Podcast appearances and mentions of Ricky Skaggs

In 2015, Cooder went on tour with bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White of the renowned country band The Whites. The tour featured a lot of gospel music and directly inspired Cooder's presumably final solo album, The Prodigal Son. It's a great and fitting farewell, and there is much to say about it, as well as the subsequent North American and European tours.This podcast frequently uses small snippets of musical recordings in podcast episodes for educational, review, and commentary purposes. In all cases, without exception, we believe this is protected by fair use in the U.S., fair dealing in the U.K. and EEA, and similar exceptions in the copyright laws of other nations. No more of the original than necessary is used, and excerpts are edited into long-form narratives, making the use transformative in nature.Written, produced and edited by Frank SchnelleTheme and background music by Chris HaugenVoices produced with text-to-speech AIFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTubeThe Ry Cooder Story WebsiteRy Cooder making The Prodigal Son on YouTubeRy Cooder - Everybody Ought to Treat a Stranger Right (Live in studio) on YouTubeRy Cooder - The Prodigal Son (Live in studio) on YouTubeSupport us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we feature guitar player and singer Clay Hess.  Clay first came to national prominence in bluegrass playing guitar with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder.  He later toured with Mark Newton, Sierra Hull, Mountain Heart and his own Clay Hess Band, among others.  He is now the newest member of the Seldom Scene and has released a few singles from an upcoming solo album.  This week we talk about Clay's entire bluegrass journey, including his first few months with the Seldom Scene.

Get out the Kleenex, hankies, or whatever you use to wipe away your tears: It's the last episode of this season of Shred With Shifty, a media event more consequential and profound than the finales of White Lotus and Severance combined. But there'll be some tears of joy, too, because on this episode, Chris Shiflett talks with one of country music's greatest players: Vince Gill. Gill's illustrious solo career speaks for itself, and he's played with everyone from Reba McEntire and Patty Loveless to Ricky Skaggs and Dolly Parton. He even stepped into the Eagles after Glenn Frey's death in 2017. His singing prowess is matched by his grace and precision on the fretboard, skills which are on display on the melodic solo for “One More Last Chance.” He used the same blackguard 1953 Fender Telecaster that you see in this interview to record the lead, although he might not play the solo the exact way he did back in 1992. Tune in to learn how Gill dialed his clean tone with a tip from Roy Nichols, why he loves early blackguard Telecasters and doesn't love shredders, and why you never want to be the best player during a studio session. 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.htmlhttps://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.

It will be an All Country Gospel edition this week on The Gospel Jubilee.   Chip & Denny will be playing songs by such artists as Ronnie Milsap, Brad Paisley, Johnny Cash, Josh Turner, Keith Urban, Clay Walker, Ricky Skaggs, and so, so much more. Plus we will have as our special guest country Gospel artist Joe Renshaw.   Here are all of the ways you can listen to the Gospel Jubilee On your Echo device say, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast. For a direct download go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/65810645/download.mp3   Ocean Waves Radio ... every Wednesday at 5:00 PM Eastern time., www.OceanWavesRadio.com   Thursday afternoons at 4:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM  EST on Southern Branch Bluegrass Radio, www.sbbradio.org   Saturday evenings at 7:00 and Wednesday afternoons at 4:00 CST on Radio For Life, www.RadioForLife.org   Legend Oldies Radio. Our broadcast will be aired every Sunday morning at 9:00 AM CDT. https://www.legendoldies.com   Playlist:   Artists |Song Title | Album   01. Ronnie Milsap - Swing down sweet chariot - "Then Sings My Soul   02. Reba McEntire - I've got the Lord on my side - "Sing It Now - songs Of Faith & Hope Disk 2"   03. Ricky Van Shelton - I shall not be moved -  "Don't Overlook Salvation"   04. Brad Paisley - Life's railway to Heaven (with Sheryl Crow & Carl Jackson) - "This Is Country Music"   05. Billy Walker - Do Lord - "15 Gospel Super Hits"   06. Johnny Russell - The baptism of Jessie Taylor - "Greatest Hits"   07. Dolly Parton - Whispering hope - "For God & Country"   08. Kenny Rogers - For the love of God - "Faith"   09. Margo Smith - Patti's prayer - "God's Bigger Than Wallstreet 2000"   10. Johnny Cash - The great speckled bird - "Just As I Am"   11. Our mystery artist of the week - Give me Jesus - "His Love Remains"   12. Joe Renshaw - In His will - "In His Will"   Interview with Joe Renshaw   13. Joe Renshaw - Citizens of Heaven - "In His Will"   14. Josh Turner - Me & God - "Your Man"   15. Matt Stuckey & Connie Smith - If God is dead (Who's this living in my soul) - "Whispering Country"   16. Keith Urban - But for the grace of God -"Keith Urban's 10 Number One's Tribute"   17. Gene Watson - Jesus is all I need - "Jesus Is All I Need"   18. Carrie Underwood - Jesus, take the wheel - "Some Hearts"   19. Clay Walker - Jesus was a country boy - "Jesus Was A Country Boy - Single"   20. Skeeter Davis - We nneed a lot more of Jesus - "It's Hard To Be A Woman"   21. Jimmy Davis - Highway to Heaven - "Highway To Heaven"   22. Barbara Mandrell - When we all get to Heaven - "Precious Memories"    

Get ready for a foot-stompin' good time on this week's episode of The Hometown Bluegrass Show! Tim and Josh are diving deep into the world of banjo brilliance, starting with a conversation about the incredible Scott Vestal and his banjo work on Josh's Modern Day Man album. We talk about his innovative style, legendary recordings, and why his picking continues to inspire pickers everywhere.Then, Josh dusts off a bluegrass favorite and delivers a killer version of Ricky Skaggs' “Highway 40 Blues.” You won't want to miss this one — it's got drive, soul, and that classic Skaggs flavor.And to top it all off, we sit down for a fun and lively interview with Banjo Ben Clark! From his days touring with top artists to his massively popular banjo/mandolin/guitar lessons online, Ben shares stories, laughs, and insight into the bluegrass world and beyond.

