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On this week's episode, Sara is joined by the queen of bluegrass Rhonda Vincent! Sara and Rhonda dive into Rhonda's incredible journey through music, from her early days in a musical family to becoming a Grammy-nominated artist. They share laughs, sing together, and reminisce about their favorite songs, including Rhonda's iconic hits and the timeless classic "Suds in the Bucket."Discover the stories behind Rhonda's rise to fame, her experiences on the Grand Ole Opry, and her unique approach to music and life. With a blend of bluegrass and country influences, Rhonda's passion for her craft shines through as she discusses her family, her daughters' musical journeys, and her latest album featuring special guests like Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton, Cody Johnson, and many more.Whether you're a long-time fan of bluegrass or just discovering Rhonda's music, this episode is packed with inspiration, nostalgia, and a whole lot of fun! Don't miss out on this incredible conversation!Listen to Unbroke: (https://ffm.to/seunbroke).About Rhonda Vincent:Rhonda Vincent is a legendary figure in bluegrass music, known for her powerhouse vocals, instrumental virtuosity, and unwavering dedication to tradition. Hailing from Greentop, Missouri, she began performing at a young age with her family's band, The Sally Mountain Show. Over the decades, she has become one of the genre's most respected artists, leading her acclaimed band, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, and mastering instruments like the mandolin, guitar, fiddle, and banjo.Often referred to as the “Queen of Bluegrass,” Vincent has received 19 International Bluegrass Music Association awards, a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2020. Her 2024 album Destinations & Fun Places includes standout collaborations with Alison Krauss, Dolly Parton, and Trisha Yearwood, further cementing her status as a dynamic force in the genre. When not touring, Rhonda remains deeply rooted in her Missouri hometown, where she and her family host the annual Sally Mountain Bluegrass Festival — continuing a legacy of music, community, and tradition.LET'S BE SOCIAL:Instagram - (@rhondavincent)Facebook - (@Rhonda Vincent)X - (@RhondaVincent13)YouTube - (@officialchannelrhondavincent)Follow Diving in Deep Podcast:Instagram –(@divingindeeppod)TikTok – (@divingindeeppod)X – (@divingindeeppod)Facebook – (@divingindeeppod)Follow Sara Evans:Instagram – (@saraevansmusic)TikTok – (@saraevansmusic)Twitter – (@saraevansmusic)Facebook – (@saraevansmusic)Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN)YouTube – (‪@TheCastCollective‬)Instagram – (@TheCastCollective)Twitter – (@TheCastCollective)Directed by: Erin DuganEdited By: Sean Dugan, Corey Williams, & Michaela Dolphhttps://www.thecastcollective.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you imagine the tools of a guitar shredder, chances are you see a sharp-angled electric 6-string running into a smokin'-hot, fully saturated British halfstack of sorts—the type of thing that'll blow your hair back. You might not be picturing an acoustic steel-string or a banjo, and that's a mistake, because some of the most face-melting players to walk this earth work unplugged—like Molly Tuttle. The 31-year-old Californian has been performing live for roughly 20 years, following in a deep family tradition of roots-music players. Tuttle studied at Berklee College of Music, and has gone on to collaborate with some of the biggest names in bluegrass and folk, including Béla Fleck, Billy Strings, Buddy Miller, Sierra Hull, and Old Crow Medicine Show. Her 2023 record, City of Gold, won the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album. The furious flatpicking solo on “San Joaquin,” off of that Grammy-winning record, is the subject of this unplugged episode of Shred With Shifty. Shiflett can shred on electric alright, but how does he hold up running leads on acoustic? It's a whole different ballgame. Thankfully, Tuttle is on hand, equipped with a Pre-War Guitars Co. 6-string, to demystify the techniques and gear that let her tear up the fretboard. Tune in to hear plenty of insider knowledge on how to amplify and EQ acoustics, what instruments can stand in for percussion in bluegrass groups, and how to improvise in bluegrass music. If you're able to help, here are some charities aimed at assisting musicians affected by the fires in L.A:  https://guitarcenterfoundation.org https://www.cciarts.org/relief.html https://www.musiciansfoundation.org https://fireaidla.org https://www.musicares.org https://www.sweetrelief.org Full Video Episodes: http://volume.com/shifty  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1690423642 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4B8BSR0l78qwUKJ5gOGIWb iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-shred-with-shifty-116270551/ Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/shred-with-shifty/PC:1001071314 Follow Chris Shiflett: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrisshiflettmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shifty71 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.shiflett Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisshiflett71 Website: http://www.chrisshiflettmusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tv5SsSRqR7uLtpKZgcRrg?si=26kWS1v2RYaE4sS7KnHpag Producer: Jason Shadrick Executive Producers: Brady Sadler and Jake Brennan for Double Elvis Engineering support by Matt Tahaney and Matt Beaudion Video Editor: Addison Sauvan Graphic Design: Megan Pralle Special thanks to Jon Romeo, Michelle Yoon, Chris Peterson, Greg Nacron, and the entire Volume.com crew.

Social Media Links:https://linktr.ee/turnonthemusicBilly Strings - YoutubeBilly Strings | Spotify‎Billy Strings - Apple MusicBilly Strings WebsiteIn this episode of the "Turn on the Music Podcast," we take a deep dive into the extraordinary life and musical journey of Billy Strings, one of today's most influential bluegrass artists.Episode Highlights:Early Life and Challenges: Born on October 3, 1992, in Lansing, Michigan, Billy Strings, born William Apostol, faced significant challenges early in life. His father passed away from a heroin overdose, and his mother remarried bluegrass musician Terry Barber. The family moved to Morehead, Kentucky, and later to Muir, Michigan. Despite the stable bluegrass influence from his stepfather, Billy's childhood was tumultuous, with his parents becoming addicted to methamphetamine. By age 13, Billy left home and entered a period marked by hard drug use.Musical Influences and Inspirations: Billy's stepfather, Terry Barber, played a crucial role in shaping his musical taste, introducing him to bluegrass legends like Doc Watson, Del McCoury, David Grisman, Bill Monroe, John Hartford, Ralph Stanley, Earl Scruggs, and Larry Sparks. However, Billy's musical palette extended beyond bluegrass. He was heavily influenced by rock icons such as Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Widespread Panic, Phish, Grateful Dead, Def Leppard, Between the Buried and Me, and Black Sabbath. During his teenage years, he played in hard rock and indie rock bands, showcasing his versatility.Transformation and Stage Name: After a turbulent period, Billy embraced a lifestyle known as "California Sober," abstaining from alcohol and only using light drugs. His immense talent across various traditional bluegrass instruments earned him the nickname "Billy Strings," a moniker given by his aunt.Rise to Stardom and Acclaim: Billy Strings' dedication and talent have earned him widespread recognition in the music industry. He won a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album for his album "Home" in 2021 and has garnered six Grammy nominations. His unique blend of traditional bluegrass and contemporary influences has captivated audiences worldwide.Join us as we explore the life and career of Billy Strings, from his early struggles and influences to his rise as a modern bluegrass virtuoso. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his music, this episode offers an in-depth look at the man behind the strings.Tune in to "Turn on the Music Podcast" and discover the captivating story of Billy Strings. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!Listen Now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcasting platforms.

