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Inside the Banjoverse connects with the unique journeys of music’s most celebrated roots artists - delving into the thoughts, emotions and experiences that drive and inspire them to art and to greatness. Hosted by We Banjo 3’s Enda Scahill––Ireland’s four-time banjo champion and a self-confessed technophobe and recovering perfectionist–– Enda uses his musical experience (he coined the term banjo-dysmorphia “what I think I’m playing, you might be hearing differently?”), candor (I’m in a band with my brother, and two other brothers -think I don’t have candor?) and listening skills (ask my wife!), to get straight to the stuff that matters.

Enda Scahill


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    Latest episodes from Inside the Banjoverse

    Mohsen Amini - "The Noblest Art is is that of making others happy"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 55:34


    Four time BBC Radio award winner Mohsen Amini from Glasgow, Scotland is one of the fastest growing names in the traditional world. He continuously tours with firebrands Talisk & the supergroup Imar, appearing in all corners of the globe at world leading festivals including closing out Saturday nights main stage at the 2019 Cambridge Folk Festival, three back to back years at Philadelphia Folk Festival, four at Tønder Festival and five at Celtic Connections. https://www.talisk.co.uk/about/ https://www.imarband.com

    An Interlude

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 6:10


    The podcast is taking a short break as We Banjo 3 heads out on our first major tour in 2 years. I will be producing more podcast episodes later in Spring.However, I am also launching a brand new Patreon channel focused entirely on Irish tenor banjo and this podcast. If you'd like to support the channel and the podcast please head over to www.patreon.com/endascahillbanjo

    An Interlude

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 7:10


    The podcast is taking a short break as We Banjo 3 heads out on our first major tour in 2 years. I will be producing more podcast episodes later in Spring. However, I am also launching a brand new Patreon channel focused entirely on Irish tenor banjo and this podcast. If you'd like to support the channel and the podcast please head over to www.patreon.com/endascahillbanjo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    I Want You To Meet (ME!) with Jasmine Faulk Dickerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 73:05


    This time I'm in the hot seat on the I Want You To Meet podcast with Jasmine Faulk DickersonMake sure to check out Jasmine's other shows https://www.jasminfaulkdickerson.com/iwantyoutomeetPart of PAntheon Podcasts

    I Want You To Meet (ME!) with Jasmine Faulk Dickerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 74:05


    This time I'm in the hot seat on the I Want You To Meet podcast with Jasmine Faulk Dickerson Make sure to check out Jasmine's other shows https://www.jasminfaulkdickerson.com/iwantyoutomeet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 23: Kieran Hanrahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 54:19


    The last from the American Banjo Museum series, the Superfluous Fifth String is banjo supernova Kieran Hanrahan. Broadcaster, radio host and tenor banjo player, Kieran is a renowned musician and founder of famed Irish band Stockton's Wing. Hanrahan is also an assistant lecturer at the Conservatory of Music and Drama at Dublin Institute of Technology where he works in the Traditional Music program

    Episode 23: Kieran Hanrahan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 55:19


    The last from the American Banjo Museum series, the Superfluous Fifth String is banjo supernova Kieran Hanrahan. Broadcaster, radio host and tenor banjo player, Kieran is a renowned musician and founder of famed Irish band Stockton's Wing. Hanrahan is also an assistant lecturer at the Conservatory of Music and Drama at Dublin Institute of Technology where he works in the Traditional Music program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 22: Pauline Conneely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 63:14


    Pauline was born in Bedford, England, the daughter of Irish parents from Connemara and Longford, raised in a family steeped in Irish music, dance and culture. As a young girl she achieved great success, becoming a champion Irish step dancer before turning her focus to music. Under the tutelage of legendary musician Brendan Mulkere, Pauline honed her love of the banjo, eventually earning her status as renowned banjo player. She founded the band Chicago Reel, who feature regularly at Irish festivals around the Midwest and East Coast. She frequently shares the stage with Grammy-nominated fiddler Liz Carroll, as well as many respected artists performing on the world stage today, including John Doyle, The Chieftains, Cherish the Ladies, Sean Keane, and Mick McGoldrick.Part odf Pantheon Podcast

