This is the official Blog of the Outlier Workshop. It serves to mission to link to other relevant sites and information pertinent to those who are also slaves to stringed instruments and amazing music.Tumblr (3.0; @outlierworkshop)http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4sf20pCaA1qzy2oio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The latest A model ribs coming together nicely.  I hate to have to put this guy down, but Shasta Camp, <a title="http://greyfoxbluegrass.com/ws/pages/bga.php" target="_blank" href="http://Greyfox%20Bluegrass%20Festival">Greyfox Bluegrass Festival</a>, and <a title="SAMW" target="_blank" href="http://www.wumb.org/samw/">SAMW</a> camp await in the month of July!  More about the trip soon…  B</p>http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/750387082http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/750387082Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:53:59 -0400<p>we shall see….</p>http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/619832433http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/619832433Fri, 21 May 2010 15:05:28 -0400<p>…usually mean neglected website etc.  So that’s where we are now.  I am hoping to get this blog up and running more smoothly as well as streamline the main website, <a href="http://www.outlierworkshop.com">http://www.outlierworkshop.com</a> . This tweaking session will include some new music, from mandolinist Jacob Jolliff of the fantastic emerging band Joy Kills Sorrow, <a href="http://www.joykillssorrow.com">http://www.joykillssorrow.com</a>,  joined by Lee Dynes on guitar.</p> <p>Stay tuned, and thanks for checking us out.</p>http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/419979830http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/419979830Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:18:57 -0500<p>Well, I survived yet another awesome weekend teaching at Mandolin Camp North, in Groton, MA.  This years line up included the infamous Mike Compton, Joe Walsh of the Gibson Brothers, as well as some other favorites such as Dave Surette, Rich DelGrosso, among others.  Thats all for now as the shop is beconing… Ben</p>http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/94211853http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/94211853Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:47:09 -0400outlieroutlier workshopbenpearceluthierwww.outlierworkshop.com<iframe width="400" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0FGerT21T6Y?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Outlier Workshop presents an old time tune played on instruments made by Ben Pearce and Karl Dennis. Many thanks to the musicians involved, especially Charlie Rose for his media prowess.</p>http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/83509836http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/83509836Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:25:15 -0500<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://assets.tumblr.com/swf/audio_player_black.swf?audio_file=http://www.tumblr.com/audio_file/83506196/qIlfkWcadknt79bpgPMASdOG&color=FFFFFF" height="27" width="207" quality="best" wmode="opaque"></embed><br/><br/><p>Some of the instruments from the Workshop, getting put through their paces with Tristan and Tashina Clarridge on fiddles, Matthew Arcara on guitar, Charlie Rose on String Bass, and Ben Pearce on Mando.  All instruments came form the Workshop, except the bass…. stay tuned….</p>http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/83506196http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/83506196Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:10:16 -0500<a href="http://www.outlierworkshop.com">Outlier Workshop Home</a>http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/83503709http://outlierworkshop.tumblr.com/post/83503709Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:01:33 -0500