The GRAMMY® Award-winning Americana quintet—Andy Falco [guitar], Chris Pandolfi [banjo], Andy Hall [dobro], Jeremy Garrett [fiddle], and Travis Book [double bass]—have musical influences that truly run the gamut, but their common denominator is certainly bluegrass -- the sound that has in essence defined the course of their career.The Infamous Stringdusters stand out as the rare group who can team up with contemporary artists on late night television one night and headline the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre or perform alongside The Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh the next, and have recently emerged as proprietors behind their newly found independent record label, Americana Vibes. Manifesting an actual flock of impassioned fandom, much like those who paved the road before them, the band have attracted a faithful international audience that continues to grow. Moreover, their powerful music and performances paved the way for a GRAMMY® Award win in the category of “Best Bluegrass Album” for 2017's Laws of Gravity, and a number of International Bluegrass Music Awards in a variety of categories.The Infamous Stringdusters, have released Songs from the River, their first true compilation album featuring select catalog tracks that fit the theme of rivers. This 24-song compilation is available now via their label Americana Vibes in partnership with Regime Music Group. The release comes in tandem with the band's upcoming ‘Nights on the River' tour they will embark on throughout the summer into the fall occurring in primarily river towns across the country. Learn more about Andy Hall and The Infamous StringDusters at https://www.thestringdusters.comSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.If you'd like to support My Backstage Pass you can make a donation to Billy & Lee's coffee fund at this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MyBackstagePassMy Backstage Pass is sponsored by The Alternate Root Magazine! Please subscribe to their newsletter, read the latest music reviews and check out their weekly Top Ten songs at this link http://www.thealternateroot.com

At the 2023 Grammy awards, bluegrass singer-songwriter Molly Tuttle was nominated for Best New Artist and took home the award for Best Bluegrass Album. At this weekend's ceremony, she's the returning champion in the latter category, for her latest album, City of Gold. Tuttle joins us for a Listening Party.  

The grammy-award winning Molly Tuttle talks with Jamie about her latest record, "City of Gold," and how it felt winning the 2023 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album.

John McEuen is a banjo, guitar, mandolin, and fiddle player, and a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He has made almost 50 albums, that have earned four platinum and five gold records, multiple Grammy Awards and nominations, CMA, and ACM awards.  John produced Steve Martin's 2010 album, The Crow, which won a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album. He was inducted in 2017 to the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame, and his popular Sirius/XM Acoustic Traveller Show is now in its 14th year. He's also an author - his bio “The Life I've Picked” was published in 2018.

Today we had the sincere pleasure to sit down with the ultra talented Mike Cleveland. Mike has had a pretty amazing career and story. He's widely considered the bluegrass fiddler of his generation, and if you're into bluegrass you know him well. He's been IBMA's “Fiddler of the Year” over 12 times and in 2018 was inducted into the National Fiddler's Hall of Fame. His recording Fiddler's Dream was nominated in 2018 for a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, and in 2019, he won a Grammy for his album Tall Fiddler. In 2019, Cleveland's amazing life of adversity and achievement was featured in the documentary film Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story from director John Presley. You can find it streaming online and it's really incredibly inspiring and a must watch.To hire Mike for a session, contact him hereWe had an amazing chat. We spoke about his early days and influences. Attending the Kentucky School for the Blind in Louisville, where he originally learned the Suzuki method of violin, and then how got deep into bluegrass after hearing a local fiddler play the tune Orange Blossom Special. He shared a bit about his attitude to toward practice, leading a band and so much more.I know you're really going to dig this one, so without further ado, here's our chat. 

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Grammy nominee Molly Tuttle, who is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Bluegrass Album at the next ceremony in February. They discuss her journey from losing her hair with alopecia areata to recording the acclaimed new album "Crooked Tree," which she hopes will inspire others to be different. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

Production Date: 08/01/2022 Lyric Theatre in Lexington, KY RHONDA VINCENT and the RAGE awarded a Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, IBMA Entertainer of the Year in 2001, IBMA Song of the Year in 2004 and an unprecedented seven consecutive IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year awards from 2000-2006

Today we are featuring a conversation with the world's preeminent banjo player, Béla Fleck. Over the course of his four-decade career, Béla has won numerous Grammys in a variety of surprising genres including Jazz, Latin, Pop, and Classical. Last year, his latest release, My Bluegrass Heart, scored the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album. In addition to Béla's innovative style and expert technique, he is also an advocate for keeping the banjo's rich historical tradition alive. In 2008, Béla made a pilgrimage to Africa to trace the origins of the banjo in the documentary Throw Down Your Heart. On today's episode Bruce Headlam talks to Béla Fleck about growing up in New York City where he first fell in love with the banjo while watching the Beverly Hillbillies. Béla also talks about how jazz giants like Chick Corea and Charlie Parker influenced his highly technical style. And, Béla explains why he believes the banjo is far superior to the guitar. Listen a playlist of some of our favorite Béla Fleck songs HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thrilled to welcome the 'Queen of Bluegrass' Rhonda Vincent to the show to kick start CMA Fest 2022. A Grand Ole Opry Member since February 2021, Rhonda is a multi-award winner, with a 2017 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, an Entertainer of the Year 2001, Song of the Year 2004, and unprecedented seven consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association 2000 – 2006. Rhonda's career has spanned over four decades and is without doubt a pioneer and trailblazer in the current popularity of Bluegrass sweeping the nation. In addition to her own career, Rhonda has appeared on recordings by Dolly Parton, Alan Jackson, Tanya Tucker, Joe Diffie, Faith Hill and more. Join us as we chat about sleep regimens on the road, being superstitious, giving back to the community, Nashville traffic and more. For more information on Rhonda Vincent, visit: https://rhondavincent.com

Welcome to Roadcase!!  We are super excited to have Jeremy Garrett of The Infamous Stringdusters on the show for this episode.  Jeremy composes lyrics, sings and shreds fiddle in this amazing progressive bluegrass band, and has a new solo album out entitled "River Wild," featuring tons of amazing musicians supporting Jeremy's inventive song writing craft. Jeremy has been with the Dusters since its inception in 2006 -- The Stringdusters have won a multitude of industry awards including the 2007 IBMA award for Emerging Artist of the Year and also won the 2018 Grammy in the Best Bluegrass Album for "Laws of Gravity." Jeremy is as hard working as he is creative and independent; he lives with his family off-the-grid in the mountains of Colorado, and while he lives a somewhat isolated lifestyle while at home, he and his bandmates are total road warriors, touring endlessly to bring their jamgrass style of music to their massive and dedicated fanbase.  Jeremy thrives off his intense work ethic, takes pride in his virtuoso fiddle playing, and proudly states that he is the most excited about creating music as he's ever been. Dusters fans rejoice!  So hop on the Roadcase bus, grab the nearest available stringed instrument and strum along for this fun and joyous ride with Jeremy Garrett of The Infamous Stringdusters.  It's gonna be a great ride!For more information: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comContact: info@roadcasepod.comTheme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