    Episode 22: Pauline Conneely

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 64:14


    Pauline was born in Bedford, England, the daughter of Irish parents from Connemara and Longford, raised in a family steeped in Irish music, dance and culture. As a young girl she achieved great success, becoming a champion Irish step dancer before turning her focus to music. Under the tutelage of legendary musician Brendan Mulkere, Pauline honed her love of the banjo, eventually earning her status as renowned banjo player.  She founded the band Chicago Reel, who feature regularly at Irish festivals around the Midwest and East Coast. She frequently shares the stage with Grammy-nominated fiddler Liz Carroll, as well as many respected artists performing on the world stage today, including John Doyle, The Chieftains, Cherish the Ladies, Sean Keane, and Mick McGoldrick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 21: Damien O'Kane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 63:35


    Damien O'Kane is a brilliant banjo player. And a fine guitarist. And an ingenious arranger. Not to mention an accomplished tunemaker, researcher, bandleader and accompanist of rich imagination and fearless vision. Hailing from Coleraine in Northern Ireland, Damien now lives in the UK with his wife, folk singer Kate Rusby and their two children.Part of Pantheon Podcasts

    Episode 21: Damien O'Kane

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 64:35


    Damien O'Kane is a brilliant banjo player. And a fine guitarist. And an ingenious arranger. Not to mention an accomplished tunemaker, researcher, bandleader and accompanist of rich imagination and fearless vision. Hailing from Coleraine in Northern Ireland, Damien now lives in the UK with his wife, folk singer Kate Rusby and their two children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 20: Martin Howley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 65:51


    Holder of 7 “All Ireland” titles and the first Irish banjo player to play the hallowed Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Martin grew up on a steady diet of Irish and American folk, love of music passed down by his father, Martin, a great folk singer. He has performed with the Chieftains, Carlos Nunez, Mumford and Sons, Ricky Skaggs, and Steve Earle amongst others. He once asked president Obama to hold his banjo, Barrack politely declined, most likely as the banjo is quite heavy. Martin, alongside Enda, has forged a new path in Irish banjo and together they've pioneered a new arena of technical skills. With We Banjo 3, he's been afforded the opportunity to hone his stagecraft and legendary banter - he knows all the sports teams and regularly attempts local language lore, often to clumsy mirth-making results. Martin believes that folk music is an antidote to social ills

    Episode 20: Martin Howley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 66:51


    Holder of 7 “All Ireland” titles and the first Irish banjo player to play the hallowed Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Martin grew up on a steady diet of Irish and American folk, love of music passed down by his father, Martin, a great folk singer. He has performed with the Chieftains, Carlos Nunez, Mumford and Sons, Ricky Skaggs, and Steve Earle amongst others. He once asked president Obama to hold his banjo, Barrack politely declined, most likely as the banjo is quite heavy. Martin, alongside Enda, has forged a new path in Irish banjo and together they've pioneered a new arena of technical skills. With We Banjo 3, he's been afforded the opportunity to hone his stagecraft and legendary banter - he knows all the sports teams and regularly attempts local language lore, often to clumsy mirth-making results. Martin believes that folk music is an antidote to social ills Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 19: Seamus Egan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 78:31


    It's hard to think of an artist in traditional Irish music more influential than Seamus Egan. From his beginnings as a teen prodigy, to his groundbreaking solo work with Shanachie Records, to his founding of Irish-American powerhouse band Solas, to his current work as one of the leading composers and interpreters of the tradition, Egan has inspired multiple generations of musicians and helped define the sound of Irish music today. His instantly recognisable banjo sound has been a huge influence on many generations of banjo players worldwide. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

    Episode 19: Seamus Egan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 79:31


    It's hard to think of an artist in traditional Irish music more influential than Seamus Egan. From his beginnings as a teen prodigy, to his groundbreaking solo work with Shanachie Records, to his founding of Irish-American powerhouse band Solas, to his current work as one of the leading composers and interpreters of the tradition, Egan has inspired multiple generations of musicians and helped define the sound of Irish music today. His instantly recognisable banjo sound has been a huge influence on many generations of banjo players worldwide. Part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 18: Theresa O'Grady - The Banjoista

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 69:36


    All Ireland champion, renowned teacher, brilliant Irish tenor banjo player and hugely entertaining story teller, Theresa O'Grady has it all! Theresa and I go way back and have even competed against each other in banjo competitions (she won, I'm not a little bit sore about it 25 years later!!!) This was a hugely enjoyable interview. Special thanks to the American Banjo Museum in OK for permission to rebroadcast this interview from their Superfluous Fifth String series.

