September 8th, 2008 . by MacNichol
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September 7th, 2008 . by MacNichol
MacNichol Guitars and Mandolins has a special deal on a blemished Breedlove acoustic guitar, Pro Series, model D25/SR, Herringbone. This particular Pro D25/SR has a finish blemish where tape had accidentally been left during the staining process and there is a small section that is lighter than the rest. Please see the pictures below. There is nothing functionally wrong with this instrument and the sound is unaffected by the cosmetic blemish. The bracing, JLD bridge truss, bridge, woods, neck, neck truss, fingerboard, nut, and tuning machines are all fine.
Breedlove cosmetic blemished guitars still have the manufacturer’s warranty, however, the blemish is not covered in the warranty. Because of the blemish, the price is reduced to $1099, which includes a hardshell case and free shipping within the continental United States. Please call 1-800-849-3305 for more information.
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September 6th, 2008 . by MacNichol
MacNichol Guitars and Mandolins announces that it has become an authorized dealer for Weber Mandolins, a well-known and highly regarded builder of fine acoustic instruments.
Weber Mandolins are available in a number of different models, including the Fern, Big Sky, Bridger, Yellowstone, Bighorn, Bitterroot, and Gallatin. Based in Montana, Weber produces some of the world’s finest mandolins, octave mandolins, mandolas, and mandocellos, along with carved top guitars and resophonic guitars.
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September 5th, 2008 . by MacNichol
Singer-songwriter, one-man-band Adam Michael Rothberg is new to the Boston area, but not new to the music world. Adam was named one of the 2008 Northeast Regional Finalists in the Mountain Stage NewSong contest.
Berkshire Living’s August 2008 issue calls Adam “the Berkshire’s answer to Paul McCartney….ANOTHER SPIN is at once a testament to Rothberg’s love affair with music and his love affair with love, and suggests that distinguishing between the two isn’t always so easy.”
In July 2008, The Boston Weekly Dig had this to say: “He’s toured with Joan Baez, produced Dar Williams and performed with the best of the local folk scene, but now it’s Rothberg’s turn to step out of the folk shadows, and the result, Another Spin, is lyrical poetry and multi-instrumental duty. (He plays the guitar, piano, udu, mandolin, percussion and the Turkish oud!)”
Adam’s clever, bittersweet, and nostalgic lyrics, are showcased on his latest release, “Another Spin” supporting his vocal talents as well as skillful playing on just about every instrument on the CD. As with his first album, “All the Whispering,” Rothberg wrote, performed, produced, and engineered “Another Spin.”
The musical styles on “Another Spin” reflect influences including The Beatles, Randy Newman, Mark Knopfler, Elvis Costello, and Wilco.
Check out cameo performances by singer-songwriter Catie Curtis on two tracks: “Here I Go Again” and “Do You Still Love Me.” Jeff Stevens adds sweet, rich trumpet parts to two tracks: “Seasons Shuffle” and “Gonna Last.”
Since relocating to Cambridge from the Berkshires in August 2007, Adam has performed locally at the Lizard Lounge, Club Passim, the Middle East, Bull Run Restaurant, and Natick Center for the Arts. Meanwhile, he is planning house concerts and CD release parties in Cambridge, the Berkshires, and throughout the region.
You may read more about Adam Michael Rothberg by visiting his site.
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September 4th, 2008 . by MacNichol
MacNichol Guitars and Mandolins has a special deal on a Breedlove acoustic bass guitar, model ABJ250/SM4. This particular instrument has some slight scratches on the headstock. Please see the pictures below. This ABJ250/SM4 has a great tone - the “woody” sound associated with mahogany. Because of the blemish, the price is reduced to $630, which includes a hardshell case and free shipping within the continental United States. Please call 1-800-849-3305 for more information.
If there is something functionally wrong with a guitar, Breedlove lists it as a “third”, and then saws out a part of the body and then sends the guitar to a dealer to show customers the Breedlove bracing and JLD bridge truss system. MacNichol’s Breedlove guitars third is a twelve-string and looks as though a shark took a big bite out of it.
Breedlove cosmetic blemishes still have the manufacturer’s warranty, however, the blemish is not covered in the warranty. Please call 1-800-849-3305 for more information. Thank You.
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September 2nd, 2008 . by MacNichol
Bruce Mandel’s acoustic guitar, keen lyrical ear, and intimate and honest voice have traveled with him across the country and through musical territory both new and familiar. With the release of his second CD, Between Dreams and Regrets, Mandel adds fresh layers to the ground covered in his first, Follow Your Heart. After all, what lies between dreams and regrets but the gritty reality of our complex lives?
The diverse sounds of his new CD—contemporary folk, Americana, bluegrass, folk rock—reflect the breadth of Mandel’s experience. He grew up in the suburbs of northern New Jersey, rocking out to the Beatles and playing in bands. Listeners familiar with the great singer-songwriters of the ’60s and ’70s won’t be surprised to learn that at a young age Mandel happily absorbed the rich and varying styles of The Eagles, Dan Fogelberg, Cat Stevens, Van Morrison, The Motown writers, and Jackson Browne.
