The Mandolins and Beer Podcast

Episode Notes This week I welcome back to the podcast Isaac Eicher. Isaac has a pretty exciting few months ahead of him. First of all, he just launched a Kickstarter Campaign for an exciting new jazz album. He is also about to take a group of mandolin students on a retreat to a beautiful location in Mexico for mandolin, meals and trips to beautiful areas near the lodge. You can get more informatio...

Episode Notes**** It’s always a pleasure to welcome back to the podcast Mike Guggino! Mike plays mandolin in the Grammy award winning Steep Canyon Rangers. They have a brand new album out called “Morning Shift” which is available everywhere you get your music. We talk about the album, the challenges of replacing a long time friend and bandmate and more! Steep Canyon is going to be hitting the road...

Episode Notes**** This week I’m coming to you live from the 10th Annual Monroe Mandolin Camp in Abingdon, VA! This has been an absolutely incredible experience! I can’t put into words the passion that has driven this camp. Please go to this link to read all about why this camp is about so much more than just music! Also, a big thank you to all of the instructors that took part in the podcast that...

Episode Notes My guest this week is Luke Morris. Luke plays in the band Shadowgrass and also plays in a band called Highland Reverie and they have a new album coming out on Sept. 29th. Shadowgrass is currently on the road and you can find out more and also follow them on all the social medias here! For more information about Highland Reverie and to follow them on the socials, click here! And to fo...

Episode Notes My guest this week is Jacob Sharp from the band Mipso. Mipso has a great new album available now called “Book of Fools” and they are gearing up to hit the road to promote the new album. We talk about that, the music industry, the cool ways he’s gotten mandolins and more! Follow Mipso here and follow along with Jacob here! Jacob’s First Mandolin Video As Always a HUGE thank you to all...

Episode Notes My guest this week is Daniel Ullom. While he specializes in bluegrass and old time…that’s not all he does. He’s originally from Washington, moved to Asheville, back to Washington and now he’s back east and currently playing shows with Jake Eddy. He recently put out a great album called the “ Swannanoa Sessions ” and you can keep up with him at his Website and Instagram . As Always a...

Episode Notes My guest this week is Harry Clark. Harry’s band East Nash Grass has a brand new album called “Last Chance to Win” available today! Head over to the East Nash Grass website to find all their links, merch and tour schedule! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ellis M...

Episode Notes My guest this week is Pete Martin. Pete Martin is a Seattle based mandolin and fiddle player. He is a former National Adult Fiddle Champion and has placed in the top 5 at the Winfield Mandolin Contest. He was a columnist for Mandolin Magazine and has authored 13 instructional books on mandolin and fiddle playing and many YouTube videos. Pete has been a full time private lesson teache...

Episode Notes My guest this week on the podcast if Forrest O’Connor. Nashville-born singer-songwriter, guitarist, and mandolinist Forrest O’Connor earned national recognition as one of the lead vocalists and instrumentalists in the O’Connor Band, a group he co-founded with his wife, Kate, and his father, seven-time CMA Award-winning violinist Mark O’Connor. Forrest wrote several songs, including t...

Episode Notes My guest this week is the extremely talented Jake Eddy! His INSTAGRAM account is a must follow if you love acoustic music! Jake Eddy is a bluegrass guitarist born and raised in Parkersburg, West Virginia. He began his music career and lifelong addiction to the road by playing banjo professionally at the age of fourteen with bluegrass-legend Melvin Goins. His guitar playing, which is...

Episode Notes KICKSTARTER HERE!!!! My guest this week is Callum Morton. Callum Morton is an up-and-coming acoustic instrumentalist with a drive to collaborate with some of the world's finest Americana musicians. Drawing inspiration from his studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and at East Tennessee State University, Callum has crafted a delightful showcase of original compositions for ac...

Episode Notes My guest on the podcast this week is Danny Roberts. You may know Danny from a few different places! He’s a 7 time SPBGMA Mandolin Player of the Year. He’s a founding member of The Grascals. He worked for Gibson mandolins for years and is currently one of the top set up people in the Nashville area! Keep up with Danny at his website and his Facebook! Song clips featured on the is epis...

