Best Dobro Podcasts (2025)

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182 | Jerry Douglas Dobro Deep Dive 1:16:38

5d ago1:16:38

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Sixteen-time Grammy-winning resonator guitar legend JERRY DOUGLAS gives YOU a Dobro lesson on this very special episode. The renowned instrumentalist/composer/producer also deconstructs his amazing new album, THE SET — a collection of new recordings comprising the mesmerizing songs you are likely to hear at a Jerry Douglas concert — and dives deep …

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Sierra Hull: Mandolin Magic and Small Town Roots, ep. 300 1:06:40

6h ago1:06:40

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When mandolinist Sierra Hull was little, her dad told her she was really good "for a ten year old." The older Hull knew Sierra had a fiery passion for the instrument and he knew exactly how to motivate his daughter. He went on to say that if she wanted to go to jams and porch-play for the rest of her life, she'd learned enough. He gave her realisti…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Casey Driessen 1:21:58

16h ago1:21:58

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This week we feature fiddler Casey Driessen and talk with him about his bluegrass journey including his years at the Berklee College of Music as a student, the bands he performed with after graduating from Berklee, his work as the director of Berklee’s Masters program in Spain and the interesting projects that he has been involved with since return…

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Bitesize - Bluegrass Jam Along guests on the Mandolins and Beer podcast 12:51

1d ago12:51

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This week's episode is a Bitesize episode, which is a short section highlighting a previous episode you may have missed, which feels apt, given that this is episode #450, so the back catalogue is getting pretty big! But, it's not a previous episode of Bluegrass Jam Along. This week I'm sharing part of an episode on mandolins and Beer, because the g…

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Basic Folk Presents: Folk Files: Shady Grove 2:52

2d ago2:52

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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! Folk Files is a podcast hosted by Olivia Harding that seeks to uncover the mysteries of folk music through the ages and dive deep into the tangled history of murder ballads, sea shanties, rebel songs, and other music th…

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Bluegrass Briefing - March 3rd 2025 9:58

3d ago9:58

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Pod News Doc Watson 100th birthday episodes Part 1 Apple Spotify YouTube Part 2 Apple Spotify YouTube Bluegrass Jam Along guests on mandolins and Beer Apple Spotify…

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Gary Louris talks to Mark Erelli on Songwriting, Late in Life Love, and Technology, ep. 299 1:01:02

7d ago1:01:02

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You probably know Gary Louris as the leader of The Jayhawks – or as they refer to themselves, “a band from Minnesota.” The Jayhawks are pioneers of roots rock, alt-country, and Americana. Whatever you wanna call it, they’ve been making records where rock, pop, country, and other forms of American roots music overlap since the mid-1980s. But Louris’…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Danny Paisley 58:23

7d ago58:23

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This week we feature guitarist, singer and bandleader Danny Paisley. Paisley started out in bluegrass 50 years ago as a teenager performing with his father Bob Paisley and continues that legacy today. Known for his distinctive bluegrass voice, Danny has won the award for IBMA’s male vocalist of the year four times, including last year in 2024.…

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Celebrating 'JD Crowe & The New South' at 50 with Tim Stafford (Rounder 0044) 58:39

8d ago58:39

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My guest this week is Tim Stafford, who joins me to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the best loved and most influential albums in bluegrass. 'JD Crowe & The New South' was recorded in January 1975 and released in August the same year. Tim joins me to chat about what makes it such a milestone record in bluegrass, despite it not really being…

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Bluegrass Briefing - February 24th 2025 10:00

10d ago10:00

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Pod News Bluegrass Jam Along guests on mandolins and Beer Apple Spotify News and Announcements (Church Street News) Rhiannon Giddens’ American Tunes DelFest Lineup …

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Lilly Hiatt: Driving Tunes and Life Lessons, ep. 297 44:50

14d ago44:50

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Singer-songwriter Lilly Hiatt has an interesting way of working melodies and a down to earth way of telling stories about her life and about how she sees the world. All of her albums have cool, crunchy guitar parts that take folk songwriting to a new rockin' level. On her new album 'Forever,' Hiatt's diverse influences are woven into songs that tou…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Russell Moore 1:07:12

14d ago1:07:12

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This week we feature guitar player and singer Russell Moore. Russell performed with Southern Connection before joining Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver in mid-1980s, then in 1991 he became a founding member of IIIrd Tyme Out and has been with that band since. But now, as most bluegrass fans know, Russell has joined Alison Krauss and Union Station. We t…

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Jake Workman on 9 years with Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder 59:14