After college and many a warmly received performance in the folksy coffeehouse scene, Mandel did what most musicians do sooner or later and headed to the city—New York, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City opened their arms wide as he hit the road with Top 40 bands, honing his technique and his ear. He settled in Atlantic City for a time, taking the chance to work as an entertainment technician for the Entertainment Department at Trump Plaza Hotel & Casino. While soaking up the experience of working alongside the likes of America, Ronnie Milsap, Tanya Tucker, Tom Jones, and The Temptations, Mandel stayed true to his calling, writing and producing his own songs.
After attending a songwriting convention in Durango, Colorado, in 1992, Mandel felt the pull of the area’s open musical community and soon relocated there. The impulse proved a good one as he quickly became a true presence in his new home, opening in concert for nationally and regionally touring songwriters, and performing a mix of covers as well as his growing repertoire of soulful originals. His work in Durango culminated with his co-founding of the Annual Durango Songwriter’s Expo in 1996. This popular event that features listening sessions, showcases, seminars, panels, and networking opportunities has attracted new talent and high-profile musicians and industry experts alike, and continues to grow and spread to new locations around the country.
Mandel picked up his guitar and returned east in 2001, where he has settled deep into the artistic community of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. Produced and recorded in his own studio, Between Dreams and Regrets traverses the musical and emotional ground between Colorado and the Berkshires. The lyrically driven songs are both personal and probing, whether Mandel is writing from his own experience or weaving the ballad of another’s, as in “Irene Kibbe,” about a young Polish emigrant during World War II. While sometimes delicate, sparse, and reflective—as in “Winter Falls” with its gentle acoustic guitar and cello—Mandel’s sound is at other times full and layered, as he mixes the tones of the mandolin, accordion, clarinet, trombone, dobro, and cajón. Throughout this newest album, however, the acoustic guitar maintains its constant presence, as does Mandel’s warm voice and distinct style.
“What happens when you dig down deep?” Mandel asks in “At the End of the Day.” Perhaps Between Dreams and Regrets, a musical expression of life’s varied landscape, is itself as good an answer as any.
For more information about Bruce Mandel, please visit his website.
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August 25th, 2008 . by MacNichol
CA Guitars new Integrated Series is creating a lot of buzz these days. The models feature integrated bracing, along with an offset soundhole, to produce a resonant guitar with a deep, mellow bass response along with a good overall balanced tone. For those who would like one of the new CA i Series, but plan to take the guitar on the road, to the beach, mountains, etc, the 5i is built exactly for that.
The 5iM-CE and 7iM-CE share many similarities, but the two differ in the following ways. First, and most obviously, the 5i has CA’s “road tough” satin finish, a fine, gritty finish that is built for those who plan to take their guitars traveling frequently and would prefer not to worry about little dings and knicks, which will not be so obvious as on a high gloss finish, which the 7i model has. Second, the 5i comes with a thickly padded gig bag that has built-in shoulder straps - again, this is for those who want to take their guitars on adventures. The gigbag will be lightweight, take up less space, yet nevertheless has thick padding to keep the instrument secure. The 7i, on the other hand, comes with a hardshell case. To sum up, the 5i is for those whose guitars will see some adventure, whereas the 7i is for those whose guitars will primarily reside at home.
People often buy carbon fiber guitars for the convenience of not having to worry about humidity and temperature changes. And, certainly, the 5i is a great guitar for any weather situation. However, with CA Guitars new i Series, I believe that people will buy for the sound first, and the worry-free aspect will simply be a nice bonus.
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August 22nd, 2008 . by MacNichol
Check out the acoustic duo Lawn Jockey at www.lawnjockeymusic.com.
The acoustic duo Lawn Jockey is comprised of Elmwood Park, IL singer/songwriter/composer Tom Henry, and Henryetta, OK songwriter/composer Scott Stokes. The duo split in 2000 shortly after the release of “Jethro’s Revenge” which received critical acclaim. Both Tom and Scott are veterans of the stage and studio and have performed locally, regionally, and nationally.
On Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Tom and Scott agreed to put forth a new release in much the same vein as “Jethro’s Revenge”. The new release will contain elements of Folk, Psycho-Bluegrass, and Celtic flavored originals, and will be aptly titled “Out By The Cement Pond”.
Recording of the new release will occur in the coming months, and an internet release is slated for early 2009.
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August 21st, 2008 . by MacNichol
To help support independent acoustic musicians, MacNichol Guitars and Mandolins has established an Artist Support Program, in which MacNichol provides independent acoustic artists with $100 accessories (strings, capos, picks, slides, etc.) credit per year, along with discounts on musical instruments.
To qualify, artists must meet the following criteria: 1) Primarily play acoustic music. 2) Have released at least one album on an independent label. 3) Have a website devoted to their music (myspace or similar pages are acceptable). 4) Perform at least 30 live performances per year.
For more information or to apply, please contact MacNichol Guitars and Mandolins at info@macnichol.com or 1-800-849-3305.
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