    Episode 18: Theresa O'Grady - The Banjoista

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 73:36


    All Ireland champion, renowned teacher, brilliant Irish tenor banjo player and hugely entertaining story teller, Theresa O'Grady has it all! Theresa and I go way back and have even competed against each other in banjo competitions (she won, I'm not a little bit sore about it 25 years later!!!) This was a hugely enjoyable interview. Special thanks to the American Banjo Museum in OK for permission to rebroadcast this interview from their Superfluous Fifth String series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 17: Daniel Neely - banjo player, ethnomusicologist, music writer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 80:46


    I've known Dan a long time now, we first met in Galway when I brought him salmon fishing. Fishing, not catching it must be said, but we've become firm friends over the years. Dan is a banjo player and ethnomusicologist, a protegé of Professor Mick Moloney, a music writer for the Irish Echo and also picks his way through the oft murky maze of organising some of New York's most famous Irish music sessions!! We have a great conversation about the session scene in NY, Dan's interest in Jamaican mento music and the role of the banjo in that tradition.www.danieltneely.com/

    Episode 17: Daniel Neely - banjo player, ethnomusicologist, music writer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 84:46


    I've known Dan a long time now, we first met in Galway when I brought him salmon fishing. Fishing, not catching it must be said, but we've become firm friends over the years. Dan is a banjo player and ethnomusicologist, a protegé of Professor Mick Moloney, a music writer for the Irish Echo and also picks his way through the oft murky maze of organising some of New York's most famous Irish music sessions!! We have a great conversation about the session scene in NY, Dan's interest in Jamaican mento music and the role of the banjo in that tradition. www.danieltneely.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 16: Nora Brown - clawhammer banjo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 43:50


    Nora plays old-time traditional music with a particular interest in eastern Kentucky and Tennessee banjo playing. Along with the banjo she also sings traditional unaccompanied ballads from southeast Appalachia and beyond. She has played at numerous venues and festivals on the East Coast including TED Salon in NYC, NPR Tiny Desk, Joe's Pub, the Floyd Radio Show, Washington Square Park Folk Festival, Brooklyn Folk Festival, Brooklyn Americana Festival, Oldtone Roots Music Festival, Irvington Folk Festival, Summer & Winter Hoots at the Ashokan Center, and has had multiple month long residencies at famed Barbès in Brooklyn NY. Nora has participated in a variety of podcasts including WNYC's Dolly Parton's America. 

    Episode 16: Nora Brown - clawhammer banjo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 47:50


    Nora plays old-time traditional music with a particular interest in eastern Kentucky and Tennessee banjo playing. Along with the banjo she also sings traditional unaccompanied ballads from southeast Appalachia and beyond. She has played at numerous venues and festivals on the East Coast including TED Salon in NYC, NPR Tiny Desk, Joe's Pub, the Floyd Radio Show, Washington Square Park Folk Festival, Brooklyn Folk Festival, Brooklyn Americana Festival, Oldtone Roots Music Festival, Irvington Folk Festival, Summer & Winter Hoots at the Ashokan Center, and has had multiple month long residencies at famed Barbès in Brooklyn NY. Nora has participated in a variety of podcasts including WNYC's Dolly Parton's America.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 15: John Carty - Irish fiddle and banjo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 57:48


    John Carty is one of Ireland's best loved musicians. His unique style of fiddle and banjo playing has been lauded internationally for many years. John is a true gentleman of the tradition, and his impish humour is reflected in his incredible playing and exquisite variations and ornamentation.www.johncartymusic.net

    Episode 15: John Carty - Irish fiddle and banjo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 61:48


    John Carty is one of Ireland's best loved musicians. His unique style of fiddle and banjo playing has been lauded internationally for many years. John is a true gentleman of the tradition, and his impish humour is reflected in his incredible playing and exquisite variations and ornamentation. www.johncartymusic.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 14: Alison Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 53:18


    I didn't necessarily expect that a banjo player of such renown as Alison Brown (rhyme intended!) was also a Harvard educated MBA until she got side tracked by bluegrass music and Alison Krauss. It's a fascinating story, and as someone who left the "permanent and pensionable" job to pursue music, I'm always interested to talk to others who have opted for the impermanence of a music career over a "stable" job. Alison has of course used her business background to great effect creating Compass Records, and thus has a very unique insight into both sides of the music industrywww.alisonbrown.com

