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David Mahler commented on TwangNation.com's blog post 'A Song of Perseverance - An Interview With Jim Lauderdale'

"I had the pleasure and good fortune of hearing/seeing Jim play at the (now sadly defunct) River City Music Festival on the Columbia River just north of Portland a year ago January and he was charming, funny, magnetic, talented, and a consummate…"

May 14

David Mahler commented on The Medicine Show's blog post 'Blues Man of the World Bob Brozman dies age 59'

"Sad news, indeed. I treasure the recordings of his I have of him playing with both Ledward Kaapana and Cyril Pahuinui. It was so amazing for me the first time I heard his beautiful slide perfectly accompanying and enhancing the slack key…"

Apr 30

David Mahler commented on No Depression's blog post 'Contest: Win a copy of the triple-vinyl reissue of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken''

"Hearing the originals sing "Stay on the Sunny Side" took me back to summer camp in the 50's when I heard it sung around the campfire and had NO idea of its roots and origin. This album got nearly Worn Out on it's first…"

Mar 19

David Mahler commented on No Depression's blog post 'Listen to new music from the Mavericks, win a copy of the disc'

"LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to see and hear that the Mavericks are BACK!!!"

Mar 1

David Mahler commented on Melissa Ruth's blog post 'Scheinman, Frisell, Blade at the Shedd'

"I saw this trio play last month in Portland and was stunned and amazed, mesmerized and transfixed. I am a big Jenny fan and have most of her solo work along with much of her playing with Bill Frisell and a wonderful live show with…"

Feb 19

David Mahler commented on Joe Lepper's blog post 'Dennis Wilson - Pacific Ocean Blue Revisited'

"I bought this on vinyl when it first came out then bought the bonus cd package with Bambu. It plays at my house surprisingly often amidst the alt-country and jazz that I usually listen to. River Song has held up so strongly for all these…"

Feb 5

David Mahler commented on First Spin's blog post 'Exclusive ND First Spin: Kelly Willis & Bruce Robison - 'Cheaters Game''

"So happy to see these two finally have a release together. I've been a Kelly Willis fan since her first release, Bang Bang and remember seeing her at the Great American Music Hall around 1992 or 3 with only about 40 others in the crowd.…"

Feb 5

David Mahler commented on Craig Young's video

Buddy Miller ~ "Worry Too Much"

"Great to see this; there doesn't seem to be enough "live" Buddy out there unless he's backing up someone else or in a duet format."

Feb 1

David Mahler shared Paul Wilner's video on Facebook

Warren Zevon - Frank and Jesse James

Jan 29

David Mahler left a comment for NoDepression

"And I am grateful to have No Depression come into my house twice a week. Thanks so much for what you do and what you share!! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to everyone there who makes this possible. It is so important that we keep all…"

Dec 21, 2012

David Mahler commented on Fred Boenig's video

James Hand - It's Just My Heart

"James Hand is the real thing. I saw him several times when I lived in Austin in 2008 and he was JUST like this every time."

Dec 21, 2012

David Mahler commented on Chris Mateer's blog post 'Interview With Author Bob Kealing on "Calling Me Home: Gram Parsons and the Roots of Country Rock"'

"Nice interview of a biographer who obviously not only studied his subject but was deeply moved (particularly once he got more deeply involved) by his impact. Great and thoughtful questions bringing forth great and thoughtful answers.…"

Dec 21, 2012

David Mahler commented on Michael Verity's blog post 'CD Review - Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale "Buddy And Jim"'

"I did buy this record because I was nearly breathless with anticipation. I own nearly everything that either of these fine and considerable gentlemen have recorded and I was SURE that this was going to be something special. It…"

Dec 21, 2012

David Mahler commented on Bill Frater's blog post 'Americana Boogie music releases for the week of Dec. 10th... Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale, Ed Petttersen with a CD/book...'

"I LOVE Buddy and I LOVE Jim and between them I own nearly everything they've recorded, BUT, I do NOT love this release. It feels incomplete, as if it got half done and they decided to bag it, throw in the silly studio goof-offs and…"

Dec 18, 2012

David Mahler shared Mando Lines's video on Facebook