Podcasts about John Hartford

For over 50 years, the Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering has attracted old-time music fans to Battle Ground, Indiana, for a weekend of concerts, workshops and jam sessions. This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to interviews with musicians and organizers connected to the festival, including Dave Samuelson, Cliff Harrison, and fiddle player Stephanie Coleman.  Coleman began performing at the Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering as a child. Along with her musical partner Nora Brown, she's one of the headliners at this year's festival. You might have seen their recent performance for NPR's Tiny Desk.  The Indiana Fiddlers' Gathering began in 1972. Back then, it wasn't a festival, just a loose circle of musicians and friends gathering under the trees at the Tippecanoe Battlefield, to share their love of old-time fiddle music. What began as a casual gathering of local fiddlers has grown into a nationally respected festival featuring a wide range of American roots music and international fiddle styles, including bluegrass, jazz, Creole, Irish, Mexican, and Scandinavian fiddlers.  Over the years, the Indiana Fiddlers Gathering has hosted celebrated names in traditional music, including Mike Seeger, John Hartford, Johnny Gimble, Jethro Burns and many others. It also gave early exposure to future stars like Alison Krauss and Chris Thile, who performed at the festival as teenagers.

It's time for a collection of musicians who play in a wide variety of styles, from bluegrass to swing to blues, and John Hartford's unique music, too. Included are The Acousticats, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, John Mayall, and Gillian Welch, among lots more. More than two traditions, but all acoustic … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysBela Fleck & the Flecktones / “Hurricane Camille” / Bela Fleck & the Flecktones / Warner BrothersFraser & Debolt / “Gypsy Solitaire” / Fraser & Debolt with Ian Guenther / ColumbiaGillian Welch / “Caleb Meyer” / Hell Among the Yearlings / AlmoThe Blue Velvet Band / “Hitchhiker” / Sweet Moments with the Blue Velvet Band / Warner BrothersThe Acousticats / “California Republic” / Down at Evangelina's / Flying FishJohn Hartford / “Back in the Goodle Days” / Aereo-Plain / RounderJohn Mayall / “Room to Move” / The Turning Point / Cherry Bela Fleck & the Flecktones / “Reflections of Lucy” / Bela Fleck & the Flecktones / Warner Brothers 3David Bromberg et al / “Breakfast Feud” / Hillbilly Jazz / Flying FishThe David Grisman Quintet / “Fish Scale” / The David Grisman Quintet / KaleidoscopeGuy Van Duser / “When I See An Elephant Fly” / Stride Guitar / Rounder Tony Ellis / “Cherry Blossom Waltz” / Farewell My Home / Flying FishThe Horseflies et al / “Hangman's Reel” / Two Traditions / Self-producedPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

My guest this week is Katie Harford Hogue, who joins me to chat about the wonderful album 'Julia Belle: The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project, Vol. 2'We discuss how the project came about, following the discovery of dozens of John Hartford's notebooks, kept between 1983 and 2001, full of as many as 4,000 original fiddle tunes he'd composed. That led to the book - 'John Hartford's Mammoth Collection of Fiddle Tunes', followed by two albums, the second of which we're exploring today.Co-produced by Katie, with Sharon Gilchrist and Megan Lynch Chowning, 'Julia Belle' features a selection of John's original fiddle tunes, as well as some favourite songs, performed by some of the most beloved female artists in the Hartford-inspired bluegrass scene, including Rachel Baiman, Phoebe Hunt, Ginger Boatwright, Brittany and Natalie Haas, Deanie Richardson, Allison de Groot, Della Mae, The Price Sisters, Uncle Earl, Alison Brown, Missy Raines and Sierra Hull. It's a wonderful record and made for a fascinating conversation. Check out the links below to buy the album and discover the many amazing resources available to celebrate John's music.Happy picking,MattMore info... Buy on CD from johnhartford.comDownload on BandcampListen - Matt Coombs plays John Hartford's Mammoth Collection of Fiddle TunesSend a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! (Don't forget to include your name so I know who you are!) Support the show===Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends. This week's friend is Ellie Hakanson! We recorded this last week at my home in Portland, OR. Tunes in this episode: * Not Soft Enough (John Hartford original) (0:47) * Scraps from Your Table (Hazel Dickens original) (20:42) * Say Darling Say (30:22) * I Love You Honey (Patsy Cline) (49:16) * January Waltz (Betse Ellis original) (1:03:07) * Bonus Track: Methodist Preacher New the new John Hartford Project album: Julia Belle! (https://www.johnhartford.com/product/julia-belle-the-john-hartford-fiddle-tune-project-vol-2/) Follow Missy Raines on Instagram for news about the new album (https://www.instagram.com/missyraines/) Follow Grasstime on Instagram for news about their new album (https://www.instagram.com/grasstimebluegrassband/) Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool) Send Tax Deductible Donations to Get Up in the Cool through Fracture Atlas (https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/get-up-in-the-cool) Sign up at Pitchfork Banjo for my clawhammer instructional series! (https://www.pitchforkbanjo.com/) Schedule a banjo lesson with Cameron (https://www.camerondewhitt.com/banjolessons) Visit Tall Poppy String Band's website (https://www.tallpoppystringband.com/) and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tallpoppystringband/)

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Bob Carlin is among the world's top innovators and prolific performers of clawhammer banjo, and is best known for his solo recordings, collaborations with artists such as Bruce Molsky, Cheick Hamala Diabate, John Hartford, Erynn Marshall, and as a longtime member of the legendary Hartford String Band. He also enriches the banjo world through his substantial work as an author, folklorist, and instructor.   Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Peghead Nation, Sullivan Banjos, and Bluegrass Country Radio   Photo by Mac Carbonell   Bob on the web: http://www.bobcarlinmusic.com/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

This week we feature fiddler Tim Crouch.  Tim has a long history in bluegrass music dating back to the days as a teenager playing with his Uncle Dub Crouch - who was a legend in bluegrass music in Missouri and was a friend and mentor to our cover story artist this month John Hartford.  Tim also spent time with Jim & Jesse, The Whites and Mike Snyder.

We have a very special show for you this week! We dive into our archives once more to feature four Lost Legends of Bluegrass and Acoustic music. We will hear music and conversation from musical pioneers Doc Watson, John Hartford, Ralph Stanley, and Earl Scruggs. Nick Forster will also share some personal insight and stories from his shared experiences with these wonderful characters. That's all this week on eTown!   Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more! Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/ Your support helps us bring concerts, tapings and conversations to audiences while fostering connection through music, ideas and community. If you'd like to support eTown's mission to educate, entertain and inspire a diverse audience through music and conversation, please consider a donation: https://www.etown.org/get-involved/donate-orig/.