    Episode 14: Alison Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 57:18


    I didn't necessarily expect that a banjo player of such renown as Alison Brown (rhyme intended!) was also a Harvard educated MBA until she got side tracked by bluegrass music and Alison Krauss. It's a fascinating story, and as someone who left the "permanent and pensionable" job to pursue music, I'm always interested to talk to others who have opted for the impermanence of a music career over a "stable" job. Alison has of course used her business background to great effect creating Compass Records, and thus has a very unique insight into both sides of the music industry www.alisonbrown.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 13: Joanne O'Connor - Irish Tenor Banjo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 75:22


    Joanne and I go way back, having come up through the life universities of The Willie Clancy summer school and the Fleadh Cheoil competitions in Ireland. We've had great fun over the years knocking head over our differing opinions on the virtue of playing polkas on a banjo. I'm not a fan, but Joanne finally explains to me how to do it properly!! We take a fond trip down memory lane in this interview, Joanne reminiscing about simpler times playing music as a child growing up in Co Limerick, the "craic" of the fleadhs, the mummers and the wren boys. Joanne is a terrific story teller and even better musician and a truly kind hearted soul.

    Episode 13: Joanne O'Connor - Irish Tenor Banjo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 79:22


    Joanne and I go way back, having come up through the life universities of The Willie Clancy summer school and the Fleadh Cheoil competitions in Ireland. We've had great fun over the years knocking head over our differing opinions on the virtue of playing polkas on a banjo. I'm not a fan, but Joanne finally explains to me how to do it properly!! We take a fond trip down memory lane in this interview, Joanne reminiscing about simpler times playing music as a child growing up in Co Limerick, the "craic" of the fleadhs, the mummers and the wren boys. Joanne is a terrific story teller and even better musician and a truly kind hearted soul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 12: Tony Trischka

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 56:23


    Tony Trischka has an illustrious and storied career in bluegrass music. He's such a well known and well loved musician that it's easy to forget what a stellar and expansive career Tony has had. A true innovator, picking outside the box for many decades, Tony has wisdom, experience and many tales to tell. Is he ready to lay down his banjo and retire? Far from it!!!

    Episode 12: Tony Trischka

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 60:23


    Tony Trischka has an illustrious and storied career in bluegrass music. He's such a well known and well loved musician that it's easy to forget what a stellar and expansive career Tony has had. A true innovator, picking outside the box for many decades, Tony has wisdom, experience and many tales to tell. Is he ready to lay down his banjo and retire? Far from it!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 11: Abigail Washburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 55:30


    It's summer time in Nashville, folks are mowing lawns and Abigail is hiding on the front porch taking some well deserved time away from motherhood to chat about all things banjo! This is a delightful conversation, Abigail showing her true spirit of kindness, integrity and honesty. Her journey to a full time music career and huge international success is fascinating and demonstrates Abigail's pure soul and her ability to trust in the flow of life.

    Episode 11: Abigail Washburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 59:30


    It's summer time in Nashville, folks are mowing lawns and Abigail is hiding on the front porch taking some well deserved time away from motherhood to chat about all things banjo! This is a delightful conversation, Abigail showing her true spirit of kindness, integrity and honesty. Her journey to a full time music career and huge international success is fascinating and demonstrates Abigail's pure soul and her ability to trust in the flow of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 10: Lisa Canny - Irish Tenor Banjo, Harp, Singer, Songwriter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 73:17


    I had a lot of fun interviewing the effervescent Lisa Canny, she's high energy, high achieving, genre defying and very funny. A Mayo native, Lisa is a 7 time national champion on multiple instruments, yet despite spending her nascent years steeped in traditional Irish music she has gone on to create fascinating music fusing her Irish roots with hip hop and pop sounds. Now based in London, Lisa has a very refreshing take on the music industry and, as it turns out, life in general!www.lisacanny.comPart of Pantheon Podcasts

    Episode 10: Lisa Canny - Irish Tenor Banjo, Harp, Singer, Songwriter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 77:17


    I had a lot of fun interviewing the effervescent Lisa Canny, she's high energy, high achieving, genre defying and very funny. A Mayo native, Lisa is a 7 time national champion on multiple instruments, yet despite spending her nascent years steeped in traditional Irish music she has gone on to create fascinating music fusing her Irish roots with hip hop and pop sounds. Now based in London, Lisa has a very refreshing take on the music industry and, as it turns out, life in general! www.lisacanny.com Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 9: Ron Block

