Best Dobro Podcasts (2024)

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Cindy Cashdollar - Wonder Woman Of The Dobro, Lap Steel Guitar, Steel Guitar. 5x Grammy Winner. Has Performed With Asleep At The Wheel, Bob Dylan, George Strait, Willie Nelson, Many More! 32:52

5d ago32:52

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Cindy Cashdollar has been called the Wonder Woman of the Dobro, Lap Steel Guitar and Steel Guitar. She’s a 5x Grammy winner for her work with Asleep At The Wheel. She’s played with Paul Butteerfield and with Levon Helm and Rick Danko of The Band. She’s performed with Bob Dylan, George Strait, Willie Nelson and others. Her latest album, Waltz For Ab…

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Double Dad (Pai em Dobro) 9:52

10d ago9:52

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Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and thirty-third film, the 2021 Brazilian comedy-drama ‘Double Dad’ (Pai em Dobro) directed by Cris D’Amato starring Maisa Silva, Eduardo Moscovis and Marcelo Medici. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Did …

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Roots Revival - A Black Stringband Symposium, with Lillian Werbin & Kristina Gaddy 41:24

7h ago41:24

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My guests on the podcast this week are Lillian Werbin and Kristina Gaddy. I caught up with them at IBMA to chat about Roots Revival : A Black Stringband Symposium, a collaboration between IBMA and The Banjo Gathering. Hosted at IBMA's World of Bluegrass, the symposium celebrated and explored Black contributions to Bluegrass and other traditional mu…

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Augusta Palmer - Director Of "The Blues Society", Award Winning Documentary Film About The 1960s Memphis Blues Society Festival And The Blues Revival In America! 31:16

2h ago31:16

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Augusta Palmer is a documentary filmmaker and scholar. Her newest film is “The Blues Society”, about the 1960s Memphis Blues Society festival and the blues revival in Americal. The film won Best Feature Documentary at the Oxford Film Festival. She also directed the short film “Order My Steps” about an incarcerated woman reaching out to her estrange…

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Back Porch Bluegrass - 08-10-2024 58:02

1d ago58:02

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A wide-ranging selection of bluegrass music offerings in this episode, from Missy Werner, the Lonesome River Band, Chris Jones & the Night Riders, to some pre-bluegrass from Bill Monroe, and some very early country music with what has become a bluegrass classic. Mac Wiseman, Sawmill Road and the HCBB with Pam Findlay also get some airtime – an ecle…

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Akira Tana - Acclaimed Jazz Drummer. Formed The Band TanaReid With Rufus Reid. Has Played With Sonny Stitt, Sonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie, Ruth Brown, Lena Horne And Others! 35:11

2d ago35:11

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Akira Tana is an acclaimed jazz drummer. He formed the band TanaReid with bassist Rufus Reid, and they sometimes add pianist Kei Akagi and call themselves the Asian-American Jazz Trio. He’s played with a host of superstar musicians including Sonny Stitt, Sonny Rollins, Dizzy Gillespie, Ruth Brown and Lena Horne. My featured song is “No One’s Fool” …

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Bluegrass Briefing - October 7th 2024 13:02

2d ago13:02

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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) Donate to help those devastated by hurricane Helene John Hartford tune marathon Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is …

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Outside the Wire 15:23

3d ago15:23

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Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and thirty-fourth film, the 2021 cyberpunk action film ‘Outside the Wire’ directed by Mikael Hafstrom starring Anthony Mackie, Damson Idris, Emily Beecham, Michael Kelly and Pilou Asbæk. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question fo…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Chris Warner 56:08

6d ago56:08

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This week we feature banjo player Chris Warner. We talk with Chris about the two periods of time that he spent with Jimmy Martin and also discuss his performing with Del McCoury, Tom Adams, Audie Blaylock and others. We also talk about Chris’ time as a music store owner and instrument repairman.By Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

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IBMA 2024 Special - featuring ArtistWorks, Brenna MacMillan, Collings Guitars and more 56:12

7d ago56:12

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This week's episode is a selection of interviews I carried out at IBMA World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, North Carolina last week. It was the last IBMA in Raleigh before the event moves to Chattanooga in 2025, and was an amazing week, full of great conversations, events, music, instruments, picking and people. I had a fantastic time and can't tell you…

