Link to the full, live in-studio video for “Vera” in my bio. You can pre-order the new album on @adhyaroparecords through Bandcamp. Thanks to @seantrischka , @zotrisch , and @jayboris3 for filming/editing/engineering this!
I’m excited to announce the release of my new album, “Instrumentals Vol. 2: Mandolin Mysteries” on @adhyaroparecords . It’s an all-original record that features some very hot picking by some of the best in the business—@rossmartinguitar , @georgefiddle and @slonikermyles . The release date is May 24th, but you can pre-save at the link in my bio. Also, lookout for the first single dropping on April 11th!
It’s been such a frickin blast getting to play all this new music on the road w/ @georgefiddle , @rossmartinguitar , and @mylessloniker the last few weeks! We’ve got a ton more Summer dates, so keep an eye on our tour schedule for a show near you! Next up, the west coast—here’s where we’ll be: June 28—Show Bar, Portland, OR
June 30—Newport Performing Arts Center, Newport, OR
July 1—Tsunami Books, Eugene, OR
July 3—Soper Reese Theatre, Lakeport, CA
July 5—The Freight And Salvage, Berkeley, CA
July 6—Sierra Meadows, Ahwahnee, CA
July 7—Crazy J Ranch, Topanga, CA
July 9—Otter Opry—Monterey, CA
July 10—Arcata Playhouse—Arcata, CA
July 11—The Liberty Theatre, North Bend, OR
July 12—Bend SummerFest, Bend, OR
July 13-14–Bluegrass From The Forest, Shelton, WA
The @jacob.jolliff Band holds a special place in the history of WTJU as the first act to play at the Ivy Road location after the move from Lambeth Commons. Five years later, the band returns this Wednesday, June12, ahead of their @frontporchcville concert that evening at @potterscraftcider . Their visit to WTJU will be live video streamed on WTJU’s Facebook page and YouTube channel around 3pm. It will air on the radio the following afternoon during Folk & Beyond, 4-7pm. The band is currently touring behind Jolliff’s latest release, “Instrumentals, Vol. 2: Mandolin Mysteries” (out now on @adhyroparecords ).
In 2022, Jacob was called on by world famous banjo player, Béla Fleck, to tour as part of My Bluegrass Heart. He performed around the country alongside Béla and some of the very best musicians in the genre. Now in 2024, the mandolinist’s main focus is The Jacob Jolliff Band. This ensemble is a group of virtuosic pickers that play Jacob’s original instrumentals, as well as showcase his singing. They tour nationally in the US and have also travelled to Scotland and Australia to perform.
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On tour here in Hampton, VA and doing some morning transcribing. Got obsessed with this @stubobduncan solo on “Doorstep Of Trouble” a couple months ago and finally got around to learning it! Also, here’s where the JJB will be this week: Jun 11 - Jammin Java, Vienna VA
Jun 12 - Front Porch/ Potter’s Cider, Charlottesville VA
Jun 13 - Evening Muse, Charlotte NC
June 14 - 185 King St, Brevard NC
Jun 15 - Cowee School Arts and Heritage Center, Franklin, NC
Jun 16 - Floyd Country Store, Floyd, VA
Here’s a little bit of the Kenny Baker tune, “Missouri Road,” which I heard @bryan_mcdowell and @munfordonthebanjo playing backstage at a gig, and then learned from the amazing recording by @dragonfiddler !
My new album, “Instrumentals, Vol. 2: Mandolin Mysteries,” is out today! You can order the digital and vinyl at the link in my bio and stream it everywhere! We’re kicking off the next leg of the album release tour with four gigs in Colorado—here’s where we’ll be:
May 24—The Sherbino, Ridgway, CO
May 25—Evergreen Acoustic Series, Evergreen, CO
May 26—MeadowGrass Music Festival, Colorado Springs, CO
May 27—Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, CO