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 62:38


    The musician's musician is a phrase bandied around a lot but it's a fitting cap for virtuoso Ron Block. Ron's practice regimes are legendary and he's equally well known for being simply an all round decent human being. I've always been taken with his curious nature, his goodwill and openness to music outside of bluegrass. I really enjoyed this interview and perhaps I summed it up perfectly myself when I exclaimed at one point "There's a lot more to you than just banjo Ron Block!!!!!!Make sure to check out Ron's work with Irish tenor banjo player Damien O'Kane - Banjophonywww.ronblock.com

    Episode 9: Ron Block

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 66:38


    The musician's musician is a phrase bandied around a lot but it's a fitting cap for virtuoso Ron Block. Ron's practice regimes are legendary and he's equally well known for being simply an all round decent human being. I've always been taken with his curious nature, his goodwill and openness to music outside of bluegrass. I really enjoyed this interview and perhaps I summed it up perfectly myself when I exclaimed at one point "There's a lot more to you than just banjo Ron Block!!!!!! Make sure to check out Ron's work with Irish tenor banjo player Damien O'Kane - Banjophony www.ronblock.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 8: Béla Fleck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 74:53


    Have we run out of superlatives to describe Béla Fleck's banjo playing and his genre defying musical career? We Banjo 3's banjo maestro Enda Scahill, takes Béla on a winding trip down memory lane discussing his earliest influences, New Grass Revival, the enduring importance of Earl Scruggs, his deep respect and love for his mentor Chick Corea, and his brand new project My Bluegrass Heart.www.belafleck.com

    Episode 8: Béla Fleck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 78:53


    Have we run out of superlatives to describe Béla Fleck's banjo playing and his genre defying musical career? We Banjo 3's banjo maestro Enda Scahill, takes Béla on a winding trip down memory lane discussing his earliest influences, New Grass Revival, the enduring importance of Earl Scruggs, his deep respect and love for his mentor Chick Corea, and his brand new project My Bluegrass Heart. www.belafleck.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 7: Natalie McMaster - Cape Breton Fiddling Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 41:44


    Natalie McMaster is a world-renowned Cape Breton-style fiddler and one of the nicest musicians you could ever hope to meet. She has toured with The Chieftains, Carlos Santana, and Alison Krauss, and has recorded with Yo-Yo Ma. One time live on stage at a festival, I took her shoes off mid-tune. Totally at her request mind! Let's just say we have a special bond since then!

    Episode 7: Natalie McMaster - Cape Breton Fiddling Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 43:44


    Natalie McMaster is a world-renowned Cape Breton-style fiddler and one of the nicest musicians you could ever hope to meet. She has toured with The Chieftains, Carlos Santana, and Alison Krauss, and has recorded with Yo-Yo Ma. One time live on stage at a festival, I took her shoes off mid-tune. Totally at her request mind! Let's just say we have a special bond since then! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 6: Sierra Hull

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 48:18


    Grammy nominee, mind-melting mandolin playing, singer, songwriter, child prodigy...... what more can be said of Sierra Hull? Oh right, she's incredibly kind and friendly too!Inside The Banjoverse takes you on a journey with some of folk music's most celebrated artists, exploring the minds, emotions, and experiences of these musicians to understand what drives and inspires them to greatness.

    Episode 6: Sierra Hull

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 50:18


    Grammy nominee, mind-melting mandolin playing, singer, songwriter, child prodigy...... what more can be said of Sierra Hull? Oh right, she's incredibly kind and friendly too! Inside The Banjoverse takes you on a journey with some of folk music's most celebrated artists, exploring the minds, emotions, and experiences of these musicians to understand what drives and inspires them to greatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 5: Mike Hanrahan - Singer, Songwriter and Chef

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 40:34


    Stockton's Wing is one of Ireland's legendary genre-defining bands, one of the first to truly popularise traditional music, earning deserved commercial success in the process. Mike is the guitarist, songwriter, and singer with the band and has also had huge success performing with Ronnie Drew of the world-famous band The DublinersInside The Banjoverse takes you on a journey with some of folk music's most celebrated artists, exploring the minds, emotions, and experiences of these musicians to understand what drives and inspires them to greatness.