Hung out with one of my favorite young voices in country music this week, Carson Peters. We talked all about his musical upbringing, from playing with Ricky Skaggs at 10 years old, to his success in bluegrass and how that translates into his traditional country music writing/sound. His new song "The Mirror" is out everywhere, now!Carson's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/carsonpetersmusic/Our Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rcm_podcast/

Send us a textDonna Hughes has written north of 500 songs.  She has released 6 albums, containing mostly original material. Nominated for Songwriter of the Year in 2024 & 2025, for the SPBGMA Awards, her songs have been recorded & performed by Multiple Grammy Winner Alison Krauss & Union Station, Grammy Nominated Band-The Seldom Scene, Wyatt Rice's solo Album (with Vocals by Dale Ann Bradley & Russell Moore), Caroline Owens, The Snyder Family, Kati Penn, Kim Robins, Linda Lay, Wilson Banjo Co., Amanda Cook, Darren Beachley, A.J. Lee & The (Molly) Tuttles, Grass Country, Carlos & The Banditos, Nu-Blu & 2004 Country Colgate Showdown Winner Heather Shelley, as well as Bria Kelly of The Voice/America's Got Talent, Newtown, and various other Artists both well known & undiscovered, around the world.  Donna recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and an Award for her "Naomi Wise" Video at the Sunset Film Festival. She wrote the words & music for the Naomi Wise song, based on the life of a girl from her area, who died in 1808. The Video features Jenee Fleenor on Violin, who was awarded the CMA Musician of the Year for the last four years in a row (first female ever to win.) In 2014, Donna was awarded the "Key" to the City of Trinity, (where she resides), from the late Thomasville City Councilman Jesse Hill, as a gift of honor for all of her accomplishments.Donna's songs have been written about every subject from being stuck at Walmart, to dogs on chains.  She tries to balance life through song, from the spectrum of emotions life has to offer, from hilariously funny, to extremely sad.  Donna has judged Songwriting Contests & Conducted Songwriting Workshops around the Nation. Donna's career received a huge boost, when the Late & Legendary Tony Rice, approached her about producing an album for her, which he did, entitled “Gaining Wisdom.”Her next CD after that, “Hellos, Goodbyes & Butterflies,” was produced by the Late & Extraordinary J.D. Crowe. Donna's more notable appearances have included private performances for Race Car Giant Richard Childress; opening for David Bromberg at B.B. King's in NYC, playing the World Renowned Music Festival "Merlefest," playing The Bear Trap in Wyoming, The Ossippee Festival in Maine, the PBS  “Song of the Mountains" in Marion, VA, the PBS Program "Live from the Dennison Lodge" in Dubois, Wyoming, multiple performances at Bluebird Cafe & The Station Inn, both in Nashville, multiple times at Eddie's Attic in Atlanta, opening for Marty Stuart at a Premier Dinner Club near Washington D.C. known as "The Birchmere." Donna has opened for many Country Stars such as Ricky Skaggs, at Dollywood, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush & Tony Rice on their solo Tours, Joe Diffie, Gene Watson, and numerous other popular, high profile venues.   Donna is an Award Winning Realtor in North Carolina, and enjoys spending her spare time on her Grandaddy's 3rd Generation Farm with her Belgian Horses, her Bassett Hounds, Beagles, other rescue Animals, and painting Barn Quilts.Check out our Special Episode featuring “Divided We Fall”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ha_duIn0wITop 5 Songs of Encouragement1) “One Less Dog In the Cold” by Donna Hugheshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLfkg-vxkMo2) “The Corona Virus Beer Song” by Donna Hugheshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQAc82DPTNw3) “The Stable Song” by Gregory Alan Isakov with the Colorado Symphonyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqyAmmEkVvI4) “Barbed Wire Boys” by Susan Wernerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpsF2wb6NmE5) “Picture in a Frame” by Tom Waitshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fphxDPTV2BwSupport the show

Send us a textDonna Hughes has written north of 500 songs.  She has released 6 albums, containing mostly original material. Nominated for Songwriter of the Year in 2024 & 2025, for the SPBGMA Awards, her songs have been recorded & performed by Multiple Grammy Winner Alison Krauss & Union Station, Grammy Nominated Band-The Seldom Scene, Wyatt Rice's solo Album (with Vocals by Dale Ann Bradley & Russell Moore), Caroline Owens, The Snyder Family, Kati Penn, Kim Robins, Linda Lay, Wilson Banjo Co., Amanda Cook, Darren Beachley, A.J. Lee & The (Molly) Tuttles, Grass Country, Carlos & The Banditos, Nu-Blu & 2004 Country Colgate Showdown Winner Heather Shelley, as well as Bria Kelly of The Voice/America's Got Talent, Newtown, and various other Artists both well known & undiscovered, around the world. Donna recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award, and an Award for her "Naomi Wise"Video at the Sunset Film Festival. She wrote the words & music for the Naomi Wise song, based on the life of a girl from her area, who died in 1808. The Video features Jenee Fleenor on Violin, who was awarded the CMA Musician of the Year for the last four years in a row (first female ever to win.) In 2014, Donna was awarded the "Key" to the City of Trinity, (where she resides), from the late Thomasville City Councilman Jesse Hill, as a gift of honor for all of her accomplishments.Donna's songs have been written about every subject from being stuck at Walmart, to dogs on chains.  She tries to balance life through song, from the spectrum of emotions life has to offer, from hilariously funny, to extremely sad.  Donna has judged Songwriting Contests & Conducted Songwriting Workshops around the Nation. Donna's career received a huge boost, when the Late & Legendary Tony Rice, approached her about producing an album for her, which he did, entitled “Gaining Wisdom.”Her next CD after that, “Hellos, Goodbyes & Butterflies,” was produced by the Late & Extraordinary J.D. Crowe. Donna's more notable appearances have included private performances for Race Car Giant Richard Childress; opening for David Bromberg at B.B. King's in NYC, playing the World Renowned Music Festival "Merlefest," playing The Bear Trap in Wyoming, The Ossippee Festival in Maine, the PBS  “Song of the Mountains" in Marion, VA, the PBS Program "Live from the Dennison Lodge" in Dubois, Wyoming, multiple performances at Bluebird Cafe & The Station Inn, both in Nashville, multiple times at Eddie's Attic in Atlanta, opening for Marty Stuart at a Premier Dinner Club near Washington D.C. known as "The Birchmere." Donna has opened for many Country Stars such as Ricky Skaggs, at Dollywood, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush & Tony Rice on their solo Tours, Joe Diffie, Gene Watson, and numerous other popular, high profile venues.   Stay tuned, as Donna will continue to write songs & make records packed with original material. Donna is an Award Winning Realtor in North Carolina, and enjoys spending her spare time on her Grandaddy's 3rd Generation Farm with her Belgian Horses, her Bassett Hounds, Beagles, other rescue Animals, and painting Barn Quilts.“Divided We Fall” by Donna Hughes (video version)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTjqYPuQ_AUSupport the show

On this week's episode, we travel back in time! Rick will open the Interview Vault with 3 of the most memorable! First, Rick chats with 15 time Grammy Award Winner, Ricky Skaggs at The Barter Theater in Abingdon Virginia! Next Rick finally gets to interview The Big Three of Bluegrass, Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley and Larry Cordle from The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol Tennessee! Lastly Rick Travels to Nashville Tennessee to appear on "The Huckabee Show and chats with Governor Huckabee and Lamar Peake about the world famous "Acuff Fiddle"!

