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Peghead Nation’s 10th Anniversary Party and Showcase!

By: Dan Gabel
October 17, 2024
 
We're celebrating our first decade of teaching the world to play on Wednesday, November 13 in downtown San Rafael, California. Email to get on the RSVP list.
 
Peghead Nation 10th Anniversary
 
 
Peghead Nation 10th Anniversary
 

Peghead Nation’s 10th Anniversary Party and Showcase!

By: Dan Gabel
October 17, 2024
 
We're celebrating our first decade of teaching the world to play on Wednesday, November 13 in downtown San Rafael, California. Email to get on the RSVP list.
 
 
 
 

Charlie Torch: “Red Rocking Chair”

By: Dan Gabel
October 12, 2024
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Chad Manning plays a traditional song with his band that includes siblings Jasper and Jayda Manning, Tyler Stengall, and Mark Schatz.
 
Charlie Torch Red Rocking Chair
 
 
Charlie Torch Red Rocking Chair
 

Charlie Torch: “Red Rocking Chair”

By: Dan Gabel
October 12, 2024
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Chad Manning plays a traditional song with his band that includes siblings Jasper and Jayda Manning, Tyler Stengall, and Mark Schatz.
 
 
 
 

Peghead Nation’s 10th Anniversary | We Want to Hear from You

By: Dan Gabel
September 18, 2024
 
We’d love to hear what you’ve learned on Peghead Nation. Record a video of your playing and share it with us on our social media channels to help celebrate our 10th!
 
Dan Gabel Peghead Nation 10th Anniversary Call for Videos
 
 
Dan Gabel Peghead Nation 10th Anniversary Call for Videos
 

Peghead Nation’s 10th Anniversary | We Want to Hear from You

By: Dan Gabel
September 18, 2024
 
We’d love to hear what you’ve learned on Peghead Nation. Record a video of your playing and share it with us on our social media channels to help celebrate our 10th!
 
 
 
 

Mr Sun: “Blackbird” | Peghead Nation Exclusive

By: Dan Gabel
September 2, 2024
 
The virtuosic four-piece that includes Peghead instructors Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy showcases their playful arrangement of a Beatles classic.
 
Mr Sun
 
 
Mr Sun
 

Mr Sun: “Blackbird” | Peghead Nation Exclusive

By: Dan Gabel
September 2, 2024
 
The virtuosic four-piece that includes Peghead instructors Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy showcases their playful arrangement of a Beatles classic.
 
 
 
 

Get to Know Fiddler Lauren Rioux

By: Dan Gabel
August 21, 2024
 
Our Folk and Bluegrass Songs for Fiddle instructor talks about her lifelong history with the fiddle, and her playing, teaching, and recording activities.
 
Lauren Rioux Bio, Folk and Bluegrass Songs for Fiddle
 
 
Lauren Rioux Bio, Folk and Bluegrass Songs for Fiddle
 

Get to Know Fiddler Lauren Rioux

By: Dan Gabel
August 21, 2024
 
Our Folk and Bluegrass Songs for Fiddle instructor talks about her lifelong history with the fiddle, and her playing, teaching, and recording activities.
 
 
 
 

Ethan Setiawan and Louise Bichan: “Elk River Blues”

By: Dan Gabel
August 16, 2024
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a beautiful tune with fiddler and duo partner in Hildland, Louise Bichan.
 
Ethan Setiwan Louise Bichan, Hildaland, Elk River Blues
 
 
Ethan Setiwan Louise Bichan, Hildaland, Elk River Blues
 

Ethan Setiawan and Louise Bichan: “Elk River Blues”

By: Dan Gabel
August 16, 2024
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a beautiful tune with fiddler and duo partner in Hildland, Louise Bichan.
 
 
 
 

2008 Jonathan Cooper Five-String Violin

August 14, 2024
 
Peghead Nation instructor Lauren Rioux demonstrates her favorite instrument and talks about her choice of bow, strings, and other parts of her setup.
 
 
 
 

2008 Jonathan Cooper Five-String Violin

August 14, 2024
 
Peghead Nation instructor Lauren Rioux demonstrates her favorite instrument and talks about her choice of bow, strings, and other parts of her setup.
 
 
 
 

Now Available! Folk and Bluegrass Songs for Fiddle with Lauren Rioux

By: Dan Gabel
July 31, 2024
 
Learn to craft your own fiddle solos using pickups, double stops, licks, and fills, using classic folk and bluegrass songs as examples.
 
Lauren Rioux
 
 
Lauren Rioux
 

Now Available! Folk and Bluegrass Songs for Fiddle with Lauren Rioux

By: Dan Gabel
July 31, 2024
 
Learn to craft your own fiddle solos using pickups, double stops, licks, and fills, using classic folk and bluegrass songs as examples.
 
 
 
 

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway: “Crooked Tree”

By: Dan Gabel
July 3, 2024
 
The flatpicker, songwriter, and singer performs the title track to her Grammy-winning album at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California.
 
Molly Tuttle performing "Crooked Tree" at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA
 
 
Molly Tuttle performing "Crooked Tree" at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA
 

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway: “Crooked Tree”

By: Dan Gabel
July 3, 2024
 
The flatpicker, songwriter, and singer performs the title track to her Grammy-winning album at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California.
 
 
 
 

Coming Soon! Bluegrass and Folk Songs for Fiddle with Lauren Rioux

By: Dan Gabel
June 14, 2024
 
Learn to craft your own fiddle solos in this new course with master instructor Lauren Rioux. Enter to win a free annual subscription!
 
Lauren Rioux
 
 
Lauren Rioux
 

Coming Soon! Bluegrass and Folk Songs for Fiddle with Lauren Rioux

By: Dan Gabel
June 14, 2024
 
Learn to craft your own fiddle solos in this new course with master instructor Lauren Rioux. Enter to win a free annual subscription!
 
 
 
 

Oisín McAuley and Brittany Haas: “The Spey in Spate”

March 1, 2024
 
Brittany Haas plays a traditional reel with one of today’s premier Irish fiddlers.
 
 
 
 

Oisín McAuley and Brittany Haas: “The Spey in Spate”

March 1, 2024
 
Brittany Haas plays a traditional reel with one of today’s premier Irish fiddlers.
 
 
 
 

Join us at Wintergrass 2024

By: Dan Gabel
February 14, 2024
 
Peghead Nation will be on hand in Bellevue, Washington, February 22 - 25 for a weekend full of performances, workshops, jamming, and fun!
 
wintergrass
 
 
wintergrass
 

Join us at Wintergrass 2024

By: Dan Gabel
February 14, 2024
 
Peghead Nation will be on hand in Bellevue, Washington, February 22 - 25 for a weekend full of performances, workshops, jamming, and fun!
 
 
 
 

Intro to Jazz Violin with Aaron Weinstein | New Live Workshop Series

By: Dan Gabel
February 6, 2024
 
Learn to play jazz violin from the ground up using solos for eight jazz and swing classics based on improvisation devices like melodic variation, repeating motives, and more.
 
