The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #264 Don MacRostie (Red Diamond Mandolins)
Episode Notes
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My guest this week is Don MacRostie. Don MacRostie is the creator of renowned Red Diamond mandolins, which he builds in his one-man shop near Athens, Ohio. A custom builder, Don's instruments are chosen by discriminating players for their tone, playability and beauty. Don has built over a hundred and twenty five instruments in this shop, and it's here that we filmed his entire building process.
Don's exacting standards and long experience serve him well at Stewart-MacDonald, where he personally designs and directs the production of our mandolin, banjo and guitar kits. In learning mandolin building from Don, you benefit from his twenty-plus years of practical experience. Head over to Don'swebsite HERE to see what Don is up to and check out photos of some of his beautiful instruments!
Songs featured in this episode:
Red Diamond by John Reischmand and the Jaybirds (On that Other Green Shore)
Joyce’s Waltz by Herschel Sizemore (My Style)
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The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #263 Jordan Santiago
Episode Notes
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My guest this week is Jordan Santiago. Jordan Santiago is a versatile musician with a strong foundation in both classical and contemporary music. Trained as a classical violinist and a former concerto competition winner, Jordan has spent years performing and teaching across a wide range of musical genres.
His musical trajectory took a pivotal turn in his mid-20s after discovering the mandolin at a bluegrass jam—a moment that reshaped his artistic focus. Since then, the mandolin has become the centerpiece of his career. Jordan has performed and recorded with artists such as Rebecca Frazier, Chasing Blue, members of the Trey Anastasio Band, and the Mark Whitaker Band, earning a reputation for his dynamic playing and musical versatility.
Follow Jordan on his Instagram HERE and his Youtube Channel HERE!
Songs featured in this episode:
Northfield Big Mon | Bach Partita No.2 (Classical Mandolin)
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The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #262 Joe K Walsh (Trust and Love release day!)
Episode Notes
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This week I welcome back one of my favorite people / players Joe K. Walsh! Joe has and incredible new album out now called “Trust and Love” and it is truly a beautiful listen. We talk about the album, fatherhood and more. Pick up a copy of the album HERE!
Songs featured in this episode:
All songs sampled during this episode are available on the new album ‘Trust and Love” available to purchase HERE!
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The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #261 Lou Reid (New Seldom Scene Album)
Episode Notes
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My guest on the podcast this week is the legendary Lou Reid! Lou’s history is pretty incredible and this week we talk all about the new Seldom Scene album “Remains to be Scene” The album is excellent and the liner notes and packaging that the Smithsonian Label put into this project is pretty stellar. You can pick up a copy of the album HERE. You can also find out more about the Seldom Scene as well find all of the tour information at their website HERE!
Songs featured in this episode:
All songs sampled during this episode are available on the new album “Remains to Be Scene” available HERE!
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I’m always looking for inspiration and it turns out so are some of the best players in the world! From tips and tricks to influences, let’s talk some mandolin! (And maybe enjoy a beer or two!)