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Bruce Sudano - Singer/Songwriter. With Brooklyn Dreams. Married To Donna Summer. Wrote Hits For Her, Dolly Parton And Others. Co-Wrote “Ball Of Fire” With Tommy James, And Wrote Music For The Film "American ... 29:02

7d ago29:02

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Bruce Sudano is a singer-songwriter who was with the group Brooklyn Dreams along with Joe “Bean” Esposito. He was married to superstar Donna Summer for many years and managed her career. He wrote hits for her, Dolly Parton and others. He co-wrote “Ball Of Fire” with Tommy James, and he wrote music for the film “American Hot Wax”. My featured song i…

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Back Porch Bluegrass - 01-10-2024 58:43

9d ago58:43

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I have my son Sam Trenwith in the studio with me today, talking a little about his music teaching world, as well as our upcoming concert in Raglan at the end of this month. I’ve also featured a band, the Forest Hills Bluegrass Band from south-west Ohio, playing their own original music, as well as offerings from Laurie Lewis, Jim Lauderdale, Bobby …

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Michael Stephen Brown - Award Winning Classical Pianist And Composer! Performed As A Soloist With Many Orchestras, And With Pinchas Zuckerman. His work "American Diaries" Recently Premiered! 30:53

9d ago30:53

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Michael Stephen Brown is an award winning classical pianist and composer. Hailed by the New York Times as “a leading figure in the renaissance of performer-composers”. He’s performed as a soloist with many orchestras. He frequently tours with cello partner Nicholas Canellakis, and has performed with world famous violinist Pinchas Zuckerman. As a co…

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Evan Bogart - Grammy Winning Songwriter For Beyonce, Rihanna, Britney Spears. Discovered Eminem And Maroon 5. Chair Of The Grammy Songwriters Wing. His Father, Neil Bogart, Was A Titan Of The Music Business ... 35:34

12d ago35:34

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Evan Bogart is a true music man. He’s written hit songs for so many artists including Beyonce, Rihanna and Britney Spears. He helped to discover Eminem and Maroon 5. He’s the Chair of the Grammy Songwriters Wing. He co-owns a music rights ownership company. And he’s the son of Neil Bogart, the legendary music titan who ran Buddha and Casablanca Rec…

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Inspiration for Musicians - featuring Bryan Sutton, Sierra Hull, Stephen Mougin and more 58:36

13d ago58:36

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This week’s episode is all about learning to play music. I’ve been listening back to the interviews I’ve done over the past 3 years and so many of them touch on some really core stuff when it comes to being a musician. All of it has helped me at one point or another, so I thought I’d put together a compilation of some of my favourite bits. There’s …

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Bill Clifton 2:05:31

14d ago2:05:31

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This week we feature 93-year-old bluegrass, folk and country music legend Bill Clifton. Bill has had an amazing career in bluegrass music both in the United States and Europe. We talk with Bill about his career in bluegrass and also about his friendships with such music legends as A.P. Carter and Woody Guthrie. This one runs longer than most of our…

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Chris Conway - Multi-Instrumentalist Musician Who Plays New Age, Relaxation, Celtic, World Music, Jazz, Piano, Ambient And Electronic Music! 31:15

14d ago31:15

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Chris Conway is an eclectic multi-instrumentalist musician who plays in any number of genres including New Age, Relaxation, Celtic, World Music, Jazz, Piano, Ambient and Electronic. He’s played with Peter Tork of The Monkees and members of Jethro Tull, and opened for Richie Havens and Jefferson Starship. My featured song is “Euphoria” by The Robert…

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Back Porch Bluegrass - 24-09-2024 57:56

16d ago57:56

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I’m digging into my LP collection for some of today’s selections – Emerson & Waldron, great band from the late-1960’s/early 1970’s, and the Johnson Mountain Boys, classic bluegrass from the 1980’s. Of course we’ve got some fine offerings from Rhonda Vincent, the Brombies, Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands, and the Stanley Brothers. Throw in some picki…

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Bluegrass Briefing - September 23rd 2024 8:51

16d ago8:51

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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 World of Bluegrass info Collings Hill Country guitars Kruger Brothers Music Academy Releases (The Grass is New) The…

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Merel Bregante - Acclaimed Country Rock Drummer: Loggins And Messina, Chris Hillman, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John McEuen. 13 Platinum And Gold Records. Grammy Nominated! 30:25

