Abbie Gardner

Video: Abbie Gardner “See You Again” – the pure, earnest tones of Dobro

April 2, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

If you love the sound of the Dobro, that sweet, sweeping, sliding tone and its melodic fluency, then the hugely talented Abbie Gardner is essential listening. Her flawless technique and tuneful expressiveness bring the best out […]

Video: Abbie Gardner & Marc Douglas Berardo “Never Go Away”

January 19, 2026 Andrew Frolish 0

If you’re lucky enough to have the kind of friendships that never disappear, then you’ll recognise the sentiment in the recent single ‘Never Go Away’ from Abbie Gardner and Marc Douglas Berardo. The song celebrates those […]

Video Review of the Year 2022

December 23, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

It’s that time of year again, folks, when we look forward to some festive fun and reflect on another year that has flown by (they do seem to be getting quicker). Throughout another turbulent year, our […]

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Abbie Gardner “DobroSinger”

June 22, 2022 Viv Fish 1

‘DobroSinger‘ represents and encompasses the gloriously intricate relationship between Gardner and her guitar. Purists will love this album, but even better than that, if you’ve not previously been particularly into the Dobro sound, then this album […]

Video: Abbie Gardner “Only All the Time”

May 27, 2022 Andrew Frolish 0

As ever, watching Abbie Gardner play the Dobro is mesmerising. Greatly skilled, she makes it look effortless and she also plays with a delightful sense of joy, taking pleasure in the performance and sharing her infectious […]

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