15d ago59:14

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My guest this week is guitarist Jake Workman. Jake joins me to talk about his recently ended 9 year run with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, including a great story about how he got the gig, what he learned from playing with Ricky, why rhythm guitar is so important in that role and why now was the time to look for a new challenge. We also talk a…

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Bonus Mary Sue Twohy: From Folk Roots to Radio Waves 41:12

16d ago41:12

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SiriusXM's folk radio programmer Mary Sue Twohy has not had a straight career path, but it's certainly been adventurous. Mary Sue, who is about to be inducted into the Folk DJ Hall of Fame, has held many different jobs over her life, most notably as a touring singer songwriter and as a beloved folk radio programmer, host and active community member…

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Bluegrass Briefing - February 17th 2025 13:20

17d ago13:20

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) Grey Fox Festival Casey Driessen Fiddle Camp Scholarship Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 play…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with John Reischman 1:02:34

21d ago1:02:34

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This week we feature mandolin master John Reischman. John performed with a number of prominent west coast bands, including the Tony Rice Unit, before starting his own band John Reischman and the Jaybirds. We’ll talk with John about all of various groups he has performed with, his solo projects and what lies ahead for his band.…

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Bitesize - Jack Lawrence on the D18 Doc Watson Gave Him 10:45

21d ago10:45

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This is the first of a new series of episodes on the podcast I'm calling 'Bitesize'. I've done well over 100 interviews for the podcast now. That's a lot of conversations! The idea with these episodes is to pick out a highlight from a past conversation and share it again, in case you missed it missed it first time round, or just want to hear some b…

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Sam Moss: Gentle Folk Sounds and Woodworking Bounds, ep. 296 58:25

21d ago58:25

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Although the ever-enigmatic Sam Moss is not a great swimmer, he named his latest album 'Swimming.' The folk singer with a gentle demeanor is back with thoughtful songs and captivating melodies. Hailing from New England, Sam has carved out a unique niche in the folk world, blending naturalistic themes with an introspective approach to songwriting. W…

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Bluegrass Briefing - February 10th 2025 10:09

24d ago10:09

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) ETSU Artist in Residence post Punch Brothers tour dates Green Mountain lineup Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (…

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Covered in Moss: Anna B Savage's World of Folk, Birds and Ireland, ep. 295 57:32

28d ago57:32

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Anna B Savage is down to earth and witchy as hell at the same time. Over her three albums, she's cultivated a memorizing sound and epic image – like David Bowie, Bjork, Kate Bush, etc. – that's gained her a god-like reputation. A reputation which preceded the actual human being behind the art, leaving some to wonder what it would be like to speak t…

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Tom Nechville - Nechville Banjos 54:42

29d ago54:42

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My guest this week is Tom Nechville from Nechville Banjos. Tom joins me to chat about 40 years of making banjos, including what he's learned along the way and some of the innovations he's brought to the banjo, including his revolutionary Heli-Mount head tightening system. We also chat about why he chose to sell his building in Minneapolis and move …

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Larry Keel 58:19

1M ago58:19

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This week we feature flatpicking guitar player Larry Keel. We talk with him about bands he performed with during his early years leading to the formation of his own band the Larry Keel Experience. We'll also talk about the many people who performed with him over the years, including such legends as Curtis Burch, Tony Rice and Vassar Clements. Addit…

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Bluegrass Briefing - February 3rd 2025 12:13

1M ago12:13

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Pod news Eric Skye - Phillips, Grier & Fliner special Apple Podcasts Spotify News and Announcements (Church Street News) Alison Krauss pre-order and tour info Billy…

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Carolyn Kendrick's Devilish Detour: Satan's Folk Music, Moral Panic and the Color Red, ep. 294 1:07:30

1M ago1:07:30

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Carolyn Kendrick's latest project explores complex themes of moral panic, tradition, and the figure of the devil (AKA Satan, AKA Lucifer). The LA-based songwriter opens up about the inspiration behind her album, 'Each Machine,' which is accompanied by a thought-provoking zine. In our Basic Folk conversation, she discusses the significance of the co…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Tim Crouch 1:00:56

1M ago1:00:56

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This week we feature fiddler Tim Crouch. Tim has a long history in bluegrass music dating back to the days as a teenager playing with his Uncle Dub Crouch - who was a legend in bluegrass music in Missouri and was a friend and mentor to our cover story artist this month John Hartford. Tim also spent time with Jim & Jesse, The Whites and Mike Snyder.…

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Celebrating 'Phillips, Grier & Flinner' with Eric Skye 1:00:10

