Bluegrass Briefing - April 14th 2025

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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)

Darol Anger’s Big Book of Tunes vol 3

Releases (The Grass is New)

The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist

Scroll on Buddy

Steve Earle’s Fifty Years of Songs and Stories tour dates

Other bits

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The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist
Full list of interviews
Collings Guitars

Happy picking.

Matt

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Bluegrass Jam Along

Bluegrass Briefing - April 14th 2025

Bluegrass Jam Along

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

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)

Darol Anger’s Big Book of Tunes vol 3

Releases (The Grass is New)

The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist

Scroll on Buddy

Steve Earle’s Fifty Years of Songs and Stories tour dates

Other bits

Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/
The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist
Full list of interviews
Collings Guitars

Happy picking.

Matt

Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!)

Support the show

===
Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!)

- Review us on Apple Podcasts

465 episodes

#Matt Hutchinson #Bluegrass #Flatpicking #Fiddle #Mandolin #Guitar #Practice #Banjo #Dobro #Music #Theater #Arts #Tunes #Track

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Bluegrass Briefing May 14th 2025 12:55

6 days ago12:55

12:55

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) Bluegrass on Hudson lineup and tickets IBMA WOB tickets IBMA International Stage applications Note - the deadline is being extended to the end of May Phillips, Grier and Flinner tour dates Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Full list of interviews Collings Guitars Happy picking. Matt Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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Jason Carter on his 33 Years With the Del McCoury Band 51:45

13 days ago51:45

51:45

My guest on the podcast this week is six time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year Jason Carter. Jason recently ended his 33 year run with the Del McCoury Band and we talk about that extraordinary journey, from the fascinating story about how he got the job in the first place, to the decision to move on and what comes next. We also talk about the huge changes bluegrass has gone through in those 33 years, how Del's career grew alongside that, recording The Mountain with Steve Earle and Jason's recent solo album, plus his project with Michael Cleveland. This was a wonderful conversation - I hope you enjoy it. For more info, head to jasoncarterfiddle.com and follow Jason on his Instagram You'll find the videos Jason mentions on his YouTube page Enjoy! Matt Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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Bitesize - Wyatt Rice on recording Church Street Blues with Tony Rice 23:12

27 days ago23:12

23:12

This Bitesize episode features a conversation I had with Wyatt Rice for a set of episodes in 2023 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Tony Rice's 'Church Street Blues' album. Wyatt talks about his experience of playing on the sessions aged just 17, hanging out with Tony, the first time he saw an Ovation guitar at Tony's house and the track from 'Church Street Blues' he ended up playing backup on, even though he'd never played it before the tape started running. It was a really special interview to get to be a part of - I hoe you enjoy it. Here are the links to the full Church Street Blues episodes: - Part 1 - (inc. Tim Stafford, Wyatt, Alison Krauss, Bryan Sutton and Chris Eldridge - Part 2 - (inc. Bob Minner, Jake Eddy, Justin Moses and Scott Nygaard) - Wyatt (extended interview) Happy picking, Matt Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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Bluegrass Briefing - April 21st 2025 11:01

29 days ago11:01

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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) Tony Rice Memorial Day Music Fest Banjo in Sicily with Tony Trischka Releases (The Grass is New) Daniel Kimbro album - buy/stream The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Scroll on Buddy Alison Krauss vinyl reissue Soul Folk book Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Full list of interviews Collings Guitars Happy picking. Matt Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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Katie Harford Hogue - Julia Belle: The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project, Vol. 2 45:25

5 weeks ago45:25

45:25

My guest this week is Katie Harford Hogue, who joins me to chat about the wonderful album 'Julia Belle: The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project, Vol. 2' We discuss how the project came about, following the discovery of dozens of John Hartford's notebooks, kept between 1983 and 2001, full of as many as 4,000 original fiddle tunes he'd composed. That led to the book - 'John Hartford's Mammoth Collection of Fiddle Tunes', followed by two albums, the second of which we're exploring today. Co-produced by Katie, with Sharon Gilchrist and Megan Lynch Chowning, 'Julia Belle' features a selection of John's original fiddle tunes, as well as some favourite songs, performed by some of the most beloved female artists in the Hartford-inspired bluegrass scene, including Rachel Baiman, Phoebe Hunt, Ginger Boatwright, Brittany and Natalie Haas, Deanie Richardson, Allison de Groot, Della Mae, The Price Sisters, Uncle Earl, Alison Brown, Missy Raines and Sierra Hull. It's a wonderful record and made for a fascinating conversation. Check out the links below to buy the album and discover the many amazing resources available to celebrate John's music. Happy picking, Matt More info... Buy on CD from johnhartford.com Download on Bandcamp Listen - Matt Coombs plays John Hartford's Mammoth Collection of Fiddle Tunes Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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Bluegrass Briefing - April 14th 2025 10:52

5 weeks ago10:52

10:52

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) Darol Anger’s Big Book of Tunes vol 3 Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Scroll on Buddy Steve Earle’s Fifty Years of Songs and Stories tour dates Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Full list of interviews Collings Guitars Happy picking. Matt Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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Bitesize - Rachel Baiman on Connection, Conversation and Community in Music 24:44

