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 week is another absolute legend in the mandolin world, Jody Stecher. Jody Stecher has been teaching and sharing his love for music since his days in the 1960s as a budding folklorist and influential picker in New York City's old-time and bluegrass scene. Stecher has played virtually every stringed instrument, delving deeply into traditional music forms from blues to Bahamain and even Hindustani classical. A musician of constant aesthetic integrity, Jody is regarded as one of America's leading traditional folk artists. You might know him from his work with Peter Rowan as well. These days, he lives in the Bay Area and enjoys singing and performing songs with his wife, Kate Brislin.  To keep up with Jody you can head over to his website here where you can contact him for lessons or purchase some of his music!\ Songs featured in this episode: “Bread and Texas / Katy in the Kitchen” by Jody Stecher (Dreams from the Overlook” “Lord Hamilton’s Yearling” by Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band (Legacy) “John Detroy” by Jody Stecher (Oh the Wind and Rain) 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 To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week is Don MacRostie. Don MacRostie is the creator of renowned Red Diamond mandolins, which he builds in his one-man shop near Athens, Ohio. A custom builder, Don's instruments are chosen by discriminating players for their tone, playability and beauty. Don has built over a hundred and twenty five instruments in this shop, and it's here that we filmed his entire building process. Don's exacting standards and long experience serve him well at Stewart-MacDonald, where he personally designs and directs the production of our mandolin, banjo and guitar kits. In learning mandolin building from Don, you benefit from his twenty-plus years of practical experience. Head over to Don'swebsite HERE to see what Don is up to and check out photos of some of his beautiful instruments!  Songs featured in this episode: Red Diamond by John Reischmand and the Jaybirds (On that Other Green Shore) Joyce’s Waltz by Herschel 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 To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) My guest this week is Jordan Santiago. Jordan Santiago is a versatile musician with a strong foundation in both classical and contemporary music. Trained as a classical violinist and a former concerto competition winner, Jordan has spent years performing and teaching across a wide range of musical genres. His musical trajectory took a pivotal turn in his mid-20s after discovering the mandolin at a bluegrass jam—a moment that reshaped his artistic focus. Since then, the mandolin has become the centerpiece of his career. Jordan has performed and recorded with artists such as Rebecca Frazier, Chasing Blue, members of the Trey Anastasio Band, and the Mark Whitaker Band, earning a reputation for his dynamic playing and musical versatility. Follow Jordan on his Instagram HERE and his Youtube Channel HERE! Songs featured in this episode: Northfield Big Mon | Bach Partita No.2 (Classical Mandolin) 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

Episode Notes To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) This week I welcome back one of my favorite people / players Joe K. Walsh! Joe has and incredible new album out now called “Trust and Love” and it is truly a beautiful listen. We talk about the album, fatherhood and more. Pick up a copy of the album HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs sampled during this episode are available on the new album ‘Trust and Love” available to purchase HERE! 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

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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 the legendary Lou Reid! Lou’s history is pretty incredible and this week we talk all about the new Seldom Scene album “Remains to be Scene”  The album is excellent and the liner notes and packaging that the Smithsonian Label put into this project is pretty stellar. You can pick up a copy of the album HERE. You can also find out more about the Seldom Scene as well find all of the tour information at their website HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs sampled during this episode are available on the new album “Remains to Be Scene” available HERE! 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 Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

Episode Notes My guest this week is the Australia based Justin Vilchez. I met Justin at IBMA a few years back and his playing really blew me away. He plays in the band The High Street Drifters and they recently put out an excellent EP that you can purchase HERE! You should also follow Justin on his Instagram page HERE as he’s always posting some pretty tasty clips! He’s also available for lessons! Songs featured in this episode: Back to the Hills by The High Street Drifters (s/t) Mandolin Tango by Buzz Busby (Going Home) Diesel on my Tail by The High Street Drifters (s/t) Hobo From Boho by The High Street Drifters (s/t) 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 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) Happy Friday! Today is the release date for Sierra Hull’s brand new album “A Tip Top High Wire”. The record is amazing. It is also Sierra’s very first independent release, so let’s show her some support by purchasing a physical copy of the album. You can head to Sierra’s website to purchase a copy of the record and also to check out her tour dates, where you can catch her and her incredible live band.  Songs featured in this episode: All samples are from Sierra’s new album “A Tip Toe High Wire” available HERE! 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 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 Mason Via. It took four quick years for Mason Via to become one of the newest leaders of modern-day American roots music. During that whirlwind period, he toured the world as a member of Old Crow Medicine Show, earned a Grammy nomination for his work on the band's chart-topping album Jubilee, contributed songs to Grammy Winning and Nominated records by Molly Tuttle and Del McCoury Band, and released his solo debut, New Horizons. The momentum continues with Mason Via, a self-titled solo record that balances the progressive with the timeless, reintroducing Mason as a southern storyteller and sharp-eyed singer/songwriter steeped in the bluegrass tradition. Be sure to head over to Mason’s website HERE where you can pre order the new album, follow him on Instagram HERE and find out when he’ll be playing in your town HERE! Songs featured in this episode: “North Sea” by Walking Medicine “Left this Country Boy…) by Ronnie Bowman (The Man I’m Trying to Be) The tracks “Wide Open” “Fireball” and “There Goes Another One” are available streaming everywhere and available to pre order HERE! 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 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 Matt Hutchinson. Matt is the 2023 IBMA Broadcaster of the Year and host of the incredible podcast The Bluegrass Jam Along Podcast. Matt interviews the best of the best in the acoustic music world and also has quite a collection of “Jam Along” tracks available as well. He also posts a weekly Bluegrass Update episode that is like a great Monday morning listen to hear about new albums, tours and other cool news. Head over to Matt’s website HERE to follow along! Songs featured in this episode: “Disabled Song” by Timothy Victor’s Fold Orchestra (Underneath the Sheets) 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 Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer