Whether they play guitar, harmonica, piano or any other instrument, musicians cherish the tools of their trade. And often, there's a story behind where the instrument came from — or from whom — or ...

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra will once again meld classical music and mountain tunes with the premiere of a new score from Roanoke composer and mandolin virtuoso Jeff Midkiff. The second work RSO ...

Avi Avital is one of the world's leading classical mandolinists, gracing concert halls from Tel Aviv to Munich to New York. But the young Israeli says he discovered the mandolin only by coincidence.

The Gibsonians and its ever-evolving roster of musicians played a range of instruments, including the mandolin, violin, viola and piano. Loar even performed on the common saw! Other acts included ...

NYC rock'n'roll troupe Cat Mother had a semi-illustrious history. Formed by Stephen Stills' mate Roy Michaels (pre-Buffalo Springfield), Roy's boys packed an esoteric punch with their odd mix of old ...