Thomm Jutz is a German-born American singer, songwriter, producer and guitarist based in Nashville, Tennessee.He has worked with folk singer Nanci Griffith (as a member of her Blue Moon Orchestra), Eric Brace & Peter Cooper, Mary Gauthier, Mac Wiseman, Bobby Bare, Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, David Olney, Otis Gibbs, Kim Richey, Bill Anderson, Amy Speace,[1] Milan Miller and Marc Marshall.[2]His songs have been recorded by Nanci Griffith, John Prine, Kim Richey, Junior Sisk, Kenny and Amanda Smith, Balsam Range, Buddy Melton, Milan Miller and Terry Baucom.[3]Jutz co-wrote the top two singles of 2016 listed on the Bluegrass Today Airplay chart. Jutz signed with Mountain Home Music Company in 2019. New albums "To Live in Two Worlds – Vol 1 & 2" were released in 2020. Singles "Mill Town Blues", "I Long to Hear Them Testify", "Hartford's Bend" and "Jimmie Rodgers Rode a Train" were released in 2019. He also signed as a writer with Asheville Music Publishing in 2018.[4] "To Live In Two Worlds, Vol 1" was nominated for a 2021 Grammy Award in the Bluegrass category.[5]Awards:Grammy Nomination for Best Bluegrass Album 2020, IBMA Songwriter of the Year 2021, Recipient of two SESAC Awards, Nominated for IBMA Songwriter of the Year in 2017, 2018, 2019, Nominated for IBMA Album of the Year in 2017Teaching:Lecturer in the Songwriting Department at Belmont University in NashvilleFor more on Thomm's work: https://thommjutz.com/homeFollow him on social: @THOMMJUTZ

Banjo player for Grammy winners The Infamous Stringdusters , Grammy winner, producer, podcaster, writer and all-around creative soul Chris Pandolfi joins Jamie on the show. The Infamous Stringdusters have become a 'must see' live act, and their newest album 'Toward the Fray' shows the progressive/bluegrass band at their creative peak. In short order, the band has created a loyal following of fans and media respect, while in 2018 the band won the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album for Laws of Gravity. In January of 2022, the band was nominated for another Grammy for their album, A Tribute to Bill Monroe and will be competing for the award in the coming weeks. Chris Pandolfi, who started his career as the first ever banjo principal at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and has been forging his own unique path ever since shares with Jamie a bit about his journey, the band's path and lots more. For information and tour dates on The Infamous Stringdusters, visit: www.thestringdusters.com

My guest today is Randy LeRoy a musician, engineer, A&R, and mastering engineer in Nashville TN and Takoma Park Maryland. A graduate of the recording program at Middle Tennessee State University (also my alma mater) he got his first gig cutting publishing demos on Nashville's “Music Row” in CBS Song's basement studio, editing radio spots on ¼” tape for a company called Starliners and hanging out in small studios around town.  Eventually, he was offered a job with CBS Records as an A&R coordinator and spent time in high-end facilities like Emerald, Stargem, The Dog House, Masterfonics, Sound Shop, Treasure Isle, Studio 19, and even legendary studios like The Record Plant in LA while working for CBS. Randy worked with a variety of the label's many noteworthy artists such as Ray Benson, George Jones, Ricky Van Shelton, Tammy Wynette, Vern Gosdin, and Exile. In 1988 Glenn Meadows at Masterfonics offered him a job as his mastering assistant where Randy learned how to cut reference lacquers, assemble and quality checking masters, and help out engineers during mixing, while mastering small projects on his own.  At Masterfonics he would work alongside notable country music producers like Jimmy Bowen, Tony Brown, James Stroud, Jerry Crutchfield, and Barry Beckett. And in 1991 Randy left Masterfonics to start his own mastering studio, Final Stage Mastering located in Sound Stage Studios on Music Row in Nashville where he worked on more Grammy nominated and winning projects throughout the 1990s and 2000s such as Relient K's Two Lefts Don't Make A Right… but Three Do, Allison Brown's Fair Weather, Nappy Root's Humdinger, and Jamey Johnson's That Lonesome Song, to name a few.  In June of 2010, Randy left Nashville to become the Senior Mastering Engineer at Tonal Park in Takoma Park, MD where he has mastered some of the biggest names in country, bluegrass, folk, Americana, and gospel such as Jim Lauderdale, Bryan Sutton, Jamey Johnson, Dale Ann Bradley, Colin Hay, Kelsey Waldon,  Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Gold City, and John Cowan.  including the 2020 Grammy Winning, Michael Cleveland's “Tall Fiddler” and two other Grammy nominated albums in the Best Bluegrass Album category. Thanks so much to Justin Francis for making our introduction! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: http://MixMasterBundle.com THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy Use code ROCKSTAR to get 10% https://samplyaudio.com Use code RSR20 to get 20% off for the first 3 months https://carltatzdesign.com/Mixroom-Mentor https://www.Spectra1964.com http://MacSales.com/Rockstars http://iZotope.com/Rockstars use code ROCK10 for 10% off http://www.thetoyboxstudio.com http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com Hear guests discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6JbAJgIR1mNn5jbgVsTZXK?si=6b4c33eed528406f If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/330

Welcome to Roadcase, a podcast exploring the live music experience!!  Join us for this expansive and in-depth chat with Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters, which has won a multitude of awards, including the Grammy in 2018 for Best Bluegrass Album, and is currently nominated for the Grammy for their album, A Tribute to Bill Monroe. Having just came off their mega-successful Fall tour, The Stringdusters have new album, Toward the Fray, which is set to be released into the world on February 18. Travis is a unique individual who lives life with intention and gratitude while bringing his heartfelt excitement to the stage; his enthusiasm and confidence are palpable, and he brings a "be-in-the-moment," mindset to all aspects of his life.  Travis is also host of his own podcast, The Travis Book Happy Hour, which features interviews with artists and friends in both video and audio format. So hop aboard the Roadcase bus for this fun conversation with Travis Book -- and learn more about the Bluegrass musical art form, the ins and outs of the upright bass, and what it means to be both a philosopher and musician.  This is a great ride!!For more information: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comContact: info@roadcasepod.comTheme music:  "Eugene" (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

On this episode of Acoustic Music Talk, Brad Apple talks with amazing acoustic bassist, Missy Raines. GRAMMY® nominated Missy Raines was named 2020 International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year, for the 9th time, more than any other bass player in the history of the organization. Missy Raines has proven herself without doubt as an iconic bluegrass instrumentalist. But with her newest release, Royal Traveller, Raines has stepped into the spotlight as a songwriter for the first time. The album digs deep into Raines' family life and her upbringing in West Virginia. Featuring previous and current members of her live band, as well as cameos from other bluegrass greats such as Stuart Duncan and Tim O'Brien, the album is a gorgeous look into the perspective, history, and musical influences of one of Nashville’s most beloved musicians, Missy Raines. Royal Traveller was nominated for a GRAMMY® for “Best Bluegrass Album” and is Raines' third album for Compass Records. It’s the first produced by Compass' owner and founder, and renowned banjo player Alison Brown. "I went into this project with Alison with the mindset that I wanted to stretch myself and see what I could do. I think we achieved what I was looking for, which is something further reaching and bigger than what I would have accomplished on my own," says Raines. In 1998, Raines became the first woman to win IBMA's Bass Player of the Year award and she went on to win the title repeatedly for the next several years. Royal Traveller highlights this particular piece of Raines' history with the stand out track “Swept Away”, which features the 5 first women to win IBMA instrumentalist awards, Raines, Brown, Sierra Hull, Becky Buller, and Molly Tuttle. “Swept Away” was named 2018 IBMA Recorded Event of the Year. Missy’s version of the iconic Flatt & Scruggs “Darlin Pal(s) of Mine” (from Royal Traveller), was named 2019 Instrumental Recording of the Year by the IBMA. The tune features Alison Brown on banjo, Todd Phillips on bass and Mike Bub on bass. In 2020, Missy shared IBMA’s Song of the Year award along with co-writers, Becky Buller and Alison Brown for “Chicago Barn Dance”, a song written specifically for the Chicago-based band, Special Concensus, and their latest album of the same name. With her new album, Raines tells her story with a vulnerability and bold honesty that rings clear, spoken through beautiful arrangements and well chosen musical collaborations. With nods to many of the varied and challenging chapters of her life, the songs speak volumes of Raines tenacity and musicianship, and her ability to rise to bluegrass fame despite the various confinements of the times. The listener is presented with a striking window into the up and down ride of a very royal traveller, the one and only Missy Raines. www.acousticmusictalk.net https://www.missyraines.com/ https://www.facebook.com/missyrainesmusic https://www.instagram.com/missyraines https://twitter.com/thenewhip https://www.youtube.com/missyrainesmusic --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brad-apple/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-apple/support

In this episode, Brad talks with Greg Cahill of the band Special Consensus. Greg plays the banjo and has been at the helm of Special C for 46 years as of 2021. Chicago born and bred, Greg Cahill has been playing bluegrass banjo since the early 1970s. He co-founded The Special Consensus in Chicago in 1975 and has continued to tour nationally and internationally with the band ever since. In 1984, he created the Traditional American Music (TAM) Program to introduce students of all ages to bluegrass music. He has appeared on all 20 of The Special Consensus recordings, on numerous recordings by other artists and on many national television and radio commercial jingles. Greg has also released three recordings: Lone Star (1980, with guests Jethro Burns and Byron Berline); Blue Skies (1992, with Chicago mandolinist Don Stiernberg); and Night Skies (1998, with Don Stiernberg and guests Sam Bush, Glen Duncan and Tom Boyd). He has also recorded and toured European countries with the ChowDogs (Greg and Slavek Hanzlik, Dallas Wayne and Ollie O’Shea). Greg has released four banjo instructional DVDs and three banjo tablature books and he teaches banjo at festival workshops and music camps nationally and internationally. He is a banjo instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago and has been an adjunct faculty member of the music department (teaching banjo) at Columbia College in Chicago. He served on the Nashville-based International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Board of Directors from 1998-2010 (Board Chair/President 2006-2010), became a Kentucky Colonel in 2010 and was awarded the prestigious IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award in 2011. Greg was also appointed to the Board of Directors of the Nashville-based Foundation for Bluegrass Music in 2007, elected President of the organization in 2011 and rotated off that board in 2012. The 2012 Compass Records band recording Scratch Gravel Road was GRAMMY-nominated for Best Bluegrass Album; the 2014 Compass Records band release Country Boy: A Bluegrass Tribute To John Denver received two IBMA awards; the 2016 Compass Records band recording Long I Ride received an IBMA award and the 2018 Compass Records recording Rivers And Roads received two IBMA awards (one for Album of the Year) and a GRAMMY nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. Greg served on the Recording Academy Chicago Chapter Board of Directors as a Governor 2018-2020 and he was inducted into the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America (SPBGMA) Hall of Greats in Nashville, TN in 2020. Greg appears on the 2020 Special C Compass Records release Chicago Barn Dance, the 20th band recording that received the 2020 IBMA Song of the Year Award. www.acousticmusictalk.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brad-apple/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brad-apple/support

Oteil & Mike talk with singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings on the heels of his GRAMMY win for Best Bluegrass Album. Billy shares the genesis of his 6-night ESP experiment stream series at the Capitol Theatre, which paid homage to the Grateful Dead's 1971 run. He talks about the mentors that helped turn his life around, coming full circle when he got to introduce his dad to Bluegrass legends like Del McCoury and David Grisman, and explains how songwriting for him is like traveling through outer space. Billy also discusses a recurring dream of his, stories from roughing it early in his career, and so much more.  Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings recently won Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards for his critically acclaimed record, Home.  Michigan-born and now Nashville-based, Strings arrived on the music scene as one of the most compelling new artists with the release of his 2017 debut LP, Turmoil & Tinfoil. Since his debut, Strings has been awarded Guitar Player of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Awards, selected as one of Rolling Stone's 2017 “New Country Artists to Know” and performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and PBS' “Bluegrass Underground.” Often playing over 200 shows per year, he has also become known as an electric live performer, keeping the improvisational tradition of bluegrass alive while incorporating elements of several diverse genres. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes! Comes A Time is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Oteil Burbridge and Mike Finoia. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Production, Editing and Mixing by Eric Limarenko and Matt Dwyer. Theme music by Oteil Burbridge. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com ------- Visit SunsetlakeCBD.com and use the promo code TIME for 20% off premium CBD products Start your path toward investments that align with your values. Visit www.greenfuturewealth.com and mention "Osiris" when scheduling your free virtual consultation to receive your free investment report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oteil & Mike talk with singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings on the heels of his GRAMMY win for Best Bluegrass Album. Billy shares the genesis of his 6-night ESP experiment stream series at the Capitol Theatre, which paid homage to the Grateful Dead’s 1971 run. He talks about the mentors that helped turn his life around, coming full circle when he got to introduce his dad to Bluegrass legends like Del McCoury and David Grisman, and explains how songwriting for him is like traveling through outer space. Billy also discusses a recurring dream of his, stories from roughing it early in his career, and so much more. Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings recently won Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards for his critically acclaimed record, Home. Michigan-born and now Nashville-based, Strings arrived on the music scene as one of the most compelling new artists with the release of his 2017 debut LP, Turmoil & Tinfoil. Since his debut, Strings has been awarded Guitar Player of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Awards, selected as one of Rolling Stone’s 2017 “New Country Artists to Know” and performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and PBS’ “Bluegrass Underground.” Often playing over 200 shows per year, he has also become known as an electric live performer, keeping the improvisational tradition of bluegrass alive while incorporating elements of several diverse genres.This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Comes A Time is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Oteil Burbridge and Mike Finoia. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Production, Editing and Mixing by Eric Limarenko and Matt Dwyer. Theme music by Oteil Burbridge. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com-------Visit SunsetlakeCBD.com and use the promo code TIME for 20% off premium CBD productsStart your path toward investments that align with your values. Visit www.greenfuturewealth.com and mention "Osiris" when scheduling your free virtual consultation to receive your free investment report. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Billy Strings talks about his album "Home," which won Best Bluegrass Album at the 2021 Grammy Awards. Also, Houston police chief Art Acevedo has been chosen to head up the Miami Police Department. He became a national figure when he marched with protestors after the police killing of George Floyd. He joins us.

