This weeks “5 Quick Questions with…” is with David Long. I first heard David’s work on a CD (you remember those right?) called “STOMP” which

5 Quick Questions with……..Mike Compton!
Photos by Kazuhiro Inaba If you play mandolin, then Mike Compton most likely needs little introduction. If you don’t play mandolin or aren’t familiar with
New feature starting this Thursday!
Starting this Wednesday Mandolins and Beer will begin a new feature called “5 Quick Questions with….” This weeks interview will feature David Long!!! Very excited
Mandolins and Beer #8 Grappelli Lick part 2 and Red Hook Audible Ale
Here is part 2 to the Grappelli Lick! I also recommend the Red Hook Dan Patrick Audible Ale while you are working on this lick!

Mandolins and Beer #7 Stephane Grappelli Lick (part 1) and Lagunitas Brown Shugga
This week I breakdown gypsy jazz master Stephane Grappelli’s lick from Django Reinhardt’s version of “I Got Rhythm”. It’s a fun one and although it
Mandolins and Beer #6 “Monroe Styled” lick and Victory Golden Monkey
Alright friends, time for another installment of Mandolins and Beer! This week is Episode 6 and it features a pretty sweet Bill Monroe lick. It’s