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The rafters of Liberty Hall will shake – Mike Farris June 19

by admin on May 4, 2009 in Anne Tangeman, news, Shows - Concerts, Twitter

Mass Street is really excited to be a part of bringing gospel/soul wunderkind Mike Farris to Lawrence on June 19! Farris has been creating a real stir with his remarkable soulful sound and killer band, The Roseland Rhythm Revue (horns, gospel singers, need I say more?). His new album “Shout! Live” was recorded at the Station Inn in Nashville over just a few days and it’s a heck of an addictive disc. I think this is going to be one of the best shows to hit Lawrence in a while. What does he sound like? Like the real deal. Soul + Gospel + New Orleans = rocking good time. Check it out for yourself in this youtube clip of ‘O Mary Don’t You Weep’ – (music starts around :42 if you want to skip the intro). Tix at Liberty Hall and Ticketmaster. This show will be on the tails of his Bonnaroo appearance and just before he hits the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and the Hollywood Bowl, so catch him while you can. Here’s the facts Jack:

Farris & the Roseland Rhythm Revue

MIKE FARRIS AND THE ROSELAND RHYTHM REVUE : DANNY COX TRIO

Liberty Hall

Lawrence, KS
Fri, Jun 19, 2009 08:00 PM

See you there! (& bring your dancing shoes)

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Booker T on NPR’s Fresh Air today

by admin on May 1, 2009 in Anne Tangeman, news, Twitter

Love me some Green Onions. This show is a repeat, but I never heard it theÂ first time around. Here’s a link to the story, with pics on npr.org. He sez ‘Green Onions’ was something of an accident in the studio and talks about how he had a paper route in high school when he started playing at Stax. Funny thing, the instrumentalist has such a velvet smooth voice. Also some news about a new album from him.

Booker T and the MGs

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May Staff Picks!

by admin on May 1, 2009 in Anne Tangeman, Eric Mardis, Isaac Flynn, John Flynn, Matthew Khomsi, news, STAFF PICKS!, Twitter

Ah spring! Incessant rain, purty flowers, hay fever and some cool new gear in the store.Â Here’s what we’ve been drooling over lately:

John Flynn – Don Grosh Retro Classic S Shape

This is a fantastic instrument and now that Birdseye necks are going to skyrocket in price, this is a great time to get one at the old price. This guitar plays and sounds amazing. Definitely a brighter “Robert Cray” type tone. The neck is super stiff and just has a great vintage feel about it and Don’s new pickups are just as amazing.

This Grosh has been taunting John - he can see it from his office

Isaac Flynn - Don Grosh Retro Classic S Shape

Like father, like son…Isaac had this to say on the RC, “It’s so easy to play, the Grosh pickups are the best I’ve heard, and the guitar just looks awesome!”

Eric Mardis - Ome Sweetgrass Banjo

This banjo is so gorgeous. The fit and finish are second to none, but the real payoff is when you put on some picks and let loose on this thing. Â The tone is bright without being an “icepick in the forehead.” Bright yes, but also full and pleasant at the same time. Â I’m truly impressed with this, our Continue Reading →

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Prettiest Acoustic Guitar Ever?

by admin on March 26, 2009 in Anne Tangeman, news, Twitter

This Collings D3ASB Varnish just came in and I just wanted to post a photo to show you all why I love my job so much. When I get to shoot a guitar this beautiful, it just makes my day.Â It’s just a perfect sunburst, on wide grained Adirondack Spruce.Â I think it’s the finest instrument in the store right now.

A perfect finish? I think so

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Beppe Gambetta stops by

by admin on March 19, 2009 in Anne Tangeman, Jim Baggett, news, Twitter

Versatile and virtuoso guitarist Beppe Gambetta stopped by Mass Street today. When I asked him if he was playing in the area, he said no.Â He said “I came to have Jim (Baggett, the owner) set up my Rockbridge guitar.Â He’s a master.”

Here Beppe shows off his newly set up guitar, along with his infamous red shoes in one shot.Â Beppe’s off to St. Louis to play then Indiana and Iowa and parts beyond. Don’t miss him if you get the chance to see him play.