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My guest this week is Alister Atkin of Atkin Guitars. I've been following Atkin's progress for a few years now and have been blown away by the quality of guitars they're producing. They combine some cutting edge techniques with a bespoke approach, to bring out the uniqueness of every guitar they make. As Alister puts it: 'We're all about getting th…

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Beth Hart: The Unstoppable Voice of Blues Rock Revisited! 54:55

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Discussed in this episode: Thanks to @Ben-Schulman on YouTube for the information! BETH’S BACK STORY: All of Beth’s songs are personal and delve deeply into themes of addiction; drugs & alcohol; abusive relationships; death & suicide; love; Scott (her husband of 23 years); her siblings & parents; living with mental illness; survival; playing music;…

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Bluegrass Briefing - July 22nd 2024 14:38

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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) IBMA award nominees Releases (The Grass is New) David Grisman & the Rounder Album Band - Live at Grass Valley The Grass …

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Happy Traum (Homespun Tapes) repost 55:19

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Last week we lost Happy Traum, one of the shining lights of acoustic music for over half a century. It’s hard to fully grasp, in our online world where everything is right there whenever we need it, just what an enormous contribution Happy and the Homespun team made to helping people learn roots and acoustic music. I was lucky enough to get to chat…

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Roger Siminoff - Celebrating Lloyd Loar and the Gibson F5 Mandolin 1:06:35

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My guest this week is Roger Siminoff. Not only is Roger an authority on instrument making, the physics of music and tap tuning, he's also an expert on the life and work of Lloyd Loar. Loar worked at Gibson in the early 1920s and oversaw the production of some truly remarkable, game changing instruments - most notably the F5 mandolin, which went on …

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Bluegrass Briefing - July 15th 2024 11:54

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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) IBMA Black String Band Symposium Volunteer at IBMA Email volunteer@ibma.org for more info Releases (The Grass is New) Th…

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Polyphia: A Genre-Defying Experience | Turn on the Music Podcast 53:48

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Discussed in this episode: Albums 2013 Inspire Persevere Inspire 2014 Muse Sweet Tea Champagne 2016 Renaissance Light Euphoria 2017 The Most Hated Icronic 40 oz 2018 New Levels New Devils Nasty Featuring Jason Richardson So Strange Featuring Cuco 2022 Ego Death Ego Death Featuring Steve Vai Playing God 2022 Remember that You Will Die Genesis Reveri…

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2024.07.11 adásnapló 2:00:00

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adás archívumBy Tilos Rádió

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Celebrating Bela Fleck's 'Drive' with Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers/Mighty Poplar) 1:11:20

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My guest on the podcast this week is Chris Eldridge, guitarist with Punch Brothers and Mighty Poplar. Chris is not only one of my favourite guitarists, he's also one of my favourite people I've had on as a guest, so I'm delighted to welcome him back to Bluegrass Jam Along to celebrate the podcast's 400th episode. In this special episode we're chatt…

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Discovering Beth Hart: The Unstoppable Voice of Blues Rock! 1:08:56

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Discussed in this episode: Albums 1996 Immortal Am I the One 1999 Screamin for My Supper LA Song 2003 Leave the Light On Leave the Light On 2005 Live at Pardiso Whole Lotta Love 2008 37 Days Soul Shine 2010 My California My California 2013 See Saw (with Joe Bonamassa) Close To My Fire 2015 Sister LA Song live Acoustic 2015 Better Than Home Tell Her…

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Bluegrass Briefing - July 8th 2024 8:31

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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. Podcast News Gabe Witcher interview Brittany Haas interview Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy Fretboard Summit IBM…

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Brittany Haas on joining Punch Brothers 34:56

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My guest on the podcast this week is Brittany Haas, fiddle player with Hawktail and, now, Punch Brothers! I interviewed Gabe Witcher last June, a few days after he played his final shows with Punch Brothers at Telluride. Almost exactly a year later to the day I spoke with Brittany to chat about joining the band as his replacement. Brittany had just…

