It’s All Goodin
By Robert A. Margo, Classical Mandolin Society of America – John Goodin’s compositions are beloved by mandolin orchestras around the world. While various pieces … Continue readingIt’s All Goodin
LMO + MMQ
By Bryan Hurst, LEO Weekly – If the violin is the flamboyant diva of the string instrument world, I guess the mandolin would be her subdued cousin who works at the … Continue readingLMO + MMQ
Dueling Mandolins
By Rick Mattingly, Louisville Magazine – To some folks, the name Louisville Mandolin Orchestra might sound like the moniker for a giant bluegrass band. But the bluegrass style doesn’t encompass … Continue readingDueling Mandolins
Journey to Spain
By J. Park Snyder, Louisville Music News – Returning from their third international festival, this time in La Coruña, Spain, the Louisville Mandolin Orchestra performed an encore presentation of the … Continue readingJourney to Spain
Kentucky HomeFront
By Paul Moffett, Louisville Music News – The pink-and-gray-and-white Argyle socks that Phil Wakeman had on were the loudest things that could be seen on stage at … Continue readingKentucky HomeFront
Mando Magnificat
By Andrew Adler, The Courier Journal – Mike Marshall, co-founder of the Modern Mandolin Quartet, quipped last night at the opening concert in this season’s Lonesome Pine Special series. “It’s a … Continue readingMando Magnificat
Schroeder’s Idea
By Ronnie Lundy, Staff Writer – Mike Schroeder began playing mandolin when he was 19. For Kentucky mandolinists, that’s late. Consider that Ricky Skaggs, the Louis native turned Nashville star and … Continue readingSchroeder’s Idea