Going for Baroque with Emma Borders, on octave mandolin
The 15-year-old faith-based musician is dazzling all within earshot In the summer of 2011, Chris Thile stood alone onstage at the legendary Grey Fox Bluegrass festival and assayed the “Gigue,” the sprightly dance sequence, of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Partita in Dm for Violin.” It wasn’t exactly “Tennessee Blues,” but the crowd erupted in applause for the 300-year-old composition, just as it might have for a Scots-Irish fiddle tune of the same...
Dec 17, 2020, Artist News
Checking in with Weber artist Anthony Howell
The young multi-instrumentalist has been keeping busy with performances online, in the studio and on stage. When Weber last checked in with Nashville multi-instrumentalist Anthony Howell, in mid-November, he had a full plate of touring dates with family bluegrass band Williamson Branch, and he was just getting acquainted with his new Gallatin F-14F, which can be heard on the group’s most recent effort, Classy. Sassy. Bluegrassy. Needless to say, things have changed for the Zama,...
Aug 17, 2020, Artist News, Weber News
As Lady Moon, SHEL’s Eva Holbrook is exploring new avenues of expression
The acclaimed Weber signature artist is reinventing mandolin for the 21st century. On November 27, 1970, British folk rock paragons Pentangle released their fourth album, Cruel Sister. The title track, a haunting meditation on an ancient Northumbrian murder ballad, was tinged with sitar from fingerstyle master John Renbourn and graced with a mournful, exquisitely detached vocal from London chanteuse Jacqui McShee. Fifty years later, on March 24, 2020, Lady Moon posted a YouTube performance of...
May 03, 2020, Artist News, Weber News
Shifting hearts with iconic modern bluesman Keb’ Mo’
Keb’ Mo’ is still getting acquainted with his Weber F20-F octave mandolin, but he’s been busy making records that reflect our concerns for making the world “a better place.” Keb’ Mo’s been busy. Since we last spoke to the iconic modern bluesman in the early winter of 2019, he’s released not one, but two full-length albums and embarked on an ambitious winter tour, bringing the music to the people, which, when you think about it, is what bluesmen...
Jan 23, 2020, Artist News
Weber Mandolins at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show
This short video was shot at the 2020 Winter NAMM Show at the Weber booth with builder Ryan Fish. This video was originally broadcast live and reviews a few of the new Limited Edition models Weber showcased at the show. You can learn more about these new limited edition models here.
Jan 23, 2020, Artist News, Events, Weber News
Michael Eck Joins Weber Artist Community
On behalf of the entire Weber crew at the workshop in Bend, Oregon, we are proud to have Michael Eck as part of the Weber Family. Michael is a valued member of the Weber Artist community and also works closely with all of our craftsmen and staff, writing many of the outstanding articles you'll find here on WeberMandolins.com. Thank you for being such a tremendous friend and colleague, Michael! About Michael Eck Roots scholar and multi-instrumentalist Michael Eck has four solo albums of...
Apr 08, 2019, Artist News, Weber News