This week, old-time Appalachian multi-instrumentalists and educators Dan Levenson & Bob Carlin recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Dan and Bob acted as judges at our annual old-time fiddle & banjo contest where they also gave us this masterful evening performance. “Dan Levenson is an Appalachian native who has grown up with the music of that region. Today he is considered a respected master teacher and performer of both the clawhammer banjo and Appalachian style fiddle. Dan performs and teaches regularly throughout the world, including in England, Ireland, Israel and Brazil. He has taught at many music schools and camps, including in the John C. Campbell Folk School, Mars Hill, Maryland Banjo Academy, The Ozark Folk Center at Mountain View, AR, Banjo Camp North, The Rolland Fiddle Camp and Dan's own Clawcamp and Old-Time Music instructional weekends held at various locations throughout the country.” - https://clawdan.com/about/ “Banjoist Bob Carlin has been offering performances, lectures and workshops for over thirty years. Carlin had largely left the solo arena in the mid-1990s after an invitation to join the band of songwriter John Hartford. For six years, Bob Carlin toured throughout the United States and Canada with Hartford, even accompanying John on a ten day Japanese sojourn. Since the death of John Hartford in 2001, Bob Carlin has returned to solo performing, teaching and appearances with other musicians.” - http://www.bobcarlinmusic.com/teacher+performer/index.htm In this week's “From the Vault” segment, OHR producer Jeff Glover offers an archival recording of Ozark original old-time fiddle champion Shay Pool playing the traditional tune “Grigsby's,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. In his segment “Back in the Hills,” writer, professor and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins discusses the Ozarks' influence at the “Festival of Festivals,” the first National Folk Festival held in St. Louis, Missouri in 1934. (Part 4)

Banjo legend Tony Trischka joins me on the show this week. I first saw Tony playing with his band Psychograss back in the 90's at a bluegrass festival in Vancouver, and have been following Tony's music ever since. Tony is from Syracuse, and has spent most of his career in the New York area. His early bands included The Down City Ramblers, Country Cooking and Breakfast Special. He also started making really cool solo records in the early 70's that are pretty out-there in the context of what was going on in those days in bluegrass. Those albums definitely nod to traditional bluegrass, but they are also very progressive and experimental. He did alot of touring and recording with his various projects and collaborations over the years, while continuing to teach and compose (he taught a young upstart named Bela Fleck a thing or two in some lessons). After working to progress the banjo and its role in music through his entire career, Tony suddenly has dropped this amazing new project on us that is as traditional as it gets, and has allowed him to mine the depths of the greatness of Earl Scruggs. The new record is called Earl Jam, and was made after he was given hours and hours of tapes of Earl and John Hartford jamming. Unheard stuff that is like a portal into the brain of the greatest banjo innovator of all time. Tony transcribed a hours of that playing, and those transcriptions are what you hear, along with guests like Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings. So let's dive into all this history and hear about the new record - you can get all the latest info on Tony and his upcoming gigs at tonytrischka.com - Enjoy my conversation with Tony Trischka!This season is brought to you by our sponsors Larivée Guitars and Fishman AmplificationYou can join our Patreon here to get all episodes ad-free, as well as access to all early episodesThe show's website can be found at www.makersandshakerspodcast.com Get ad-free episodes and access to all early episodes by subscribing to Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Magazine we continue to offer a remedy for the challenges of daily life. Once again, the program features humorous songs from Dave Van Ronk, John Hartford, Robin and Linda Williams, Lou and Peter Berryman, Willie Nelson and lots more. So, turn away from the TV, put down your phone for a little bit, and and enjoy … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysPeter Ostroushko / “Rumba de los Holsteins” / Presents the Mando Boys / Red HouseDave Van Ronk / “Georgie and the IRT” / Down in Washington Square / Smithsonian FolkwaysBill and the Belles / “Preacher and the Bear” / Dreamsongs, Etc. / JalopyWillie Nelson / “Still Not Dead” / God's Problem Child / LegacyOld Man Luedecke / “Sardine Song” / Easy Money / True NorthBill Morrissey & Greg Brown / “Fishing with Bill” / Friend of Mine / PhiloTim O'Brien and the O'Boys / “Farmer's Cursed Wife” / Oh Boy! Oh Boy! / Sugar HillBKO / “Berkeley” / Moon Over Mendocino / Mill GulchThe Chicken Chokers / “Lookin' for Money” / Chokers and Flies / RounderPeter Ostroushko / “Mando Boys War Hymn” / Presents the Mando Boys / Red HouseJohn Hartford / “Old Joe Clark” / Morning Bugle / RounderJohn Hartford / “Don't Leave Your Records in the Sun” / Mark Twang / RounderThe John Hartford Stringband / “She's Gone (And Bob's Gone With Her)” / Memories of John / Compass Lou and Peter Berryman / “Ketchup Wasn't Red” / The Universe in 14 Examples / CornbeltRobin & Linda Williams / “Marvin & Mavis Medley” / Radio Songs / Red HousePete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

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.

Last week we lost Happy Traum, one of the shining lights of acoustic music for over half a century.It's hard to fully grasp, in our online world where everything is right there whenever we need it, just what an enormous contribution Happy and the Homespun team made to helping people learn roots and acoustic music.I was lucky enough to get to chat to Happy a couple of times for the podcast, and he spoke about how strongly he felt that their role was to document, as well as teach. Watching the videos they put out with Tony Rice, Doc Watson, Norman Blake and Bill Monroe (and many more) it's hard to think of a bigger contribution to documenting an era of music!To celebrate Happy's extraordinary influence, which will continue for many years through Homespun's legacy, I'm re-posting the chat I had with him for the podcast back in June of 2022. Countless people learned to play an instrument thanks to the books, tapes, videos, CDs, DVDs and downloads Homespun put out, with some of the leading names in roots music, including Tony Rice, Norman Blake, Bill Monroe, John Hartford, Sam Bush and many, many more.Happy shares the story of how Homespun was born, around a kitchen table, as well as memories of working with some of those iconic musicians, many of whom became friends along the way.Happy will be dearly missed by those who knew him, as well as by people like me, who didn't, but whose lives were enriched by his work.Thank you Happy!MattVisit Homespun's website to check out their extraordinary catalogue  Send a message to Bluegrass Jam Along! Support the Show.===- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