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Exploring Eric Gales: The Guitar Virtuoso Redefining Blues Rock Part 2 51:47

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Discussed in this episode: Pinnick Gales Pridgen Article: https://www.dugnation.net/pgp.php 2014 Good For Sumthin’ Tonight (I’m Leaving) 2015 Single Quest for Love 2016 A Night on the Sunset Strip Make It There 2017 Middle of the Road Help Yourself (with Kingfish) 2017 Single She Cast a Spell on Me 2019 The Bookends With A Little Help From My Frien…

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Bluegrass Briefing - July 1st 2024 11:46

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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 IBMA International Booth info Contact Christopher Howard Williams (IBMA board member) via the contact form on the Bluegr…

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2024.06.27 adásnapló 2:00:00

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adás archívumBy Tilos Rádió

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Ruth Oxenberg and Rob Schumer's Bluegrass Journey 57:16

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My guests this week are Ruth Oxenberg and Rob Schumer. They join me to talk about a very special series of concerts they've curated called Bluegrass on Hudson, which are happening at The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, in New York's Hudson Valley. But we start by talking about a wonderful documentary they directed and produce…

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Exploring Eric Gales: The Guitar Virtuoso Redefining Blues Rock 58:58

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Discussed in this episode: 1991 The Eric Gales Band Eric Gales, Eugene Gales, Hubert Crawford Resurrection 1993 Picture of a Thousand Faces Paralyzed 2001 That’s What I Am That’s What I Am Just Got Paid 2006 Crystal Vision Retribution 2007 The Psychedelic Underground Dark Corners of My Mind 2008 The Story of My Life Layin Down the Blues 2009 Layin …

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Discovering The Wailin' Jennys: A Deep Dive into Their Musical Magic | Turn On The Music Podcast 1:01:31

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Discussed in this episode: Albums 2004 40 Days One Voice Old Man 2006 Firecracker Glory Bound Apocalypse Lullaby Long Time Traveller 2009 Live at the Mauch Chunk Opera House Summertime Motherless Child 2011 Bright Morning Stars Swing Low Sail High Bright Morning Stars 2017 Fifteen Old Churchyard Loves Me Like a Rock Light of the clear blue morning …

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Tony Trischka on Earl Jam 54:07

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My guest this week is Tony Trischka, who returns to Bluegrass Jam Along to chat about his superb new record Earl Jam. We talk about Tony receiving a thumb drive containing 200 unheard recordings of Earl Scruggs jamming with John Hartford, and his amazement at not just how many tunes were on there that he'd never heard Earl play, but also hearing Ea…

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"Banjo Brilliance: Exploring Béla Fleck and the Flecktones" Part 2 59:32

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Discussed in this episode: Trousdale AI Locally Fabric Cory Wong interviews Bela Fleck 2000 Outbound A Moment So Close Aimum 2002 Live at the Quick Zona Mona Big Country 2003 Little Worlds Puffy Off the Top Line Dance Reminiscence 2006 The Hidden Land Fugue from Prelude and Fugue No. 20 Kaleidoscope 2011 Rocket Science Shocking how few listens Life…

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Bluegrass Briefing - June 10th 2024 9:27

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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 Peghead Nation - Weekly Mandolin Workout Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on B…

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Alison Krauss Remembers Tony Rice 21:11

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Today - June 8th - is Tony Rice's birthday. To celebrate, I'm reposting the chat I had with Alison Krauss as part of the 'Church Street Blues' 40th anniversary celebrations last year. The final episodes ended up being almost 5 hours long, so I thought it would be fun to re-post this as a standalone episode for those who missed it (or just want to l…

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Jacob Jolliff Interview 49:54

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My guest this week is Jacob Jolliff, who joins me to talk about his wonderful new record Instrumentals 2: Mandolin Mysteries We talk about the process of writing the record and how many of the tunes began on piano rather than mandolin, plus the great band Jacob assembled to record and tour the album. We also chat about what it was like to sit in wi…