Episode Notes My guest on this bonus episode is Wyatt Ellis. Wyatt has a brand new single available today on all the streaming (and purchasing) platforms! The song features Sierra Hull and there will be a video dropping on Weds! You can follow along with Wyatt here: Website Instagram Facebook Youtube Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! New Shirts on the website!!! As Always…...

Episode Notes My guests this week are Noah Fishman and Baron Collins-Hill. Baron was on episode #37 of the podcast but it was Noah’s first time on. This episode was a blast! They had mandolins in hand and talked about their process playing as a duo and it was extremely enlightening. Both players are accomplished in their own rights, and you should check them both out. To keep up with Noah head on...

Episode Notes My guest this week is Phil Barker from Town Mountain. Town Mountain is one of the hardest working bands in the business. Their newest album is called Lines in the Levee and they just got back from playing the main stage at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. They are a great live band and Phil is not only a great player but a really nice guy! Head over to their website to check out tou...

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Brittany Haas. Brittany has a brand new album out with here sister Natalie called…. Haas (available here) and she is also now the newest member of the Punch Brothers! Keep up with Brittany at her website and go and follow her on the Instagram! Songs clips featured on this episode: Harvelandsvalsen/Potati...

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Bryce Rabideau. Bryce plays in the band Buffalo Rose and has just released his first solo album entitled Meanwhile which you can buy today on BANDCAMP!! Follow Bryce at his website HERE and follow Buffalo Rose at their website HERE!  Songs clips featured on this episode: Interloper by Bryc...

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest on this week’s episode is Will Kimble. Will is a Cincinnati based luthier who builds some incredible mandolins! Many players that have been on this podcast including Mike Guggino, Josh Rilko, Jim Richter and Dylan McCarthy speak very highly of not only their mandolins but of Will himself! I think you’ll understand wh...

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest on the podcast this week is Jim Richter. Jim is a great player and instructor, his camp, The Richter Mandolin camp is heading into its 12th year this year, and he also teaches virtually and at camps around the country. For more info on Jim, head over to his website HERE! Song samples featured on this episode: Blues f...

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest on the podcast this week is Drew Emmitt. Drew is one of the founding members of the Jam Grass Pioneers, Leftover Salmon. Leftover Salmon has a brand new album called Grass Roots coming out on May 19th via Compass Records. You can keep up with Drew and the rest of LOS at their website!  New Shirts on the website!!! As...

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest on the podcast this week is Ethan Bush from the band Arkansauce. They have a brand new album that is available everywhere you get music today! Ethan took time to talk about songwriting, practicing, the studio, touring and more..so thanks to Ethan and thanks to everyone that continues to listen to this podcast! You ca...

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week on the podcast is Ben Krakauer. Ben is a banjo player who has a brand new album out called “Hidden Animals” He also used to play with a great band called Old School Freight Train who recorded and album with and toured as the backing band for David Grisman. Great stuff on this episode! Go check out Ben’s web...

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! This week I welcome back Ethan Setiwan to the podcast. Ethan has just released his fantastic new album “Gambit” The songwriting and playing on this album are incredible. The fact that Ethan is only 25 makes me excited to see what the future releases will bring! Fortunately Gambit has plenty of great music to get us through to...

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! It’s always a great day when I get to talk to Andrew Marlin! Andrew is back this week to talk about the new Mighty Poplar album…available now! We also talk about the American Acoustic tour, a new practice technique and what he’s been listening to! Be sure to follow Andrew and his band Watchhouse and go and catch some live sho...

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is Chris “Critter” Eldridge. You may know Chris as the guitar player of the Punch Brothers, or maybe from The Infamous Stringdusters, or maybe even from The Seldom Scene! Now Chris is part of another incredible collection of musicians called “Mighty Poplar” Their new album will be available everywhere on Ma...