Aaron Weinstein
 
 
Aaron Weinstein
 

Intro to Jazz Violin with Aaron Weinstein | New Live Workshop Series

By: Dan Gabel
February 6, 2024
 
Learn to play jazz violin from the ground up using solos for eight jazz and swing classics based on improvisation devices like melodic variation, repeating motives, and more.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman, Bill Evans, and Friends: “Suzanne’s Journey”

By: Dan Gabel
October 20, 2023
 
John Reischman plays his tune “Suzanne’s Journey” at Great Lakes Music Camp 2023 with Bill Evans, Ethan Setiawan Jeremy Kittel, Hayes Griffin, and Todd Phillips.
 
John Reischman, Bill Evans, Ethan Setiawan, Jeremy Kittel, Hayes Griffin, and Todd Phillips play a lovely version of John’s tune, “Suzanne’s Journey” at the Great Lakes Music Camp
 
 
John Reischman, Bill Evans, Ethan Setiawan, Jeremy Kittel, Hayes Griffin, and Todd Phillips play a lovely version of John’s tune, “Suzanne’s Journey” at the Great Lakes Music Camp
 

John Reischman, Bill Evans, and Friends: “Suzanne’s Journey”

By: Dan Gabel
October 20, 2023
 
John Reischman plays his tune “Suzanne’s Journey” at Great Lakes Music Camp 2023 with Bill Evans, Ethan Setiawan Jeremy Kittel, Hayes Griffin, and Todd Phillips.
 
 
 
 

New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for August 2023

By: Dan Gabel
August 1, 2023
 
Peghead Nation instructors release hours of new material for you to dig into this month!
 
John Reischman
 
 
John Reischman
 

New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for August 2023

By: Dan Gabel
August 1, 2023
 
Peghead Nation instructors release hours of new material for you to dig into this month!
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh, John Mailander, Paul Kowert, Ross Martin: “You’re Going to Make Me Lonesome When You Go”

By: Dan Gabel
March 9, 2023
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a Bob Dylan song with some of his fellow teachers at the Great Lakes Music Camp concert.
 
Joe K. Walsh, John Mailander, Paul Kowert, Ross Martin perform “You’re Going to Make Me Lonesome When You Go” at the Great Lakes Music Camp
 
 
Joe K. Walsh, John Mailander, Paul Kowert, Ross Martin perform “You’re Going to Make Me Lonesome When You Go” at the Great Lakes Music Camp
 

Joe K. Walsh, John Mailander, Paul Kowert, Ross Martin: “You’re Going to Make Me Lonesome When You Go”

By: Dan Gabel
March 9, 2023
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a Bob Dylan song with some of his fellow teachers at the Great Lakes Music Camp concert.
 
 
 
 

Join Us at Wintergrass 2023

By: Dan Gabel
February 9, 2023
 
Peghead Nation will be on hand in Bellevue, Washington, February 23 - 26 for a weekend full of performances, workshops, jamming, and fun!
 
Wintergrass2023
 
 
Wintergrass2023
 

Join Us at Wintergrass 2023

By: Dan Gabel
February 9, 2023
 
Peghead Nation will be on hand in Bellevue, Washington, February 23 - 26 for a weekend full of performances, workshops, jamming, and fun!
 
 
 
 

Now Available for Subscription! Creative Jam Skills with Lauren Rioux and Brittany Haas

By: Dan Gabel
February 6, 2023
 
Up your game as a melody player, backup player, and improviser, exploring new tunes, embellishment ideas, accompaniment techniques and more!
 
Lauren Rioux and Brittany Haas
 
 
Lauren Rioux and Brittany Haas
 

Now Available for Subscription! Creative Jam Skills with Lauren Rioux and Brittany Haas

By: Dan Gabel
February 6, 2023
 
Up your game as a melody player, backup player, and improviser, exploring new tunes, embellishment ideas, accompaniment techniques and more!
 
 
 
 

New Course! Western Swing Fiddle with Chad Manning

By: Dan Gabel
January 12, 2023
 
Learn to play classic western swing melodies and solos from western swing fiddle greats like Johnny Gimble, Joe Holley, and others.
 
Chad Manning
 
 
Chad Manning
 

New Course! Western Swing Fiddle with Chad Manning

By: Dan Gabel
January 12, 2023
 
Learn to play classic western swing melodies and solos from western swing fiddle greats like Johnny Gimble, Joe Holley, and others.
 
 
 
 

California Bluegrass Reunion: “Petersburg Gal”

By: Dan Gabel
December 21, 2022
 
A powerhouse band packed with Peghead Nation instructors plays an original tune from Bill Evans.
 
California Bluegrass Reunion
 
 
California Bluegrass Reunion
 

California Bluegrass Reunion: “Petersburg Gal”

By: Dan Gabel
December 21, 2022
 
A powerhouse band packed with Peghead Nation instructors plays an original tune from Bill Evans.
 
 
 
 

Peghead Nation Receives a 2022 IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award

By: Dan Gabel
September 26, 2022
 
We’re honored to be recognized by bluegrass music’s leading industry organization and our community!
 
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2022 founder 1920 x 1080
 

Peghead Nation Receives a 2022 IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award

By: Dan Gabel
September 26, 2022
 
We’re honored to be recognized by bluegrass music’s leading industry organization and our community!
 
 
 
 

New Lessons Released for September 2022!

By: Dan Gabel
September 9, 2022
 
Explore new lessons, tunes, and techniques from Peghead Nation’s expert instructors.
 
Mike Compton
 
 
Mike Compton
 

New Lessons Released for September 2022!

By: Dan Gabel
September 9, 2022
 
Explore new lessons, tunes, and techniques from Peghead Nation’s expert instructors.
 
 
 
 

Lauren Rioux and Brittany Haas: Piney Woods and House On Hadley

By: Dan Gabel
August 18, 2022
 
Fiddling gurus and hosts of the Peghead Nation live workshop series, Creative Jam Skills, play two great old-time tunes.
 
Lauren Rioux Brittany Haas
 
 
Lauren Rioux Brittany Haas
 

Lauren Rioux and Brittany Haas: Piney Woods and House On Hadley

By: Dan Gabel
August 18, 2022
 
Fiddling gurus and hosts of the Peghead Nation live workshop series, Creative Jam Skills, play two great old-time tunes.
 
 
 
 

Improvising for Fiddlers and Violinists with Alisa Rose Now Available for Subscription

By: Dan Gabel
August 10, 2022
 
Explore the fundamentals of improvisation through musical games, simple exercises, and playing familiar fiddle tunes.
 
Alisa Rose
 
 
Alisa Rose
 

Improvising for Fiddlers and Violinists with Alisa Rose Now Available for Subscription

By: Dan Gabel
August 10, 2022
 
Explore the fundamentals of improvisation through musical games, simple exercises, and playing familiar fiddle tunes.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Bruce Molsky: “Walk Along John to Kansas”

By: Dan Gabel
June 10, 2022
 
Exclusive Peghead Nation video of our mandolin and fiddle instructors playing a great old-time tune at Wintergrass 2022.
 
Joe K. Walsh Bruce Molsky
 
 
Joe K. Walsh Bruce Molsky
 

Joe K. Walsh and Bruce Molsky: “Walk Along John to Kansas”

By: Dan Gabel
June 10, 2022
 
Exclusive Peghead Nation video of our mandolin and fiddle instructors playing a great old-time tune at Wintergrass 2022.
 