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Banjo Brilliance: Exploring Béla Fleck and the Flecktones 1:04:50

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In this episode of Turn On The Music Podcast, we dive deep into the innovative and genre-defying music of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. From their unique blend of bluegrass, jazz, and world music to their groundbreaking instrumental techniques, Béla Fleck and his band have captivated audiences worldwide. Join us as we explore their iconic albums, …

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2024.05.30 adásnapló 2:00:00

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adás archívumBy Tilos Rádió

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Bluegrass Briefing - May 29th 2024 11:30

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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 IBMA international stage Fisher Center’s Bluegrass on Hudson 2024 Series Releases (The Grass is New) David Grisman’s Une…

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Artist Spotlight: Joe Bonamassa - The Modern Blues Legend Part 2 56:30

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Discussed in this episode: Wailin’ Jenny’s Website Apple Music Spotify Qobuz Joe Bonamassa with Danny Gatton Joe Bonamassa’s Links Website Apple Music Spotify Qobuz Bloodline The Storm 2000 A New Day Yesterday Cradle Rock Miss You Hate you 2002 So It’s Like That Mountain Time Waiting For Me 2002 Blues Deluxe Burning Hell Woke Up Dreaming 2004 Had T…

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Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on her new record 'I Built a World' and winning a Grammy with Molly Tuttle 35:33

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My guest this week is Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, who returns to chat about her great new record 'I Built a World', which comes out on Friday May 24th. This is Bronwyn's first record as a lead singer and we chat about her song choices, the musicians she chose for the record, the wonderful line up of backing singers she has and how the record came together…

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Artist Spotlight: Joe Bonamassa - The Modern Blues Legend 1:02:46

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Discussed in this episode: Varijashiree Website Apple Music Spotify Qobuz Joe Bonamassa with Danny Gatton Joe Bonamassa’s Links Website Apple Music Spotify Qobuz Bloodline The Storm 2000 A New Day Yesterday Cradle Rock Miss You Hate you 2002 So It’s Like That Mountain Time Waiting For Me 2002 Blues Deluxe Burning Hell Woke Up Dreaming 2004 Had To C…

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Bluegrass Briefing - May 20th 2024 8:16

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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. News and announcements - Church Street News Blue Ridge Music Center Summer Series Blue Highway Fest IBMA tickets Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) N…

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Szolgálati adás; 1%, Maraton, Karaván és az Éjféli cowboy 1:27:40

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Oliver Burkeman on Why Now is the Time To Do the Things You Love 58:01

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My guest this week is Oliver Burkeman, best-selling author of the book 'Four Thousand Weeks - Time Management for Mortals.' 'Four Thousand Weeks' isn't a book about bluegrass, or American acoustic music...or even about music. But, it addresses so many of the the things that can trip us up and stop us from making the space in our lives for the thing…

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Artist Spotlight: Strings and Stories: Exploring the Enchanting World of Nickel Creek 1:12:04

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In this episode of the Turn On the Music Podcast, we dive into the captivating sounds and intricate storytelling of Nickel Creek, a band that effortlessly blends bluegrass, folk, and contemporary elements into their music. Join us as we journey through their discography, tracing the evolution of their sound from their self-titled debut album to the…

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Bluegrass Briefing - May 13th 2024 8:47

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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. Podcast news Dave Sinko interview News and announcements - Church Street News North Carolina Guitar Celebration Telluride Lineup Releases (The Grass is New) The Gra…

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Dave Sinko - Capturing Sound for Punch Brothers and Edgar Meyer 59:08

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My guest this week is legendary sound engineer Dave Sinko. Dave joins me to talk about his 17 year collaboration with Punch Brothers, including running their live sound, from using mics and pickups on every instrument, right down to single mic shows (and most points in between). We also chatted about Dave's long standing collaboration with Edgar Me…