Oteil & Mike talk with singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings on the heels of his GRAMMY win for Best Bluegrass Album. Billy shares the genesis of his 6-night ESP experiment stream series at the Capitol Theatre, which paid homage to the Grateful Dead’s 1971 run. He talks about the mentors that helped turn his life around, coming full circle when he got to introduce his dad to Bluegrass legends like Del McCoury and David Grisman, and explains how songwriting for him is like traveling through outer space. Billy also discusses a recurring dream of his, stories from roughing it early in his career, and so much more. Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings recently won Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards for his critically acclaimed record, Home. Michigan-born and now Nashville-based, Strings arrived on the music scene as one of the most compelling new artists with the release of his 2017 debut LP, Turmoil & Tinfoil. Since his debut, Strings has been awarded Guitar Player of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Awards, selected as one of Rolling Stone’s 2017 “New Country Artists to Know” and performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and PBS’ “Bluegrass Underground.” Often playing over 200 shows per year, he has also become known as an electric live performer, keeping the improvisational tradition of bluegrass alive while incorporating elements of several diverse genres.This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Comes A Time is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Oteil Burbridge and Mike Finoia. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Production, Editing and Mixing by Eric Limarenko and Matt Dwyer. Theme music by Oteil Burbridge. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com-------Visit SunsetlakeCBD.com and use the promo code TIME for 20% off premium CBD productsStart your path toward investments that align with your values. Visit www.greenfuturewealth.com and mention "Osiris" when scheduling your free virtual consultation to receive your free investment report. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following a suitably down-home Christmas, your intrepid hosts battle Spotify fatigue to huddle round the PSTB dartboard for a Grammy nominations special! Mike has officially melted, and is now tearfully hoovering around the wet-ass elephant in the room. Jon, with his usual grammatical pedantry, has been chewing on pulled pork in the tidy mess of Haim's two-car garage and wishing that Chris Martin were swearing at Jacob Collier. Neither of them can deny the cultural impact of 'Moo', however, or the healing power of kittens, even while Shawn Everett and Gary Paczosa slug it out in a Best Engineering death-match. And if you get peckish, why not tuck into our festive facepalm buffet? There's some surprisingly toothsome mobile-phone multimiking, our infamous Icelandic toast, and all the vocal-recording mistakes you can eat! If you'd like to hear our free bonus Grammy segment (discussing Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Improvised Jazz Solo, Best Arrangement -- Instrumental or A Capella, and Best Bluegrass Album), you can find it in our public Patreon feed here: https://www.patreon.com/projectstudioteabreak/posts Many thanks to Ellie McDowall for letting us use some snippets of her excellent Field Recordings podcast (https://fieldrecordings.xyz) in this episode. Thanks also to the engineers responsible for the wonderful recordings: Jon Tjhia, Hana Walker-Brown, Philip Revell, Vladimir Kryuchev, Sami El-Enany, Tom Rosenthal, Daria Corrias, Hannah Dean, and especially Andrea Rangecroft! Fancy more of our nonsense? Then please support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/projectstudioteabreak and check out the merch store at https://www.projectstudioteabreak.com/merch For more episodes, as well as links relating to each one (via our zero-spam but 100-percent-idiocy mailing list), check out https://www.projectstudioteabreak.com. Or get in touch by email at teabreak@projectstudioteabreak.com.

Following a suitably down-home Christmas, your intrepid hosts battle Spotify fatigue to huddle round the PSTB dartboard for a Grammy nominations special! Mike has officially melted, and is now tearfully hoovering around the wet-ass elephant in the room. Jon, with his usual grammatical pedantry, has been chewing on pulled pork in the tidy mess of Haim's two-car garage and wishing that Chris Martin were swearing at Jacob Collier. Neither of them can deny the cultural impact of 'Moo', however, or the healing power of kittens, even while Shawn Everett and Gary Paczosa slug it out in a Best Engineering death-match. And if you get peckish, why not tuck into our festive facepalm buffet? There's some surprisingly toothsome mobile-phone multimiking, our infamous Icelandic toast, and all the vocal-recording mistakes you can eat! If you'd like to hear our free bonus Grammy segment (discussing Best Melodic Rap Performance, Best Improvised Jazz Solo, Best Arrangement -- Instrumental or A Capella, and Best Bluegrass Album), you can find it in our public Patreon feed here:https://www.patreon.com/projectstudioteabreak/posts Many thanks to Ellie McDowall for letting us use some snippets of her excellent Field Recordings podcast (https://fieldrecordings.xyz) in this episode. Thanks also to the engineers responsible for the wonderful recordings: Jon Tjhia, Hana Walker-Brown, Philip Revell, Vladimir Kryuchev, Sami El-Enany, Tom Rosenthal, Daria Corrias, Hannah Dean, and especially Andrea Rangecroft! Fancy more of our nonsense? Then please support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/projectstudioteabreak and check out the merch store at https://www.projectstudioteabreak.com/merchFor more episodes, as well as links relating to each one (via our zero-spam but 100-percent-idiocy mailing list), check out https://www.projectstudioteabreak.com. Or get in touch by email at teabreak@projectstudioteabreak.com.

This week we welcome Tony Kamel from Wood & Wire as our guest! To understand the musical entity known as Wood & Wire, it's best to toss aside expectations regarding the sounds that might be created by four pickers holding assemblages of wood and wire — specifically acoustic guitar, bass, banjo and mandolin. Yes, this Austin-based quartet's last album, 2018's North of Despair, gave them a permanent new adjective — Grammy-nominated — and yes, the category was Best Bluegrass Album. And now they return in 202 with the new album,Wherever it Goes From Here'!Tony hangs with the NSR crew and discusses the evolution of the band, how he personally gets his creative juices flowing to write, how they went about creating the new album, being home for an extended period, and a whole lot more!For music, merch, video, & more head over to www.woodandwireband.comBecome a Patron through Patreon.com - This is how you get involved in making sure we can continue bringing you conversations with artists and talking about the things that connect us as a Family! JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY!Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get NSR!***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS , DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS, HARRY'S RAZORS, CLYOR and ELECTRIC FISH LIGHTS !!!!For FREE SHIPPING FROM Shop Tour Bus Use The Promo code: nosimpleroadFor 10% off from Electric Fish Lights use the PROMO CODE: NSR at checkout.FOR 15% off incredible wellness products got to: www.medicineboxwellness.comCLICK HERE $5 off and FREE SHIPPING of a Holiday box at HARRYS.COMINTRO & SET BREAK MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF:TRAVERS BROTHERSHIPANDREW HENDRYXNo Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we're up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live musicSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Grammy-winning bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers began playing together as students at the University of North Carolina. Since their formation in 2000, the band has been an integral part of the Asheville, North Carolina music scene, and an absolute FORCE in the national bluegrass scene. The band won a 2012 Grammy for “Best Bluegrass Album,” and their recordings have routinely topped the Billboard bluegrass charts for more than a decade. They are also known for their work with comedian-actor and musician Steve Martin, with whom they routinely tour. Oftentimes compared to legends like The Band, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and Zac Brown, the Steep Canyon Rangers have become one of the most recognizable names in modern bluegrass music. The band’s co-founder, guitarist, lead vocalist, and contributing songwriter is Woody Platt – an incredible musician, seasoned fly fishing guide, and life-long angler. In this episode of Waypoints, Woody and host Jim Klug talk about the band’s history, Woody’s dual professions of musician and trout guide, playing with Steve Martin, and how Woody’s love of fly fishing has been woven into his music and life of touring.

