“Mando McPickin lives up to his namesake, and if you are lucky enough to catch a live performance, you will experience the full depth of his abilities. Being a multi-instrumentalist and avid bluegrass aficionado, Mando brings a diverse blend of  generational tunes to the table. Whether He's chopping up an old fiddle tune or delivering a Blistering mandolin solo, Mando delivers with a prowess and finishes with finesse. His originals parallel the thoughts and feelings of old Appalachia. His musical tastes are diverse, yet all of them focus on styles rich with history and culture. His truth lies within the music. He draws from these deep rooted traditions and life experience to produce his own unique sound. Superficial is a world away from him, his commitment to music and reverence for music history make this individual a well-spring of authenticity. His worldview speaks through his instruments and if you gaze through his exceptional technical skill, you will find a wisdom not commonly found.”  ~Aaron Stein of JAMMIN ON THE GRASS  ,https://jamminonthegrass.org/f/lomfest-champions-alternative-traditional-scene-at-new-venue?fbclid=IwAR2vKqnRfwPqk9EPteYW7nSdXv-lS67WolCh0u92lcxDoF1wrv7BzhsXWJk