These Highways – Ryan Slice Carolina Man – Lee Fayssoux I Am A Lonesome Troubadour – Mike Norris & The Derelicts Of Grace Save Me Emma – Howard County Heaven Has Neon Lights – Tyler Tillman Batman – Sigla Front Row Seat – Brandon Hodde Old Train (feat. Ricky Skaggs & Mike Rogers) – Fred Carpenter I’d Love You All Over Again – Alan Jackson The Almanac – Troubadour Blue Alone – Steel Betty

Dennis Hulbert has had a very successful career for 39 years with the U.S.D.A Forest Service as the Region 5 Aviation Officer representing California and Pacific Islands. After retiring he began to focus on his lifelong passion as a musician and his work with the music group that he founded 33 years ago, Machaira. Working with such notable musicians as John McFee from Doobie Brothers, Billy Kirchen from Commander Cody, Dennis is looking to take his band to a new level. This current journey is allowing Dennis the opportunity to work/record with many great players: Marc Russo- from Doobie Brothers, Mic Gillette from Tower Of Power, Michael Hossack- from Doobie Brothers, Brent Bourgeois from Bourgeois Tagg, Scott Joss from Merle Haggard, and Keith Edwards from Ricky Skaggs, to name a few. Dennis is devoting his time to developing and managing the Machaira band and the Go Girls of Machaira. Along with co-managing Machaira Entertainment, a multi facet entertainment endeavor. Dennis was our guest on Episode 154 of the Agents of Innovation podcast. Learn more about him and his band Machaira at: https://www.coopdeville.com and their YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2eojoSgKJKcF_FzMd-iTg You can watch this full episode on YouTube podcast: https://youtu.be/O2IJrOYxJs8 Follow the Agents of Innovation podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innovationradio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/agentinnovation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgentsOfInnovationPodcast You can support this podcast and our Fearless Journeys community on our Patreon account: www.patreon.com/fearlessjourneys You can also learn more about how to join our network through the Fearless Journeys community at: https://www.fearlessjourneys.org/ 0:00 Episode Intro 2:46 Introducing Dennis Hulbert 3:16 Work for the U.S. Forest Service 4:58 Innovating in the fire retardant space 7:43 Be a good team leader 8:22 The inspiration to go into the U.S. Forestry Service 9:12 Aviation Officer in California and Pacific Islands 11:24 Early days learning music 13:02 Faith music, tours of Russia, American diplomacy 14:00 Surround yourself with good people 14:14 Over 40 people have been in the band, world tours, top guest artists 14:35 Nonprofit band, have never charged a penny 15:25 Taking band to the next level 16:10 11-person band, seasoned professionals, and a movie 18:09 A future reality TV show? 19:03 California, Montana, and tours 19:46 New album: Life is a Rock and Roll Circus 21:51 The business of music 26:25 Profiles of other band members 30:52 The origin of the band name, "Machaira" 32:30 New album releases March 2025 and live shows 34:45 Cover of Elvis Presley "Saved" 35:15 Agent of Innovation Matt Stone as Elvis 37:00 Learn by doing, never miss a gig, and practice 39:50 Keys to success

My guest this week is Tim Stafford, who joins me to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the best loved and most influential albums in bluegrass.'JD Crowe & The New South' was recorded in January 1975 and released in August the same year. Tim joins me to chat about what makes it such a milestone record in bluegrass, despite it not really being a bluegrass album at all in some ways. We chat about the musicians who made it so special, including the rhythmic magic Tony Rice and JD Crowe had; why Ricky Skaggs is potentially the greatest tenor singer in bluegrass; why you it's important not to underestimate Bobby Slone's role in the band and the Jerry Douglas break on this record that was so good all three singers forgot to come back in after it!Tim also tells me why the session almost didn't happen due to Tony cutting his hand and suffering from a bad cold, plus plenty more fascinating detail about the band and the making of this record.You can see the video Tim talks about (along with the wonderful hair and shirts!) on YouTube2025 is also a big anniversary year for Tim's band Blue Highway, who turn 30 this year. Fund out more at bluehighwayband.comHappy picking,MattSend 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!)- 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

My guest this week is guitarist Jake Workman. Jake joins me to talk about his recently ended 9 year run with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, including a great story about how he got the gig, what he learned from playing with Ricky, why rhythm guitar is so important in that role and why now was the time to look for a new challenge.We also talk about Jake's long standing teaching career, including his thoughts on why listening is more important than transcribing and the importance of being yourself as a musician.To find out more, visit jakeworkman.com and follow Jake on Instagram and YouTubeJake is also teaching at Bryan Sutton's Blue Ridge Guitar Camp this year.Hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.Happy picking!MattSend 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!)- 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

Honky Tonkaholic – Shelby Lee Lowe Beyond What I Can See (feat. Jason Carter) – Remedy Tree The Gambler – Kenny Rogers Only Way I Know – Zach Cornell Not Ready To Make Nice – Dixie Chicks Hold My Beer Watch This – Roland Whitt Dying All Over Again – Volume Five Old Train (feat. Ricky Skaggs & Mike Rogers) – Fred Carpenter I’m on to You – Lonesome River Band Working Man – Proud Country My Last Broken Heart – Wilson Banjo Co.

Show #2321 Show Notes: Communion verses; Galatians 2:16-21 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%20Gal.%202%3A16-21&version=KJV 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Cor.%2011%3A23-26&version=KJV Mysterious drone over Cali fires: https://www.themirror.com/news/weird-news/mysterious-drones-spotted-flying-over-898007 Ricky Skaggs – Wings of a Dove: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBgIlMAy3kw God showed this man judgment: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/LM-PEKeS4gA Dave […]

