Dec 27th Update: The 5th and final part of Mike's interview with Alan Bibey is now available! You can find the new part by using the Parts List below, or you can find it in +Music under "Special Guests". Enjoy! 

Parts List:

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5 -NEW!
 

Original Post:

Mike sat down with IBMA winner and Grammy Nominee Alan Bibey during his time at Swananoa Gathering in Ashville NC. Alan has played with many of the greats, including Del McCoury, Tony Rice, and Jerry Douglas, and has enjoyed a fruitful career playing mandolin and fiddle with groups like The New Quicksilver, IIIrd Tyme Out, Lou Reid and Carolina, BlueRidge and Grasstowne. After discussing their mutual love for quality mandolins, they discuss musical beginnings and learning styles, picking and fingering technique, and much more! You can find the first 2 parts of the interview by using the links below. Enjoy!