Some reviews of the MandoBasso CDs and articles about the duo:
“The interplay between the two leads to so many unexpected joys and discoveries…” “happily recalls the Appalachian excursions of Edgar Meyer, Yo-Yo Ma and Mark O’Connor of a decade ago” “What makes it all work is the virtuosity the two men bring to their instruments.” – Jim Trageser, North County Times Review (Click for full review of MandoBasso’s 1st Album)
“Fresh and filled with excellent musicianship, the disk is a pleasure from beginning to end.” – Paul Hormick, San Diego Troubadour (Click for full review of MandoBasso’s 1st Album)
“This disk is everything that I want from a CD, great performances of interesting music… With no hesitation, I give Porch Music my highest endorsement.” – Paul Homicz, San Diego Troubadour (Click here for full review of Porch Music, MandoBasso’s 2nd Album)
“Catching them live is a treat…” – Tony Cagala, San Diego Troubadour (Click for full article on MandoBasso)
“First — curiosity. The simple incongruity forms a question mark. A big ol’ bass and a high-pitched mandolin, side by side? Like throwing a growling mastiff in with a mewling kitten. But then listen to the music, and be convinced.” – Gordon Johnson, KCET ArtBound (Click for full article on MandoBasso)
Article about music and online concert during the pandemic. (The Coast News)
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Some quotes from others:
“Listening to MandoBasso right now and loving it! B’veld Bounce, killer little tune….Bravo and keep it going. What a great combination of instruments, what a band!” – Peter Sprague, San Diego guitar legend
“I listened to the MandoBasso CD at least a dozen times in the last week. It’s the best new music I’ve heard in years!” – Kent Davy, Editor, North County Times
“The MandoBasso CD is a WOW. What beautiful music. You have woven a sparkling fabric of richness and warmth that will appeal to classics and country lovers alike… congratulations on a superb job.” – DW
“I’ve been listening to MandoBasso the past two hours…What a great blend of styles and compositions, and the pacing and programming of content is stellar! Bravo to you both… Hope Springs Eternal/The Favorite Grandson is one of the most pleasant 6 minutes I’ve spent in ages…” –JG
“I attended your very enjoyable MandoBasso Concert at the Library on Wednesday night….Well, I was quite taken with your Autumn Meditation. I’ve just played your CD and now I’m over the moon about it.” -EH
“My fave is “Hope Springs Eternal/The Favorite Grandson.” The octave mando sounds fantastic.” -EN
