Blues You Should Know

Eight String Blues, Pt 1

February 01, 2023 Bob Frank Season 4 Episode 3
Eight String Blues, Pt 1
Blues You Should Know
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Blues You Should Know
Eight String Blues, Pt 1
Feb 01, 2023 Season 4 Episode 3
Bob Frank

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Do you think of the mandolin as a blues instrument? You should and you will after hearing these two programs. In part 1 we'll hear some of the early practitioners of blues mandolin like Coley Jones, Yank Rachell and Charlie McCoy. We'll even hear from mandolin slingers heavily influenced by the early masters, Bill Monroe and Ry Cooder. Part 2 will feature mandolinists from the post-war era and will also include our first ever live interview with mandolin player/promoter/educator Rich Del Grosso.  Always free and available on your favorite podcast platform. 

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Do you think of the mandolin as a blues instrument? You should and you will after hearing these two programs. In part 1 we'll hear some of the early practitioners of blues mandolin like Coley Jones, Yank Rachell and Charlie McCoy. We'll even hear from mandolin slingers heavily influenced by the early masters, Bill Monroe and Ry Cooder. Part 2 will feature mandolinists from the post-war era and will also include our first ever live interview with mandolin player/promoter/educator Rich Del Grosso.  Always free and available on your favorite podcast platform. 

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