 
 
 

Scott Nygaard: “Where to Now?” | 25th Anniversary of “Dreamer’s Waltz”

By: Dan Gabel
May 23, 2022
 
Join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Peghead Nation co-founder Scott Nygaard’s influential solo album, Wednesday, May 25 on Zoom.
 
Scott Nygaard
 
 
Scott Nygaard
 

Scott Nygaard: “Where to Now?” | 25th Anniversary of “Dreamer’s Waltz”

By: Dan Gabel
May 23, 2022
 
Join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Peghead Nation co-founder Scott Nygaard’s influential solo album, Wednesday, May 25 on Zoom.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Bruce Molsky: “Solly’s Little Favorite”

By: Dan Gabel
April 26, 2022
 
Watch an exclusive Peghead Nation video of our mandolin and fiddle instructors playing a great old-time tune at Wintergrass 2022.
 
Joe K. Walsh Bruce Molsky
 
 
Joe K. Walsh Bruce Molsky
 

Joe K. Walsh and Bruce Molsky: “Solly’s Little Favorite”

By: Dan Gabel
April 26, 2022
 
Watch an exclusive Peghead Nation video of our mandolin and fiddle instructors playing a great old-time tune at Wintergrass 2022.
 
 
 
 

Lissa Schneckenburger: “Lady Walpole‘s” / “The Mountain Ranger” / “Nancy King”

By: Dan Gabel
April 13, 2022
 
Peghead Nation’s new ear training instructor plays three great New England fiddle tunes, with tenor guitar accompaniment.
 
Lissa Schneckenburger plays fiddle tunes with Corey DiMario on tenor guitar
 
 
Lissa Schneckenburger plays fiddle tunes with Corey DiMario on tenor guitar
 

Lissa Schneckenburger: “Lady Walpole‘s” / “The Mountain Ranger” / “Nancy King”

By: Dan Gabel
April 13, 2022
 
Peghead Nation’s new ear training instructor plays three great New England fiddle tunes, with tenor guitar accompaniment.
 
 
 
 

Learning by Ear with Lissa Schneckenburger Now Available!

By: Dan Gabel
April 1, 2022
 
Learn to pick up tunes on the fly and increase your ability to interact with your fellow musicians with fun ear-training exercises and practice, applicable to all instruments.
 
Lissa Schneckenburger
 
 
Lissa Schneckenburger
 

Learning by Ear with Lissa Schneckenburger Now Available!

By: Dan Gabel
April 1, 2022
 
Learn to pick up tunes on the fly and increase your ability to interact with your fellow musicians with fun ear-training exercises and practice, applicable to all instruments.
 
 
 
 

Register for Improvising for Fiddlers and Violinists with Alisa Rose | Live Workshop Series

By: Dan Gabel
February 8, 2022
 
Learn to improvise through musical games, simple exercises, and fiddle tunes. Live Zoom workshop series starts Thursday, February 24.
 
Alisa Rose
 
 
Alisa Rose
 

Register for Improvising for Fiddlers and Violinists with Alisa Rose | Live Workshop Series

By: Dan Gabel
February 8, 2022
 
Learn to improvise through musical games, simple exercises, and fiddle tunes. Live Zoom workshop series starts Thursday, February 24.
 
 
 
 

Old-Time Fiddle Styles with Bruce Molsky is Now Available for Subscription

By: Dan Gabel
February 1, 2022
 
Take an in-depth look at the tunes and techniques of regional old-time fiddle styles, from Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia, and more.
 
Bruce Molsky
 
 
Bruce Molsky
 

Old-Time Fiddle Styles with Bruce Molsky is Now Available for Subscription

By: Dan Gabel
February 1, 2022
 
Take an in-depth look at the tunes and techniques of regional old-time fiddle styles, from Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia, and more.
 
 
 
 

Beginning Celtic Fiddle Now Available | New Course

By: Dan Gabel
January 5, 2022
 
Learn to play the fiddle from scratch using easy versions of traditional Scottish and Irish melodies, with essential techniques for both hands.
 
Emerald Rae
 
 
Emerald Rae
 

Beginning Celtic Fiddle Now Available | New Course

By: Dan Gabel
January 5, 2022
 
Learn to play the fiddle from scratch using easy versions of traditional Scottish and Irish melodies, with essential techniques for both hands.
 
 
 
 

California Bluegrass Reunion: “Suzanne’s Journey”

By: Dan Gabel
December 17, 2021
 
All-star band of Peghead Nation instructors Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist, and John Reischman, along with Darol Anger and Jim Nunally, play one of John’s new original tunes.
 
California Bluegrass Reunion
 
 
California Bluegrass Reunion
 

California Bluegrass Reunion: “Suzanne’s Journey”

By: Dan Gabel
December 17, 2021
 
All-star band of Peghead Nation instructors Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist, and John Reischman, along with Darol Anger and Jim Nunally, play one of John’s new original tunes.
 
 
 
 

California Bluegrass Reunion: “Roll On Buddy, Roll On”

By: Dan Gabel
November 18, 2021
 
Powerhouse band of Peghead Nation instructors Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist, and John Reischman, along with Darol Anger and Jim Nunally, play a bluegrass classic.
 
CA Bluegrass Reunion
 
 
CA Bluegrass Reunion
 

California Bluegrass Reunion: “Roll On Buddy, Roll On”

By: Dan Gabel
November 18, 2021
 
Powerhouse band of Peghead Nation instructors Bill Evans, Chad Manning, Sharon Gilchrist, and John Reischman, along with Darol Anger and Jim Nunally, play a bluegrass classic.
 
 
 
 

Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern: “Bonnie Jean”

By: Dan Gabel
November 10, 2021
 
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor sings and plays a Robert Burns song with fiddler Julia Toaspern.
 
 
 
 

Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern: “Bonnie Jean”

By: Dan Gabel
November 10, 2021
 
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor sings and plays a Robert Burns song with fiddler Julia Toaspern.
 
 
 
 

Now Available for Subscription! Improvising for Mandolin and Fiddle with Joe K. Walsh

By: Dan Gabel
October 1, 2021
 
Learn to improvise on fiddle tunes, create new melodies over chord changes, and more!
 
Joe K. Walsh
 
 
Joe K. Walsh
 

Now Available for Subscription! Improvising for Mandolin and Fiddle with Joe K. Walsh

By: Dan Gabel
October 1, 2021
 
Learn to improvise on fiddle tunes, create new melodies over chord changes, and more!
 
 
 
 

John Reischman: ”Horses of Dorrigo”

By: Dan Gabel
September 27, 2021
 
Peghead Nation Melodic Mandolin Tunes instructor plays a new tune off of his latest album, “New Time and Old Acoustic.”
 
John Reischman
 
 
John Reischman
 

John Reischman: ”Horses of Dorrigo”

By: Dan Gabel
September 27, 2021
 
Peghead Nation Melodic Mandolin Tunes instructor plays a new tune off of his latest album, “New Time and Old Acoustic.”
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas with Joe K. Walsh, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, Grant Gordy, and Ethan Setiawan: “Dry and Dusty”

By: Dan Gabel
September 15, 2021
 
Brittany Haas and an all-star band play a beautiful version of the popular Texas fiddle tune, live at the Great Lakes Music Camp 2019.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas with Joe K. Walsh, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, Grant Gordy, and Ethan Setiawan: “Dry and Dusty”

By: Dan Gabel
September 15, 2021
 
Brittany Haas and an all-star band play a beautiful version of the popular Texas fiddle tune, live at the Great Lakes Music Camp 2019.
 