If you'd like to support this podcast please head on over to my PATREON PAGE!This week's guest is Jack Dunlap! Jack Dunlap has made a name for himself playing mandolin in the D.C. area. Formerly of the trio Bud's Collective, Jack has worked alongside past and present members of Mountain Heart, Audie Blaylock and Redline, Dailey and Vincent, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, Blue Highway, Chris Jones and the Night Drivers and Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, to name a few. Though growing up playing bluegrass music, Jack stretches his instrument into other genres such as jazz, swing, blues, rock, classical, country, Eastern Indian folk music, Celtic, polka and many others. He worked as the apprentice to VA based mandolin legend Danny Knicely through the VA Folklife Program. Knicely and Dunlap recorded the album "Chop, Shred & Split - A Mandolin Player's Apprenticeship" together in 2015. The album went on to win Best Bluegrass Album of the Year at the Washington Area Music Awards (WAMMIES). Always forging ahead, Jack blazes his trail with the aid of the influences from Sam Bush, John Coltrane, Trey Hensley, Miles Davis, Eric Clapton, Chris Thile, Joe Walsh and other musical greats. Head over to JACK'S WEBSITE and pick up his brand new album "The Isolation Sessions!"To hear full versions of the songs talked about on this episode, and all of the episodes, head over to the SPOTIFY PLAYLISTAnd, as always, thank you to my favorite website THE MANDOLIN CAFE

In this episode of Enjoy the Journey, I'm excited to share a conversation I had with the well-known musician, Ron Block. You can watch this interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJnCGxahQvc&t=126sRon Block is an American banjo player, guitarist, and singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the bluegrass band Alison Krauss & Union Station. He has won 14 Grammy Awards, 6 International Bluegrass Music Awards, a Country Music Association Award, and a Gospel Music Association Dove Award (Source: Wikipedia).In October 1991, Ron Block joined Alison Krauss and Union Station, with members Barry Bales, Tim Stafford, and Adam Steffey. The following year, the group recorded the album Every Time You Say Goodbye. Now considered a modern bluegrass classic, the album earned a 1993 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, the first of an astounding 14 Grammys Block would take home thus far. Other early highlights of Block's tenure with AKUS include touring with megastar Garth Brooks, and, of course, the O Brother, Where Art Thou phenomenon, which would put the banjo player on the big screen and also on concert stages with the Down from the Mountain Tour, featuring performers from the O Brother soundtrack. In 2009, the group performed for the President of the United States at the White House. With more than 20 years of touring as part of Union Station, Block most recently went "on the road again" with the legendary Willie Nelson for a 2014-15 tour that continued to expand the group's diverse and enthusiastic audience (Source: https://ronblock.com).This deep and insightful conversation with Ron covers everything from our identity in Christ, 2020 vision, elements of a healthy devotional life, C.S. Lewis, O' Brother, Where Art Thou, sex, and it even contains a Monty Python and the Holy Grail reference.If you want to learn more about your identity, check out my book, Remember Who You Are.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/078...If you want to learn more about Ron Block or purchase some of his amazing music, check out his website: https://ronblock.comIf you like this Video Podcast, please like it, subscribe, and share it with as many people as you can. If you’d like to contact me, you can reach me at arron@arronchambers.com. My website is www.arronchambers.com. If you’d like to check out the church where I serve or watch one of my messages, go to: www.journeychristian.org/media. My Instagram @arronchambersTwitter @ArronChambersMy Official Facebook Page: @ArronChambersOfficial

After learning classical violin as a child, Tammy Rogers became a successful touring musician and session player for Trisha Yearwood, Kieran Kane of The O'Kanes, Emmy Lou Harris, Dolly Parton, Buddy Miller and many other Nashville legends. After releasing two critically acclaimed solo albums, Tammy found her muse playing and writing songs for The Steeldrivers, a group of legendary, off-the-charts gifted Nashville session musicians. The Steeldrivers' style is categorized as Bluegrass for the Grammy Awards, which they have won for Best Bluegrass Album for The Muscle Shoals Recordings in 2016, but their style has also been called Soul-grass, Rock-grass and R&B-grass. It is more than just Bluegrass.https://thesteeldrivers.com/https://www.facebook.com/thesteeldrivers/https://www.instagram.com/thesteeldrivers/https://twitter.com/SteelDrivershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_SteelDriversSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/back-story-song/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alison Krauss and Union Station (don’t forget Jerry Douglas!) have been staples in the bluegrass and country scene for years, and with good reason.  This is the title track off their 2011 album of the same name. It earned them the Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album and Best Engineered Album (Non-Classical), which Mike Shipley was responsible for.  This podcast is like a paper airplane, flying in the folded wind...         Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE FIVE STARS, and leave a festive review. Do you have a song suggestion?  Reach out to us!Email: coffeeandconsoles@gmail.com.Social: http://instagram.com/coffeeandconsoles

My guest today is Justin Francis a multi Grammy nominated Nashville engineer and mixer who I got turned on to from listening to mastering engineer Kim Rosen’s discography when preparing for her interview. Justin Mixes from his log cabin home studio in Ashland City, Tennessee. In just one week, clients can range from Andrea Bocelli to Alice Cooper, and other notable artists include Top 40 bands like Little Big Town; country singers like Kacey Musgraves, Ronnie Milsap, Tyler Childers, Margo Price, and Rodney Crowell; blues legends like Buddy Guy; classic rock stalwarts like Deep Purple; punk legends like Anti-Flag, and rabble-rousers like Rozwell Kid and Diarrhea Planet — streams of which reach more than a million every month. Additionally, Justin’s work with bluegrassers like Special Consensus and Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen earned him two Grammy nominations for Best Bluegrass Album. Today I’m going to ask Justin all about his studio here in Nashville, how he likes to mix a wide variety of music, and what tips we can learn for getting better mixes in our own pro and home studios. Thanks to our sponsors! WhisperRoom: https://whisperroom.com Get 10% off the 4x4 or 4x6 booths now when you mention Recording Studio Rockstars: http://whisperroom.com Eventide: https://www.eventideaudio.com OWC - Other World Computing: https://www.OWC.com RSR Academy: http://RSRockstars.com/Academy Want to learn more about mixing? Get Free mix training with Lij at: http://MixMasterBundle.com Hear more on Youtube If you love the podcast, then please Leave a review on iTunes here CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/220

