Buddy Merriam: Home
Buddy is a special jewel within the bluegrass firmament. Not only is he a traditionalist at heart, but also an innovator; something I think Monroe would have been proud of. In addition to his fine mandolin playing, Buddy has contributed to the bluegrass world by mentoring a number of currently rising stars.
~Brance Gillian, Bluegrass Today
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Buddy Merriam’s NEW! Mandolin Experience!
Lightning Strikes Twice!
New spins on old tunes, melodic melodies, haunting harmonies, rock & funk fused grass.
It’s Buddy’s new trip-take the ride!
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“For over 30 years, Buddy Merriam and his band Back Roads have been bringing the edgy, hard-driving sound of traditional bluegrass to audiences throughout the country. Buddy's powerhouse Monroe-style mandolin and original tunes propel the band ever forward, together with rock-solid banjo and strong, emotional singing. Buddy has long been a favorite ..and for good reason. As Mr. Monroe himself might have said, "Mighty fine!" ~Arnie Fleischer, Emelin Theater, Mamaronek, NY 12/10/2010
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Newly arrived! Re-release!
Back Roads Mandolin, Volume 1
30 Original compostion in notation with TAB!
transcriptions by Lou Martin
"These pieces are interesting, some may be difficult, and all are rewarding. I thinkyou will enjoy this bookand that it will make you a better mandolinist" ~Lou Martin
Here's what people are saying about
"Back Roads Mandolin, Vol. 1"
Hey Buddy,
Thanks so very much for the copies of "Back Roads Mandolin", as well as your latest CD. I can't wait to show this stuff to my kids. The books are beautifully laid out and extremely inviting to students. I am sure that my violinists will find that the mandolin, particularly as you present it, will be fertile ground for exploration. I believe there are lots of fascinating connections between the Classical and Blue Grass worlds. The CD is simply fabulous. Great writing, great playing, great collaboration. It really represents the terrific musician I know you to be. Thanks!
Steve Fayette
North Shore Suzuki School, owner
Shoreham-Wading River HS, orchestra director
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"Buddy Merriam's dynamic, virtuoso mandolin work makes Back Roads a band to be reckoned with."
~Bill Vernon, WXYU-FM, Lynchburg, VA
Thank you to all of our friends at the Grey Horse Tavern for hosting the Nov 6 Anniversary Show!
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