 
 
 

Win a Spot at Great Lakes Music Camp 2021

By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2021
 
Enter to win a Weekend Camper package at this inspiring camp, with instructors including Peghead Nation’s Joe K. Walsh, Evie Ladin, Bill Evans, Bruce Molsky, Mike Compton, and Zoe Guigueno.
 
GLMC PHN 2021
 
 
GLMC PHN 2021
 

Win a Spot at Great Lakes Music Camp 2021

By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2021
 
Enter to win a Weekend Camper package at this inspiring camp, with instructors including Peghead Nation’s Joe K. Walsh, Evie Ladin, Bill Evans, Bruce Molsky, Mike Compton, and Zoe Guigueno.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Across the Plains of Illinois”

By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2021
 
Peghead Nation fiddle and banjo instructor plays and sings a great traditional song with his trio.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Across the Plains of Illinois”

By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2021
 
Peghead Nation fiddle and banjo instructor plays and sings a great traditional song with his trio.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas and Bruce Molsky: “John Brown’s Dream”

By: Dan Gabel
June 17, 2021
 
Two Peghead Nation fiddle instructors play an old-time favorite during the Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas and Bruce Molsky: “John Brown’s Dream”

By: Dan Gabel
June 17, 2021
 
Two Peghead Nation fiddle instructors play an old-time favorite during the Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival.
 
 
 
 

Join the Porch Pride Beginner-Friendly Jam-Along with Luisa Lopez | Sunday, June 13

By: Dan Gabel
June 9, 2021
 
Peghead Nation is sponsoring Porch Pride 2021 and a special all-levels virtual jam.
 
Porch Pride 2021
 
 
Porch Pride 2021
 

Join the Porch Pride Beginner-Friendly Jam-Along with Luisa Lopez | Sunday, June 13

By: Dan Gabel
June 9, 2021
 
Peghead Nation is sponsoring Porch Pride 2021 and a special all-levels virtual jam.
 
 
 
 

Garrison, Gordy, Hargreaves, Walsh: “Sports”

By: Dan Gabel
April 23, 2021
 
Watch a video of an original song from “Bluegrass and the Abstract Truth,” with mandolin from Peghead Nation instructor Joe K. Walsh, and illustration by our banjo instructor Danny Barnes.
 
Garrison, Gordy, Hargreaves, Walsh
 
 
Garrison, Gordy, Hargreaves, Walsh
 

Garrison, Gordy, Hargreaves, Walsh: “Sports”

By: Dan Gabel
April 23, 2021
 
Watch a video of an original song from “Bluegrass and the Abstract Truth,” with mandolin from Peghead Nation instructor Joe K. Walsh, and illustration by our banjo instructor Danny Barnes.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas and Chris Thile: “Shenandoah Valley Breakdown”

By: Dan Gabel
March 22, 2021
 
Peghead Nation's Fiddle Style Workshop instructor plays a bluegrass fiddle tune with the mandolin-master-host of Live From Here.
 
Brittany Haas
 
 
Brittany Haas
 

Brittany Haas and Chris Thile: “Shenandoah Valley Breakdown”

By: Dan Gabel
March 22, 2021
 
Peghead Nation's Fiddle Style Workshop instructor plays a bluegrass fiddle tune with the mandolin-master-host of Live From Here.
 
 
 
 

Flynn Cohen and Marla Fibish: “The Torn Jacket”/“Toss the Feathers”

By: Dan Gabel
March 2, 2021
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish Backup Guitar instructor plays a set of reels with our Irish Mandolin instructor.
 
 
 
 

Flynn Cohen and Marla Fibish: “The Torn Jacket”/“Toss the Feathers”

By: Dan Gabel
March 2, 2021
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish Backup Guitar instructor plays a set of reels with our Irish Mandolin instructor.
 
 
 
 

New Lessons and Tunes Added to Peghead Nation Courses | March 2021

By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2021
 
Our instructors have added great new tunes and techniques that you can jump into right now.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Lessons and Tunes Added to Peghead Nation Courses | March 2021

By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2021
 
Our instructors have added great new tunes and techniques that you can jump into right now.
 
 
 
 

Dale Russ and Marla Fibish: “The Kerry Reel/The Beauty Spot”

January 25, 2021
 
A medley of Irish reels from Peghead Nation’s renowned Irish fiddle and mandolin teachers.
 
 
 
 

Dale Russ and Marla Fibish: “The Kerry Reel/The Beauty Spot”

January 25, 2021
 
A medley of Irish reels from Peghead Nation’s renowned Irish fiddle and mandolin teachers.
 
 
 
 

New Lessons in the String School for January

By: Dan Gabel
January 10, 2021
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Lessons in the String School for January

By: Dan Gabel
January 10, 2021
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky Live | Elderly Instruments

December 23, 2020
 
Peghead Nation instructor and multi-instrumentalist performs for Elderly's Living Room Sessions.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky Live | Elderly Instruments

December 23, 2020
 
Peghead Nation instructor and multi-instrumentalist performs for Elderly's Living Room Sessions.
 
 
 
 

Evie Ladin and Emily Mann: “Icy Mountain”

December 22, 2020
 
Peghead Nation Clawhammer Banjo teacher plays an old-time favorite with one of the fiddlers who appears on Evie’s album of traditional tunes, “Riding the Rooster.”
 
 
 
 

Evie Ladin and Emily Mann: “Icy Mountain”

December 22, 2020
 
Peghead Nation Clawhammer Banjo teacher plays an old-time favorite with one of the fiddlers who appears on Evie’s album of traditional tunes, “Riding the Rooster.”
 
 
 
 

Welcome, Peghead Nation Subscribers, to Your New Website!

By: Dan Gabel
December 1, 2020
 
Watch a walk-through video with information about how to log in, navigate through your courses, use the new features, and more.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

Welcome, Peghead Nation Subscribers, to Your New Website!

By: Dan Gabel
December 1, 2020
 
Watch a walk-through video with information about how to log in, navigate through your courses, use the new features, and more.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: The Deep Roots of Laurie Lewis

By: Derk Richardson
November 30, 2020
 
On “and Laurie Lewis,” the Berkeley-based multi-instrumentalist mines a career’s worth of friendships for a brilliant collection of duets.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: The Deep Roots of Laurie Lewis

By: Derk Richardson
November 30, 2020
 
On “and Laurie Lewis,” the Berkeley-based multi-instrumentalist mines a career’s worth of friendships for a brilliant collection of duets.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky: “Garfield’s Blackberry Blossom”

By: Dan Gabel
November 3, 2020
 
Peghead Nation fiddle teacher plays a popular old-time tune, which is different from the tune of a similar name that is often played in bluegrass circles.
 
