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Now a National Reso-Phonic Artist
I’m ecstatic to now be in the National Reso-Phonic Artists Program with a National RM-1 mandolin join my Kimble on stage. I’ve always admired National instruments and was fortunate to
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Jim Richter Mandolin Camp for Rest of Us featuring Don Julin has been scheduled for July 13 through 16th, 2022
The 2022 Richter Mandolin Camp featuring Don Julin is scheduled for Wed July 13th through Sat July 16 at the Grant Street Inn in Bloomington, Indiana. You can learn more
Cinnamon Girl — Neil Young
The great Neil Young tune. Perfect as either an acoustic or electric piece. I have uploaded tablature for both the mandolin and mandola/mandocello. YouTube video has been posted.
Pink Floyd’s Echoes—K1 Mandocello
When I was in my teens/early 20’s, Gilmour, Clapton, and Hendrix were the big three for me (the cult of Strat—and, I shouldn’t forget SRV too). Gilmour (and later Mark
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Remembering Bill Monroe
I love Bill Monroe. To me, Monroe is Blue Grass. This is just an opinion and not a condemnation, but modern Blue Grass sounds too removed from Monroe. I was
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Cazadero—A must learn fiddle tune in E
After some considerable time managing my non-music career, the pandemic, and most importantly getting 3 young men off to college, I’m returning to a commitment to all things musical. To
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Recap: 8th Annual Richter Mandolin Camp with Don Julin
Howdy all! The eighth Richter Mandolin Camp with Don Julin was held July 7th through 10th in Bloomington Indiana. The campus a success. Even though we are still dealing with
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2020 Richter Mandolin Camp featuring Don Julin 9/23-26, 2020
Since 2011 I have hosted a mandolin camp for those individuals interested in the blues and unorthodox approaches to mandolin. This week we are having the 7th Richter Mandolin Camp
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2020 Jim Richter Mandolin Camp featuring Don Julin moved to September 23-26, 2020
It has been some year. After much deliberation with the Grant Street Inn, Don Julin, and past Richter Camp attendees, the 2020 Jim Richter Mandolin Camp featuring Don Julin has
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The 2020 Richter Mandolin Camp featuring Don Julin welcomes Kimble Mandolins, Grant Street Inn, and New Riff Distilling as sponsors
Anyone who knows me knows that I love Will Kimble. He’s an incredible soul, a great friend, and an incomparable builder of world-class mandolins. Since 2004, I’ve owned and played