For the final broadcast of 2024, Wayne Shepherd talks with musician Dennis Parker (click for more) about his powerful testimony of faith in Christ that rescued and saved his life."I've never heard a more dramatic account of a man whose life was torn to pieces by alcoholism, drugs, and broken relationships-- until he turned his life over to Jesus Christ and was redeemed", says Wayne. Dennis is an extremely talented musician who often play in the band Kentucky Thunder with Ricky Skaggs as well as many other musical credits.  NEXT WEEK:  Ed Cannon from UkraineSend your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Gibson has never been known for their amps. Though we may revere certain models, they pale in collectability with those made by Fender of the same era. After years of slow amp sales, Norlin, the owner of Gibson from 1969-1986, decided to start a new amp division under its own name, Lab Series. To design the new line, they turned to another division they owned, Moog, and they were tasked with making a transistor amp that sounded like a tube amp, and looked traditional, yet cutting-edge circuitry. Today, we look at the Lab Series line, and go through the unique features that made this a favorite for B.B. King, Ray Flacke, Ty Tabor, Alan Holdsworth, and Ricky Skaggs.  Follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/askzac/To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/Support the show

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with Matt Mundy to discuss his incredible musical journey, which is deeply rooted in family heritage and a love for bluegrass. We dive into the evolution of bluegrass music, breaking down the role of various instruments and how academic influences have helped shape modern sounds.Matt opens up about his early years in music, playing with family, and the joy of making music together. He also shares some memorable stories, including his experiences playing with Wendy Bagwell and his later transition to working with Bruce Hampton and the Aquarium Rescue Unit. We talk about the significance of rhythm in bluegrass, the importance of being a team player, and how the lessons he learned from his bandmates helped shape his playing style.We even discuss some of Matt's collaborations with well-known musicians like Bela Fleck, the rise of jam bands, and how he handles performance anxiety—a common challenge for so many in the music world. Matt also talks about teaching as a way to understand music on a deeper level and reflects on the joy of passing on his love for music to younger players. Music from the Episode:Up and Running (Béla Fleck)Goldrush (Mark & Matt Mundy)Stomp (Mark & Matt Mundy)Dead Presidents (Bruce Hampton & the Aquarium Rescue Unit)The Landing (Béla Fleck)Mo' Better Blues (Mark Mundy, Matt Mundy, Jeff Sipe, & Brad Williams)Thank you for tuning in! If you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please contact me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com. And please spread the word about the show!The theme song, "Playcation," was written by Mark Mundy.

Episode #299: While the public has become hyper aware of Billy Strings on his rocket ride to the top of bluegrass, only a small retinue of the music's traditional veteran artists have achieved popular name recognition. I think especially of Del McCoury and Ricky Skaggs. But there's a deeper world there, and we should work a little harder to shine the light on more of the old school masters working today. That's what episode #299 of The String is about, through conversations with singer Danny Paisley and mandolinist John Reischman. Paisley, who grew up in a bluegrass family band a few miles from the McCourys is a four time IBMA Male Vocalist of teh Year. Reishman is a Californian who early on played in the first Tony Rice Unit before starting his 25-year band the Jaybirds. They are “musicians' musicians,” which doesn't help them put food on the table or build their legacies.

In the mid 1980s, Ricky Skaggs and Steve Wariner were frequently seen on television playing eye-catching Tele-looking instruments equipped with B-Benders, in vibrant colors, with beautiful flame maple necks. Though I had no idea what they were, I wanted one. I finally found the answer in the January 1987 issue of Guitar Player magazine, where it was revealed that these were custom instruments built by Nashville luthier, Joe Glaser, equipped with Seymour Duncan pickups, and his patented string bender. When I started gigging in the early 90s, I began saving my money, and once I had a respectable amount saved up, I called Glaser, only to find that he had ceased building guitars, and was instead concentrating on repairs, and his string bender business. I continued to search for one, but they seemingly never came up for sale. Recently, some of Joe's crew raided the shop attic, and they began using some leftover Glaser guitar parts to build out a handful of instruments. Today, we look at the last Glaser Bender guitar, and how I ended up with it after 35-years of searching. We also do a deep-dive on the Seymour Duncan 53-Tapped Tele set, and the Music City Bridge Wiring, plus clips with the guys that worked on the guitar, and Joe Glaser explaining his preference for single-bound Tele bodies, and figured maple necks. The pickupshttps://customshop.seymourduncan.com/53-tapped-tele/https://www.seymourduncan.com/single-product/hot-stack-stratGet on the list for a Glaser Convertible Bender installationhttps://www.glaserbender.com/scheduling-and-optionsPlaylisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SZpvTAXnsVbdDB6TSrFMv?si=42f8c409f9af4bd7Follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/askzac/NYXL Strings Amazon Linkhttps://amzn.to/3Yo5hprTo Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/#askzac #glaserbender #seymourduncanTexas ToastThe #1 Country Music Podcast in Texas!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

On the October 14 edition of the Music History Today podcast, Pearl Jam breaks a record, JoJo finally gets to release a record, & Pulp Fiction breathes life into older music. Also, happy birthday to Usher. For more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts from ALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytoday On this date: * In 1906, legendary entertainer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson was not allowed to play for the Rutgers University football team because their opponents that day, Washington and Lee University, refused to play against a team that had a black person on it. * In 1939, music company BMI started operations. * In 1954, the musical movie White Christmas premiered. * In 1964, Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones married his wife Shirley Shepherd. * In 1966, Grace Slick first appeared with Jefferson Airplane. * In 1968, the Beatles finished work on the White Album. * In 1971, John Lennon & Yoko Ono appeared on the Dick Cavett Show. * In 1994, the movie Pulp Fiction premiered. From a musical standpoint, the movie helped revive interest in Dick Dale's music (he did the song Misirlou: the song with the crazy surf guitar & the screaming in the beginning of it). It also sparked interest in the early Kool & the Gang funk classic Jungle Boogie & Link Wray's classic Rumble. * In 2000, Pearl Jam broke a record on Billboard's albums chart when 5 of their released live albums from their European tour hit the chart in the same week. * In 2006, Rascal Flatts' opening act Eric Church was kicked off the tour after he repeatedly played over his allotted opening slot time. Apparently, that was the last straw with Rascal Flatts. Eric's replacement was a hotshot country newcomer at the time: Taylor Swift. * In 2006, singer Melina Leon married her husband Ruy Fernando Delgado. * In 2014, singer Kesha started her lawsuit against producer Dr. Luke in order to be released from her contract with him. * In 2017, country singer Kacey Musgraves married singer-songwriter Ruston Kelly. * In 2018, Steppenwolf performed in Baxter Springs, Kansas, which was their final show. * In 2023, Madonna started her Celebration tour, after having to delay it to deal with a bacterial infection which sent her to the hospital. In the world of classical music: * In 1924, the opera Die Gluckliche Hand premiered. * In 1956, the overture Robert Browning by Charles Ives premiered. In the world of theater: * In 1930, the Gershwin musical Girl Crazy premiered on Broadway & made stars out of Ginger Rogers & especially Ethel Merman. * In 1961, the Frank Loesser musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying premiered on Broadway. In award ceremonies that were held on this date: * In 1970, Merle Haggard won at the Country Music Association awards. * In 1974, Charlie Rich won at the Country Music Association awards. * In 1985, Ricky Skaggs won at the Country Music Association awards. In 2009, opera superstar Placido Domingo received the first Birgit Nilsson million dollar prize. In 2020, Post Malone & Billie Eilish were the big winners at the Billboard Music Awards. In 2022, Jefferson Airplane received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musichistorytodaypodcast/support