Music with No Judgement or Preaching.Jack McKeon's, A Nashville-based singer-songwriter with an honest, plainspoken vocal, an eclectic-roots sound and a knack for bringing crystalline characters to life without the moral judgement.You''ll hear how he crafts such incredible music grounded in the power of observation, humanity, and connectionFirst inspired by literary music icons from Hank Williams and Guy Clark to Tom T. Hall and John Hartford.You can find Jack performing all over Nashville and beyond.He was chosen to perform at the Country Music Hall of Fame in the Songwriter Round for their Acoustic Guitar Project. Recently he was selected as one of the 24 finalists for the prestigious Grassy Hill New Folk contest at the legendary Kerrville Folk Fest. He joined a long list of great writers that have previously held this honor, including Lyle Lovett, Caroline Spence and Steve Earle. Jack's debut album titled Talking to Strangers was released on June 21st. 10 mesmerizing songs landing in the sweet spot between country, bluegrass and folk rock. With literary lyricism and easy going vocals, Jack embraces the comfort of Appalachian soul.You'll Also Discover…The Mason Via Playlist Where We Discovered Jack's Song.They Day He Quit His Job and Moved to Nashville.The Nashville Diner that Inspires His Song Writing.What Happened to Him an 18-Day Music Festival.What It's Like Playing to 400-Person Silent Audience.The Biggest Misconception About His Music.Why He Selected Dee's in Nashville for His Album Release.The Legacy He'd Like to Leave.Find Jack here: https://jackmckeonmusic.com/

My guest this week is Tony Trischka, who returns to Bluegrass Jam Along to chat about his superb new record Earl Jam.We talk about  Tony receiving a thumb drive containing 200 unheard recordings of Earl Scruggs jamming with John Hartford, and his amazement at not just how many tunes were on there that he'd never heard Earl play, but also hearing Earl play in different styles and tunings too.Tony started transcribing the breaks and that was the start of the project that became Earl Jam, which features performances from Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Sam Bush, Del McCoury and Sierra Ferrell, alongside many more incredible musicians.It's a wonderful record and, as always, it was a joy chatting to Tony.For more info on the album, to buy or stream Earl Jam and to check Tony's tour dates, visit tonytrischka.comHappy picking,Matt Support the Show.===- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

In this episode The Agents hold a rambling discussion ranging from affordable housing, universal basic income, YouTubing, the heyday of blogging, Facebook memes, to the Bata girls, Edmonton in winter, and the Lake Shore West Garden Tour. Also in this episode, Agent Candy sees a friend of the podcast perform and Agent Eugene cannot remember the name of the town of Prescott, Ontario. Apologies to Prescott. Additionally... The Great Escaper (bring Kleenex) Furiosa - the 5th Mad Max film Bob Carlin's My Memories of John Hartford.

Episode 573 also includes an E.W. Poetic Piece titled "Old Friend." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Modest Mouse, John Hartford, Bob Marley & the Wailers, Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard. Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors.

Trapper Haskins is an author, musican, woodworker and outdoorsman. His book "Crooked Old River, Rowing Toward Redemption on the Mississippi" is out now. We talk traveling the Mississippi, building a rowboat, the pull of the River, writing a book, music, John Hartford and more. Join Will on the River! Summer and Fall 2024 Guided Canoe trips available at www.buffaloroamer.com/tripsBrought to you by:Fishell Paddles - Makers of Fine, Handcrafted Wooden Canoe PaddlesTry a Fishell paddle and FEEL the difference. Each paddle is handmade by Greg Fishell at his shop in Flagstaff, Arizona. Will uses a Ray Special model, and outfits all of his trips with Fishell Paddles as well. Use code WILL at checkout for a free paddle hanger w/ purchase of new paddle!SREgear.comSRE Outdoors is a Family Owned & Operated Outdoor Gear Shop in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Great gear, great prices, unbeatable customer service. Use code WILL at checkout for 10% off your first order.Interested in advertising or partnering with Buffalo Roamer Outdoors? Contact Will here: buffaloroamer.com/contact

It is natural that a second generation bluegrass banjo player would have soaked up as much of Earl Scruggs' style on the five string as possible when starting out; it is just as natural that they would push outside of those boundaries of the territory staked out by their pioneering forebears. In Tony Trischka's case, part of this instinct to turn bluegrass on its head early on in his career involved doing things like adding saxophone to an instrumental version of “Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms”, which began with a cacophonous drum solo. Now, we find the habitual trailblazer discovering and reinterpreting never before heard jams from none other than Earl Scruggs himself. It is a bit of a full circle moment, although that is not to say that Tony Trischka ever left the traditional bluegrass fold, either. He is and always was a banjo renaissance man, respected by fans of the roots music avant-garde and the three finger roll alike. In the past couple of years in his now nearly sixty year career, Tony Trischka has been excitedly traveling down an even deeper Earl Scruggs rabbit hole than even he could ever have imagined. Already at work on another book of re-transcriptions of Earl Scruggs' music, which had previously been transcribed by guitar players, a friend named Bob Piekel sent Tony over 200 home recordings of Earl made by John Hartford, which included other greats like Tony Rice, Mac Wiseman and Del McCoury playing for fun over many years in the 1980s and 1990s. These tapes revealed a side of Earl's playing, both in style and repertoire, that no one outside of those small circles of musicians ever heard, including multiple versions of songs like "Gentle on My Mind" and "Here Comes the Bride"; Earl playing blues licks on “Cripple Creek”; syncopations that he used only in those private settings. Brimming with inspiration, Tony Trischka crafted an album based on the John Hartford tapes, bringing in players like Sam Bush, Molly Tuttle, Michael Cleveland, Billy Strings and Mark Schatz, to record his new collection titled Earl Jam: A Tribute To Earl Scruggs. Tony Trischka plays banjo alongside Darol Anger on fiddle Just after Earl Scruggs' 100th birth anniversary, and just ahead of his own 75th trip around the sun, I sat with Tony Trischka at the Earl Scruggs Center following his performance at the Remembering Earl concert, which included the Travelin' McCourys and Jerry Douglas. This episode contains the bulk of that conversation, which was also partially excerpted in our earlier episode titled “An Update, and Two Quick Takes With Tony Trischka and Travis Book”, which includes a portion of Tony's interview that does not appear here. Songs heard in this episode:“John Henry Medley: John Henry/Bonaparte's Retreat/Twists and Turns” by Tony Trischka, from Territory“Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms” by Tony Trischka, from Heartlands, excerpt“Quite Early Morning” by Pete Seeger, from Pete Seeger: The Smithsonian Folkways Collection, excerpt“Dooley” by Tony Trischka, featuring Molly Tuttle and Sam Bush”, from Earl Jam: A Tribute To Earl Scruggs Thank you so much for visiting! We are grateful that you took time to listen, and hope you can help us by spreading awareness of what we are doing. It is as easy as telling a friend and following this podcast on your platform of choice. From there it takes just a moment to give us a top rating and a review. It makes a great difference because the more top reviews and ratings we get, the more visible we become to everyone on those platforms, which means that more people just like you find musical kinship with artists like Tony Trishcka, and legends like Earl Scruggs and Pete Seeger. I would love to hear your comments about that sort of thing and all things Southern Songs and Stories -- you can drop me a line at southernsongsandstories@gmail.com, and I will be glad to reply. Speaking of Earl Scruggs, check out our episode titled The Humble Genius of Earl Scruggs, which is chock full of interviews with bluegrass artists sharing their memories of Earl and how he impacted their lives. This series is a part of the lineup of both public radio WNCW and Osiris Media, with all of the Osiris shows available here. You can also hear new episodes on Bluegrass Planet Radio here. Thanks to Mary Beth Martin and Zach Dressel at the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, North Carolina for all their help in setting up my interview with Tony Trischka, and to Corrie Askew for producing the radio adaptations of this series on public radio WNCW, where we worked with Joshua Meng, who wrote and performed our theme songs. This is Southern Songs and Stories: the music of the South and the artists who make it. - Joe Kendrick