6 weeks ago24:44

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This Bitesize episode comes from an interview I did in April 2023 with Rachel Baiman about her wonderful record Common Nation of Sorrow I re-listened to the episode (and the album) recently and this section really stood out. We chat about storytelling in music; the power of infusing a song with emotion; the importance of connection and conversation and how music can foster community. I really enjoyed this and found it thought provoking to listen back to. I hope you find something interesting, inspiring or meaningful in it too. Do go and listen to Common Nation of Sorrow as well! Links below for more info on Rachel and to buy her music. Happy picking! Matt Rachel's website – http://www.rachelbaiman.com/ Bandcamp: https://rachelbaimanmerch.bandcamp.com/music Follow Rachel: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/rachelbaiman/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Rachelbaimanmusic/ Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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Bluegrass Briefing - April 7th 2025 8:29

6 weeks ago8:29

8:29

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) Earl Scruggs Music Festival Rhiannon Giddens and Kristina Gaddy book Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Scroll on Buddy Billy Strings and Sierra Hull - Midnight on the Stormy Deep Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Full list of interviews Collings Guitars Happy picking. Matt Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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Bluegrass Briefing - March 31st 2025 10:56

7 weeks ago10:56

10:56

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) North Carolina Guitar Celebration Releases (The Grass is New) Darol Anger & Mike Marshall with the WDR Big Band Spotify CD The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Scroll on Buddy Dawg at 80 - Hartford’s Reel (with Sam Bush, Billy Strings and more) Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Full list of interviews Collings Guitars Happy picking. Matt Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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Sierra Hull - A Tiptoe High Wire 44:45

9 weeks ago44:45

44:45

My guest this week is Sierra Hull. Sierra has been a guest on the podcast twice before and both times we chatted about an ongoing project she's been working on since her last record 25 Trips . That project eventually became her new album, the wonderful A Tiptoe High Wire , which we talk about in this episode. Recorded over four sets of sessions over a two year period, the album features Sierra's current touring band, as well as including guest appearances from Béla Fleck, Tim O’Brien, Ronnie Bowman, Lindsay Lou, Aoife O’Donovan and Sierra's husband Justin Moses. We talk about the process of writing the songs, some of which were written with these specific musicians in mind; the themes and inspiration behind the tracks; Sierra's desire to write more optimistic and hopeful songs; her decision to put the record out independently and how the album, co-produced by Sierra's friend Shani Gandhi, feels like one piece, despite being split over several different sessions. It's a fantastic record and, as always, it was a real treat getting to chat with Sierra. For info on where you can buy A Tiptoe High Wire and a full list of Sierra's upcoming tour dates, check out sierrahull.com Happy picking, Matt Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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David Grisman - Celebrating 35 Years of Acoustic Disc 57:43

10 weeks ago57:43

57:43

My guest this week is a legend of American string band music. When David Grisman raised his middle finger to MCA Records, after being dropped for failing to meet arbitrary sales targets, he couldn't have known it would spark a 35-year musical revolution. As one of America's foremost, and best loved, mandolin virtuosos turns 80 this year, he offers a fascinating glimpse into the birth, evolution, and future of Acoustic Disc, the independent label he founded in 1990 that became a vital archive of American string band traditions, as well as home to over three decades of his own music. Grisman's journey from frustrated artist to label founder came at a pivotal moment in music history, as CDs were eclipsing vinyl and the digital revolution loomed on the horizon. He built his own studio, using gear he bought from the iconic 1750 Arch Studios, and Acoustic Disc was born. The label's early success—including Grammy nominations for its first two releases—established a blueprint combining Grisman's new compositions, collaborations with luminaries like Jerry Garcia and Tony Rice, and carefully chosen historical recordings. The switch from physical media to digital distribution liberated both Grisman's creative vision and business model. "It's just too beautiful a concept to make one product and sell an infinite number without manufacturing anything," he explains. This shift allows him to release an album every month, including expanded versions of classic recordings with Tony Rice, Jerry Garcia, and others. These "deluxe editions" offer fascinating insights into the creative process behind influential albums like Tone Poems, capturing not just the music but the conversations between master musicians at work. Whether you're a huge Grisman fan, dedicated bluegrass lover or just a fan of acoustic music at its best, Acoustic Disc's extraordinary catalog offers a gateway into America's rich string band traditions. Find out more at acousticdisc.com and, while you're there, sign up for their weekly newsletter to receive a free "Treat of the Week". For updates, follow David on Instagram and Facebook Happy picking. Matt Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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Bluegrass Briefing - March 10th 2025 10:38

10 weeks ago10:38

10:38

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 Bluegrass Standard article on Bluegrass Jam Along! News and Announcements (Church Street News) I’m With Her Album preorders Tour dates Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Full list of interviews Collings Guitars Happy picking. Matt Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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

11 weeks ago12:51

12:51

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 guest was....me! Daniel has been on my podcast a couple of times and was kind enough to invite me onto Mandolins and Beer to chat about how I got into bluegrass, how the podcast started, how t's developed, some of my favourite moments and (of course) what my favourite beer is. I really enjoyed chatting to Daniel for this. If you want to hear the full interview just head to the Mandolins and Beer website . You can also listen on Apple , Spotify or wherever else you get your podcasts. Happy picking. Matt Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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Bluegrass Briefing - March 3rd 2025 9:58

11 weeks 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 Bluegrass Standard article on Bluegrass Jam Along! News and Announcements (Church Street News) Telluride lineup Rockygrass lineup Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Full list of interviews Collings Guitars Happy picking. Matt Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts…

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

12 weeks ago58:39