Ricky Skaggs released Highways & Heartaches in September 1982, and the album quickly moved to the number 1 spot on the Country Album chart, and spawned 3 number 1 singles. Besides being a well polished example of Ricky's Bluegrass/Country hybrid style, it also spearheaded the neo-traditionalist movement that brought an end to the more pop oriented "Urban Cowboy" era. The album featured Ricky's crack road band, and a couple of cuts with studio heavy hitters Lloyd Green and Joe Osborn. Besides the incendiary Telecaster playing of Ray Flacke, Skaggs himself burned on the albums closer, "One Way Rider," using a unique instrument built by Joe Glaser, a 5-string, bender equipped, Mandocaster. Today we look at the impact of the album, and we look at the Glaser built Mandocaster.Follow me on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/askzac/To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/#askzac #rickyskaggs #zacchildsSupport the show

Jason Fraley interviews Grammy winner Bruce Hornsby, who performs live at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. this Saturday night. He discusses growing up in Williamsburg, Virginia, before recording breakthrough hits like “Every Little Kiss” and “The Way It Is,” which would later become 2Pac's “Changes.” He also describes co-writing Don Henley's “The End of the Innocence” before versatile collaborations with The Grateful Dead, Branford Marsalis, Spike Lee, Ricky Skaggs and Bon Iver. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Fraley interviews Grammy winner Bruce Hornsby, who performs live at Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. this Saturday night. He discusses growing up in Williamsburg, Virginia, before recording breakthrough hits like “Every Little Kiss” and “The Way It Is,” which would later become 2Pac's “Changes.” He also describes co-writing Don Henley's “The End of the Innocence” before versatile collaborations with The Grateful Dead, Branford Marsalis, Spike Lee, Ricky Skaggs and Bon Iver. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six String Hayride Classic Country PodcastEpisode 44, The 1980s. The gap between Commercial (Alabama, The Judds) and Craft (Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam, Emmylou Harris) widens as Country Music profits soar to new highs. Bluegrass and Rockabilly get hot with Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Brian Setzer, and Dave Edmunds. Barbara Mandrell is so talented that she's really a fantastic pedal steel musician disguised as a blonde pop lady. Chris remembers singer Mel McDaniel and offers up a classic fried chicken recipe. Johnny Cash gets dropped by Columbia Records and goes cosmic with Willie, Kris, and Waylon as The Highwaymen. We are going to the Movies for 9-5, Urban Cowboy, The Empire Strikes Back, Star Trek Wrath of Khan, Indiana Jones,and The Blues Brothers. We pay respects to Marty Robbins, Muddy Waters, James Cagney, John Lennon and others. Chris and Jim take you through the rodeo that was the 1980's. Wherever you get Podcastshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086513555749https://www.patreon.com/user?u=81625843

This week, Ozark original singer, multi-instrumentalist and hit song writing powerhouse Shawn Camp recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with this #1 country song writing genius. Some careers can be described with a couple of words but Shawn Camp's isn't one of them. A bold and distinctive singer, a songwriter who's provided material for artists ranging from Ralph Stanley, Del McCoury and Ricky Skaggs to Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Porter Wagoner, Loretta Lynn and Brooks & Dunn with hits such as “Two Pina Coladas” (Garth Brooks,) “Nobody But Me” (Blake Shelton,) “Would You Go With Me” (Josh Turner,) “River Of Love” (George Strait) and Billy Currington's hit single “Love Done Gone.”  Along with being a hit writer, he is a gifted multi-instrumentalist who's played as a touring/recording musician with everyone from Jerry Reed, Trisha Yearwood, Shelby Lynn, and Alan Jackson to the Osborne Brothers, Guy Clark and John Prine. - https://shawncamp.com/bio Shawn is joined in this performance by fiddle champion and multi-instrumentalist Tim Crouch. A bluegrass and country fiddle player from Strawberry, Arkansas, Tim got his start fiddling with Jim & Jesse as a Virginia Boy when he was 19 years old. He has since worked with a long list of country and bluegrass artists including Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton and Alison Krauss. He is a former staff fiddle player for Nashville's "Grand Ole Opry" and has also performed on numerous television programs including "Late Night with David Letterman," “The Conan O'Brien Show," "CBS This Morning," "Austin City Limits," "Hee Haw" and others. In this week's “From the Vault” segment, OHR producer Jeff Glover offers an archival recording of Ozark original fiddle master Tim Crouch playing the tune “Tom and Jerry” at the 1981 SPBGMA Fiddle Contest held at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. 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 1)

Veteran entertainment journalists Chuck Campbell and Wayne Bledsoe have done their share of interviews with a wide variety of celebrities over the years. In this episode of "How We Heard It" they share tales and quotes from interviews that they haven't made public before. Sometimes funny, sometimes uncomfortable and sometimes a little bit of both, these include encounters with Tori Amos, Liam Hemsworth, Joan Jett, Taylor Lautner, Jay Leno, Sarah McLachlan, Bill Monroe, Ted Nugent, Dolly Parton, Joey Ramone, Ricky Skaggs, Kristen Stewart, Randy Travis, Tina Weymouth and more.

This week we feature multi-instrumentalist and singer Keith Little.  We talk with Keith about his long career in bluegrass starting on the west coast playing with Vern and Ray and various other California bands, then working with the Country Gentlemen, going to Nashville to work with Ricky Skaggs and Dolly Parton and then back out west to work with David Grisman and Peter Rowan. 

