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 Ethan Bush from the band Arakansauce. Arkansauce has a brand new album out called Horizon Never Dies, available everywhere now! Be sure to catch their high energy live shows and head HERE to the website to pick up a copy of the album or some merch!! Arkansauce Links: Website   Instagram Facebook Previous episode featuring Ethan Songs featured in this episode: All songs previewed during this 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 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 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 on the podcast is Scott Marquart. Scott is the founder of String Joy Strings. His story absolutely blows my mind. To start a string company essentially from scratch seems like it would be impossible. Then, he not only accomplishes that, but now he’s even accomplished his dream of getting his strings into Guitar Center. Now, you may not run there to buy a mandolin but if you are on the road and you realize you have no strings for your gig tonight, there is a good chance there is a GC somewhere near you. It’s a big deal. Scott was a great guest and after you listen, I think you’ll understand why he’s been so successful! String Joy Links: Website Instagram   Facebook Songs featured in this 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

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!!! This week features the return of one of my favorite people and mandolin players. Joe K. Walsh. Joe’s band Mr Sun featuring Darol Anger, Grant Gordy and Aidan O’Donnell are one of the most exciting string bands around. Each song is beautifully written, arranged and performed. Plus, you never know what to expect, except that it’s going to be wonderful! The album “The Idea Guys” drops on Sept 4th and you can pre-order it here! Joe’s Links: * Website * * Instagram * * Mr Sun website * **** Mr. Sun Instagram ** ** Songs featured in this episode: **All the songs featured in this episode are on the new Mr. Sun album “The Idea Guys” available Sept 4th. ** 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 ** **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 Drury Anderson from the band Mountain Grass unit. It’s been almost 2 years since I had Drury on and he’s back to talk about their brand new album called Appalachian Smoke (available Aug.28th)**, recording with Shania Twain, having more time in the studio than they’ve ever had, songwriting, practicing and coffee! ** Drury’s Links: Album Pre order Here , Here , and Here **** Mountain Grass Unit Website , Facebook , Instagram **** Drury’s Instagram , Facebook **** * Dlaw Coffee * **** Mandolins and Beer Episode #237 ** ** Songs featured in this episode: * Both songs featured during the episode are available now to stream and will be available on Aug 28th when the full album releases! * Things discussed during the episode: * Hayes Carll * * Shania Twain’s new album * **** Mr. PC by John Coltrane ** ** 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 ** 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 Thomas Cassell. Originally from the sacred bluegrass mountains of southwestern Virginia, Thomas Cassell is in the highest rank of modern bluegrass musicians.  Cassell currently plays mandolin with the Wood Box Heroes, racking up numerous Grand Ole Opry performances with the band. Previously, he was a founding member of the respected progressive group Circus No. 9, and has performed as a sideman with Billy Strings, the Bryan Sutton Band, Jim Lauderdale, Nefesh Mountain, Trey Hensley, Bronwyn-Keith Hynes, and many more. ** ****Thomas has a brand new album coming out called “The Guitar Collection” coming out on August 21st and you can get your copy HERE! Thomas’ Links: Website Instagram   Facebook Songs featured in this episode: Makin Some Noise by Thomas Cassell feat. Trey Hensley (Guitar Collection) Ramblin’ Heart by Thomas Cassell feat. Tim Stafford (Guitar Collection) Autumn Leaves Don’t Fall by Thomas Cassell (The Never-Ending Years) Red Mountain Wine by Thomas Cassell feat. Frank Carter Rische (Guitar Collection) Things discussed during the episode: Woodbox Heroes Trey Hensley Bob Minner Butch Baldassari New Classics 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 Thomas Cassell's new album "Guitar Collection"comes out Aug 21st. Get your copy by going to Thomas's Website HERE!

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 on the 7th anniversary of the podcast is Bronwyn. For her third album, Rattlin' Bones, Bronwyn, a Grammy-winning artist and two-time IBMA "Fiddle Player of the Year," decided to purposely leave her comfort zone and dive headfirst into a new, unknown realm of musical possibility for the acclaimed artist — Songwriting. ** Bronwyn’s Links: Website Facebook Instagram Songs featured in this episode: “Gallatin Road” by Bronwyn (Rattlin’s Bones) “Open Water” By Bronwyn (Fiddler’s Pastime) “Sticks and Stones” by Bronwyn (Rattlin’ Bones) “The Lonesome Whippoowill” by Bronwyn (I Built A World) Things discussed during the episode: Casey Driessen John McGann Method Books Mile Twelve Sturgill Simpson “Jeff Davis” by Lonesome Ace String Band “Nelia’s Dance” by Bryan Sutton Author Alix Harrow 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 ** 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 **

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 **

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 **