Ethan Setiawan Portland, Maine
Ethan Setiawan has a command of the mandolin far beyond his twenty-some-odd years. A past winner of both the National Mandolin Championship and the Rockygrass Mandolin Championship, his new record Gambit moves aptly between stylistic influences, harkening back to the experimental string band music pioneered in the early 80s while presenting entirely original compositions. ... more
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Joe has been a teacher of mine at Berklee College of Music and this record sums up his musical soul with great songwriting and mandolin playing.
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Shrimp Tales
by Dominick Leslie and Ric Robertson
The most perfect utilization of the duo mandolin texture to date.
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Julian is one of my favorite fiddlers ever and I'm lucky to play music with him sometimes.
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If Not Now, Who?
by Joe K. Walsh
supported by 35 fans who also own “Sunday Afternoon Reel”
Everything about this wonderful recording works beautifully! The writing is fun and adventurous without being pretentious or contrived, the musicianship is awe-inspiring ... every single note is played with gravity, intention and purpose and the whole thing is a joy-filled experience for both the ears and soul. In the time since Joe released "Borderland" I'd convinced myself that I couldn't possibly love his music more. Along comes "If Not Now, Who?", and I stand corrected.
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Mr Sun Plays Duke Ellington's Nutcracker Suite
by Mr Sun
supported by 29 fans who also own “Sunday Afternoon Reel”
How fabulous this is! My now favorite holiday album~ just wonderful, a gift for my ears and mind <3
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Hell on Church Street
by punchbrothers
A re-envisioning of Tony Rice's classic album "Church Street Blues" from Brooklyn progressive bluegrass quartet Punch Brothers.
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