In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I am thrilled and honored to sit down with the incredible Luke Bulla, one of my all-time favorite instrumentalists and vocalists. Our conversation is a deep dive into his remarkable musical journey and the experiences that have shaped his illustrious career.Luke's life has been steeped in music from an early age. At age four, he began touring and singing with his family band and took up the fiddle at seven. His prodigious talent quickly became evident as he went on to win the National Fiddle Contest in Weiser, Idaho, six times in his respective age categories. At sixteen, he made history by becoming the youngest winner of the Grand Champion division. By age ten, Luke had already made a mark at Nashville's Grand Master Fiddle Championship as the youngest top-ten finalist.In the spring of 1999, Luke moved to Nashville, diving headfirst into a full-time music career. His early years in Tennessee were marked by his stint with Ricky Skaggs' band, Kentucky Thunder, where his exceptional fiddle playing earned him his first Grammy Award. Following this, he joined the John Cowan Band. He performed and recorded with a host of renowned artists including Brandi Carlile, Jim Lauderdale, Darrell Scott, Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Edgar Meyer, Bela Fleck, and many more. His collaborations read like a who's who of the music industry, featuring names such as Bryan Sutton, Kevin Costner & Modern West, Shawn Colvin, Tony Rice, Chris Thile, Peter Rowan, Patty Griffin, Glen Phillips, Rodney Crowell, and Earl Scruggs.Luke was a perennial instructor at Mark O'Connor's fiddle camps during his early years in Nashville. Alongside his long-time friend Casey Driessen, Luke founded the band Wisechild, which toured briefly with John Mayer and Counting Crows. He also played a pivotal role in the band W.P.A. (Works Progress Administration), a collaboration that included notable members like Sean Watkins, Glen Phillips, Sara Watkins, Benmont Tench, Pete Thomas, Greg Leisz, and Davey Faragher.In 2009, Luke released a solo EP featuring a stellar lineup of musicians, including Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, and Aoife O'Donovan. That same year, he joined Lyle Lovett's Large Band and toured full-time with them until 2023.In 2015, Luke co-founded the Bluegrass/Americana record label, Pure Music | Nashville, with music and business executive John L. Heithaus. The label released his LP, Who Loves You Better, in May 2016. Recorded at Zac Brown's Southern Ground Nashville studio and produced by Grammy winner Bryan Sutton, the LP showcases Luke's extraordinary musical talent.Join us for an enriching discussion as we explore Luke's diverse musical influences, his approach to songwriting, and the incredible journey that has led him to where he is today. This episode is a celebration of his enduring contribution to music and his unwavering passion for his craft.Music from the Episode:Luke Bulla - Temperance Reel (Luke Bulla/Guy Clark/J.R.Stuart)Luke Bulla - Who Loves You Better (Feat: Sarah Jarosz) (Lyle Lovett)Luke Bulla - On the Turning Away (David Gilmour and Anthony Moore)Luke Bulla - Tie Me Down and Set Me Free (Luke Bulla/J.R.Stuart)Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please contact me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com. Please tell your friends about the show.The theme song, "Playcation", was written by Mark Mundy.

TG Sheppard and his wife Kelly Lang talk about their new duet album, Chemistry.  TG Sheppard has always had a steadfast dedication to entertainment, and has made him one of the most popular live performers in country music for the last 40 years. With 21 #1 hit songs, his live concerts are packed full of his chart-topping tunes like “Last Cheater's Waltz,” “I Loved ‘Em Every One,” “Party Time” and “Do You Wanna Go To Heaven.” Kelly Lang is a singer/songwriter and grew up in country music. As a songwriter, Kelly has a stellar career with her songs being recorded by artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Lorrie Morgan, The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, George Jones, Jerry Lee Lewis, and her husband TG Sheppard, just to name a few. Let's welcome one of the most popular guests on my show and what I call a superstar country music couple that knows how to make the world go around, TG Sheppard and Kelly Lang! #countrymusic #duets #TGSheppard #KellyLang #Chemistry #music #countrymusicradio #countryradio #popmusic #lovesongs

TG Sheppard and his wife Kelly Lang talk about their new duet album, Chemistry.  TG Sheppard has always had a steadfast dedication to entertainment, and has made him one of the most popular live performers in country music for the last 40 years. With 21 #1 hit songs, his live concerts are packed full of his chart-topping tunes like “Last Cheater's Waltz,” “I Loved ‘Em Every One,” “Party Time” and “Do You Wanna Go To Heaven.” Kelly Lang is a singer/songwriter and grew up in country music. As a songwriter, Kelly has a stellar career with her songs being recorded by artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Lorrie Morgan, The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, George Jones, Jerry Lee Lewis, and her husband TG Sheppard, just to name a few. Let's welcome one of the most popular guests on my show and what I call a superstar country music couple that knows how to make the world go around, TG Sheppard and Kelly Lang! #countrymusic #duets #TGSheppard #KellyLang #Chemistry #music #countrymusicradio #countryradio #popmusic #lovesongs

Donate a Bible to Haiti or schedule an informational visit at www.travisloveshaiti.com. This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu). How can I get my spouse and/or teenager to talk to me? If you could be any pro wrestler who would you be? If you could have attended any Alabama sporting event which one would it be? What is the most difficult/rewarding aspect of coaching? Which American would you draft to your team first? Which aspect/aspects of the Bible do you wish you understood better? What are some things you do to help your mental health? Name a bucket list item. Which John the Baptist life event is your favorite? Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude on August 17th (benandtravis.com/dodgeball). Heritage Event with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-heritage-event-with-ricky-skaggs-and-kentucky-thunder-tickets-768984833337?aff=oddtdtcreator The Adventures of Ben and Travis Children's Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/childrensbookb Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis Reframing Hope Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/books For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Rhonda F., Scott K., Mary H. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Three-time GRAMMY winner and musical omnivore Bruce Hornsby chats about his wide-ranging career, from pop to bluegrass to jazz! PART ONE:Paul and Scott talk about their Instagram, a wild Genesis fact, and more. PART TWO:Our in-depth conversation with Bruce HornsbyABOUT BRUCE HORNSBY:Thirteen-time Grammy nominee and three-time winner Bruce Hornsby has built one of the most diverse, collaborative, and adventurous careers in contemporary music. In the early 1980s Bruce was writing songs, playing sessions as a musician, and touring as member of Ambrosia and, later, Sheena Easton's backing band. By the middle of the decade he'd formed the group Bruce Hornsby and the Range, signed a deal with RCA Records, and released his debut album, which spawned the hit singles “The Way It Is,” “Mandolin Rain,” and “Every Little Kiss.” As a result, Bruce and the band won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1987. Their sophomore album, Scenes from the Southside, spawned the hit single “The Valley Road” and included Bruce's own version of “Jacob's Ladder,” a song he co-wrote that became a #1 hit for Huey Lewis. In addition to his own artist career, Bruce began collaborating extensively in that era, including producing Leon Russell, co-writing Don Henley's “The End of the Innocence,” playing piano on Bonnie Raitt's “I Can't Make You Love Me,” and appearing on albums by everyone from Bob Dylan to Stevie Nicks to Willie Nelson. In the late 1980s and early 1990s Bruce increasingly began incorporating elements of bluegrass and jazz into his music. He disbanded the Range to pursue other projects, including becoming a staple of the Grateful Dead's touring lineup. His debut solo album, Harbor Lights, was released in 1993, and he won another Grammy that year, for Best Pop Instrumental, for composing “Barcelona Mona” with Branford Marsalis for the Barcelona Olympics. He released two additional solo studio albums in the 1990s before forming a new band, The Noisemakers, which released four studio albums between 2002 and 2016. In that same period, he collaborated with bluegrass artist Ricky Skaggs to release one studio album and one live album, and with bassist Christian McBride and drummer Jack DeJohnette to release a jazz album called Camp Meeting. Bruce's 2014 album Solo Concerts showcased a sampling of his one-man performances. In 2019 Bruce returned to releasing studio albums as a solo artist with Absolute Zero, an album included collaborations with Blake Mills, Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, and others. Among Bruce's many collaborations includes a longstanding partnership scoring films for director Spike Lee. Earlier this year, Bruce released Deep Sea Vents, a water-themed collaborative album with the band yMusic that was released under the name Brhym. 

