Author Archives: Strings By Mail

Guitar In Drum Circles

By Michael Mckinney Drum circle groups are gaining popularity today and their emergence presents a tantalizing possibility for Classical and Flamenco guitarists. I recently had the thrilling experience of sitting in with a drum circle on several occasions and expect to do so again. There’s nothing like it to test your improvisational skills, but before […]

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Bassist’s New Album Showcases Myriad Influences

By Ross Boissoneau Mark Egan says his latest release, Cross Currents, encompasses influences from throughout his career. That’s saying a lot, as the bassist was a founding member and mainstay of the Pat Metheny group and spent years laying down the foundation for the Gil Evans Orchestra. Over the course of his career he’s played […]

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Bluegrass and bass, a perfect combination for Missy Raines

By Ross Boissoneau Music video at bottom for your listening pleasure. The promotional material for her latest recording suggests Missy Raines has been exploring other sonic territory at the expense of the music she grew up with and has played all her life: “On her newest release Highlander, the bassist/vocalist/songwriter returns to her bluegrass roots.” […]

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