Picking up where Samuel Johnson left off more than two centuries ago, Ray Robertson's Lives of the Poets (with Guitars): Thirteen Outsiders Who Changed Modern Music offers up an amplified gathering of thirteen portraits of rock & roll, blues, folk, and alt-country's most inimitable artists.Irreverent and riotous, Robertson explores the “greater or lesser heat” with which each musician shaped their genre while offering absorbing insight into their often tumultuous lives. Robertson includes essays on Gene Clark, Ronnie Lane, The Ramones, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Townes Van Zandt, Little Richard, Alan Wilson, Willie P. Bennett, Gram Parsons, Hound Dog Taylor, Paul Siebel, Willis Alan Ramsey, and John Hartford. In this episode, Robertson gives us the stories behind Gene Clark, Ronnie Lane, The Ramones, Little Richard, Gram Parsons, and John Hartford.Purchase a copy of Lives of the Poets (with Guitars): Thirteen Outsiders Who Changed Modern MusicEpisode PlaylistFollow Ray Robertson:FacebookInstagram---------- BookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMTIKTOKX Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe

We have a very special show for you this week! We dive into our archives once more to feature four Lost Legends of Bluegrass and Acoustic music. We will hear music and conversation from musical pioneers Doc Watson, John Hartford, Ralph Stanley, and Earl Scruggs. Nick Forster will also share some personal insight and stories from his shared experiences with these wonderful characters. That's all this week on eTown!    Visit our Youtube Channel to see artist interviews, live recordings, studio sessions, and more!   Be a part of the audience at our next recording: https://www.etown.org/etown-hall/all-events/

Tony sits and talks about Earl Scruggs, banjos ,teaching Bela Fleck and the tapes of John Hartford and Earl Scruggs. He also plays a few songs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-carlton/message

Happy release day! Today on our program, we're delighted to release the first episode of Season 3, diving into the life of renowned songwriter, riverboat pilot, folklorist, song collector, music historian, accomplished fiddler and banjoist, clog & shuffle dancer, storyteller and consummate entertainer, John Hartford. One of the most brilliant yet lesser-known musicians of the last century, John was the key figure in redefining Bluegrass and American roots music for future generations, the unofficial father of “newgrass”, who had a life that was anything but ordinary. Support Educational Programming: Join the Patreon Community Send a one-time donation on Venmo or PayPal Follow American Songcatcher: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook Credits: Ryan Eastridge - Research, Writing  Nicholas Edward Williams - Production, research, editing, recording and distribution References: Rolling Stone | Art Menius | Fretboard Journal | JohnCowan.com | Mike Bub Interview | AllMusic.com | No Depression | The Bluegrass Situation | Official Website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americansongcatcher/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/americansongcatcher/support

An original fiddle tune waltz written for her friend, John Hartford. To get the range of April's fiddle, I used the cello banjo and even tuned down the fourth string for the one low G note in the B part. I always like the challenge of learning from the fiddle...

An original fiddle tune waltz written for her friend, John Hartford. To get the range of April's fiddle, I used the cello banjo and even tuned down the fourth string for the one low G note in the B part. I always like the challenge of learning from the fiddle...

What the H? Exactly. The award-winning* Lickers discuss some of their favorite records filed under the letter H. -- In the early 1970s, legendary collaborator and self-proclaimed non-musician Brian Eno famously designed a deck of 115 cards containing elliptical imperatives to spark in the user creative connections unobtainable through regular modes of work. He called his creation "Oblique Strategies." For nearly one half of a century, countless artists and professionals across the globe have benefited from utilizing the oblique strategies technique when attempting to overcome a lull in creative output. In 2023, idiotic, introverted hobby podcasters and self-proclaimed Lightnin' Lickers Jay and Deon found themselves uninspired when contemplating the potential themes of their upcoming thirty-third episode. Together, they decided... to default back to the alphabet. Because they have a reasonably good solid grasp of the alphabet and how it works. They had previously utilized the letters A thru G, so naturally, they went with H. LLR "H" mixtape:  [SIDE H-A] (1) Kristian Harting - Digging Up Graves (2) Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - Hideaway (3) Height Keech - Working Woman Blues / This Brutal World... (4) Honey Ltd. - Tomorrow Your Heart (5) Tim Hecker - Voice Crack [SIDE H-B] (1) Hurrah! - If Love Could Kill (2) Donny Hathaway - I Believe To My Soul (3) Daryl Hall - Why Was It So Easy (4) H.E.R. - Focus (5) John Hartford - Holding Sonic contributors to episode thirty-one of Lightnin' Licks Radio include:  Holland-Dozier-Holland, Lee Moses, James Todd Smith, SZA, Herbie Hancock, Placido Flamingo,  Babyface, The Rascals, B.L.K., Donny Hathaway, Roberta Flack, John Lennon, Ray Charles, Daryl Hall, John Oates, Elton John, Robert Frip, David Bowie, Kristian Harting, Mike Kroll, Honey Limited, Lee Hazlewood, Nancy Sinatra, The Mamas and the Papas, The Wrecking Crew, Height Keech, Future Islands, Hemlock Ernst, Steve Harley, Cockney Rebel, super special secret guest student disc jockey Billy Lalonde form the WHCW archives circa 1992(ish), Faith No More, The Waterboys, John Fahey, John Hartford, Glenn Campbell, Randy Scruggs, Norman Blake, Emma Ruth Rundle, Tim Hecker, Brian Eno, H.E.R., TLC, Home, U2, Elvin Bishop, DJ Shadow, Arc of All, The Clockers, Ashley Alexander, Mister and Jenn Wasner. *2023 REVIEW magazine fans' choice award for best live-streaming production. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/llradio/message