1M ago1:00:10

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My guest on the podcast this week is Eric Skye, who joins me to celebrate the album 'Phillips, Grier & Flinner'. Released in 1999 on Compass Records, it marks the first collaboration between bassist Todd Phillips, guitarist David Grier, and mandolinist Matt Flinner and features three original tunes from each. We chat about how Eric first discovered…

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Bluegrass Briefing - January 27th 2025 8:16

1M ago8:16

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Pod news Daniel Kimbro interview Apple Podcasts Spotify News and Announcements (Church Street News) Dawg at 80 Sierra Ferrell tour dates Earl Experience Banjo Camp …

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Josh Kaufman: Imperfect Folk Music & Backstage Snacks, ep. 293 1:02:56

1M ago1:02:56

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Multi-talented musician and producer Josh Kaufman is known for his work with Josh Ritter, The National, and his band Bonny Light Horseman. I've known Josh for many years, after meeting him in Pittsburgh while he was on tour with Dawn Landes. I felt instant friendship with him (and honestly with the entire Dawn Landes band that day). We haven't seen…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Kody Norris 57:15

1M ago57:15

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This week we fearture Kody Norris of the Kody Norris Show. We will talk with Kody about his bluegrass journey to date and focus on some of the bands latest recordings, including hearing a couple of songs from his last two recorded projects.By Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

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Daniel Kimbro - Story Songs, Murder Ballads and a New Solo Record 54:44

1M ago54:44

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My guest this week is Daniel Kimbro. Daniel is the bass player in Jerry Douglas's band and plays with Jerry in Transatlantic Sessions and The Earls of Leicester. He's also part of the trio Harley Kimbro Lewis and joins me this week to chat about his first solo record Carpet in the Kitchen. This was a fun conversation that touches on story songs, fi…

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Bluegrass Briefing - January 20th 2025 10:29

2M ago10:29

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) Sierra Hull - pre-order/pre-save the new record Bluegrass in La Roche info Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mos…

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Lutalo: Hip Hop Roots and Folk Future(s), ep. 292 50:22

2M ago50:22

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In 2024, Vermont's Lutalo released their debut album, The Academy. In this episode of Basic Folk, they share the profound influence of their father, whose deep love for artistry and creativity laid the foundation for Lutalo's musical path. We delve into the broad variety of their influences, from underground hip-hop to African drumming classes, eac…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Jacob Jolliff 1:06:56

2M ago1:06:56

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This week we feature mandolin player Jacob Jolliff and talk to him about his early years in Oregon, his attending the Berklee College of Music, the various bands he has performed with, including Joy Kills Sorrow and Yonder Mountain String Band, and then we talk about him starting his own band. We’ll also talk about his band’s last two solo albums a…

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Bluegrass Briefing - January 13th 2025 13:33

2M ago13:33

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode News and Announcements (Church Street News) Chris Thile’s Acousticamp Station Inn book Bluegrass Hall of Fame - John Hartford Days Releases (The Grass is New) The Gr…

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Jerry Douglas: From Steel Mills to Dobro Thrills, ep. 291 57:50

2M ago57:50

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Jerry Douglas is widely regarded as the best Dobro player in the world. Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, and James Taylor are counted among his many collaborators and his four-decade career has earned him 16 GRAMMY Awards and numerous other accolades. In our Basic Folk conversation, he shares stories about his upbringing in Warren, Ohio, where his fa…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Maddie Denton 1:15:23

2M ago1:15:23

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This week we feature fiddler Maddie Denton. Maddie performs with both East Nash Grass and the Dan Tyminski Band and she will be the fiddle instructor at our Bluegrass Unlimited Workshop Weekend during the weekend of February 7th to the 9th, 2025 in Owensboro, Kentucky. We’ll talk with Maddie growing up as a contest fiddler, her work with her curren…

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181 | Mark Lettieri Throws Down Some Future Funk 1:10:56

2M ago1:10:56

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From soaring overdriven lead guitar volleys to spanky baritone smackdowns, MARK LETTIERI can pull magical melodies and stanky grooves out of just about anything with strings. His new album, Can I Tell You Something?, is a case in point. On this episode, we “land the ‘copter” on the roof of Mark’s Texas home studio, play a bunch of his favorite guit…

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Basic Folk: An Official Bluegrass Situation Production 5:06

2M ago5:06

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Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Johnny Warren 1:13:12