Bruce Molsky
 
 
Bruce Molsky
 

Bruce Molsky: “Garfield’s Blackberry Blossom”

By: Dan Gabel
November 3, 2020
 
Peghead Nation fiddle teacher plays a popular old-time tune, which is different from the tune of a similar name that is often played in bluegrass circles.
 
 
 
 

New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for October

By: Dan Gabel
October 1, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for October

By: Dan Gabel
October 1, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for September

By: Dan Gabel
September 2, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for September

By: Dan Gabel
September 2, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky and Isa Burke: “Arkansas Traveler”

By: Dan Gabel
August 4, 2020
 
Peghead Nation old-time banjo and fiddle teacher plays an old-time favorite with the fiddler, singer, and songwriter from the band Lula Wiles.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky and Isa Burke: “Arkansas Traveler”

By: Dan Gabel
August 4, 2020
 
Peghead Nation old-time banjo and fiddle teacher plays an old-time favorite with the fiddler, singer, and songwriter from the band Lula Wiles.
 
 
 
 

New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for August

By: Dan Gabel
August 3, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Tunes, Techniques, and Lessons Added for August

By: Dan Gabel
August 3, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

Evie Ladin: “Got No Honey Babe Now”

By: Dan Gabel
July 17, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Clawhammer Banjo teacher plays and sings an old-time song from North Carolina fiddler Frank Blevins.
 
 
 
 

Evie Ladin: “Got No Honey Babe Now”

By: Dan Gabel
July 17, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Clawhammer Banjo teacher plays and sings an old-time song from North Carolina fiddler Frank Blevins.
 
 
 
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for July

By: Dan Gabel
July 1, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for July

By: Dan Gabel
July 1, 2020
 
Our instructors have released great new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

Marla Fibish and Dale Russ: “Dever the Dancer” and “Hunting the Hare”

By: Dan Gabel
July 1, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish mandolin and fiddle teachers play a medley of Irish slip jigs.
 
 
 
 

Marla Fibish and Dale Russ: “Dever the Dancer” and “Hunting the Hare”

By: Dan Gabel
July 1, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish mandolin and fiddle teachers play a medley of Irish slip jigs.
 
 
 
 

Watch the Scroggins & Rose Live Event

By: Dan Gabel
June 30, 2020
 
The great violin and mandolin duo took over our Facebook feed recently to play a few tunes and talk about their fine new album, “Curios.”
 
 
 
 

Watch the Scroggins & Rose Live Event

By: Dan Gabel
June 30, 2020
 
The great violin and mandolin duo took over our Facebook feed recently to play a few tunes and talk about their fine new album, “Curios.”
 
 
 
 

Rhiannon Giddens with Yo-Yo Ma: “Build a House”

By: Dan Gabel
June 19, 2020
 
The songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist releases a powerful new song on the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, with accompaniment from cello master Yo-Yo Ma.
 
 
 
 

Rhiannon Giddens with Yo-Yo Ma: “Build a House”

By: Dan Gabel
June 19, 2020
 
The songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist releases a powerful new song on the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, with accompaniment from cello master Yo-Yo Ma.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas and Chris Thile: “Crow Molly”/“Ship in the Clouds”

By: Dan Gabel
June 6, 2020
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas and “Live From Here” host Chris Thile play tunes by their hero (and our co-founder) Scott Nygaard, during a show in San Francisco.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas and Chris Thile: “Crow Molly”/“Ship in the Clouds”

By: Dan Gabel
June 6, 2020
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas and “Live From Here” host Chris Thile play tunes by their hero (and our co-founder) Scott Nygaard, during a show in San Francisco.
 
 
 
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for June

By: Dan Gabel
June 5, 2020
 
Kick-off your summer with new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for June

By: Dan Gabel
June 5, 2020
 
Kick-off your summer with new lessons, tunes, and techniques in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “Chinquapin Hunting”

By: Dan Gabel
May 30, 2020
 
A performance from a Peghead-packed band of Bill Evans, Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “Chinquapin Hunting”

By: Dan Gabel
May 30, 2020
 
A performance from a Peghead-packed band of Bill Evans, Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for May

By: Dan Gabel
May 6, 2020
 
New lessons to keep your momentum going! Check out the lessons, tunes, and techniques to learn in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation for May

By: Dan Gabel
May 6, 2020
 
New lessons to keep your momentum going! Check out the lessons, tunes, and techniques to learn in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

Flynn Cohen and Marla Fibish: “Winnie Hayes” and “Anthony Frawley’s”

By: Dan Gabel
March 16, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish Mandolin instructor plays a set of jigs with our Irish Backup Guitar instructor.
 
 
 
 

Flynn Cohen and Marla Fibish: “Winnie Hayes” and “Anthony Frawley’s”

By: Dan Gabel
March 16, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish Mandolin instructor plays a set of jigs with our Irish Backup Guitar instructor.
 
 
 
 

Evie Ladin: “Lonesome John”

By: Dan Gabel
March 10, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Clawhammer Banjo teacher plays and sings an old-time song from Kentucky fiddler John Salyer.
 
 
 
 

Evie Ladin: “Lonesome John”

By: Dan Gabel
March 10, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Clawhammer Banjo teacher plays and sings an old-time song from Kentucky fiddler John Salyer.
 
 
 
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation

By: Dan Gabel
March 5, 2020
 
What to do with all of that time? Check out the lessons, tunes, and techniques to learn in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation

By: Dan Gabel
March 5, 2020
 
What to do with all of that time? Check out the lessons, tunes, and techniques to learn in our guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass courses.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky and Tatiana Hargreaves: “Last of Harris”

By: Dan Gabel
February 13, 2020
 
Peghead Nation old-time fiddle and banjo teacher plays a John Salyer tune with the young award-winning fiddler and singer.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky and Tatiana Hargreaves: “Last of Harris”

By: Dan Gabel
February 13, 2020
 
Peghead Nation old-time fiddle and banjo teacher plays a John Salyer tune with the young award-winning fiddler and singer.
 
 
 
 

New Album from Marla Fibish

By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish Mandolin instructor releases “The Bright Hollow Fog,” an album of beautiful solo and duo performances on mandolin and mandola.
 
 
 
 

New Album from Marla Fibish

By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2020
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish Mandolin instructor releases “The Bright Hollow Fog,” an album of beautiful solo and duo performances on mandolin and mandola.
 
 
 
 

Andrew Marlin with Eli West, Christian Sedelmyer, Clint Mullican: “Wooden Spoon Over by the Sink”

By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2020
 
Andrew Marlin and his band plays an original tune from his instrumental album, “Buried in a Cape,” backstage at Terrapin Crossroads.
 
 
 
 

Andrew Marlin with Eli West, Christian Sedelmyer, Clint Mullican: “Wooden Spoon Over by the Sink”

By: Dan Gabel
February 2, 2020
 
Andrew Marlin and his band plays an original tune from his instrumental album, “Buried in a Cape,” backstage at Terrapin Crossroads.
 
 
 
 

Fishman PowerTap Infinity

January 27, 2020
 
A look at the new Fishman pickup that combines the superior performance and tone of the Matrix Infinity undersaddle pickup system with a new soundboard body sensor.
 
 
 
 

Fishman PowerTap Infinity

January 27, 2020
 
A look at the new Fishman pickup that combines the superior performance and tone of the Matrix Infinity undersaddle pickup system with a new soundboard body sensor.
 