Professional accordionist and multi-instrumentalist, Jeff Taylor, grew up in Batavia, New York, and began playing accordion and keyboards in his dad’s band when he was 10. He studied classical piano at the Eastman School of Music and was leader of a small jazz/rock group when he was in the Air Force in Ohio. He has lived in Nashville since 1990. Taylor counts among his performing highlights his two years as bandleader at the Ryman auditorium for the musical production Always, Patsy Cline, hundreds of shows as bandleader at Opryland theme park and on the General Jackson showboat, The Skaggs Family Christmas Tour, and many appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, backing numerous artists. He has recorded with Elvis Costello, Paul Simon, Harry Connick Jr., Keith and Kristyn Getty, Amy Grant, George Strait, The Chieftains, Martina McBride, Buddy Greene, Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs. He was a featured artist on the Ricky Skagg’s and Kentucky Thunder Instrumentals CD that won a  Grammy in 2007 for Best Bluegrass Album. Besides excelling on accordion and piano, he also shines on the concertina, penny whistle, mandolin and bouzouki.Jeff Taylor performs as a member of The Time Jumpers, along with Vince Gill and also some of the best musicians in Nashville. The Time Jumpers are an award winning Western Swing band from Nashville, Tennessee, with two awards from the Association of Western Artists, one from the Western Music Association and two Grammy nominations! This group of Nashville’s studio elite has evolved from casual jam sessions at the Grand Ole Opry to performing on the main stage, and becoming THE Monday night destination in Nashville,.Their individual recording and performing credits cover virtually the entire history of country music, ranging from Slim Whitman to Carrie Underwood, and their members have recorded extensively with artists in other genres as well, from Barbra Streisand to Megadeth. The Time Jumpers appear, regularily, at The Station Inn,  Nashville, Tennessee.Jeff Taylor, performs on the accordion, along with the great Vince Gill and The Time Jumpers

Today on The Neil Haley Network's Caregiver Dave Celebrity Segment, Caregiver Dave and The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Grammy Award Winner Rhonda Vincent. Rhonda Vincent was born in Greentop, Missouri, where she grew up performing in her family band, The Sally Mountain Show, featuring country and bluegrass music. After releasing a handful of her own successful bluegrass albums on Rebel Records as the 1990's began, she was signed to a country recording contract with Giant Records. Songs such as "I'm Not Over You," "An Old Memory (Found It's Way Back Home Again)," "I Do My Cryin' At Night," and "At The Corner Of Walk and Don't Walk" endeared her to fans of traditional country music, even if the mainstream audience was not ready for her unashamedly country sound. After developing a loyal following within both musical styles, she chose to return to her bluegrass roots in 2000, and hasn't looked back. Her powerful voice and unrelenting work ethic have made her the undisputed "Queen of Bluegrass" (a title bestowed upon her by The Wall Street Journal), earning her a closet full of bluegrass music awards, and a GRAMMY Award for Best Bluegrass Album in 2017. Her first-class presentation both on and off stage has allowed Vincent to be one of the only bluegrass artists of the 21st century whose albums consistently reach the Billboard Country Top 40, finding a home among both camps of fans. She is also one of Nashville's most in-demand harmony singers, heard on recordings alongside names such as Dolly Parton.    

Katy Daley interviews Chicago's Greg Cahill, founder of "Special Consensus". In 2018 the band won two IBMA awards and garnered a "Best Bluegrass Album" Grammy nomination.

Nate and Justin met up with Ronnie McCoury in Lutsen, Minnesota where he captivated us with stories of his musical journey that led to The Travelin’ McCourys. Congratulations to them for winning the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album of 2018! We talk about some of the camping options on the grounds, reminding attendees about the festival shuttle that runs from the hotels in Eau Claire, and feature songs from artists joining us at Blue Ox this year. This episode also has the exciting announcement of the Late Night Backwoods Stage line-up. We are gearing up and counting down the days. Thanks for joining us along the way! Featured Music on this episode: Charlie Parr - “Over the Red Cedar”. Billy Strings - “On The Line”. Dusty Heart - “Wild Whispers” Travelin' McCourys - “I Live on a Battlefield”. Pert Near Sandstone - “Stay All Night”, “Sonny’s Rag”, “Liza Jane”. We are interested to know what you would like to hear on future episodes and any helpful feedback. Send a message to: RoadToBlueOx@gmail.com. Written by: Nate Sipe & Justin Bruhn. Produced by: Nate Sipe, Justin Bruhn, and Pert Near Sandstone. Recorded and edited by: Nate Sipe. For More information: www.blueoxmusicfestival.com & www.pertnearsandstone.com **Permission was obtained for all music used in this episode.

We have a nice chat with Tony Kamel of Wood and Wire. Tony is the lead singer/guitarist of the band based in Austin, TX. We discuss a bunch of things related to songwriting, including their new album titled North of Despair! We also talk about their recent nomination and trip to the Grammy's for Best Bluegrass Album! Go give them a follow on social media @woodandwireband and check out their music on any of the streaming services! If you like what you hear go visit us at patreon.com/wewritedsongspodcast If you would like to be on the show, email us at wewritesongspodcast@gmail.com and ask for an interview application. Thanks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My guest today is Brandon Bell, a Grammy-winning recording engineer known for his work with Bluegrass, Americana, and Country music artists. Originally from central Arkansas, Brandon moved to Tennessee to study recording at Middle Tennessee State University. He got his start interning for, and later assisting, renowned recording engineer & producer Gary Paczosa. With Gary he was twice nominated for the Best Engineered non-classical Grammy for Alan Jackson's Like Red on a Rose and Sarah Jarosz's bluegrass album Follow me Down.   Brandon later received a Grammy in 2013 for Best Bluegrass Album for his work on the Steep Canyon Rangers album Nobody Knows You. His other credits at this time include Earl Scruggs, Alison Krauss and Union Station, Chris Thile, Darrell Scott, Dierks Bentley, and Blackberry Smoke. In 2014 Brandon was hired to be Studio Manager and Chief Engineer at Southern Ground Nashville, a beautiful Nashville recording studio owned by Zac Brown. Brandon has expanded into production with artist Sam Lewis, and he also enjoys working with producer Dave Cobb on records for Robert Randolph, Dylan Leblanc, Dillon Carmichael, Anderson East, Brent Cobb, William Prince, Chris Isaak and John Prine.   Thanks to our sponsors! OWC - Other World Computing: https://www.OWC.com Boz Digital Labs - https://www.bozdigitallabs.com Use the coupon: RSRSasquatch2 when you checkout to get $70 off. JZ Microphones - https://usashop.jzmic.com/ use coupon: ROCKSTAR at checkout for 50% off JZ BH1S and BH2 Mics RSR Academy: http://RSRockstars.com/Academy Want to learn more about mixing? Get Free mix training with Lij at: http://MixMasterBundle.com Hear more on Youtube If you love the podcast then please Leave a review on iTunes here CLICK HERE FOR SHOW NOTES AT: http://RSRockstars.com/188

This week we talk fly fishing with Chris Pandolfi, vocalist and banjo player for The Infamous Stringdusters, a multiple award-winning bluegrass band (including the 2018 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, “The Laws of Gravity”). Chris tells us what it’s like trying to fit in fly fishing while on the road, how the band supports Trout Unlimited, how fishing has influenced his music, and offers some great fly-fishing tips for novices. Speaking of tips, in the Fly Box this week we have the following questions: What are some tips for winter tailwater fishing in the Northeast? What can I do when the bass don’t bite? How do I catch suckers on a fly? Can I use my 6-weight for carp? What do you do when you’re rowing and someone hooks a fish? How do I find information on small streams in my area? How do I move on from tying big streamers to smaller trout patterns? Is there a good way to practice setting the hook? What is a good place to visit to fish small trout streams in the winter? How much information can I ask my local fly shop for, without being a pest? Why are fly rods today so stiff? What is the best way to fish nymphs in water ranging from one foot to ten feet deep while floating? What is the best way to practice casting when I have a variety of rods?