2M ago1:13:12

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This week we feature fiddler with Johnny Warren. As most listeners will know, Johnny is the son of bluegrass fiddle legend Paul Warren who spent years performing with Flatt & Scruggs and then toured with Lester Flatt and the Nashville Grass after Flatt and Scruggs parted ways. Johnny is the fiddle player for the Earls of Leicester. We talk with Joh…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Fred Carpenter 1:02:14

2M ago1:02:14

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This week we feature fiddler Fred Carpenter. Fred has had a long career in bluegrass music and with selling and repairing fiddles at his shop in Nashville. He also has a new album out titled One More Thing that includes an impressive group of special guests. We’ll talk with Fred about his years of playing fiddle in bluegrass and country music, his …

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Jerry Douglas (Dobro Guitar Legend and Virtuoso) Episode 48 55:37

2M ago55:37

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Jerry Douglas is the worlds greatest master of the resophonic guitar- more commonly known as the dobro. He is also a producer, songwriter and solo artist and his career as a studio player (over 2k recordings) has created a legacy that has no equals. He has recorded with everyone from Ray Charles to Keith Richards, and Eric Clapton, Alison Krauss to…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Shawn Camp 1:06:07

3M ago1:06:07

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This week we feature songwriter, singer, record producer, fiddler, and guitar player Shawn Camp. Lester Flatt is on the cover of our December 2024 issue and Shawn plays Lester Flatt’s role in the Earls of Leicester. We’ll talk with Shawn about working with the Earls of Leicester and his career as a songwriter and performer.…

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Year-End Reflections with Cindy & Lizzie: A Wild 2024 Ride, ep. 290 1:11:13

3M ago1:11:13

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It's 2024 recap time on Basic Folk! Cindy & Lizzie dive into a most special year-end reflection, featuring highlights from our honest conversations with folk musicians. We revisit THE top episode of the year, Anna Tivel & Jeffrey Martin's insightful discussion on navigating artistic challenges and living a simple life. Cindy shares her favorite epi…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Andy Statman 1:09:02

3M ago1:09:02

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This week we feature mandolin player Andy Statman. Andy has been involved in bluegrass music and mandolin playing that extends to jazz and klezmer music since the 1960s. We’ll talk with Andy about his long career and then discuss his newest recording, titled Bluegrass Tracks. You will also hear a couple of cuts from the new recording.…

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Dan Gutstein - 'Poor Gal: The Cultural History of Little Liza Jane' 54:02

3M ago54:02

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My guest this week is author Dan Gutstein, who joins me to chat about his book 'Poor Gal: The Cultural History of Little Liza Jane'. The book traces the history of one of America's most recorded folk songs, from its origins amongst enslaved people on southern plantations, through the Civl War and minstrelsy, to the folk revival and beyond. On its j…

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Bluegrass Briefing - December 9th 2024 15:06

3M ago15:06

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) Noam Pikelny and Friends tour dates Alison Krauss tour dates Earl Scruggs Center events Bela Fleck’s Blue Ridge Banjo Ca…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Becky Buller 1:10:30

3M ago1:10:30

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This week we feature singer, songwriter, fiddler and band leader Becky Buller. We talk with Becky about her career in bluegrass leading up to starting her own band, her decade of working as a bandleader, her songwriting and the story behind her latest recording project, titled Jubilee. You’ll also hear the title song from Jubilee as well as a song …

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Nature Calls for Trampled by Turtles' Dave Simonett: Music, Hunting and Home, ep. 289 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

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Dave Simonett, lead singer and songwriter of the bluegrass-adjacent Trampled by Turtles, is a talented musician AND a great outdoorsman. From the small town of Mankato, Minnesota, to the vibrant music scenes of Duluth and Minneapolis, Simonett shares his upbringing in a musically-inclined, nature-loving family, shaped by the sounds of church hymns …

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180 | Seth Lee Jones' Red-Hot Telecaster Torturing Blues-Rock 59:07

3M ago59:07

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Wielding a fully customized war-torn and home-built Telecaster, blues-rock phenom and guitar luthier SETH LEE JONES taps into a fierce musical mojo whenever he takes his amps off standby and starts to wail (which he does quite a bit on this episode). Enjoy, as Seth reveals how he incorporates slide guitar moves, “steel bends” (courtesy of push leve…

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Darol Anger - Mr Sun Plays Duke Ellington's Nutcracker 58:46

3M ago58:46

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My guest this week is Darol Anger, one of the leading lights of progressive string band music over the last 50 years. Through his work with the David Grisman Quintet, the Turtle Island String Quartet, bands like Psychograss and New Grange and his long standing collaboration with Mike Marshall (not to mention his own wonderful solo records), Darol h…

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