Scott Gates: Merchandise
Scott Gates: Legacy - CD or MP3
Don’t let Scott’s recording Legacy at the age of 12 fool you into thinking this is a CD for kids. Scott wrote arrangements and some original music for the CD, is featured instrumentally in every selection and was involved with the mixing and production. But this is by no means a solo CD. Several outstanding professional musicians contributed their talents, under Scott’s direction, to give each selection the sound Scott
envisioned. Legacy includes a variety of traditional musical styles. It’s a feel-good collection you’ll want in
your car’s CD player.
An American Tradition - CD or MP3
If you're a fan of the mandolin, you'll love this CD! Cool Mandolin Company was founded in 2006 with the sole purpose of providing mandolin scholarship funding throughout the country. We LOVE the mandolin! You may be slightly obsessed with the mandolin. Don't worry, we're here for you!
"An American Tradition" is a mandolin composition CD from some of the best mandolin players in the US, Canada and the UK. All of these artists have graciously donated a track to the CD. 100% of the profits will go towards our mandolin scholarship program. You'll hear newgrass, bluegrass, celtic, Americana, as well as mandolin music that "pushes the boundaries" of what's out there today. Some names you'll recognize right away. Some names will be new to you...but not for long! They represent the next generation of "mandolin legends".
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"An American Tradition" is a mandolin composition CD from some of the best mandolin players in the US, Canada and the UK. All of these artists have graciously donated a track to the CD. 100% of the profits will go towards our mandolin scholarship program. You'll hear newgrass, bluegrass, celtic, Americana, as well as mandolin music that "pushes the boundaries" of what's out there today. Some names you'll recognize right away. Some names will be new to you...but not for long! They represent the next generation of "mandolin legends".
Pacific Ocean Bluegrass: Festival Kids - CD or MP3
What Mike Compton has to say:
"What do you get when you put Scott Gates, Angelica Grim, Victor Skidanenko, Julian Conn Busch and Katie Nakamura together with traditional string band instruments? You get PACIFIC OCEAN BLUEGRASS BAND! Now, I’m not talking about just any bluegrass band, mind you. I’m talking about a group of people who are listening to each other and communicate; who know how to pull tone and play as a group. Nevermind that the oldest persons in the group are a mere 16 years old! If that fact were not known, the music would certainly not give away the you in this group (the combined age of it’s members is only 68!) as they play with much greater understanding and taste than might be expected at first glance.
... Most all the major traditional bluegrass stylists show influence on these youngsters, and there’s a bit of jazz/swing influence too. These songs are played in the voices of the members of PACIFIC OCEAN BLUEGRASS. They play the tunes, not just copy them. Even old standards like “Black Mountain Rag” and “Foggy Mountain Special” sound as if they could have been written recently rather than decades ago.
There is a spirited and intricate interplay ... burning leads or understated and beautifully supportive backup lines. It is all there.
...PACIFIC OCEAN BLUEGRASS is certainly doing their part to ensure a healthy future for string band music with a straightforward and tasteful first effort!"
- MIKE COMPTON - June 2006
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"What do you get when you put Scott Gates, Angelica Grim, Victor Skidanenko, Julian Conn Busch and Katie Nakamura together with traditional string band instruments? You get PACIFIC OCEAN BLUEGRASS BAND! Now, I’m not talking about just any bluegrass band, mind you. I’m talking about a group of people who are listening to each other and communicate; who know how to pull tone and play as a group. Nevermind that the oldest persons in the group are a mere 16 years old! If that fact were not known, the music would certainly not give away the you in this group (the combined age of it’s members is only 68!) as they play with much greater understanding and taste than might be expected at first glance.
... Most all the major traditional bluegrass stylists show influence on these youngsters, and there’s a bit of jazz/swing influence too. These songs are played in the voices of the members of PACIFIC OCEAN BLUEGRASS. They play the tunes, not just copy them. Even old standards like “Black Mountain Rag” and “Foggy Mountain Special” sound as if they could have been written recently rather than decades ago.
There is a spirited and intricate interplay ... burning leads or understated and beautifully supportive backup lines. It is all there.
...PACIFIC OCEAN BLUEGRASS is certainly doing their part to ensure a healthy future for string band music with a straightforward and tasteful first effort!"
- MIKE COMPTON - June 2006