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Artist Spotlight: Harmonic Genius Unleashed: Exploring the Musical Marvel of Jacob Collier Part 2 1:13:35

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Dive into the enchanting world of Jacob Collier, where innovation knows no bounds and harmony reigns supreme. In this episode of Turn on the Music Podcast, we unravel the intricate layers of Collier's music, from his mind-bending arrangements to his soul-stirring compositions. Join us as we dissect the brilliance behind his multi-instrumental virtu…

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Bluegrass Briefing - May 6th 2024 7:12

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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 IBMA Industry Awards My recent interview with Jim Mills Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playli…

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Balogh Dávid beszélget Kemény Lilivel 1:30:25

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Nyilván a frissen megjelent Nem című regényéről Tracklista: 01. Lhasa De Sela - Love Came Here (kezdődött: 01:28:18)By Tilos Rádió

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Artist Spotlight: Harmonic Genius Unleashed: Exploring the Musical Marvel of Jacob Collier 53:49

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Dive into the enchanting world of Jacob Collier, where innovation knows no bounds and harmony reigns supreme. In this episode of Turn on the Music Podcast, we unravel the intricate layers of Collier's music, from his mind-bending arrangements to his soul-stirring compositions. Join us as we dissect the brilliance behind his multi-instrumental virtu…

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Bluegrass Briefing - April 29th 2024 8:50

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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 Church Street Blues reissue Church Street Blues 40th Anniversary Episode part 1 Church Street Blues 40th Anniversary Epis…

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How to Coach a Band with Stephen Mougin (Sam Bush Band/Dark Shadow Recording) 1:04:28

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My guest this week is Stephen Mougin, guitarist in The Sam Bush Band and founder of Dark Shadow Recording. In this episode we talk about Stephen's work as a band coach. We chat about his training as a vocal teacher, what bands should be working on, including how they should be rehearsing, why preparing for the studio isn't really all that different…

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Artist Spotlight: Keys to the Soul: Exploring the Electrifying Music of Hiromi 1:11:50

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Join us in this episode as we delve into the captivating world of Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi. Known for her virtuosic performances and dynamic compositions, Hiromi's music is a fusion of jazz, classical, and rock influences, creating a sound that is uniquely her own. We'll explore her innovative approach to the piano, her energetic improvisations…

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Bluegrass Briefing - April 22nd 2024 9:32

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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 Library of Congress list Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy Billy Strin…

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2024.04.18 adásnapló 2:00:00

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adás archívumBy Tilos Rádió

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Kristina R Gaddy on the Banjo’s Hidden History (part 2 - new interview) 21:20

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Kristina R. Gaddy joins me again to celebrate the paperback release of her fascinating book “Well of Souls: Uncovering the Banjo's Hidden History”. We chat about the reception to the book's publication in hardback, what information has come to light since publication, Kristina's hopes that her book will inspire others to pick up where she left off …

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Kristina R Gaddy on the Banjo’s Hidden History (part 1 - original interview re-post) 1:09:37

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**This interview was originally posted in September 2022** My guest this week is Kristina R. Gaddy, who joins us to discuss her fascinating book “Well of Souls: Uncovering the Banjo's Hidden History”. We chat about how she came to write the book and some of the key discoveries she made along the way, in particular the banjo’s unknown history as an …

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Gear Geekery: Unraveling the Audio Arsenal 1:04:28

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Discussed in this episode: Streaming services: Qobuz Roon Ropieee for Roon Endpoints Audio Hardware Fluance Turntable Yamaha Receivers Fosi Audio Pre-amp Speakers Sonus Faber Speakers Kali Audio Recording Monitors Kef Speakers Headphones Audezee Focal Hifiman Sundara Youtube Channels Cheap Audio Man Josh Valour Hifiman Sandara Social Media Links: h…

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Bluegrass Briefing - April 15th 2024 (Church Street Blues re-issue, John McEuen, Jake Eddy) 10:01

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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 Church Street Blues reissue Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Other bits Sign up for e…

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