Darren Nicholson on Bluegrass, Mandolins, and Appalachian Roots | TAS Knows People #43

Darren spent over 15 years as a founding member of the award-winning bluegrass supergroup Balsam Range before stepping out on his own. In this episode, we dive deep into his musical journey, his deep love for traditional Appalachian music, what inspired his transition to a solo career, and, of course, we talk gear and mandolins! Whether you've been a fan of his for years or are just discovering his incredible picking, you won't want to miss this conversation. 🎵 Check out Darren’s latest music and tour dates: https://www.darrennicholson.net/ 🎸 Shop Acoustic Instruments at The Acoustic Shoppe: https://theacousticshoppe.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👕Get Your TAS Merch!: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/shoppe-branded-merchandise 🪕Instruments At TAS -- ⌁Guitars: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/guitars ⌁New Arrivals: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/new-arrivals ⌁Mandolins: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/mandolins ⌁Banjos: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/banjo -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌎Follow The Acoustic Shoppe Everywhere! -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAcousticShoppe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theacousticshoppe/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theacousticshoppe TAS Knows People Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1yM0Y64DROnRmg9FfWnmNY?si=b76e9b34d9ab4694 Our Website: https://www.theacousticshoppe.com/ Reverb: https://reverb.com/shop/the-acoustic-shoppe 🎙️We use Ear Trumpet Labs Microphones for instrument demos - Thank you, Ear Trumpet Labs! https://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/ 👍Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell icon to stay updated with all things Acoustic Shoppe. Follow us on our journey through the music world, and share your thoughts in the comments below! #BluegrassMusic #AcousticGuitar #GuitarInstrumental #MusicLovers #TheAcousticShoppeReviews