The Mandolins and Beer Podcast

• The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #265 Jody Stecher (Part 1 of 2)

  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

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• The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #264 Don MacRostie (Red Diamond Mandolins)

  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

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• The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #263 Jordan Santiago

  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

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• The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #262 Joe K Walsh (Trust and Love release day!)

  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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• Enter Raffle to win a Tyler White Mandolin! (Raffle Details in Description)

  Episode Notes To purchase a raffle ticket follow this link! https://givebutter.com/EY6mdJ

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