Reciban un cordial saludo. Desde Cali (Colombia), les habla Sergio Luis López, compartiéndoles un nuevo episodio de "Así la escuché yo..." “O Rei” como se le conoce también al artista brasileño Roberto Carlos, logró posicionar en los primeros lugares de los listados musicales de 1984, su canción “Camionero”. Así la escuché yo…. La canción había sido lanzada inicialmente en portugués con letra del propio Roberto Carlos y coescrita por su compatriota Erasmo Carlos para el álbum “Roberto Carlos” de 1984 bajo el título “Caminhoneiro”. Fue tal el éxito de la canción de Roberto Carlos, que pronto salieron otras versiones, como la realizada en Salsa por el estadounidense Frankie Ruiz, incluida en su álbum “Solista, pero no solo” de 1984 (su primer trabajo en solitario), la cual grabó con el título “El camionero”. Sin embargo, estas son en realidad adaptaciones basadas en la canción compuesta y grabada por el artista estadounidense John Hartford en 1967, escrita originalmente en inglés bajo el título “Gentle on my mind". La canción alcanzó su popularidad inicial, gracias a la grabación que realizó en 1967 el reconocido artista estadounidense Glen Campbell, para el álbum homónimo “Gentle on my mind" (Suave en mi mente). Fue tan popular la canción de Glen Campbell que hasta “El Rey” Elvis Presley se animó a dejarnos su versión en 1969 para el álbum “From Elvis in Memphis” grabada con el título “Gentle on my mind” (Suave en mi mente). ¿Y tú, conocías el origen de esta canción? Autor: John Hartford (estadounidense) - Adaptación al español y al portugués Roberto Carlos & Erasmo Carlos (brasileños) Camionero - Roberto Carlos (1984) "Roberto Carlos" álbum en español (1984) Roberto Carlos (nombre real Roberto Carlos Braga Moreira, brasileño) Género: Balada Caminhoneiro - Roberto Carlos (1984) “Roberto Carlos” álbum en portugués (1984) Roberto Carlos (nombre real Roberto Carlos Braga Moreira, brasileño) El camionero - Frankie Ruiz (1985) “Solista, pero no solo” álbum (1985) Frankie Ruiz (nombre real José Antonio Torresola Ruiz, estadounidense) Género: Salsa Gentle on my mind - Elvis Presley (1969) “From Elvis in Memphis” álbum (1969) Elvis Presley (nombre real Elvis Aron Presley, estadounidense) Gentle on my mind - Glen Campbell (1967) "Gentle on my mind" álbum (1967) Glen Campbell (nombre real Glen Travis Campbell, estadounidense) Gentle on my mind - John Hartford (1967) "Earthwords & Music" álbum (1967) John Hartford (nombre real John Cowan Harford, estadounidense) Género: Country ___________________ “Así la escuché yo…” Temporada: 7 Episodio: 43 Sergio Productions Cali – Colombia Sergio Luis López Mora

Jay and Penny Lover discuss what's been yanking their sonic cranks as of late. Repeat guest Don throws in his two cents as well. We don't understand it. Oh, what's come over us? But we're not gonna worry. No. Not anymore. Because when men are in love, we've only got one story. That's why our love is lost somewhere in your kiss. When we're lost and alone, it's you that we miss. With a love like yours, it's hard to resist. Oh-oh-oh. Sonic contributions to the sixteenth bonus episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio podcast includes:  Nick Kroll, Jason Moustakas, DJ Nu Mark, Jurassic Five, Dave Matthews Band, SAULT, The Millennium, Emitt Rhodes, Jay Dilla, Slum Village, Doc Illingsworth, Tortoise, Burt Bacharach, Sonic Youth, Inflo, Tilla, Sleaford Mods, Viagra Boys, John Hartford, The Runaways, Motley Crue, Zhane, Weakened Friends, Adam & the Ants, Height Keech, De La Soul, Purple Mountains, Arrested Development, Nino Rota, Arc of All, Stillwater, Mac DeMarco, Dilly Dally, Big Thief, Neil Young & Crazyhorse, MJ Lenderman, Phish, Prince Paul, Chicago, Instant Funk, Young Holt Limited, Etta James, The Jam, The Specials, Elastica, Chemical Brothers, and Lionel Richie. Jay brought to the dining room table the sweet sounds of Benny Hester, Jim O'Rourke, The Donnas, and Bran Van 3000. Deon was partial to the musical stylings of Black Milk, Little Simz, Wye Oak, and Wire. Returning super special not-so-secret friend Don is fucking with JW Francis, Wednesday, Wooden Wand, and Karate, Guns and Tanning. BONUS #16 MIXTAPE [SIDE A] (1) Wye Oak – Before (2) Benny Hester – Let It Be So (3) JW Francis – Casino (4) Black Milk – Sunday's Best / Monday's Worst (5) The Donnas – Rock and Roll Machine (6) Wooden Wand – Spitting at the Camera [SIDE B] (1) Karate, Guns & Tanning – White Nights (2) Jim O'Rourke – Something Big (3) Little Simz – Poison Ivy (4) Wednesday – Chosen to Deserve (5) Bran Van 3000 – Drinking in L.A. (6) Wire - Champs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/llradio/message

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week's friend is Rachel Baiman. We recorded this at Valley of the Moon. Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool) Tune in this episode: * Fisher's Hornpipe (2:08) * Over the Road to Maysville (14:11) * Self Made Man (24:44) * Lovers and Leavers (35:43) * Lost Girl (40:43) * Bonus Track: Old Songs Never Die Rachel Baiman's website (https://www.rachelbaiman.com/) Follow Rachel Baiman on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rachelbaiman/) Subscribe to The Weekly Croissant (https://rachelbaiman.substack.com/) Sign up for Cameron's Fall Old Time Songs Banjo Workshop Series (https://www.camerondewhitt.com/store) Find out more about Old Growth Old Time, Seattle's new old time festival! (https://oldgrowtholdtime.org/) Sign up at Pitchfork Banjo for my clawhammer instructional series! (https://www.pitchforkbanjo.com/) Schedule a banjo lesson with Cameron (https://www.camerondewhitt.com/banjolessons) Check out Cameron's old time trio Tall Poppy String Band (https://www.tallpoppystringband.com/)

In this episode, Bob Holmes from SUSS amd his special co-hosts Patrick McDermott and Barry Walker, Jr. go on a wild ride through ambient coiuntry as they play music from Steve Tibbets, yes/and, Papa M, Tony Rice, John Hartford, SUSS and tracks from their band North Americans. 

Episode 531 also includes an E.W. Prose Piece titled "Fiction." We share an excerpt from Howard Zinn's book " A People's History of the United States." We have an E.W. Poem called "Early July." Our music this go round is provided by these wonderful artists: Thelonious Monk, Ragland Baxter, Paul and the Tall Trees, John Prine, Jimmy Cliff, John Hartford & Vassar Clements, Branford Marsalis and Terence Blanchard.  Commercial Free, Small Batch Radio Crafted in the West Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania... Heard All Over The World. Tell Your Friends and Neighbors.

