There's a book by Samuel Bayard called "Hill Country Tunes." He collected tunes from Pennsylvania fiddlers and the tunes by Sarah Armstrong in that book made a big impression on me. Here's a couple in her honor.
Lower Leads: Old Wave Octave
Higher Leads: Model 1
Cello: Santa Cruz
Baron's mandolin playing makes me want to practise more. An inspiring musician! In addition to appreciating these tunes, I am very grateful for the online lessons at mandolessons.com, which led me here. johnlyttle
such a great selection of tunes and some real earworms. I've really enjoyed getting my ears round this album! The instruments all sound great, and sounds live toe which I love. Laura-Beth Salter
The mandocello players of the world ( can probably fit us in a school gymnasium) thank Mike for setting the standard and continuing to inspire. mandocello
Utterly gorgeous songs that combine traditional folk and bluegrass with the Jewish Sabbath liturgy to moving effect. Bandcamp New & Notable Jun 24, 2023
A re-envisioning of Tony Rice's classic album "Church Street Blues" from Brooklyn progressive bluegrass quartet Punch Brothers. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 19, 2022
This is such a pristine recording of folkway crossover arrangements of Bach variations that I never knew I needed so badly for my mental wellness! Here, Jones is further proving the legitimacy of Appalachian instrumentation's place in high art and rich composition. Jones and Riot City Studios have really captured something unique yet timeless. miserablessed