Published by Daniel Patrick
I’m always looking for inspiration and it turns out so are some of the best players in the world! From tips and tricks to influences, let’s talk some mandolin! (And maybe enjoy a beer or two!)
Listen on Apple Podcasts1 hr 2 min
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 **
58 min
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 **
1 hr 5 min
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 **
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Episode Notes Ireland Tour Dates July 18, The Beehive Pub, Ardara July 23, Blakes, Letterkenny July 24, McGrory's
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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!! ** ** **** 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 **
1 hr 6 min
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 **
45 min
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 **
1 hr 7 min
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 **
52 min
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 **
51 min
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 **
53 min
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
1 hr 2 min
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 **
14 min
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1 hr 3 min
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
1 hr 4 min
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 Eddie Barbash. Hailed by Jon Batiste as "one of the world’s most important saxophonists," Eddie Barbash was a founding member of the house band for the Late Show With Stephen Colbert and currently tours the world with Cory Wong and the Wongnotes. His unmistakable sound is featured on the Oscar and Grammy-winning soundtrack of Soul. He has performed at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to Madison Square Garden to the Village Vanguard and has headlined both the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and the Umbria Jazz Festival. Barbash's versatile sound has led him to collaborate with musicians in many styles. At 18 he joined the sextet of legendary jazz drummer Chico Hamilton and the quintet of emerging jazz star Jon Batiste. In his 20's he fell in love with American traditional music and began touring with bluegrass phenom Sierra Hull. He's a frequent guest with funk band Vulfpeck and indie rocker Sam Evian. In 2016 he performed a duet on national TV with Yo-Yo Ma and in 2024 he performed the world premier of "Songs Of Nature," a concerto for saxophone and choir by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Paul Moravec. Eddie has a new album out called “Larkspur” where he plays fiddle and old time tunes solo on saxophone. And it is awesome! For more about Eddie, including his store, his tour dates, and social links, head HERE! Link for Irish Sessions called Foinn Seisiun Irish Sessions. Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are from Eddie’s new album “Larkspur” 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 **
52 min
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!! It’s always great when I get to chat with this week’s guest, Andy Leftwich. Andy is a master musician and very kind about sharing his tips on what makes him such an incredible player. We also talk about his brand new album available, “Aced”, available every April 17th! Head over to Andy’s website HERE to find out more about where Andy will be next, for his socials and more! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are from Andy’s new album “Aced” available everywhere April 17th! Pre Save 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 Tone Traveller
1 hr 0 min
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 Grant Flick. Grant is a master in all things tuned to fifths! He’s got a brand new album out called “The Great Door” that is available everywhere and is a great showcase of songwriting and improvisation. If you’d like to keep up with Grant and see where he’s playing, find his socials or contact him, head over to his website HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured on this episode are from Grant’s album “The Great Door” except for “Lucy’s Polska” which is available on his album “Tomorrow Worries About Itself” 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 **
41 min
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 the one and only Jacob Jolliff. Jacob has two brand new releases, one available now ( Jolliff plays Jones ) and another coming out on March 31st (We Love Jim and Jesse w/ Michael Daves). Both are incredible and both completely different. To keep up with Jake, head to his website here for tour dates, shop and links to socials. Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in the episode are from Jacob’s “Jolliff plays Jones” release 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 Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer
49 min
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 on the podcast is John Jorgenson . John Jorgenson born July 6, 1956 in Madison, Wisconsin, is perhaps best known for his guitar work with bands such as the Desert Rose Band and The Hellecasters. Jorgenson is also proficient in the mandolin, mandocello, Dobro, pedal steel, piano, upright bass, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone. John Jorgenson, known for his blistering guitar and mandolin licks and mastery of a broad musical palette, has earned a reputation as a world-class musician, as evidenced by his collaborations with Earl Scruggs, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Luciano Pavarotti, Bob Dylan and many others. To find John’s tour dates, recordings, and social media, head over to his website HERE! Songs featured in this episode: “I will Shelter You” by J2B2(J2B2) “I Wish You Knew” by Jim and Jesse w/ John Jorgenson (Youtube) Orange Blossom Special by The Hellecasters (Return of the Hellecasters) “Wait a Minute” by J2B2 (J2B2” 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 **
1 hr 4 min
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 Courtlyn Bills from the band Magoo. Magoo is a progressive bluegrass quartet based in Denver, CO, redefining the boundaries of traditional bluegrass with a fresh, contemporary approach. Known for their electrifying live performances, the band creates a unique experience that blends extended improvisations, intricate original arrangements, and tight three-part harmonies. Their foot-stomping grooves and energetic stage presence leave audiences both inspired and enthralled. To find out where you can catch one of their high energy shows, or to follow along on social media, head to their website HERE! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured during the episode are available to listen to 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 Tone Traveller **
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