Bluegrass BKLYN

Bluegrass BKLYN is an episodic audio program focused on the bluegrass scene in Brooklyn, NY, but also covering bluegrass events and pickers worldwide. It is hosted by Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe.

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S3E12 Bluegrass Down Under!: Mike takes a musical journey to the Land Down Under - speaking with Neil Adam, a Victoria-based musician and one of the organizers of CresFest music festival. They discuss musical traditions, festi...; 2025-10-23 05:38:17
S3SE5 Darin Aldridge!: Liz goes in-depth with Darin Aldridge, half of the Darin & Brooke Aldridge singing duo. Listen in on their discussion as they cover how Darin and Brooke formed their singing (and marital) partn...; 2025-10-20 01:52:51
S3E11 Rick Faris!: We enjoy a free-wheeling and broad ranging conversation with the Bluegrass Man for All Seasons, Rick Faris - singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, band leader and … luthier! Rick shares his ...; 2025-10-16 00:01:03
S3SE4 Jam Talk!: Want to start a jam? Already lead one and could use some pro tips? Listen and learn - in this Special Edition, Liz shares her considerable experience and wisdom on how to start a jam, keep it going...; 2025-10-13 00:05:01
S3E10 Iconic Venues: The Ashokan Center!: Mike and Liz visit the Ashokan Center, where music, nature, art, and history have thrived and grown for more than four decades. Listen in on their fascinating conversation with Jay Ungar - compos...; 2025-10-09 00:00:39
SE3 Ballad of America!: In this Special Edition Liz explores the deep connections between the history of America, the banjo, and America’s folk music. Meet Matthew Sabatella of Ballad of America, who traces the African ...; 2025-10-05 23:59:52
S3E9 IBMA Event Recap!: Mike and Liz got an education at this year’s IBMA World of Bluegrass. Did you know IBMA has a charitable foundation, and awards numerous grants and scholarships? Or that they offer a Leadership P...; 2025-10-02 16:27:56
SE2 California Bluegrass Association!: This special edition explores the work of the California Bluegrass Association. Executice Director Pete Ludé gives tells us about the Association … We were surprised and impressed with the many ...; 2025-09-29 00:03:51
S3E8 Home Grown, Locally Known with Rick Snell!: Everyone in New York and many around the country (and even the world) know about Mona’s Bluegrass Session. Mike gets to chat with Rick Snell – NYC-based guitarist and singer – host and orga...; 2025-09-25 00:36:58
S3E7 Women in Bluegrass: Alison Brown!: In this very special episode Liz talks with Alison Brown, virtuoso banjo player, First Lady of Bluegrass, Grammy award winner. She shares her insight into our favorite music, the industry, the incr...; 2025-09-18 00:01:00
S3E6 Martha Spencer and Lucas Pasley!: Mike gets to chat with Martha Spencer, leader of the Wonderland Country Band, and fiddle player Lucas Pasley. They share about their musical roots in the Blue Ridge Mountains, self-expression in ...; 2025-09-11 00:00:50
S3E5 Emory Lester!: Bluegrass legend and mandolin virtuoso Emory Lester shares his insights into the development of style and technique in bluegrass, his experiences playing with bluegrass royalty … and his belt-len...; 2025-09-04 00:36:47
SE1: The Last Revel!: Our very first Special Edition! We meet Lee Henke, Ryan Acker, and Vinny Donatelle of The Last Revel, who have been delivering driving music and emotionally powerful lyrics for years. They share ab...; 2025-08-31 02:29:23
S3E4: Home Grown, Locally Known!: Mike chats with some of our favorite local musicians and they share their musical journeys. Raven and Red (Mitchell Lane and Brittany Jones) are Tennessee transplants who have taken root and thrive...; 2025-08-28 01:05:28
S3E3: Women in Bluegrass: Becky Buller!: Liz chats with Becky Buller, 10-time IBMA award winner and fiddle virtuoso. They cover Becky’s life in bluegrass music, her new album “Songs that Sing Me”, what it’s like to win an IBMA awa...; 2025-08-21 00:00:13
S3E2: Iconic Venues: Sunny's Bar!: Liz and Mike kick off a new ‘Iconic Venues’ theme … and where else but at Sunny's Bar in Red Hook, Brooklyn! Liz interviews Tone (pronounce too-na) Johansen, the owner of Sunny's, who shares ...; 2025-08-14 00:03:25
