The Mandolins and Beer Podcast

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) This episode I welcome back to the podcast Michael Prewitt. Michael has an incredible new album out called “Something He Can Handle” where he shows off his songwriting, mandolin, guitar and singing chops! The album is great and you can get your copy, and keep up with Michael HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured this week are available on Michael’s new album available here! 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 promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) Here’s part two with Sierra Hull! We talk about playing with Bela Fleck, Cory Wong, tone, pyro, how she keeps herself challenged and more! Keep up with Sierra at her website HERE which has links to all her social pages and tour dates! Restring Appalachia link Songs featured in this episode: “The First Snowfall” by Sierra Hull “Western Winds” by Cory Wong (Trail Songs) 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 promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week is the one and only Sierra Hull. Sierra was a guest on episodes 53 and 54 of the podcast back in 2020….and 4+ years later, she’s back on with information about new singles, a new album and more! Once again, the conversation with her was so epic, I’m going to break it down into two episodes! Here’s part one with Sierra Hull! Keep up with Sierra at her website HERE which has links to all her social pages and tour dates! Songs featured in this episode: “Black Muddy River” by Sierra Hull “The First Snowfall” by Sierra Hull “Mad World” by Sierra Hull  “The Old Tennessee River” by Thomas Cassell (The Never-Ending Years) 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 promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week is Jonah Horton. An improviser at heart from the mountains of North Carolina, Jonah Horton blends his wide array of influences such as Joni Mitchell, Sam Bush, John McLaughlin, Jaco Pastorius, and Béla Fleck to create his signature sound that is easily recognizable whether he is playing mandolin or bass. As a sideman, he has worked with John Cowan (Newgrass Revival, The Doobie Brothers), The Krüger Brothers, Joseph Henson (US Army Blues), Charles Billingsly, and Scott Vestal (Sam Bush Band). His love for performance, when paired with his passion for creating a unique fusion of folk, jazz, bluegrass, and Americana, make him an exciting artist for any music lover to enjoy.  You can keep up with Jonah and order his new album via his website HERE. You can also follow him on his Instagram HERE.  Songs featured in this episode: “Smoke Signal Clouds” by Jonah Horton (Let in the Light) “Don’t Think Twice” by Jonah and the Kruger Bros. (Youtube) “All in Vain” by Jonah Horton (Let in the Light) “Deja Vu” by The Trailblazers (Space and Time) “EMD” by Pinecastle Records (Bluegrass 2022)  “John Hardy” by Pinecastle Records (Bluegrass 2022) “Boomerang” by John Cowan (FICTION) “American Dreams” by Jonah Horton (Let in the Light) 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 promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Episode Notes**** To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest on the podcast this week is Adam Levy. Adams is an incredible professional guitarist, songwriter and music educator who has been featured on records by Norah Jones (yes…that album!) Tracy Chapman, Amos Lee, Vulfpeck and many more! He also has authored an incredible book called String Theories which is available HERE. This book was inspired by Adam’s popular Youtube series called Guitar Tips (HERE) and was co authored with past guest Ethan Sherman. The book has blown my mind and been a big source of inspiration every time I open it! To keep up with Adam, head on over to his website HERE where you can keep up with his tour dates and follow all his socials.  Don’t forget to get a copy of this book HERE! Songs featured in this episode: “Your Name Here” by Adam Levy (Spry) 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 promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) This week my guest on the podcast is Jordan Tice. Jordan is a superb guitarist, singer and songwriter who just in the past few months has put out a collaboration of his band Hawktail and Vasen as well as a collaboration with Aiofe O’Donavan. He is also part of the newly released “Wild Rose of Morning” with Andrew Marlin and Christian Sedelmyer. Keep up with Jordan by heading over to his website HERE where to can see where he’ll be playing next as well as find the links to all his social media.  Songs featured in this episode: “The Blind Harper” by Tice,Marlin,Sedelmeyer (Wild Rose of Morning) “Hawk Ale” by Vasen and Hawktail (S/T) “The Tobogganist” by Vasen and Hawktail (S/T) “Tell Me Whatcha Gonna Do Know” by Vasen and Hawktail (S/T)   “Diamond Joe” by Tice, Marlin, Sedelmeyer (Wild Rose of Morning) “Tell Me Mama” by Jordan Tice (Motivational Speakeasy)   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 promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) This week I welcome back Dan Bui. Dan is the mandolin player in the band Twisted Pine. They have a brand new album called “Love your Mind” available everywhere now. To pick up a physical copy of the album, or to support them by picking up a digital copy, head over to Bandcamp here!  They are headed out on the road today to start a run of dates to promote this album, to find out where they are going to be, head over to their website HERE! Dan Bui’s previous appearance on the podcast.  Songs featured in this episode: All of the songs sampled in today’s episode are available here!    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 promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week on the podcast is ……. Me! I want to give a special thanks to David Benedict for taking the time to interview me for the podcast. We talk about my new album “Around the Clock” available to buy here and streaming everywhere today! We also talk about how I got into mandolin, how the podcast started out and more! Head over to David’s website where you’ll find links to his incredible Patreon site as well as links to all his socials! Songs featured in this episode: All of the songs in this podcast are from my album available HERE! Except for: “Smoothie Song” by Nickel Creek (This Side) “Can’t Stop Now” by New Grass Revival (Great Hits)    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 promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Episode Notes To Pre Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) Here's a little behind the scenes look at "Hey Bulldog".

Episode Notes To Pre Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week on the podcast is Rebecca Frazier. Grounded in her roots as a native Virginian, bluegrass trailblazer Rebecca Frazier found herself reawakening to a whole new journey of inspiration and invention. For the flatpicking luminary, who achieved notoriety in the music world as the first woman ever to appear on the cover of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, that creative rebirth turned into her most captivating work yet: BOARDING WINDOWS IN PARADISE, releasing Sept. 13 on Compass Records. Head over to her website for Tour Dates, Social media links and her Shop where you can pick up all her music! Link to “Blue Sky” single on Spotify! Rebecca Article Songs featured in this episode: “High Country Road Trip” by Rececca Frazier (Boarding Windows in Paradise) “Human Highway” by Rebecca Frazier (When We Fall) “Make Hay While The Moon Shines” by Rebecca Frazier (Boarding Windows in Paradise) “Seasons” by Rebecca Frazier ((Boarding Windows in Paradise) “Cantie Reel” by Rebecca Frazier ((Boarding Windows in Paradise) “It’s Over” by Rebecca Frazier ((Boarding Windows in Paradise)    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 promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer