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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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
S1E7: Vickie Vaughn!: Your hosts Liz and Mike speak with some of the most amazing women in bluegrass today. We'll get their perspective on jamming etiquette, the increasing visibility of women in our music, leading a ba...; 2025-03-20 04:51:54
S1E6: Sam Dallas!: What a milestone! Bluegrass BKLYN podcast reaches Episode 6! Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe as they explore the theme of "Home Grown & Locally Known", highlighting local members o...; 2025-03-13 05:32:42
S1E5: Pete Wernick: Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe as we explore all aspects of the music we love. In this episode, Liz sits with the Bluegrass giant, Pete Wernick - banjo legend, member of the band Hot Ri...; 2025-03-06 05:47:36
S1E4: Sheriff Bob!: Watch out, the Sheriff's in town ... and he's makin' sure everyone is jammin' and havin' a good time!
In Episode 4 we have an in-depth discussion with the Sheriff of Good Times, Bob Saidenberg, a fi...; 2025-02-27 21:08:17
S1E3: JamVal Recap!: Special Edition! Our host Mike Willner and our new co-host Liz Wolfe adventure up to JamVal 2025 in Framingham Mass. for 2 days of jamming, workshops, interesting conversations and fun. We talk wit...; 2025-02-20 06:44:59
S1E2: Michael Daves!: We continue to spread love of bluegrass the Brooklyn Way! In Episode 2 we have an in-depth interview with Michael Daves, nationally known performer and teacher. Also, we reveal Mike Willner's Blueg...; 2025-02-06 05:02:48
S1E1: Christian Apuzzo!: Our first episode! We get to speak with Christian Apuzzo, the BKLYN-based singer, guitar player, band leader, jam leader ... Also, we have some fun with Bluegrass Mount Rushmore!

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