Mandolin Cafe

Mandolin community news from the Mandolin Cafe, focusing on builders, musicians, workshops, new recordings and other special mandolin related events.
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Ubatuba Brazil Camp 2010
Sponsors of California's long running Brazil Music Camp have announced plans to host a special week-long music experience in Ubatuba, Brazil in 2010 featuring American mandolinist and violinist Ted Falcon leading choro workshops, and special master classes led by Brazilian musical legend Hermeto Pascoal.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
Adam Steffey and Kym Warner Mandolin Sessions
Two premier mandolins players are teaming up for some very special evenings of music when Adam Steffey and Kym Warner tour together as a duo for the very first time while their bands are on year-end hiatus.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
The Mandoleers - Mandolin Moods
Mandolin Moods, the newest recording from The Mandoleers has been released and is available for purchase from the group's web site.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
Mozart Duo No.1 K.423 Transcribed for Mandolin and Mandola
W.A. Mozart Duo No.1 K.423 for Violin and Viola: transcribed for Mandolin and Mandola is a new publication from mandolinist Fabio Machado.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
The Mandolin Store 4th Annual After Thanksgiving Sale
The Mandolin Store has announced plans to hold their fourth annual After Thanksgiving Day sale on Friday, November 27, 2009, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. As part of this year's event, the store will be giving away a brand new Gibson Jam Master A mandolin to one lucky shopper.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
Gibson OAI and Mandolin Store New Mandolin Model
Gibson Original Acoustic Instruments and The Mandolin Store are proud to announce the new Model FGCMS mandolin to be sold exclusively through The Mandolin Store.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
Mandolin Cafe Launches CBA Scholarship Fundraiser
Mandolin Cafe to help raise funds for the California Bluegrass Association and their first Winter Music Camp, February 15-18, 2010.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
International Bluegrass Music Museum's Weber Mandolin Auction
The International Bluegrass Music Museum is auctioning off a Weber Bitterroot f-style mandolin valued at $2,999, a gift from Weber as part of the museum's fund-raising efforts for their annual Bill Monroe Mandolin Camp and ROMP (River of Music Party).
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
Antonio Vivaldi L'Estro Armonico Op.3 No.8 RV 522
Antonio Vivaldi L'Estro Armonico Op.3 No.8 RV 522: Concerto in A minor transcribed for two mandolins and orchestra is a new publication from mandolinist Fabio Machado.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
The John Reischman Interview
The Mandolin Cafe message board community submits their questions to John Reischman for this special interview.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
Holberg Suite Op.40 - Edvard Grieg for Mandolin Orchestra
Holberg Suite Op.40 - Edvard Grieg, arranged for Mandolin Orchestra is a new publication from mandolinist Fabio Machado.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
Johnny Mandolin - La Voce Mia
A new Italian CD featuring New York City's "Johnny Mandolin" and an orchestra combine for this new recording playing some of the favorite Italian songs in traditional and jazz styles.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
Events Leading Up To The New Sam Bush CD Release
In anticipation of the October 20 release of Circles Around Me, Sam Bush is making a number of live appearances in Nashville, Tennessee.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
New Bluegrass Mandolin Publications From Lou Martin
Lou Martin, senior Monroe mandolin disciple and Rounder Records solo artist, has announced the release of two self-published books bt Louis Martin Music BMI.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
Joseph Campanella Cleary Lutherie Workshop
The Vermont Instruments School of Lutherie has announced plans for a mandolin workshop hosted on their campus and led by Joseph Campanella Cleary, October 10-30, 2010.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
Frank Wakefield 2009 Northern California Appearances
Bluegrass mandolin legend Frank Wakefield will be making a rare tour of Northern California this month. Playing with Frank will be a stellar band of California-based musicians, including his longtime band mate Jim Lewin (guitar, vocals), Jim Mintun (dobro, vocals) and Louise Mintun (acoustic bass, vocals).
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
10th Annual Carlo Aonzo Manhattan Mandolin Workshop
Registration is now open for the 10th annual Carlo Aonzo Mandolin Workshop to be held March 18-21, 2010, in New York City.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
Living the Mandolin Life, Always, On Road, Stage or Sea
Traveling to the next paying gig or music contest is Brian Roe's life's work. In summer, the Roe Family Band caravans in their trailer, with a separate van leading the way. Their winter lodging is a sailboat bound for ports in Central and South America.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
2009 IBMA Awards Winners
Jesse Brock was named IBMA's Mandolin Player of the Year, while Dailey Vincent picked up Entertainer of the Year for the second consecutive year at the 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, held at the historic Ryman Auditorium.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news
Matt Flinner Trio Music du Jour Tour, Fall, 2009
The Matt Flinner Trio will launch their fourth Music du Jour Tour in October with appearances in California and Washington state.
Categories: Bluegrass and folk news