S3E1: East Nash Grass!: We’re excited to be back with Season 3! Harry Clark and Maddie Denton of East Nash Grass tell us about the band's life on tour, songwriting, and much more. We catch up with Hilary Hawke for an ...; 2025-08-07 00:02:23
S2E12: Tatiana Hargreaves!: We meet Tati Hargreaves (yes, that Hargreaves), a brilliant fiddler and dedicated music educator who is helping to reshape the sound and repertoire of old time music and bluegrass! We explore her a...; 2025-07-17 00:03:03
S2E11: On the Road: Australia!: Join Mike on his trip down under, in search of Bluegrass in Australia! He visits the National Folk Festival where musicians from across the wide continent converge. Listen in as he talks with Bruce...; 2025-07-10 01:54:26
S2E10: Jake Jolliff!: We get to talk with Jake Jolliff, one of Brooklyn’s Finest, a mandolin virtuoso of the first order, composer, bandleader, and teacher. He shares his thoughts on practice, performance, blending mu...; 2025-07-02 14:00:00
S2E9: Women in Bluegrass: Kimber Ludiker!: This episode explores the theme of Women in Bluegrass. Liz has a fascinating discussion with Della Mae bandleader Kimber Ludiker where they cover everything from upcoming camps, new albums and tune...; 2025-06-26 01:34:20
S2E8: On the Road: Delfest Academy!: Join Mike on his journey through the amazing 4-day music camp leading up to the iconic DelFest. Meet Chris Ward, the new fiddle player in the Del McCoury Band and Travelin' McCourys. Follow his pro...; 2025-06-18 18:35:50
S2E7: Home Grown, Locally Known: There are so many great musicians and personalities here in the Bluegrass Borough - we wanted you give you a chance to meet a few. We chat with some of our favorite folks from around the jam circle...; 2025-06-12 13:35:24
S2E6: On the Road: Pittsburgh!: Liz revisits her bluegrass roots, returning to her home town of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We get to meet some of the amazing musicians and characters there, drop in on the jam scene, take a trip do...; 2025-06-05 17:09:22
S2E5: Alex Hargreaves!: One of our great fiddle players, Alex Hargreaves, tells us about his diverse musical journey that includes Texas-style fiddle competitions, and jazz bands, and bluegrass. We talk about touring, tea...; 2025-05-29 21:21:00
S2E4: Chris Jones!: Mike and Liz get a chance to speak with Chris Jones, long time bluegrass musician, front man of 'Chris Jones and the Night Drivers', host of Sirius XM's 'Bluegrass Junction' channel, and songwriter...; 2025-05-21 14:37:04
S2E3: Hilary Hawke!: Liz and Mike continue to explore the theme of 'Women in Bluegrass' with an in-depth interview with Hilary Hawke, Brooklyn-based banjo virtuoso, band leader, and teacher. The topics range from cross...; 2025-05-16 02:21:08
S2E2: Jam Jersey Recap!: We had an unbelievable time at Jam Jersey in April, and wanted to give you a recap. So much fun, so much music! Mike, Liz, and co-producer Jordan Richmond talk about how this important new event in...; 2025-05-08 20:00:13
S2E1: Porch Stomp!: Our second season, how exciting! Your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe give some teasers on up-coming episodes. Theo Boguszewski, fiddler and organizer extraordinaire, gives background and a previe...; 2025-05-03 00:11:10
S1E10: Nate Lee!: Mike and Liz are so excited to reach this amazing milestone! In this season finale, we meet Nate Lee, an IBMA Award winning mandolinist. He's got fascinating things to say about learning, teaching,...; 2025-04-10 05:08:52
S1E9: Jason Carter!: Follow Jason Carter's musical journey, the long-time fiddle player in the Del McCoury Band and the Travelin' McCourys who recently launched a solo career. How does a lad from Eastern Kentucky bec...; 2025-04-03 04:01:00
S1E8: Bluegrass Charlotte NC!: From Bay Ridge to Blue Ridge! Mike ventures down to Charlotte, North Carolina and encounters a vibrant and welcoming bluegrass music community. Join us as he meets the incredible fiddle maker Brad ...; 2025-03-26 15:06:30

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