 
 
 

Hawktail: “Annbjørg”

By: Dan Gabel
January 10, 2020
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas and her progressive acoustic band play an original tune from their new album, “Formations.”
 
 
 
 

Hawktail: “Annbjørg”

By: Dan Gabel
January 10, 2020
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Brittany Haas and her progressive acoustic band play an original tune from their new album, “Formations.”
 
 
 
 

Hours of New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation

By: Dan Gabel
January 8, 2020
 
The new year brings new tunes and techniques to learn on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass.
 
Peghead Nation
 
 
Peghead Nation
 

Hours of New Lessons Just Added to Peghead Nation

By: Dan Gabel
January 8, 2020
 
The new year brings new tunes and techniques to learn on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro, ukulele, and bass.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh with Brittany Haas, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, and Grant Gordy: “Fiddler of Dooney”

By: Dan Gabel
January 2, 2020
 
Joe K. Walsh set a William Butler Yeats poem to music and plays it here with an all-star band, live at the Great Lakes Music Camp last fall.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh with Brittany Haas, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, and Grant Gordy: “Fiddler of Dooney”

By: Dan Gabel
January 2, 2020
 
Joe K. Walsh set a William Butler Yeats poem to music and plays it here with an all-star band, live at the Great Lakes Music Camp last fall.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman with Joe K. Walsh, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, and Hayes Griffin: “Salt Spring”

By: Dan Gabel
October 29, 2019
 
John Reischman plays one of his popular original tunes with an all-star band at the Great Lakes Music Camp this fall.
 
 
 
 

John Reischman with Joe K. Walsh, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, and Hayes Griffin: “Salt Spring”

By: Dan Gabel
October 29, 2019
 
John Reischman plays one of his popular original tunes with an all-star band at the Great Lakes Music Camp this fall.
 
 
 
 

Bill and the Belles at IBMA | Fishman

October 14, 2019
 
The country/Americana group plays a Jimmie Rodgers classic live in the Fishman and D’Addario showcase room at IBMA 2019.
 
 
 
 

Bill and the Belles at IBMA | Fishman

October 14, 2019
 
The country/Americana group plays a Jimmie Rodgers classic live in the Fishman and D’Addario showcase room at IBMA 2019.
 
 
 
 

Small Town Therapy: “33”

By: Dan Gabel
October 2, 2019
 
Adam Roszkiewicz and Leif Karlstrom play one of their original fiddle and mandolin compositions from their latest album, “Dreams and Circumstances.”
 
 
 
 

Small Town Therapy: “33”

By: Dan Gabel
October 2, 2019
 
Adam Roszkiewicz and Leif Karlstrom play one of their original fiddle and mandolin compositions from their latest album, “Dreams and Circumstances.”
 
 
 
 

Jerry Douglas & Tommy Emmanuel: “Halfway Home” | Ear Trumpet Labs

July 30, 2019
 
The dobro master and fingerstyle powerhouse play Tommy’s original tune in the Ear Trumpet Labs workshop.
 
 
 
 

Jerry Douglas & Tommy Emmanuel: “Halfway Home” | Ear Trumpet Labs

July 30, 2019
 
The dobro master and fingerstyle powerhouse play Tommy’s original tune in the Ear Trumpet Labs workshop.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Three of a Kind

By: Derk Richardson
July 24, 2019
 
On its riveting Rule of 3, Väsen brings seamless virtuosity and emotional depth to its original take on Swedish folk traditions.
 
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Derk’s Discoveries: Three of a Kind

By: Derk Richardson
July 24, 2019
 
On its riveting Rule of 3, Väsen brings seamless virtuosity and emotional depth to its original take on Swedish folk traditions.
 
 
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Shubb Capos | John Jorgenson Quintet: “Ghost Dance”

July 2, 2019
 
Watch a smokin’ live performance of John Jorgenson’s original tune, with his stellar gypsy jazz band.
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | John Jorgenson Quintet: “Ghost Dance”

July 2, 2019
 
Watch a smokin’ live performance of John Jorgenson’s original tune, with his stellar gypsy jazz band.
 
 
 
 

Evie Ladin and Emily Mann: “Merriweather”

By: Dan Gabel
April 3, 2019
 
Peghead Nation’s Clawhammer Banjo teacher plays a banjo and fiddle version of an old-time favorite with the fiddler and multi-instrumentalist from the folk duo Paper Wings.
 
 
 
 

Evie Ladin and Emily Mann: “Merriweather”

By: Dan Gabel
April 3, 2019
 
Peghead Nation’s Clawhammer Banjo teacher plays a banjo and fiddle version of an old-time favorite with the fiddler and multi-instrumentalist from the folk duo Paper Wings.
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | Väsen, Mike Marshall, and Darol Anger | “Flippen”

March 22, 2019
 
A powerhouse collaboration on stage at Wintergrass 2018, playing the Väsen tune “Flippen” with a fun interlude of “Squirrel Hunters.”
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | Väsen, Mike Marshall, and Darol Anger | “Flippen”

March 22, 2019
 
A powerhouse collaboration on stage at Wintergrass 2018, playing the Väsen tune “Flippen” with a fun interlude of “Squirrel Hunters.”
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Grey Eagle”

By: Dan Gabel
March 22, 2019
 
Bruce Molsky, Stash Wyslouch and Allison de Groot play a traditional fiddle tune live at the Peghead Nation table at Wintergrass.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Grey Eagle”

By: Dan Gabel
March 22, 2019
 
Bruce Molsky, Stash Wyslouch and Allison de Groot play a traditional fiddle tune live at the Peghead Nation table at Wintergrass.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “The Little Carpenter”

By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2019
 
Peghead Nation fiddle and banjo instructor plays and sings a great traditional song with Stash Wyslouch and Allison de Groot, live at Wintergrass.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “The Little Carpenter”

By: Dan Gabel
March 1, 2019
 
Peghead Nation fiddle and banjo instructor plays and sings a great traditional song with Stash Wyslouch and Allison de Groot, live at Wintergrass.
 
 
 
 

Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern: “Moustambeiko”

By: Dan Gabel
January 29, 2019
 
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor plays a traditional Greek tune with guitarist Julia Toaspern.
 
 
 
 

Tony McManus and Julia Toaspern: “Moustambeiko”

By: Dan Gabel
January 29, 2019
 
Peghead Nation Celtic Guitar instructor plays a traditional Greek tune with guitarist Julia Toaspern.
 
 
 
 

Ned Luberecki: “Take Five” | California Banjo Extravaganza

By: Dan Gabel
December 19, 2018
 
A performance of the jazz classic by the 2018 IBMA Banjo Player of Year, with Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Ned Luberecki: “Take Five” | California Banjo Extravaganza

By: Dan Gabel
December 19, 2018
 
A performance of the jazz classic by the 2018 IBMA Banjo Player of Year, with Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Bobby Britt and Brittany Haas: “Ways of the World”

December 12, 2018
 
Bobby Britt is a young bluegrass and old-time fiddler from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, currently playing fiddle in the up and coming bluegrass band Town Mountain, which won an International Bluegrass Music Association Momentum award.
 
