Bought this today for 17 euros at a local pawn shop, with the intention to get it ready to play it myself. The pawn shop put a label on it saying it is an Italian mandolin from around 1900, but there is no label inside telling me more about it. Does anyone know more about it based on these pictures?

Peter Rowan sharing some thoughts on the 1960's ''folk clubs'' and his first encounter with the Kentucky Colonels...

After a busy MerleFest 2026, Pete took time to sit down with me and David Tate and talk about various music related topics. In this short segment, the iconic poet, singer, philosopher gives an account of his initial meeting with the Kentucky Colonels

I have been taking lessons for about a year (from zero musical experience) and now know notes and a few basic songs.

I have found a great instructor in town and am continuing lessons, what I would really like is to meet someone about one a week to practice with.

If someone is looking for a fiddle/guitar or mandolin lessons I have a great reference.