This week, Ozark original old-time fiddler, banjo maker and legendary fiddle tune collector Banjo Billy Mathews recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Dave Smith is joined in hosting this week by expert musicologist and Banjo Billy's most prolific protege, Emily Lawless. Billy Mathews is known far and wide across this land for his musical skill and old time fiddling ability.  He has traveled extensively throughout the Midwest for over 40 years.  Thoughtful musical kinships, maintained throughout these many years, have earned him a considerable amount of notoriety and recognition in Old Time music circles. True to his name, Billy continues to play and record a vast amount of Old Time Clawhammer Banjo tunes.  Billy has released a recording of Original Banjo Tunes, The Ghost of Banjo Billy.  Billy still resides in the Ozark Mountains, continuing work on music projects. Billy keeps busy by traveling throughout the country for workshops, concerts and other special events, playing his huge repertoire of old time fiddle and banjo tunes. Billy has literally become the embodiment of his Scot-Irish ancestors by continuing their traditional approach to life.  Billy continues to collect and play a huge repertoire of old-time fiddle tunes.  He has already made a sizeable and significant contribution to our American musical culture and there is no end in sight!  Billy has shared the stage with such noteworthy musicians as Joe Burke, John Koener, John Hartford, The Fiddle Puppets, Mike Seeger, De Dannan, Bill Monroe and more!  - http://www.banjobilly.net/about-us/ In this week's “From the Vault” segment, OHR producer Jeff Glover offers a 1974 archival recording of Ozark original Larry Poff performing the tune “900 Miles,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. In his segment “Back in the Hills,” writer, professor, and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins examines the gradual disappearance of traditional Ozarkian language in the modern Ozark region through the lens of his friendship and conversations with Ozark scholar Dr. Audrey Thompson.

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week's friend is Adrian Gross. We recorded this last month at the Durango Bluegrass Meltdown in Colorado. Tune in this episode: * Josie O (0:46) * Old Melinda (16:34) * Wild Horses at Stony Point (29:08) * Happy Hollow (51:12) * Tipping Back the Corn (Jordan Wankoff) (57:08) * Bonus track: Road to Malvern (Jim Childress original) Slocan Ramblers (https://slocanramblers.com/) Adrian Gross' website (https://adriangross.ca/) Follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/adrianmandolin/) Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool) Buy Get Up in the Cool merch like t-shirts, phone cases, and masks! (https://get-up-in-the-cool-swag.creator-spring.com/) Sign up at Pitchfork Banjo for my clawhammer instructional series! (https://www.pitchforkbanjo.com/) Schedule a banjo lesson with Cameron (https://www.camerondewhitt.com/banjolessons) Check out Cameron's other podcast, Think Outside the Box Set (https://boxset.fireside.fm/) Check out Cameron's old time trio Tall Poppy String Band (https://www.tallpoppystringband.com/)

My guest this week is singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Baiman.We chat about Rachel's new record Common Nation of Sorrow, how she made the transition from being an instrumentalist to being a songwriter, how she re-imagined a little known John Hartford song for the new record, why it can be good to include covers on your records as a songwriter and much, much more.This was such an interesting conversation. I hope you get as much out of it as I did!MattMore info on RachelRachel's website - http://www.rachelbaiman.com/Follow Rachel:Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/rachelbaiman/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Rachelbaimanmusic/ Rachel also mentioned a playlist of songs that inspired the production of Common Nation of Sorrow - you'll find it here on Spotify Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins - making some of the finest guitars and mandolins in the world since the 1970s. Visit Collingsguitars.com and find out why. ===- Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets- Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews- Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

I've dug into the bottom shelf of my old LP's to come up with some tracks that haven't been played on this show previously – Delia Bell & Bill Grant, Jim & Jesse, John Hartford, Buck White & the Down Home Folks, Eric Weissberg & Marshall Brickman. I'll also be playing some lesser-known Flatt & Scruggs, Raymond McLain, the Gibson Brothers, and newer friends like Balsam Range, Starlett & Big John Talley, and even some HCBB.

This week we'll hear some wonderful music from the ragtime and jug band traditions. The inspiration for the program was the CD from Eden & John's East River String Band, “Goodbye Cruel World”. We'll hear a selection from that CD and one from one of their previous releases. We'll also enjoy music from The Jim Kweskin Jug Band, Cannon's Jug Stompers, Dan Hicks, The Todalo Shakers and lots of others.  Dream a little dream with us … this week on the Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysThe Skirtlifters / “Creole Belles” / A Ragtime Episode / Self-producedJim Kweskin Jug Band / “Mobile Line” / Greatest Hits / VanguardCannon's Jug Stompers / “Bring It With You When You Come” / The Best of Cannon'a Jug Stompers YazooDan Hicks / “How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away” / Early Muses / Big BeatThe Youngbloods / “Grizzly Bear” / The Youngbloods / RCAEden & John's East River String Band / “You May Leave But This Will Bring You Back” / Goodbye Cruel World / East RiverEden & John's East River String Band / “Possum Rag” / Coney Island Baby / East RiverGuy Davis w/ Fabrizio Poggi / “Lost Again” / Juba Dance / MC RecordsRed Stick Ramblers / “It Ain't Right” / Right Key, Wrong Keyhole / Memphis InternationalThe Skirtlifters / “Palladium Rag” / A Ragtime Episode / Self -producedLovin' Spoonful / “Wild About My Lovin'” / Do You Believe in Magic / Kama SutraLast Chance Jug Band / “Who Pumped the Wind In my Doughnut” / Shake That Thing / Inside MemphisThe Todalo Shakers / “On the Road Again” / 4th Street Messaround / Self-producedThe Jake Leg Jug Band / “Shake It and Break It” / Cotton Mouth / Opra SoundsDavid Grisman, John Hartford, Mike Seeger / “When I'm Sixty-Four” / Retrograss / Acoustic DiscBumper Jacksons / “Darlin' Corey” / Sweet Mama, Sweet Daddy, Come In / Self-producedPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Counting Down the Greatest Cover Songs of All-Time!!#10-6Intro: Me and Bobby McGee by Janis JoplinOutro: Me and Bobby McGee by Roger Miller10. Hound DogOriginal: Hound Dog by Big Mama ThorntonAlternate: Hound Dog by Freddie Bell & the BellboysAlternate: Hound Dog by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: Hound Dog by *Mystery Artist*Alternate: Hound Dawg by David Grisman, John Hartford & Mike SeegerCover: Hound Dog by Elvis Presley9. Walk This WayOriginal: Walk This Way by AerosmithAlternate: Walk This Way by The String Cheese IncidentAlternate: Walk This Way by MC BoyAlternate: Walk This Way by Hayseed DixieAlternate: Walk This Way by Scary PocketsCover: Walk This Way by Run-D.M.C.8. Hey JoeOriginal: Hey Joe by The LeavesAlternate: Hey Joe by Roy BuchananAlternate: Hey Joe by Lee MosesAlternate: Hey Joe by Black UhuruAlternate: Hey Joe by *Mystery Artist*Cover: Hey Joe by The Jimi Hendrix Experience7. Don't Stop Believin'Original: Don't Stop Believin' by JourneyAlternate: Don't Stop Believin' by LadBabyAlternate: Don't Stop Believin' by George LamondAlternate: Don't Stop Believin' by Teddy SwimsCover: Don't Stop Believin' by Glee Cast6. Twist and ShoutOriginal: Twist and Shout by The Top NotesAlternate: Twist and Shout by The Isley BrothersAlternate: Twist and Shout by The Mamas and the PapasAlternate: Twist and Shout by Salt-N-PepaAlternate: Twist and Shout by Chaka Demus & PliersCover: Twist and Shout by The BeatlesVote on your favorite cover version from today's episodeAnd if you haven't yet voted on previous episodes:Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 1Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 2Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 3Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 4Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 5Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 6Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 7Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 8Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 9Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 10Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 11Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 12Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 13Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 14Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 15Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 16Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 17Vote on your favorite cover version from Episode 18