 
 
 

Bobby Britt and Brittany Haas: “Ways of the World”

December 12, 2018
 
Bobby Britt is a young bluegrass and old-time fiddler from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, currently playing fiddle in the up and coming bluegrass band Town Mountain, which won an International Bluegrass Music Association Momentum award.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “Angeline the Baker”

By: Dan Gabel
November 14, 2018
 
A performance from Bill Evans, Chris Coole, and Ned Luberecki, with a Peghead-packed band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “Angeline the Baker”

By: Dan Gabel
November 14, 2018
 
A performance from Bill Evans, Chris Coole, and Ned Luberecki, with a Peghead-packed band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Della Mae: “Peg Monster” | Ear Trumpet Labs & D’Addario

October 15, 2018
 
The Americana powerhouse plays an original song in the Ear Trumpet Labs yurt at the Grey Fox Festival.
 
 
 
 

Della Mae: “Peg Monster” | Ear Trumpet Labs & D’Addario

October 15, 2018
 
The Americana powerhouse plays an original song in the Ear Trumpet Labs yurt at the Grey Fox Festival.
 
 
 
 

Banana Stand Media Presents Ear Trumpet Labs

October 8, 2018
 
Founder Patrick Graham talks about the creation of the Ear Trumpet Labs company and his inspiration behind making the custom microphones.
 
 
 
 

Banana Stand Media Presents Ear Trumpet Labs

October 8, 2018
 
Founder Patrick Graham talks about the creation of the Ear Trumpet Labs company and his inspiration behind making the custom microphones.
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | Väsen, Mike Marshall, and Darol Anger | “Egypt”

August 2, 2018
 
Exclusive video of the supergroup playing Mike Marshall’s tune “Egypt” live at Wintergrass 2018.
 
 
 
 

Shubb Capos | Väsen, Mike Marshall, and Darol Anger | “Egypt”

August 2, 2018
 
Exclusive video of the supergroup playing Mike Marshall’s tune “Egypt” live at Wintergrass 2018.
 
 
 
 

Maggini-Copy Violin

July 19, 2018
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Chad Manning talks about his copy of a Giovanni Paolo Maggini violin, which was once believed to be authentic.
 
Chad Manning holding his violin, which was believed to be an authentic Maggini violin, but learned it was a copy
 
 
Chad Manning holding his violin, which was believed to be an authentic Maggini violin, but learned it was a copy
 

Maggini-Copy Violin

July 19, 2018
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Chad Manning talks about his copy of a Giovanni Paolo Maggini violin, which was once believed to be authentic.
 
 
 
 

Peter Mulvey | Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend

June 28, 2018
 
The singer-songwriter talks about his guitar sound and how the Rare Earth Mic Blend’s tone, setup, and consistency all work perfectly for him.
 
 
 
 

Peter Mulvey | Fishman Rare Earth Mic Blend

June 28, 2018
 
The singer-songwriter talks about his guitar sound and how the Rare Earth Mic Blend’s tone, setup, and consistency all work perfectly for him.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky with Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno: “Train on the Island”/“Texas Sally Ann”

By: Dan Gabel
May 26, 2018
 
Bruce takes to the porch to play two traditional favorites with old-time/country guitarist and songwriter Vivian Leva and multi-instrumentalist Riley Calcagno.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky with Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno: “Train on the Island”/“Texas Sally Ann”

By: Dan Gabel
May 26, 2018
 
Bruce takes to the porch to play two traditional favorites with old-time/country guitarist and songwriter Vivian Leva and multi-instrumentalist Riley Calcagno.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Matrix Infinity VT and Mic Blend

March 9, 2018
 
A look at Fishman’s improved Matrix undersaddle pickup system, an update to the leading choice of guitarists for 25 years.
 
 
 
 

Fishman Matrix Infinity VT and Mic Blend

March 9, 2018
 
A look at Fishman’s improved Matrix undersaddle pickup system, an update to the leading choice of guitarists for 25 years.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, John Reischman, and Kenny Smith: “Studebaker”

By: Dan Gabel
March 7, 2018
 
Flatpicking master Kenny Smith plays one of his original tunes with Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors, along with bassist Max Schwartz and fiddler Nate Lee.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, John Reischman, and Kenny Smith: “Studebaker”

By: Dan Gabel
March 7, 2018
 
Flatpicking master Kenny Smith plays one of his original tunes with Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors, along with bassist Max Schwartz and fiddler Nate Lee.
 
 
 
 

Marla Fibish and Dale Russ: “The Killavil Jig/Banish Misfortune”

February 22, 2018
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish fiddle and mandolin teachers play a medley of Irish jigs.
 
 
 
 

Marla Fibish and Dale Russ: “The Killavil Jig/Banish Misfortune”

February 22, 2018
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish fiddle and mandolin teachers play a medley of Irish jigs.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky and Tatiana Hargreaves: “Flannery’s Dream”

January 3, 2018
 
Peghead Nation old-time fiddle and banjo teacher plays an old-time favorite with the young award-winning fiddler and singer.
 
 
 
 

Bruce Molsky and Tatiana Hargreaves: “Flannery’s Dream”

January 3, 2018
 
Peghead Nation old-time fiddle and banjo teacher plays an old-time favorite with the young award-winning fiddler and singer.
 
 
 
 

Now Live! Theory for Mandolin and Fiddle with Chad Manning

By: Dan Gabel
December 6, 2017
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor’s new theory course covers chords, scales, arpeggios, and more for mandolin, fiddle, and other instruments tuned in fifths.
 
 
 
 

Now Live! Theory for Mandolin and Fiddle with Chad Manning

By: Dan Gabel
December 6, 2017
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor’s new theory course covers chords, scales, arpeggios, and more for mandolin, fiddle, and other instruments tuned in fifths.
 
 
 
 

Kaia Kater, “Fine Times at Our House” | LR Baggs

November 3, 2017
 
LR Baggs presents Canadian songwriter, singer, and banjo player Kaia Kater playing the traditional tune, “Fine Times at Our House.”
 
 
 
 

Kaia Kater, “Fine Times at Our House” | LR Baggs

November 3, 2017
 
LR Baggs presents Canadian songwriter, singer, and banjo player Kaia Kater playing the traditional tune, “Fine Times at Our House.”
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “I Get My Whiskey from Rockingham”

By: Dan Gabel
October 10, 2017
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays a traditional favorite with his trio at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “I Get My Whiskey from Rockingham”

By: Dan Gabel
October 10, 2017
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays a traditional favorite with his trio at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass in San Francisco.
 
 
 
 

Scroggins and Rose: “Eagle’s Nest”

By: Dan Gabel
October 4, 2017
 
Congratulations to Tristan Scroggins on winning an IBMA 2017 Momentum Award in the Instrumentalist category. Watch Tristan and Alisa Rose play “Eagle’s Nest.”
 