Dennis Holt is one of Nashville's most gifted musicians, whose drumming abilities cross nearly every genre from Americana to Country to Rock, Jazz, Ambient and R & B. He was born in Hawaii and raised in Jacksonville, FL. He has performed with: Taylor Swift, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, K. T. Oslin, Loretta Lynn, Felix Cavalier And The Rascals, Chris Stapleton, Ricky Skaggs, Shawn Mullins, Hank Williams Jr., Trisha Yearwood and many others.    Some Things That Came Up:  -1:30 The Trader Joes experience -3:30 Dennis is left handed and plays on a right handed kit (cross over and open handed) -11:30 Growing up in Hawaii -16:30 The influence of Dave Brubeck's “Take Five” -19:00 Those Ringo fills are truly left handed -22:40 Quit junior college to take a playing gig in LA in 1976 -23:30 Jim Keltner, Jim Gordon, Paul Leim, Mike Baird. Keltner inspired Dennis to be a session musician -25:30 Playing clubs, 4 sets a night, 6 nights a week -27:00 Turned down the Lynyrd Skynyrd gig -35:00 Denny the Surfer -40:00 Getting highly connected in the Nashville scene in the late 70's -46:00 SYNDRUMS!!! -47:15 10-12 sessions per week in the 80's -47:45 The offer to be a band member in Restless Heart -49:30 Playing in the band Kansas 83-85' -50:00 Playing with John Elefante  -52:00 The fine art of replacing… -52:15 Took a break to live in Colorado. Moved back to Nashville in 2000 -53:00 The perks of working with bassist Spady Brannen  -57:40 Biking accident -1:09:0- Go-To Snare Drums -1:10:40 “The Big Yellow” DW Kit -1:17:40 Spectrasonics Audio  -1:19:30 “The Cajon Stack” -1:24:50 “The Fave 5” -1:33:00 Refine your craft, be early, be kind and always say yes unless it compromises your ethics.    Follow:  Email: dennydrums@comcast.net IG: @dennydrums FB: @dennisholt   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!     Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Donate a Bible to Haiti or schedule an informational visit at www.travisloveshaiti.com. This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu). Ben, Travis and Will jump on the podcast to discuss the year in dadhood that has been 2023-2024 so far. The guys share some of the obstacles they face being dads and how they handle them. They guys just share the need to share from time to time. The guys also share some activities that have worked to spend more time with their kiddos this year. Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude on August 17th (benandtravis.com/dodgeball). Heritage Event with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-heritage-event-with-ricky-skaggs-and-kentucky-thunder-tickets-768984833337?aff=oddtdtcreator The Adventures of Ben and Travis Children's Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/store/p/childrensbookb Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis Reframing Hope Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/books For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Rhonda F., Scott K., Mary H. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Donate a Bible to Haiti or schedule an informational visit at www.travisloveshaiti.com. This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu). Ben, Travis and Will share what the rest of their Summer looks like as they travel around the country and outside the country (Africa). The guys express their hope to see many of their friends out on the road this Summer. Ben is preaching a gospel meeting this week at Pine Hill Church of Christ in Waterloo, Alabama. Camp Maywood is coming up soon and of course the big Summer wrap up with the Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude on August 17th (benandtravis.com/dodgeball). Heritage Event with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-heritage-event-with-ricky-skaggs-and-kentucky-thunder-tickets-768984833337?aff=oddtdtcreator Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis Reframing Hope Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/books For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Rhonda F., Scott K., Mary H. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

J. D. Crowe & The New South @ The Holiday Inn, Lexington KY, November 1974. J. D. Crowe, banjo and baritone vocals; Tony Rice, guitar and lead vocals; Ricky Skaggs, mandolin/fiddle, lead and tenor vocals; Bobby Slone, bass.

J. D. Crowe & The New South @ The Holiday Inn, Lexington KY, November 1974. J. D. Crowe, banjo and baritone vocals; Tony Rice, guitar and lead vocals; Ricky Skaggs, mandolin/fiddle, lead and tenor vocals; Bobby Slone, bass.

J. D. Crowe & The New South @ The Holiday Inn, Lexington KY, November 1974. J. D. Crowe, banjo and baritone vocals; Tony Rice, guitar and lead vocals; Ricky Skaggs, mandolin/fiddle, lead and tenor vocals; Bobby Slone, bass.

