wrong) “Every Second We’re Apart” by Remedy Tree (Beyond What I Can See) “Beyond What I Can See” by Remedy Tree (Beyond What I Can See) “Sledd Ridin’” by Nathan Beaumont (Fort Lonesome) “West Dakota Rose” by Red and Christopher Henry (The Great Beyond) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! ​Well, this week is a special one! My guests are Mike Guggino , Sheri Mignano Crawford , and Nino Vicari. They have recently collaborated on a new collection of Giovanni Vicari’s compositions titled “Dances for Mandolin” available HERE! SONOMA, CALIF. — Giovanni Vicari: Dances for Mandolin is a new publication celebrating the artistry and legacy of Italian mandolin virtuoso Giovanni Vicari, now available to the global mandolin community. This thoughtfully curated collection features 53 of Vicari's original compositions, meticulously transcribed and edited by mandolinist Mike Guggino of the Grammy Award winning Steep Canyon Rangers and renowned author and educator Sheri Mignano Crawford. Drawing from Vicari's own handwritten scores generously provided by his son, Nino, this project represents a significant effort to preserve and share this music with contemporary audiences. Known for his expressive phrasing, technical brilliance, and lyrical sensibility, Giovanni Vicari's work occupies a unique and important place in the evolution of the mandolin. Mignano Crawford and Guggino approached the material with a deep respect for authenticity, striving to remain faithful to Vicari's original manuscripts while making the pieces accessible to today's players. The result is a collection that balances historical integrity with practical usability, offering clear, accurate transcriptions that invite both study and performance. From elegant, song-like melodies to virtuosic showpieces, these polkas, waltzes, mazurkas, tarantellas, and tangos highlight the depth and diversity of Vicari's compositional output. Guggino states: "We were already lucky enough to have so many of Giovanni Vicari's compositions recorded for posterity. Now with this published collection of the original scores, his music can be more easily studied and shared by mandolin players all around the world. This music speaks for itself. Our goal was to present Vicari's intentions as clearly as possible, allowing mandolinists to connect directly with his artistry." The Giovanni Vicari collection is now available and is expected to become an essential addition to mandolin libraries worldwide. Here are links to more info about my guests: Mike Guggino Sheri Mignano Crawford Link to Godfather of Strings Vol.1 available at Acoustic Disc Songs featured in this episode: “La Bohmeme” by Giovanni Vicari Godfather of the Strings Vol. 1 “Tarantella Napoletana” by Mike Guggino and Barrett Smith (Mia Dolce Farfalla) “Mio Dulce Sogno” by Butch Baldassari (To Rome with Love OMPS) As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer Tone Traveller **

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Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! ​ My guest this week is Darren Nicholson. Darren and I last chatted way back in 2021 when he was still playing with Balsam Range. Darren has now been performing with his own band, the Darren Nicholson Band, and has a brand new album coming out on May 1st. Head over to Darren’s page to find his tour info, social media and most importantly his shop! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are from Darren’s new album “Lonesome Trails and Tall Tales” available May 1st, except for: “Blue Virginia Blues” by Larry Sparks “Little Maggie” by Ricky Skaggs Video Links: Bluegrass Roots Ferdinand video As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer