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Mike Compton, Mandolinist…Blogger

posted by Brance on 10.19.05 @ 6:14 am

Another bluegrass blog to bring to your attention. This time it’s a blog by mandolin great Mike Compton. Mike has his own online journal featured on his website. He writes about what’s happening in his life as a professional bluegrass musician. He’s straight forward and honest about his work, his troubles, and his thoughts. He has posted about recording sessions he’s played on, gigs he’s played with the NBB, and just stories from life on the road.

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