This is an interview with mandolinist/composer/singer Chris Thile. Our conversation on May 14, 2021 spanned many diverse topics from how he felt about growing up in a religious community, to his favorite barrel aged spirits. 

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Musicians/Bands mentioned (Alphabetically):

Bach, Beethoven, Bela Fleck, Bill Monroe, Edgar Meyer, Glenn Gould, Mike Marshall, Mozart, Nickle Creek, Radiohead, Richard Green, Russel Sherman, Vivaldi, Yo-Yo Ma

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Music/Books/Booze mentioned:

Russel Sherman, 'Piano Pieces' 

Saint Anne's Reel: https://thesession.org/tunes/103

What does a mandolin look like?

Tolkien, 'The Lord of the Rings'

Smith & Cross rum

Plymouth Gin

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Check out Chris' new album here: http://smarturl.it/laysongs

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