Since forming in 2009, Carrboro’s Mandolin Orange has grown in most every respect. They’ve shifted from an earnest bluegrassy duo to a more mature outfit that handles full-band finesse as easily as ...

“‘Clover Tune’ is a narrative song about sinking into a spiritless existence,” says Andrew Marlin of Mandolin Orange, an Americana duo from Chapel Hill who count Rosanne Cash among their fans. “The ...

On Sunday evening, June 11, people ambling about or flinging frisbees around Fort Hunt Park may think they are hearing harpsichord music rippling across the landscape, but in fact it will be a concert ...

The Grascals’ mandolin player, Danny Roberts, is releasing a new solo album. 'Nighthawk' features 10 new mandolin tunes from Roberts, with appearances from his wife Andrea -- who has worked with bands ...

I hadn’t touched a mandolin since adolescence, and, even then, I’d only fooled around. My wife was beside me. “Do it,” she ...