Our guest today is 3-time GRAMMY winner, 6-time Country Music Association Musician of the Year, violinist, composer and educator Mark O'Connor! As solo recording artist he has sold over 2 million CDs. In 2000, O'Connor won the GRAMMY for “Best Classical Crossover Album” for “Appalachian Journey” with Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer. In 2009, O'Connor won a GRAMMY for “Best Instrumental Soloist performance (without orchestra)” for “Journey to the New World”. The O'Connor Band took home the 2016 GRAMMY for “Best Bluegrass Album” for their debut album “Coming Home”. As a session musician he has appeared on over 500 albums recording with numerous artists such as Dolly Parton, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Randy Travis, The Judds and many more. He is the founder of the O'Connor Method, a new method for strings which the New Yorker has called “an American grown rival to the Suzuki Method”. Christopher Dzengelewski and I talk to Mark about how he developed his remarkable musical ability from childhood, his revolutionary Mark O'Connor String Method that's all the rage amount violin students, his views on music education and much, much more!

Ozark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Arkansas. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments take listeners through the Ozark hills with historians, authors, and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region. This week, award winning Neo-Bluegrass & Americana acoustic singer-songwriter duo The Buffalo Gals recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with these incredibly talented Buffalo Gals. Mark Jones offers an archival recording of Ozark original Kenny Sims performing the traditional song “Butcher’s Boy.” Writer, professor, and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins profiles the curious history of Dogpatch USA, a unique theme park in the Ozarks for 25 years. The Arkansas duo Buffalo Gals is comprised of Melissa Carper on vocals, upright bass & guitar and Rebecca Patek on vocals, fiddle & guitar. Both women being extraordinary songwriters as well as accomplished musicians, they bring to the stage a range of stories and down home feeling that’ll have your toes tapping and your heart yearning. Blending a classic Country music & Americana sound with a bit of humor and a decidedly modern sensibility, the Buffalo Gals’ music is at once authentic as well as intimately relatable. Rebecca Patek’s most recent album “Come up and Meet Me” was named Best Bluegrass Album for 2016, by the Independent Music Association. In this week’s “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers an archival recording of Ozark original Kenny Sims performing the traditional song “Butcher’s Boy,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. From his series entitled “Back in the Hills,” writer, professor, and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins profiles the curious history of Dogpatch USA, a unique theme park in the Ozarks for 25 years. The last of a three part series, this episode chronicles the chaotic downfall of an Ozark theme park based on the famous cartoon “Li’l Abner,” created by cartoonist Al Capp.

Interviews: Steven Bryan This week we speak with Steven Bryan his new EP and Feature three of his tracks. You can find Steven Bryan on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram. His website is stevenbryanmusic.com. You can find his album Gravity Always Wins on all main digital outlets.   Moses Stone We also speak with Moses Stone about his new music, his influences, and how he has found success with his career.  You can find Moses Stone on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. His website is mosesstoneofficial.com. You can find the new single on main digital outlets along with more of his music.     Local Spotlight: Monday, September 25th: Extinction A.D., WarCurse and Paralysis will be performing at the Doom Room. Show starts at 7:00pm. No cover listed, but bring some cash just to be safe. Wednesday, September 27th: It's Wine Wednesday at Digby's Pub and Patio along with a performance from James Saqui. Show starts at 8pm. This event is free and its all ages. Thursday, September 28th: GRAMMY winners of 2016's Best Bluegrass Album, The Steeldrivers will be performing at the Lafayette Theater. Golden circle tickets (seated first 4 rows) $30. General admission $20. Doors open at 6:00pm. Show starts at 7:00pm. This is an all ages event. Friday, September 29th: Death Metal will rain down as Gigan, Hatchling, Kossuth and Sunless will be performing at the Doom Room. Doors open at 8:00pm. Show starts at 9:00pm. $7 cover. This event is all ages. Friday, September 29th: The Long Run Ultimate Eagles Tribute Show will be held at the Lafayette Theater. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show. Show starts at 7:00pm. Saturday, September 30th: The Mixtapes will be performing at The Knickerbocker Saloon. Show starts at 9:00pm. $5 cover. Saturday, September 30th: Dan Whitaker and the Shinebenders will be performing at Digby's Pub and Patio. The mix of honky-tonk, western swing and hillbilly jazz will start at 10pm. No cover. Saturday, September 30th: Michael Kelsey & Friends will be performing and celebrating the release of their new album. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 the day of the show. Doors open at 7:00pm. Show starts at 8:00pm. Quick Headlines: "Cash Me Outside" girl Danielle Bregoli SOMEHOW lands contract with Atlantic Records. Her artist name will be Bhad Bhabie. Anti-Flag just announced a new album. ‘American Fall’ will be out November 3rd. Frank Zappa hologram going on tour. Questlove announces new book ‘Creative Quest’ Andrew W.K. announces first new album in 8 years. It will be released March 2nd, 2018. Upcoming Tours: All Time Low announce headlining tour dates in the U.K. with Pierce The Veil. Check their website or social media for event dates and locations. ’68 announce another headlining tour. They’ll be joined by Stolas, Whores and Alistair Hennessy. (Indianapolis, IN at The Hoosier Dome - December 13th.) Queens Of The Stone Age and Foo Fighters announce tour. Foo Fighters will be in Champaign, IL at State Farm Arena - November 8th. Queens Of The Stone Age will be in Indianapolis, IN at Old National Center - October 18th Plain White T’s announce their 20th anniversary show. (Chicago, IL at The Metro - December 2nd) Morrissey announce fall tour. (Chicago, IL at Riviera Theater - November 25th) Bob Dylan plots Fall 2017 U.S. tour. (Bloomington, IN at IU Auditorium - October 29th) Albums of the Week: Matt - Between The Buried and Me - Colors (2007) Grant - Job For A Cowboy - Doom

About this episode: After teaching privately in Tallahassee, Fl. for eight years, songwriter and educator, Steve Leslie moved to Nashville in 1992. He was signed to a staff songwriting position at EMI Music Publishing shortly thereafter, where he had songs recorded by Kenny Rogers, Mark Chesnutt, George Strait, Darryl Worley, Rhonda Vincent, and Neal McCoy, to name a few. Steve earned a Grammy Certificate for the title cut to Ricky Skaggs' 2004 "Brand New Strings" which won a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album of the Year. From 2007-2014 he maintained a career as an independent songwriter and music publisher, with songs recorded by Darryl Worley and Darius Rucker. From 2011-2014 Steve was Adjunct Professor of Songwriting at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. In 2014 Steve started SNG Music, LLP. In this episode Steve highlights how to gain inspiration for your songwriting craft and the experience he has gained in both the songwriting and publishing sectors of the industry. About this podcast: Welcome to NSAI Coffee Break podcast, a series featuring legendary and modern-day songwriters, artists and music industry executives. Each episode highlights their creative journeys, including the successes and the in-betweens, and where they are headed to next!