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Merel Bregante is an acclaimed country rock drummer. He played with Loggins and Messina, Chris Hillman, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and banjo star John McEuen. He’s a Grammy nominated producer and engineer. And he’s got 13 Platinum and Gold records to his credit. My featured song is Richie Furay’s live version on this podcast of his song “Pickin Up …

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The Heartbreak Club (Sobat Ambyar) 13:09

17d ago13:09

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Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and thirty-second film, the 2021 Indonesian musical romantic comedy ‘The Heartbreak Club’ (Sobat Ambyar) directed by Charles Gozali starring Bhisma Mulia, Denira Wiraguna, Dede Satria and Emil Kusumo. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer o…

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Uglies 19:22

19d ago19:22

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In this special episode we check out Netflix’s Original film from 2024, the science fiction drama ‘Uglies directed by McG starring Joey King, Keith Powers, Chase Stokes, Brianna Tju, Jan Luis Castellanos, Charmie Lee and Laverne Cox. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on Twitter and Instagram and answer our question for the ep…

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Pat Coil - Pianist To The Stars: Michael McDonald, Carmen McRae, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Woody Herman, Olivia Newton-John. Recorded With Barry Manilow, Michael Feinstein, Natalie Cole! 30:52

19d ago30:52

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Pat Coil is a pianist to the Stars. He’s toured with Michael McDonald, Carmen McCraie, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Woody Herman, Larry Carlton and Olivia Newton-John. He’s recorded with just about everyone including Natalie Cole, Barry Manilow, Peter Cetera and Michael Feinstein. He’s also played on commercials and TV shows and film scores. And he’s rel…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Jerry McCoury 54:22

20d ago54:22

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This week we feature Del McCoury’s brother, bass and guitar player Jerry McCoury. In addition to spending time performing and recording with Del, Jerry has played music with a impressive list of other bluegrass greats—including Red Allen and Reno & Smiley. We talk with Jerry about his time performing with those bands and more.…

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Michael Weintrob - Rock Photographer Who Created The Dazzling, Innovative "InstrumentHead" And "InstrumentHead Revealed" Coffee Table-Sized Photo Books. Profiled On “CBS Sunday Morning”! 30:11

21d ago30:11

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Michael Weintrob is a Rock Photographer who has blazed a new path. In addition to the standard rock photography of artist portraits and album covers, he has created the dazzling, innovative “InstrumentHead” and “InstrumentHead Revealed” coffee table sized photo books. The first contains photos of musicians with their instruments covering their head…

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Back Porch Bluegrass - 17-09-2024 58:43

22d ago58:43

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The Dreadful Snakes kick-off this episode of the Back Porch Bluegrass Show, and then we’ve got Balsam Range, Jeremy Stephens, Dr Pete Wernick (playing some pretty way-out sounding banjo licks), Longview and Ramona Church. I’ve got Dale Jett & Hello Stranger back this week, and the Trenwiths (previewing their appearance at the Raglan Country & Blues…

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Bluegrass Briefing - September 16th 2024 14:43

23d ago14:43

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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 Interview episodes by category News and Announcements (Church Street News) Vasen & Hawtail Preorder link Tour dates Releases (The Grass is New) Andy St…

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Billy Cobham - Jazz Fusion Drummer Extraordinaire With The Mahavishnu Orchestra. Has Performed with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Chick Corea, Ron Carter And Many More! 40:54

23d ago40:54

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Billy Cobham is one of the world’s greatest drummers. He dominated the Jazz Fusion era of the 1970s with The Mahavishnu Orchestra. His own debut album, Spectrum, hit #1 on the Billboard Jazz chart and contained the iconic track “Stratus” which was covered by many artists including Jeff Beck. He’s played with everyone including Miles Davis, Herbie H…

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Stuck Apart (Azizler) 12:04

24d ago12:04

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Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and thirty-first film, the 2021 Turkish comedy-drama ‘Stuck Apart’ (Azizler) directed by Durul Taylan and Yagmur Taylan starring Engin Gunaydin, Haluk Bilginer and Binnur Kaya. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the epis…

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Clifford Carter - Keyboard Superstar For James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Idina Menzel. Performed At Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Rainforest Benefit, Apollo Theater! 40:47

