Just learned this morning of the passing of another Nashville dulcimer player and friend of the Shakers, Sam Sistler.  Unfortunately, we don't have any details beyond that, other than that he passed away on Monday, September 25.  Sam was a student of the great David Schnaufer and an accomplished dulcimer player himself.  He recorded an album called "Reality Weeping" in the 1990's which featured Schnaufer, Shakers mandolinist Robert Logue and other fine musicians such as Sharon Gilchrist (most recently of Uncle Earl).  Sam opened several shows for the Shakers, including the very last one at Blue Sky Court in October 1994.  We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.  Sam was 34 years old.