In this episode, Matt interviews GRAMMY-award winning fiddler Jason Carter (The Del McCoury Band, The Travelin' McCourys) about his recent solo album Lowdown Hoedown. Jason sings lead on the record, plays brilliant fiddle parts, and is joined by an all-star cast that includes Tim O'Brien, Sarah Jarosz, Billy Strings, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Dierks Bentley, Aoife O'Donovan, Marty Stuart, and many more.

I so much enjoyed playing some of my ‘favourites' last week that I continued again this week, in the last show for 2022! This episodes' favourites include the Bluegrass Album Band, Seldom Scene, Bill Emerson, Rhonda Vincent, John Hartford, Jean-Luc Leroux, Blue Highway, the Dillards, Doyle Lawson, the HCBB, Jim Mills & Paul Brewster – what's not to like?

Berlin [00:24] "Masquerade" Pleasure Victim Geffen Records GHS 2036 1983 Some classic nouvelle vague, very LA style. Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson [04:33] "Pancho & Lefty" Pancho & Lefty Epic FE 37958 1982 What the hell is up with the intro?! Anywho, pretty decent pass at the Townes Van Zandt classic. And these gentlemen let Townes appear as a federale in the accompanying video (https://youtu.be/UoKvUYbGu7A). The Knitters [09:18] "The New World" Poor Little Critter on the Road Slash 25310-1 1985 Well, since there was an election just recently, this seems like the one to go with. Margaret Whiting [12:15] "Gentle on My Mind" Pop Country London Records PS-527 1967 A snappy rendition of this John Hartford-penned number made popular by Glen Campbell. False [16:23] "A Victual for Our Dead Selves" Portent Gilead Media relic110 2019 Some blackened metal from this former Minneapolis combo. Ahmad Jamal [27:13] "Ahmad's Blues" Portfolion of Ahmad Jamal Argo LP 2638 1959 Recorded live at the Spotlite Club in Washington DC in September of 1958, featuring Ahmad on keys, Israel Crosby on bass, and Vernel Fournier on drums. Fun fact: Argo was a subsidiary of Chess Records. The Undertones [32:11] "It's Going to Happen" Positive Touch Harvest ST-12159 / Ardeck ST-12159 1981 A bit of a change in direction for the Northern Ireland lads. And I would say in a good way. It's always interesting when bands progress their sound. Feargal still sounds as distinctive as ever. During their appearance on Top of the Pops for this single, guitarist Damian O'Neill wore a black armband to mark the recent passing of Bobby Sands. Bongwater [35:47] "Bedazzled" The Power of Pussy Shimmy Disc shimmy 040 1990 Originally recorded by Dremble Wedge and the Vegetation (https://youtu.be/JXnoWb88Jr4). Just kidding, it's a Dudley Moore tune performed by Peter Cook in the 1967 Stanley Donen film Bedazzled. Deftly handled by Ann Magnuson, Kramer, Dave Rick, and David Licht. Earth Wind & Fire [38:32] "Fall in Love with Me" Powerlight Columbia TC 38367 1983 Track one, side one solid dancer with a heckuva guitar solo. Powerlight was the bands 12th studio album and certified gold. This song was released as single and made it to number 17 on the Hot 100. Iron Maiden [45:32] "Flash of the Blade" Powerslave Capitol Records SJ-12321 1984 The epicly epic album from my favorite band when I was a teenager. I caught them at Radio City Music Hall on this tour, with opening act Queensryche. You've never seen so much spandex and leather and hair. And then there was my nerdy self. Anywho, evidently this song made it into Dario Argento's Phenomena. Krallice [49:37] "Conflagration" Prelapsarian Gilead Media relic92 2017 Blackened goodness straight outta Queens. Pretenders [57:22] "Talk of the Town" Pretenders II Sire SRK 3572 1981 Got this one for my 13th birthday. This is an edited version of the 1980 single purportedly about Chrissie and Ray Davies. Music behind the DJ: "Slow Poke" by Lawrence Welk

Episode 231: Sam Bush was the first guest on The String way back in September of 2016, because he's a hero of mine and an exemplar of the Americana ideal, traditional American music with a contemporary outlook. He returns to talk about one of his heroes, the late great John Hartford. They were friends, picking buddies and sometime tour mates. And while there are many sides to Hartford, Sam wanted to celebrate his remarkable songwriting, which he does on the new album Radio John. 