 
 
 

Scroggins and Rose: “Eagle’s Nest”

By: Dan Gabel
October 4, 2017
 
Congratulations to Tristan Scroggins on winning an IBMA 2017 Momentum Award in the Instrumentalist category. Watch Tristan and Alisa Rose play “Eagle’s Nest.”
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Flying Home

By: Derk Richardson
August 28, 2017
 
John Reischman and the Jaybirds soar through gospel, old-time, bluegrass, and Beatles songs on their latest recording.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Flying Home

By: Derk Richardson
August 28, 2017
 
John Reischman and the Jaybirds soar through gospel, old-time, bluegrass, and Beatles songs on their latest recording.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh: “Never More Will Roam”

By: Dan Gabel
July 26, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays his original song, inspired by a late-19th century Arctic explorer. With Brittany Haas on fiddle.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh: “Never More Will Roam”

By: Dan Gabel
July 26, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays his original song, inspired by a late-19th century Arctic explorer. With Brittany Haas on fiddle.
 
 
 
 

Soggy Bottom Boys: “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow”

By: Dan Gabel
July 12, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Mike Compton plays this iconic song with the original band that gave “O Brother, Where Art Thou” its authentic sound.
 
 
 
 

Soggy Bottom Boys: “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow”

By: Dan Gabel
July 12, 2017
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Mike Compton plays this iconic song with the original band that gave “O Brother, Where Art Thou” its authentic sound.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Rosa Lee McFall”

By: Dan Gabel
June 28, 2017
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays a Charlie Monroe song with his old-time trio at the Father's Day Festival in Grass Valley, California.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “Rosa Lee McFall”

By: Dan Gabel
June 28, 2017
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays a Charlie Monroe song with his old-time trio at the Father's Day Festival in Grass Valley, California.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “K.C. Moan”

June 7, 2017
 
Peghead Nation old-time fiddle teacher and his trio play and sing the Memphis Jug Band’s old-time blues favorite.
 
 
 
 

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters: “K.C. Moan”

June 7, 2017
 
Peghead Nation old-time fiddle teacher and his trio play and sing the Memphis Jug Band’s old-time blues favorite.
 
 
 
 

Scroggins and Rose: “Grana”

By: Dan Gabel
May 19, 2017
 
Tristan Scroggins and Alisa Rose play "Grana," the title song from their new album of violin and mandolin duets exploring bluegrass and classical improvisation.
 
 
 
 

Scroggins and Rose: “Grana”

By: Dan Gabel
May 19, 2017
 
Tristan Scroggins and Alisa Rose play "Grana," the title song from their new album of violin and mandolin duets exploring bluegrass and classical improvisation.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, John Reischman, and Kenny Smith: “Petersburg Gal”

By: Dan Gabel
April 21, 2017
 
Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors play Bill Evans’ original tune with flatpicking guru Kenny Smith, bassist Max Schwartz, and fiddler Nate Lee at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse.
 
 
 
 

Bill Evans, John Reischman, and Kenny Smith: “Petersburg Gal”

By: Dan Gabel
April 21, 2017
 
Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors play Bill Evans’ original tune with flatpicking guru Kenny Smith, bassist Max Schwartz, and fiddler Nate Lee at the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse.
 
 
 
 

Jenni Alpert, “One of These Days” | LR Baggs

April 2, 2017
 
The songwriter and guitarist plays one of her original songs live in the LR Baggs’ studio in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Jenni Alpert, “One of These Days” | LR Baggs

April 2, 2017
 
The songwriter and guitarist plays one of her original songs live in the LR Baggs’ studio in Nashville.
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Thompsonia, Good for What Ails You

By: Derk Richardson
March 17, 2017
 
Eric, Suzy, and Allegra Thompson's family band plays joyful "weird and obscure old-time American music."
 
 
 
 

Derk’s Discoveries: Thompsonia, Good for What Ails You

By: Derk Richardson
March 17, 2017
 
Eric, Suzy, and Allegra Thompson's family band plays joyful "weird and obscure old-time American music."
 
 
 
 

Dale Russ and Marla Fibish: “Lafferty’s/The Lady on the Island”

February 2, 2017
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish fiddle and mandolin teachers play a medley of Irish reels.
 
 
 
 

Dale Russ and Marla Fibish: “Lafferty’s/The Lady on the Island”

February 2, 2017
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish fiddle and mandolin teachers play a medley of Irish reels.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “The Train That Carried My Girl from Town”

By: Dan Gabel
January 12, 2017
 
Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes play a three-banjo version of the popular bluegrass song.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “The Train That Carried My Girl from Town”

By: Dan Gabel
January 12, 2017
 
Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes play a three-banjo version of the popular bluegrass song.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “Train 45 / Reuben’s Train”

By: Dan Gabel
December 23, 2016
 
A performance from Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes, with an all-star band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

California Banjo Extravaganza: “Train 45 / Reuben’s Train”

By: Dan Gabel
December 23, 2016
 
A performance from Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes, with an all-star band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Fishman SA330x Portable PA System

December 19, 2016
 
The new SA330x is a powerful, portable PA/amplifier system for solo acoustic performers and small ensembles.
 
 
 
 

Fishman SA330x Portable PA System

December 19, 2016
 
The new SA330x is a powerful, portable PA/amplifier system for solo acoustic performers and small ensembles.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas on “A Prairie Home Companion”: “Fiddle Tune Medley”

By: Dan Gabel
December 13, 2016
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays in the new house band for the popular radio show, now hosted by mandolin master Chris Thile.
 
 
 
 

Brittany Haas on “A Prairie Home Companion”: “Fiddle Tune Medley”

By: Dan Gabel
December 13, 2016
 
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor plays in the new house band for the popular radio show, now hosted by mandolin master Chris Thile.
 
 
 
 

Sean and Sara Watkins | “Steal Your Heart Away”

December 8, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents Sean and Sara Watkins performing the Fleetwood Mac song "Steal Your Heart Away."
 
 
 
 

Sean and Sara Watkins | “Steal Your Heart Away”

December 8, 2016
 
LR Baggs presents Sean and Sara Watkins performing the Fleetwood Mac song "Steal Your Heart Away."
 
 
 
 

Banjo Extravaganza: “The Train That Carried My Girl from Town”

By: Dan Gabel
November 22, 2016
 
A performance from the 2016 CA Banjo Extravaganza, with Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes, and an all-star band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Banjo Extravaganza: “The Train That Carried My Girl from Town”

By: Dan Gabel
November 22, 2016
 
A performance from the 2016 CA Banjo Extravaganza, with Bill Evans, Joe Newberry, and Danny Barnes, and an all-star band of Sharon Gilchrist, Chad Manning, John Reischman, and Jim Nunally.
 
 
 
 

Dale Russ and Marla Fibish: “Eddie Kelly’s/The Lark on the Strand”

November 2, 2016
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish fiddle and mandolin teachers play a medley of Irish jigs.
 
 
 
 

Dale Russ and Marla Fibish: “Eddie Kelly’s/The Lark on the Strand”

November 2, 2016
 
Peghead Nation’s Irish fiddle and mandolin teachers play a medley of Irish jigs.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Sweet Loam with Darol Anger

By: Dan Gabel
October 26, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays his original tune “Pogo Big” with an all-star band at the 2016 IBMA World of Bluegrass festival.
 
 
 
 

Joe K. Walsh and Sweet Loam with Darol Anger

By: Dan Gabel
October 26, 2016
 
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays his original tune “Pogo Big” with an all-star band at the 2016 IBMA World of Bluegrass festival.