Music Stuff

I’m still moving stuff over from my other site but here’s what I have so far. Let me know if you’re looking for something you don’t see…

Instrument Building Mandolin #1: A StewMac F5 Kit Mandolin #2: Another try at a StewMac F5 Kit Stories Coming Soon: The Tiny Tele: 5 string electric mandolin DZ-18V: Martin Dreadnaught Guitar Kit Octave Mandolin Conversion from a Harmony Tenor Guitar Teaching The Pick: My project to support bluegrass and Americana in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jams, shows, band ensemble workshops. Take the Stage:  8 week band ensemble workshops where I coach 7 strangers to put on a show at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. Non-Profits The California Bluegrass Association: I work with the CBA to develop community and interest within a younger, more urban demographic. I also provide support with web projects and coordinate a stage at their annual Father’s Day Festival.  The San Francisco Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival: As a committee member for 3 years, my main interest has been in developing workshops and opportunities for less experienced bands to participate. The workshop day and Bluegrass & Old-Time Revue is a developing tradition that seems to be taking off.

Bands & Performances Homespun Rowdy @ Verns 2009 Homespun Rowdy @ The Freight 2009 The Deuces @ The Hotel Utah 2009 The Pick @ Bluegrass in the Schools 2010