Barry first found music when he borrowed his sister's record collection when he was about eight and was hooked. When Caroline started it was a new beginning, and he listened to all the stations, but Caroline was his favourite by far. Later he became a singer in a band, then started doing discos when he was 18. He joined Caroline in 1977, touring the country with the Caroline Roadshow for 10 years, having great fun. Barry helped with tender trips and worked on the Ross Revenge in '84 and '85. ...
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1 #158 - Ryan Cavanaugh (Remix from episodes 10 & 11) 1:13:03
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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Jim "Wild Jimbo" Pankey, who has played both 3-finger and clawhammer style professionally for many years with the Hamilton County Ramblers and other groups. These days, Jim is a top banjo influencer through his instructional Youtube channel, and has helped thousands of banjoists all over the world in developing their skills through his humorous and informative video content. Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Paige Capo , Elderly Instruments , and Sullivan Banjos Jim on the web: www.jimpankey.com https://www.youtube.com/wildjimbo Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com…
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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Kevin Kniebel, a talented banjoist, singer, and songwriter who performs and records with the jamgrassy old time band Pert Near Sandstone! PNS brings some great songwriting and arrangements to their high-energy, foot-stomping enthusiastic old timey sound, which makes them one of the top must-see live bands on today's festival scene. Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Paige Capos , Elderly Instruments , and Sullivan Banjos Kevin Kniebel on the web: https://pertnearsandstone.com/ Buy Picky Fingers Merch!! https://www.banjopodcast.com/shop/ Learn banjo from Keith (and many other fantastic instructors) at Midwest Banjo Camp! Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com…
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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Colton Powers, an outstanding bluegrass banjoist and singer, best known for his recordings and performances with Seth Mulder & Midnight Run. Colton also attended East Tennessee State University, where he honed his hard driving banjo picking style! Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Paige Capos , Elderly Instruments , and Sullivan Banjos Colton on the web: https://midnightrunbluegrass.com/ Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com…
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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
1 #139 - "Labor of Lust" feat. Kyle Tuttle 1:11:31
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Likedwww.patreon.com/banjopodcast This is a "Freshly Picked" episode, featuring the new album "Labor of Lust" by Kyle Tuttle. Kyle is best known for being featured on Episode #18, as well as his performances and recordings with the Jeff Austin Band, the Lil Smokies, and now the Grammy Award-winning Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway! This album shows Kyle stretching his legs as not only a banjo player, but also a songwriter and producer. Check it out! Sponsored by Elderly Instruments , Peghead Nation , and Sullivan Banjos Kyle on the web: https://www.kyletuttle.com/ Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com…
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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Brian Alley, a great player in both the 3-finger and clawhammer styles. He is best known for performing and recording with his band: Portland, Oregon-based band Never Come Down. NCD have been gaining major steam on the bluegrass/jamgrass scene, and have a new record to be released in early 2024 titled "Greener Pastures" (produced by Chris Pandolfi). Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Elderly Instruments , and Sullivan Banjos . Brian on the web: https://nevercomedownband.com/ Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com…
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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Ken Perlman, an innovative banjoist who blazed the melodic clawhammer trail. He is also known for his efforts in learning, preserving, and teaching various other fiddle music traditions, particularly that of Prince Edward Island. Ken is also one of the foremost leaders in banjo education: he authored of scads of instructional books, and is the camp director for three of the most popular banjo camps in the country. Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Elderly Instruments , and Sullivan Banjos Ken on the web: www.kenperlman.com Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com…
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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose! Sam is a multi-faceted musician adept at both clawhammer and 3-finger playing, as well as composing, singing, and songwriting. They currently perform with one of the top jamgrass bands on the scene The Lil Smokies. Check it out! Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Elderly Instruments , and Sullivan Banjos Sam on the web: https://samazmusic.bandcamp.com/album/spark-in-your-smile Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Buy Picky Fingers Merch! www.banjopodcast.com…
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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
1 #135 - "Off the Edges" by Wilson Thicket 1:14:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Likedwww.patreon.com/banjopodcast It's a Freshly Picked episode, featuring the debut EP "Off the Edges" from Michigan-based bluegrass adjacent band Wilson Thicket! Keith sits down with all four members of Wilson Thicket to discuss this landmark dazzling, groundbreaking work of art, including the banjoist who happens to be... Keith himself! Wilson Thicket also features Aaron Markovitz (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Jason Dennie (mandolin, guitar, vocals), and Scott Kendall (upright bass). Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Elderly Instruments , and Sullivan Banjos Wilson Thicket on the web: www.wilsonthicket.bandcamp.com www.wilsonthicket.com Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com…
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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
www.patreon.com/banjopodcast A "Freshly Picked" episode about the new album from banjo legend Alan Munde! Alan and Keith go through several tracks on the album and discuss Alan's approach to the compositions and arrangements. Sponsored by Elderly Instruments , Peghead Nation , and Sullivan Banjos Alan on the web: https://almundesbanjocollege.com/ Get the new Wilson Thicket EP "Off the Edges!" www.wilsonthicket.bandcamp.com Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com…
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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Chris Warner, a banjo player best known for his performing and recording with Jimmy Martin, as well as his several great solo albums! Chris perfectly exemplifies the Jimmy-approved style of hard-driving bluegrass banjo, and is also an in-demand banjo setup tech and neck builder. Check it out! Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Elderly Instruments , Sullivan Banjos , and Daily Banjo Licks Buy Picky Fingers Merch at www.banjopodcast.com Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com…
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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Janie Rothfield, a world-renowned banjoist, fiddler, composer, and educator. Janie has lived in many places, learning from the folks she meets along the way, and tells all about how that has shaped her style on both fiddle and banjo. Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Elderly Instruments , and Sullivan Banjos Janie on the web: https://janierothfield.com/janie-story Buy Picky Fingers Merch! at www.banjopodcast.com Contact: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com…
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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
1 #131 - Playing Banjo with Jimmy Martin, feat. Chris Warner and Tom Adams 51:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like Likedwww.patreon.com/banjopodcast In this special episode, Keith chats with Chris Warner AND Tom Adams: two banjo greats in their own right, but who also happen to both be veterans of Jimmy Martin's Sunny Mountain Boys band. They share their experiences in dealing with Jimmy from both a personal and professional standpoint, all from a banjo player's perspective! Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Elderly Instruments , and Sullivan Banjos NEW MERCH! www.banjopodcast.com/shop Keith & Picky Fingers interviewed by Brent Davis and profiled in Bluegrass Standard Magazine…
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