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Mandolin Orange tonight @ the Grotto

Jason Sandford November 4, 2010

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

I really like what little I’ve heard of Mandolin Orange. Anyone seen ’em? Mandolin Orange on Facebook.

Mandolin Orange is a duo (and sometimes band) driven by Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz, with songwriting & vocal harmonies at the core. The duo ornaments lyrical tunes both tender and tough with acoustic & electric guitars, fiddle, and mandolin. As a band, they are joined by Jeff Crawford and James Wallace on bass and drums.

The debut album “Quiet Little Room” released May 1 to critical acclaim, and reflects the influence of traditional music on the duo’s contemporary folk style.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Ash November 5, 2010

Nate, great! So glad you went. Thanks for the udpate

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Nate November 5, 2010

Thanks for the tip on this show … went out and caught it last night, and was impressed enough with the band and their music to pick up a copy of the CD. Their recorded output is a little light and slow, but for live gigs they've added a solid rhythm section of a small drum kit and stand-up bass that really fill out the sound and help pick up the pace.

I think I may have been one of just three or four non-students in the venue, though!

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Ash November 4, 2010

the Grotto is an events space on the campus of UNCA. i believe it's in the student union building.

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bdb November 4, 2010

what/where is "the Grotto"?

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Stacy November 4, 2010

There's great! They opened for us at Pisgah recently– really good stuff. Great song writing, pretty harmonies… right up my alley.

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DeAnna L. Locke November 4, 2010

Go see Mandolin Orange! You won't regret it!

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