Howard and Jethro - Super Session of Swing

Sat, 08/15/2020 - 7:33pm
Written by howard

I don't usually share blogs beyond my Harmonica School, but I am making this one exception for the release of the only live recording of me and the great Jethro Burns. Recently, I discovered a cassette in my attic of my first concert with  Jethro in 1983- billed as "Super Session of Swing", and indeed it was! If you're not familiar with Jethro and his music, look up Homer and Jethro for starters.

He was a brilliant mandolinist, incredible comedian, and major influence on many great mandolin players. The cassette sounded surprisingly good, the guitarist and bassist were both dynamite, and the music was fresh and full of spontaneous energy-  I HAD to put it out. I also included all of Jethro's hilarious spoken intros as separate tracks, and the CD cover has the only known photo of the two of us together. 

Hoping that this joyous music will lift your spirits in these troubled times. 

https://levyland.com/album/1641669/from-the-vaults-vol-3-howard-and-jethro-super-session-of-swing

Musicians Around the World Tune In for the Big Bluegrass Virtual Masterclass

Wed, 07/31/2019 - 12:09pm
Written by ArtistWorks

Big Bluegrass Virtual Masterclass

On Friday, July 12, online viewers from around the world participated in a free Virtual Bluegrass Masterclass hosted by ArtistWorks, starring bluegrass titans Tony Trischka (banjo), Mike Marshall (mandolin), and Michael Daves (guitar, vocals). 

Mandolin Playing Tips: For Beginners

Thu, 04/19/2018 - 11:27am
Written by ArtistWorks

Are you ready to learn how to play mandolin but not quite sure where to start? Read on to learn the essentials to set you on the path to success.