    Episode 5: Mike Hanrahan - Singer, Songwriter and Chef

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 42:34


    Stockton's Wing is one of Ireland's legendary genre-defining bands, one of the first to truly popularise traditional music, earning deserved commercial success in the process. Mike is the guitarist, songwriter, and singer with the band and has also had huge success performing with Ronnie Drew of the world-famous band The Dubliners Inside The Banjoverse takes you on a journey with some of folk music's most celebrated artists, exploring the minds, emotions, and experiences of these musicians to understand what drives and inspires them to greatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 4: David Munnelly - The "Bullet from Belmullet"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 41:46


    Almost as far to the left of Ireland as you can go is a very small, wild townland called Belmullet, Co Mayo. The remoteness and deeply earthy Atlantic resonance permeate the music of David Munnelly, one of Irish music's most celebrated accordion players. This conversation is very real, sincere, and honest and gives an insight into the joy, wonder, and energy of David's musicInside The Banjoverse takes you on a journey with some of folk music's most celebrated artists, exploring the minds, emotions, and experiences of these musicians to understand what drives and inspires them to greatness.

    Episode 4: David Munnelly - The "Bullet from Belmullet"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 42:46


    Almost as far to the left of Ireland as you can go is a very small, wild townland called Belmullet, Co Mayo. The remoteness and deeply earthy Atlantic resonance permeate the music of David Munnelly, one of Irish music's most celebrated accordion players. This conversation is very real, sincere, and honest and gives an insight into the joy, wonder, and energy of David's music Inside The Banjoverse takes you on a journey with some of folk music's most celebrated artists, exploring the minds, emotions, and experiences of these musicians to understand what drives and inspires them to greatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 3: Yes, It's the Tim Edey Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 29:44


    Multi-instrumentalist, savant, genius, wizard are some of the terms used to describe the beautifully honest and funny musician Tim Edey. A truly eclectic multi-laned mind if ever there was one!Inside The Banjoverse takes you on a journey with some of folk music's most celebrated artists, exploring the minds, emotions, and experiences of these musicians to understand what drives and inspires them to greatness.

    Episode 1: Gerry O'Connor - Tenor Banjo Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 60:26


    The Wall Street Journal has described Gerry O'Connor as "the single best four string banjoist in the history of Irish Music". He is renowned for his innovative, technical wizardry and is widely regarded as one of the most important Irish banjo players of all time. We take a lot at Gerry's humble musical origins and how he ended up on a 4-year world tour with blues guitar legend Joe Bonamassa.Inside The Banjoverse takes you on a journey with some of folk music's most celebrated artists, exploring the minds, emotions, and experiences of these musicians to understand what drives and inspires them to greatness.This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts.

    Episode 2: Ross Holmes of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 43:54


    From Cadillac Sky and Chessboxer to Mumford & Sons, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, and now Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Texan-born Ross Holmes takes us on a winding, winsome journey from competition fiddling to gracing the stage with some of the biggest acts in the world.Inside The Banjoverse takes you on a journey with some of folk music's most celebrated artists, exploring the minds, emotions, and experiences of these musicians to understand what drives and inspires them to greatness.This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts

    Episode 3: Yes, It's the Tim Edey Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 31:44


    Multi-instrumentalist, savant, genius, wizard are some of the terms used to describe the beautifully honest and funny musician Tim Edey. A truly eclectic multi-laned mind if ever there was one! Inside The Banjoverse takes you on a journey with some of folk music's most celebrated artists, exploring the minds, emotions, and experiences of these musicians to understand what drives and inspires them to greatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 1: Gerry O'Connor - Tenor Banjo Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 62:26


    The Wall Street Journal has described Gerry O'Connor as "the single best four string banjoist in the history of Irish Music". He is renowned for his innovative, technical wizardry and is widely regarded as one of the most important Irish banjo players of all time. We take a lot at Gerry's humble musical origins and how he ended up on a 4-year world tour with blues guitar legend Joe Bonamassa. Inside The Banjoverse takes you on a journey with some of folk music's most celebrated artists, exploring the minds, emotions, and experiences of these musicians to understand what drives and inspires them to greatness. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 2: Ross Holmes of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 45:54


    From Cadillac Sky and Chessboxer to Mumford & Sons, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, and now Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Texan-born Ross Holmes takes us on a winding, winsome journey from competition fiddling to gracing the stage with some of the biggest acts in the world. Inside The Banjoverse takes you on a journey with some of folk music's most celebrated artists, exploring the minds, emotions, and experiences of these musicians to understand what drives and inspires them to greatness. This show is part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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