Hey MMOers---
If you are free, stop by my house on Sunday September 3, anytime from 1-6.  I'm having an open house for friends to drop by.  Of course, instruments, pets, SO's, children are welcome.

I'm at 4820 Elliot Ave S, Minneapolis.
612-258-3717

Dave Ingham

Mandolin Orchestra promo on KBEM

Phil Nusbaum and I recorded an eight-minute promotional piece about the Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra. It will air on KBEM 88.5 FM Saturday, July 29, at 7:22 p.m. and Sunday, July 30, at 10:22 a.m. and 5:22 p.m.

You can also listen to it here: https://beta.prx.org/stories/211445

Ethnic Dance Theater Concert

Hello MMO friends,

I spoke of my dance group's concert at practice last week.  Performing will be EDT dancers, musicians, and singers.  I'll be dancing in a few numbers, and sadly, not playing with the musicians for this concert.  There shows are this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (June 23-25) at Pearson Theater at Concordia University.

The theme this year is "Land of Legends" and features culture and traditions from the Carpathian Mountains in Eastern Europe.  Our concert includes suites from specific regions within Serbia, Hungary, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, and more.  You can see us dancing czardas in at least two numbers!

In addition, there will be the opportunity to learn some dances and speak with the cast.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.ethnicdancetheatre.com/event/land-of-legends/

Hope to see you there!

~ Tiffany

John Maxwell concert 6/23/17

MMO friends:

Here's information about my brother's concert this coming Friday. I hope you can come, and bring friends & loved ones!

Who: John Maxwell (acoustic country blues & ragtime)

Instruments: Guitar, resonator guitars, and resonator mandolin

Where: Creek House in New Brighton (easy to get to)
When: Friday, 6/23/2017 at 7:30pm (doors open at 7:00)

Suggested donation: $20

To make reservations, contact Glenn Elvig at: glenn@elvig.comHe will send a confirmation and directions to Creek House.For information about Creek House concerts:  http://www.creekhouseconcerts.com/concerts.html

For information about John Maxwell: slowlyiturnmusic.com
There are several videos on the website where you can check out his playing.

I will playing blues harp for some of the concert.

Hope to see you all there!
Steve Maxwell

Perry Mason theme for MMO: what do you think?

I have been having fun feebly attempting to play a piano arrangement of this great TV theme, and it occurs to me that it might be fun for the MMO and our audiences too.  Any interest?  I'll take a shot at arranging it if I get a few thumbs up.  Admittedly it might take a long time to get it done...

Perry Mason theme (aka Park Ave. Beat) (Fred Steiner)

Music stand left behind March 27

As I was leaving last night's rehearsal, I noticed an abandoned music stand in the room. It's a black folding model with no brand name that I can see. It's at my house now, and I'll take it with me to our Ramsey County Care Center gig next week. Anybody want to claim it?

John Maxwell performance 6/23/17

MMO friends:
My brother, John Maxwell, is going to be in the Twin Cities on Friday, June 23rd for a 7:00pm performance at Creek House in New Brighton. I suppose there's a chance that I'm biased, but he's a wonderful guitarist and performer. Check out his web site at: slowlyiturnmusic.com, where he has posted several videos and other information. John plays old country blues, ragtime, and originals steeped in both traditions.

To learn more about Creek House, go to creekhouseconcerts.com. If you're interested in going to this performance, contact Glenn Elvig by phone at 651.633.5353 or email him at: glenn@elvig.com
Glenn will get back to you with a confirmation, as well as the address and directions to Creek House.

I'm hoping to get a good turn-out for John, so he gets asked back to this wonderful concert venue!
Hope to see you there,
Steve

Chordpulse

For a year or so I've found this free computer program fun and useful in creating backing tracks to jam with - for example, a cycle of 5ths to play scales against, or a 1-6-2-5 jazz progression to improvise on.  You can enter any chord progression, tempo and key, and it will play back a nice-sounding backup in a variety of styles, through your MIDI output.  You can save your work in its propietary format.  Here is the link: Chordpulse Lite

(Only for Windows users.  The paid version has more chords and styles, and enables you to save in MIDI format.)

January 16 rehearsal is on

As of 10:00 this morning, the weather reports are saying the freezing rain will likely be insignificant or not happen at all. The Minnesota Mandolin Orchestra rehearsal is still on.

Winter storm watch Monday January 16

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Monday, January 16. If the storm materializes, and if the roads are too icy for safe driving, I'll cancel the mandolin orchestra rehearsal. If that happens, I'll announce it here, on the MMO rehearsal schedule page, and by email.