Featured Songs: 00:38 - 10-22-22 - Marco Benevento - Pepper* - Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR 03:42 - 11-26-22 - Leftover Salmon - Up on the Hill Where We Do the Boogie** - Boulder Theater, Boulder, CO 11:26 - 11-26-22 - Lotus - Eats the Light - Brooklyn Bowl - Brooklyn, NY 22:52 - 12-03-22 - Billy Strings - She Makes My Love Come Rolling Down - Columbia Theater - Berlin, DEU 28:11 - 12-03-22 - Holly Bowling - Eyes of the World*** - Emelin Theatre - Mamaroneck, NY * Butthole Surfers cover ** John Hartford cover *** Grateful Dead cover See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Seth get some time with Jason Carter - a man who has played fiddle with the Del McCoury Band yet with the 2022 release "Lowdown Hoedown" he is in the forefront. This podcast episode includes much conversation about "Lowdown Hoedown" whether about the many guests (Dierks Bentley, Marty Stuart, Jon Fishman, Sarah Jarosz, Sam Bush, Billy Strings and Jason's McCoury Band/Travelin' McCoury's band mates. We also hear how Jason selected the songs and about the featured songwriters like Danny Barnes, John Hartford, Bruce Hornsby, Vassar Clements, David Grier, Shawn Camp and Dave Evans. We also hear some stories from Jason's many years of touring and recording.....including the time Del McCoury Band played a Phish festival, riding shotgun with Del McCoury, creating with Charlie Daniels and gigging with Mac Wiseman, Earl Scruggs and others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The one-and-only Sam Bush joins us this week for an enlightening talk about John Hartford and so much more. Sam has just released 'Radio John: Songs of John Hartford,' a tribute album to his old friend/mentor where he plays every instrument (acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, and fiddle). We talk about the inspiration behind the album, the Hartford tracks he chose, and his recording process. Sam also talks to us about some of the unique gear he employed. In addition to his tried-and-true 1937 Gibson F-5 mandolin (dubbed "Hoss"), he used a Silvertone bass with 40-year-old strings; a low-tuned banjo on loan from Bela Fleck, and a Cat's Eyes / Tokai copy of a Martin D-42. It's a great chat with a true bluegrass music legend. We hope you enjoy it. Get Sam Bush's 'Radio John' here: https://folkways.si.edu/sam-bush/radio-john-songs-of-john-hartford Get a digital subscription to the Fretboard Journal here: https://shop.fretboardjournal.com/collections/downloads/products/fretboard-journal-digital-subscription-offer Pre-order An Instrument Maker's Guide to Insanity and Redemption: Behind-the-Scenes Stories from the Instrument Making and Repair Community here. Our podcast is sponsored by Peghead Nation (use the promo code FRETBOARD and get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription); Izotope (use the coupon code FRET10 to save 10% off their plug-ins); and Calton Cases.

Episode Notes Support the Mandolins and Beer Podcast at my Patreon page! My guest this week is the one and only Sam Bush. Sam has a new album out today! It's called Radio John and it is his tribute the the legendary John Hartford. Head over to Sam's WEBSITE and get yourself a copy of the album and check out Sam's tour dates so you can catch him in a city near you   Welcome to my newest sponsor Grace Design!! As always, a HUGE THANK YOU to my sponsors! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfield Mandolins Pava Mandolins  Ellis Mandolins Siminoff Books Straight Up Strings Elderly Instruments Ear Trumpet Labs     Song clips featured in this episode:   All the songs previewed in this episode are on the new album Radio John (which you can purchase here) except for “Dance” by James Taylor.

Before 1994, lower Broadway in Nashville had long since kissed its glory days goodbye and was instead the province of peep shows and petty crime. But 1994 was the year that Greg Garing, young but already a veteran musician who'd played with legends like Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, John Hartford and many more, emerged at the forefront of a band of insurgent musicians who were out to reclaim the lost soul of classic Nashville country music. Staking out the back room at Tootsie's, Greg proceeded to launch a live music revolution that included fellow travellers BR-549 and others, and soon the crowds were flocking to lower Broadway once again. Of course, no one could imagine that it would turn into what it has now become. Nevertheless, GREG GARING is a Nashville underground legend who is internationally respected, and counts people like Lucinda Williams, Marianne Faithful and Shane MacGowan as fans. Come see why Johnny Cash said of him, "He's the best country singer I've heard in 30 years." Only $5 and you won't hear better music anywhere else in America that night.https://www.facebook.com/GregGaring/ https://www.instagram.com/greggaring/Host - Trey Mitchelltreymitchellphotography IGfeeding_the_senses_unsensored on IGtrey mitchell: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074368084848For sponsorship Information or submitting for interviews -  ftsunashville@gmail.comTheme Song - Damien HorneTake It From Me @damienhorne

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends! This week's friend is Megan Lynch Chowning. We recorded this in August at the home of Rachel Baiman and George Jackson in Nashville, TN. Tunes in this episode: * Forked Deer (1:12) * Leather Britches (15:35) * St. Anne's Reel (38:18) * John Rice (Hartford) (58:40) * Tennessee Politics (Hartford) (1:19:34) * Bonus track: Whiskey Before Breakfast Visit Megan's website at https://www.fiddlestar.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fiddlestar/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/fiddlestarmusic FiddleVideo.com https://www.fiddlevideo.com/ The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project: https://www.hartfordprojecttour.com/ Nashville Acoustic Camps: https://www.nashvilleacousticcamps.com/ Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool Buy Get Up in the Cool merch like t-shirts, phone cases, and masks! https://get-up-in-the-cool-swag.creator-spring.com/ Sign up at https://www.pitchforkbanjo.com/ for my clawhammer instructional series! Check out Cameron's other podcast, Think Outside the Box Set: https://boxset.fireside.fm/ Check out Cameron's old time trio Tall Poppy String Band: https://www.tallpoppystringband.com/

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BRUCE SUDANO has established a burgeoning reputation for his songwriting for many popular artists including his late wife Donna Summers, Michael Jackson, and Dolly Parton. He is now focusing his time on crafting elaborate stories with uplifting messages, funky instrumentals, and stunning creative direction, Bruce Sudano's discography is unlike any other. His most recent EP was released in October titled ODE TO NIGHTINGALE. MIKE COMPTON has spent decades touring and recording with Sting, Greg Allman, and Elvis Costello, to acoustic legends like John Hartford, Doc Waston, Ralph Stanley, and David Grisman. Native to Mississippi, he is a true master of the modern American mandolin and a premier interpreter of roots and Americana musical styles, ranging from rockers and urban hipsters to die-hard country, folk and bluegrass fans. Candice Gunn is 11 years old from Benton, KY and plays guitar and yodels.

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My guest on Bluegrass Jam Along this week is Happy Traum. Happy founded Homespun with his wife, Jane, in 1967. In the 55 years that followed, Homespun has helped hundreds of thousands of people learn to play music and has worked with some of the all-time bluegrass greats, including Tony Rice, Norman Blake, Bill Monroe, John Hartford, Sam Bush and many, many more.Happy share the story of how Homespun was born, as well as memories of working with some of those iconic musicians, many of whom became friends along the way.Happy also gave listeners to Bluegrass Jam Along an exclusive discount for anything from the (huge!) Homespun catalogue. Just enter the code JAMALONG at checkout and you'll get 20% off. You've got till July 8th 2022 to take advantage so hurry!Here are some of my favourites, in case you need some ideas!The Tony Rice Guitar MethodNorman Blake's Guitar Techniques The Sam Bush Mandolin MethodStuff we chat about in the episodeHomespun's websiteHappy's websiteHappy's signature guitar from Santa CruzRichard Thompson's Frets and Refrains campAdam Traum's website