Among Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Mike Compton‘s many projects is a duo with songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Joe Newberry. The two released a live album in 2012 that highlights their stripped-down approach to old-time tunes, traditional and gospel songs, and originals, all evoking the brother duet music of the 1930s and ’40s.
In the past few weeks, Compton and Newberry were on the West Coast, recording a project at the Old-Time Tiki Parlour in Los Angeles and playing a series of concerts. This video is from their performance at the Masonic Lodge in Mountain View, California, organized by the Redwood Bluegrass Associates and attended by a few hundred appreciative fans.
“I Know Whose Tears” is a an original song written by Joe and sent out as a tribute to his late mother. It serves as a fine example of why Joe is well-known for his heartfelt songs, several of which have been recorded by folk and bluegrass notables. And it is a reminder that a deep song delivered simply and honestly is among the most powerful musical moments you’ll experience.
Learn to play Monroe-Style Mandolin with Mike Compton on Peghead Nation.
Learn more about Mike Compton and Joe Newberry on their websites:
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Mike Compton and Joe Newberry, “Please Baby”Peghead Nation mandolin instructor and his duo partner play “Please Baby” during a late-night set. Read More |
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Mike Compton and Joe Newberry: “Death and Blues”Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays an original song with his duo partner, at the Great Lakes Music Camp concert. Read More |
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The Joes and Friends, “Missouri Borderland”Peghead Nation mandolin instructor Joe Walsh plays with Joe Newberry, Joe Craven, Rob Ickes, Trey Hensley, and others during a late-night session at the 2015 IBMA Conference. Read More |
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Bill Evans, John Resichman, Todd Phillips, Hayes Griffin: “Big Spike Hammer”Peghead Nation banjo and mandolin instructors play an Osborne Brothers classic at Great Lakes Music Camp. Read More |
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John Reischman, Bill Evans, and Friends: “Suzanne’s Journey”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. Read More |
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Joe K. Walsh, John Mailander, Paul Kowert, Ross Martin: “You’re Going to Make Me Lonesome When You Go”Peghead Nation mandolin instructor plays a Bob Dylan song with some of his fellow teachers at the Great Lakes Music Camp concert. Read More |
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California Bluegrass Reunion: “Petersburg Gal”A powerhouse band packed with Peghead Nation instructors plays an original tune from Bill Evans. Read More |
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California Bluegrass Reunion: “Suzanne’s Journey”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. Read More |
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California Bluegrass Reunion: “Roll On Buddy, Roll On”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. Read More |
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Brittany Haas with Joe K. Walsh, Darol Anger, Missy Raines, Grant Gordy, and Ethan Setiawan: “Dry and Dusty”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. Read More |
