Bargain mando strings

Anybody who is looking for cheap strings, this brand is working well for me.

http://webstrings.com/mandolin_strings.html

$3.24 per set (plus shipping), not bad.

Comments from Sherry

I got this from Sherry, and she asked me to share it with the group:

Boy, you guys rock!! You really nailed all the tempo changes on "Gypsy Moon"; best reading (in my hearing) yet! And the blues piece was even better this week. I loved the other pieces on the program as well; a nice mix of tunes. Thanks so very much. I won't be able to come out to Centennial Lakes, but I know you'll do great there, too.

My old mando-banjo

Here is an old mando-banjo for which I traded someone a conga drum, back in 1983 or so. It has a homemade case, and it is unplayable - it needs restoration, if I ever get around to having it done. There are a "W" (Washburn?) and a griffin inlaid in the peghead.

See you on 8/23 for the Edina show. - TF

Aug 30 party?

Anybody want to organize a mandolin orchestra party on August 30?

3 Guitars and a Tractor

The tractor plays percussion (only one tempo option). I laughed all the way thru this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG5Z25ker0A

Northern Latitudes Mandolin Quartet Aug 6

The Northern Latitudes Mandolin Quartet will be playing Friday, August 6, at 7:00 p.m. at Papa's Restaurant and Deli in North Minneapolis (42nd & Thomas Avenue North). The program is sponsored by the Camden School of Music. There's more information here:
http://www.camdenmusicschool.com/events.html