26d ago40:47

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Clifford Carter is a Keyboard Superstar who has played with a Who’s Who in music including James Taylor, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt, Idina Menzel, The Four Tops and Cher. He’s been featured at Carnegie Hall in The Music of Paul McCartney, the Kennedy Center Honors tributes for Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Ronnie McCoury 1:18:14

27d ago1:18:14

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This week we feature mandolin master Ronnie McCoury and talk with him about his many years playing with his father Del and his work with The Travelin’ McCourys. We’ll also talk about his mandolin heroes, his many IBMA awards, and the latest Del McCoury Band project.By Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

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Jerry Douglas on his new record 'The Set' 1:00:50

28d ago1:00:50

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My guest this week is the legendary Jerry Douglas. Jerry joins me again to chat about recording his first new album in six years. It's called 'The Set' and features the band Jerry's been playing with for a decade now. He talks about what's special about playing with that band and why he chose to re-visit some tunes that will be familiar to his fans…

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The Brooklyn Bridge - 1960s Stars. With Co-Host Gary Puckett And Band Members Jimmy Rosica And Joe "Bean" Esposito. "The Worst That Could Happen" Ft. Johnny Maestro! 33:04

28d ago33:04

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The Brooklyn Bridge were 1960s Stars. They had a massive hit in 1968 with Jimmy Webb’s “The Worst That Could Happen” featuring the late, great Johnny Maestro on lead vocals. Jimmy Rosica is a founding member of the band, and Joe “Bean” Esposito - who had a worldwide hit with “You’re The Best” from the movie The Karate Kid - is the current lead sing…

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Back Porch Bluegrass - 10-09-2024 58:43

29d ago58:43

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This week, we’ve got some Carter Family music from Dale Jett, some old-time country from Lulu Belle & Scotty, and some banjo picking from Junie Scruggs – Earl’s brother. There’s some fine bluegrass in here from Aaron Foster, Jeanette Williams, Roland White, and the Earls Of Leicester, a great band called ‘Sideline’, and some straight-ahead picking …

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Orion Weiss - Superstar Classical Pianist. Has Performed With Itzhak Perlman, Augustin Hadelich, Emanuel Ax And With Major Orchestras Worldwide! 36:29

1M ago36:29

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Orion Weiss is a Superstar Classical Pianist. He is one of the most sought after soloists and chamber music collaborators of his generation. He’s been praised by the New York Times as a “brilliant pianist”, and the Washington Post has hailed his “powerful technique and exceptional insight”. He’s performed with Itzhak Perlman, Emanuel Ax and violini…

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Pieces of a Woman 19:33

1M ago19:33

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Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and thirtieth film, the 2020 drama ‘Pieces of a Woman’ directed by Kornel Mundruczo starring Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf, Molly Parker, Sarah Snook, Iliza Shlesinger, Benny Safdie, Jimmie Fails and Ellen Burstyn. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram …

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SPECIAL EPISODE - “Tree Of Life”. We Must End Gun Violence And Mass Shootings! 5:41

1M ago5:41

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This is the third time that I am releasing this episode, begging for an end to the gun violence and mass shootings that plague our country. In 2018, in the immediate aftermath of yet another senseless, hate driven mass shooting at the Tree Of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, I wrote “Tree Of Life”. It’s a somber, mournful plea to find “a better wa…

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Bobby Brooks Wilson - Incredible Story: Professional Jackie Wilson Tribute Artist Discovers He's Really Wilson's Son. "Lonely Teardrops", "Higher And Higher", "To Be Loved"! 38:28

1M ago38:28

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Bobby Brooks Wilson has an incredible story. He was brought up in foster homes, served in the Navy, and then became a professional singer and entertainer. He began to perform as an impersonator - a tribute artist - for the late, great Jackie Wilson, who had so many hits including “Lonely Teardrops”, “Higher and Higher” and “To Be Loved”. He was suc…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Dan Tyminski 1:29:59

1M ago1:29:59

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This week we feature Dan Tyminski and talk to him about his new live album and the Dan Tyminski Band. We will also talk to Dan about how he got started in bluegrass and his years with the Lonesome River Band and Alison Krauss and Union Station. You will also hear several cuts from the new record.By Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

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Fred Bronson - World's Leading Music Author. "Billboard Book Of Number One Hits" And Others. Featured On American Idol. Writer For "Dick Clark's New Years Rockin' Eve"! 33:40

