Rock Mandolin: Free’s “All Right Now”
To me, Free was one of the most important rock bands of the 1970’s. They helped move the blues-based rock of the
Category: Lessons
Rock Mandolin: Led Zeppelin’s “Gallows Pole”
This was probably the tune that made it ok for me to like (and eventually love) Led Zeppelin. As a teen bluegrass
Mandolin Blues Lick of the Day #12 – 7.20.23
This is a great straightforward mandolin blues lick that serves as either an ending lick or turnaround in a C blues. Played
Mandolin Blues Lick of the Day #8 – 7.16.23
This lick is one that I love to use over the IV chord. I first heard the lick used in the playing
Grateful Dead: Slipknot
Many moons ago, I aspired to be a Dead-head, in my tie-dyes, long hair, and malodorous hippie glory. Blues for Allah, along
Brilliancy: Banjo Tablature
Some may not realize that 40 years ago I started my musical life as a teenage banjoist. I love banjo and feel