1M ago33:40

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Fred Bronson is the world’s leading music author. For Billboard - the music industry bible - he wrote the Chart Beat column for 16 years. He’s also the author of The Billboard Book of Number One Hits, Billboard’s Hottest Hot 100 Hits, and The Billboard Book of Number One R&B Hits. He’s been featured on American Idol as a repertoire expert. He’s had…

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Back Porch Bluegrass - 03-09-2024 58:40

1M ago58:40

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Missy Werner, the Kody Norris Show, Seldom Scene, Jim & Jesse, and Nine Mile Creek (from Australia) are on the show this week. I’ve also included some great cuts from a Hot Rize live concert, and some fine picking from John Hickman.

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Jeff Coffin - Acclaimed Saxophonist With Bela Fleck And The Flecktones And Dave Matthews Band. Has Performed With Snarky Puppy, J.D. Souther, David Crosby. 3x Grammy Winner! 36:27

1M ago36:27

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Jeff Coffin is a superstar saxophonist who performed with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones for 13 years and currently is with the Dave Matthews Band. He’s a 3x Grammy winner. He’s also performed with Snarky Puppy, J.D. Souther and David Crosby. And he’s the leader of his own group called Jeff Coffin and the Mu’tet. My featured song is “This Time” from…

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What Happened to Mr. Cha? 11:09

1M ago11:09

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Listen along as we discuss Netflix’s three hundred and twenty-ninth film, the 2021 South Korean comedy film ‘What Happened to Mr. Cha?’ directed by Dong-kyu Kim starring Cha In-pyo and Jae-Ryong Song. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'How do actors know wh…

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II. Broadway's Greatest Lyricist. "Oklahoma", "The Sound Of Music", The King And I". With Jessie Barth! 33:42

1M ago33:42

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. Oscar Hammerstein II was Broadway’s greatest lyricist. He was responsible for the book and lyrics to so many of the musicals that created the Golden Era of Broadway. With Richard Rog…

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - RON CARTER. "The Maestro". World's Most Revered Jazz Bassist. Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Many More! 39:42

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. Ron Carter is “the Maestro”, the world’s most renowned bassist. He’s the most recorded bassist in jazz history and a 3x Grammy winner. He’s played with everyone from Cannonball Adder…

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Bluegrass Unlimited Podcast with Aaron McDaris 1:02:36

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This week we feature Rhonda Vincent’s banjo player Aaron McDaris. We’ll talk about the various bands that Aaron has played in over the years, his purchase of the "Rocky Top" banjo from Sonny Osborne, the time he has spent in Rhonda’s band and his acquisition of the Starvey Creek Bluegrass Festival.By Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - DAVID AMRAM. World Famous Composer, Conductor, Multi-Instrumentalist! 39:59

1M ago39:59

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. David Amram is a National Treasure. He’s a Musical Giant in Classical, Jazz and Popular music. He’s performed with a Who’s Who in all three genres including Aaron Copeland, Theloniou…

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Back Porch Bluegrass - 27-08-2024 58:43

1M ago58:43

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I’ve just bought some ‘new’ CDs from a friend and fellow collector of bluegrass, and I’ve used them to compile this episode of Back Porch Bluegrass. I’ve also paid tribute to the great bluegrass fiddle player, Bobby Hicks, who passed away earlier this month.

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SUPERSTARS WEEK - AL KOOPER. Blood Sweat & Tears, Bob Dylan, The Blues Project, Super Session! 45:06

1M ago45:06

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Welcome to SUPERSTARS WEEK! This week I’m rebroadcasting my interviews with five Superstars: Judy Collins, Al Kooper, David Amram, Ron Carter and Oscar Hammerstein II. Al Kooper is a true Superstar of rock music. He was a member of The Blues Project. He founded Blood Sweat & Tears. He recorded Super Session with Michael Bloomfield and Stephen Still…

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Incoming 10:36

1M ago10:36

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In this special episode we check out Netflix’s Original film from 2024, the teen comedy ‘Incoming’ directed by Dave and John Chernin starring Mason Thames, Ramon Reed, Raphael Alejandro, Isabella Ferreira, Bardia Seiri, Loren Gray and Bobby Cannavale. Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on Twitter and Instagram and answer our q…

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