Inside the Musician's Brain is back for Season 5, and joining Chris to kick things off is one of the titans of acoustic/roots music, Mr. Jerry Douglas. Now well established as the greatest dobro player ever, Jerry fought prejudices against the instrument in the early part of his career, ultimately establishing its place in bluegrass forever more. He takes us through his early collaborations with JD Crowe, Tony Rice, Ricky Skaggs, and other bluegrass legends - a seminal time for the growth and evolution of the music. Jerry would go on to become a member of Strength in Numbers, and later Alison Krauss and Union Station feat. Jerry Douglas, cementing his place as one of the most influential acoustic musicians ever. His insights on performance and recording, not to mention his stories about the history of the music, are endless! This is a must listen for anyone interested in the history of bluegrass, as well as musicians looking to up their game with sage advice from one of the best to ever do it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donate a Bible to Haiti or schedule an informational visit at www.travisloveshaiti.com. This episode is brought to you by Faulkner University (www.faulkner.edu). Ben, Travis and Will kick off Men's Mental Health Month by talking about the importance of hope. Each of the guys share what "hope" means to them. The guys share their hopes from spiritual, physical and mental aspects of life. The guys wrap up the show by discussing their favorites from all of the "National Days" on June 4th. Heritage Event with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-heritage-event-with-ricky-skaggs-and-kentucky-thunder-tickets-768984833337?aff=oddtdtcreator Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis Reframing Hope Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/books For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Rhonda F., Scott K., Mary H. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Send us a Text Message.Irene Kelley's love of music has been imbued in her memory practically from the very beginning. She became wholly entranced by it while hearing it for the first time in her dad's basement TV repair workshop as a young girl. After hearing it around the house, the music became so imbued in her that she began writing music early on and joined her first band at the age of 15.In 1981, she made her big career leap when she was invited to join the bluegrass band Redwing as lead singer. She soon found herself performing at any number of major festivals and gaining major traction in the process. Her move to Nashville in 1984 added increased momentum and she was soon signed to MCA Nashville for whom she recorded her first album which also featured an all-star line-up in the persons of Sam Bush, Carl Jackson and Mark O'Connor.  She also found success as a songwriter, penning songs for the likes Alan Jackson, Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White, Loretta Lynn and Trisha Yearwood. Nevertheless, despite her accomplishments, her devotion to the basics of bluegrass remained first and foremost. With early influences that include Jean Ritchie, Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard, Rodney Crowell, Pete Goble, Greg Allman, Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn.These days, Irene is carrying the torch forward, not only through her own efforts, but that of her daughters as well, all of whom joined her for her recent holiday LP Kelley Family Christmas.My Backstage Pass recently had the pleasure of speaking with Ms. Kelley in a sit-down face to face interview which found her sharing her musical journey and her fervent belief in bluegrass past and present. Learn more about Irene Kelley at https://www.irenekelley.comHost Lee Zimmerman is a freelance music writer whose articles have appeared in several leading music industry publications. Lee is a former promotions representative for ABC and Capital Records and director of communications for various CBS affiliated television stations. Lee recently authored the book "Thirty Years Behind The Glass" about legendary producer and engineer Jim Gains.Podcast producer/cohost Billy Hubbard is an Americana Singer/Songwriter and former Regional Director of A&R for a Grammy winning company. Billy is a signed artist with Spectra Music Group  and co-founder of the iconic venue "The Station" in East TN. Billy's new album was released on Spectra Records 10/2023 on all major outlets! Learn more about Billy at http://www.BillyHubbard.comMy 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

In this episode, I speak with the incredible Rory Hoffman. We discuss Rory's career, musical influences, and unique playing style. Rory talks about his experience playing with various artists, including Ricky Skaggs, Kacey Musgraves, and John Cowan. He also shares his journey as a multi-instrumentalist and the advantages of having perfect pitch. Rory reflects on his family band and its impact on his musical development. The conversation concludes with Rory discussing his move to Nashville and his experiences in the music industry. Rory Hoffman discusses his journey as a musician and his challenges as a blind multi-instrumentalist. He talks about his early days in music, his move to Nashville, and how he got his name out in the music scene. Rory emphasizes the importance of showing up, doing good work, and building a network to get gigs. He also shares his experiences as a utility player, playing various instruments in different genres. Rory discusses his work in film and his collection of world and ethnic instruments.I hope you enjoy our conversation!  You can learn more about Rory at roryhoffman.comThank you for listening! If you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please contact me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com.  Please tell your friends about the show.The theme song, "Playcation", was written by Mark Mundy. 

Journey with Dr. Jeremy Perigo and Nashville-based artists, Zach & Maggie, as they reflect on musicmaking inside and outside of the church. In addition to working alongside notable artists including Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, and a long tenure with hymn writers Keith & Kristyn Getty, their lively original compositions pair Zach's skilled guitar/vocals with Maggie's impressive violin/mandolin/vocals. The Rabbit Room states, "The music of Zach & Maggie is at once playful, captivating, and stealthily intelligent."  In this conversation, they discuss the joys and challenges of playing in and outside of the church. They also examine the "sacred" and "secular divide, their bluegrass influences, the use of surprise in arrangements, church music and performance, the need for good theology and singable melodies, artistic beauty, and musical excellence. Their newest album Elephant in the Room is a brilliant, quirky, creative project that is worth putting on repeat.

Grammy winners and astonishingly fabulous musicians Chris Thile, Sean Watkins, and Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek join us to chat about their fresh approach to songwriting on their most recent album, Celebrants. PART ONEPaul and Scott chat about musical virtuosity, Beyonce, Ricky Skaggs, and the blending of musical genres. PART TWOOur in-depth conversation with Nickel CreekABOUT NICKEL CREEKGRAMMY Award-winning trio Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins, and guitarist Sean Watkins—formed a group as young children in Southern California and honed their chops on the bluegrass circuit for a decade before signing with Sugar Hill Records. Their platinum-selling debut self-titled album was produced by Alison Krauss in 2000 and revolutionized bluegrass and folk music, helping usher in a new era of what we now know as Americana. The genre-bending group has earned nine Grammy nominations across categories in bluegrass, country, folk, contemporary folk, Americana, and American Roots.    Each member of Nickel Creek has taken part in a number of outside projects over the years. Thile is a 2012 recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and served as the host of the radio show Live from Here (formerly known as A Prairie Home Companion) from 2016 to 2020. He has also released collaborative albums with world-renowned musicians as well as six studio albums with his Grammy-winning band Punch Brothers. Sean Watkins is a co-founder of Watkins Family Hour alongside Sara, which has released three albums and maintains a long-running collaborative show in Los Angeles. Sean has also released a string of solo albums, while Sara's extracurricular projects include the aforementioned Watkins Family Hour, as well as the Grammy-winning roots trio I'm With Her. Sara has released four studio albums and has contributed fiddle to recordings by artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, the Killers and John Mayer.The Grammy-nominated Celebrants, Nickel Creek's fifth studio album and first project in nine years, was recorded at Nashville's historic RCA Studio A and released to overwhelming critical acclaim in 2023.  

Hear the behind-the-scenes story of a hit songwriter's biggest cut... and biggest bruises! Larry Cordle, an Eastern Kentucky native and member of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, is both an awarded artist and songwriter. He's had songs recorded by Garth Brooks, Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, George Strait, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins, and many others on more than 55 million albums sold. Just a few standout tracks include “Murder On Music Row” by Alan Jackson & George Strait, “Highway 40 Blues” by Ricky Skaggs and “Against The Grain” by Garth Brooks. As an artist, his band, Lonesome Standard Time, has earned several bluegrass #1s and multiple Grammy nominations. The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win! About the hosts: Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), Randy Travis, Lady A, Joe Nichols, Ray Stevens, Gord Bamford and more. He helps songwriters turn pro by helping them WRITE like a pro, DO BUSINESS like a pro and CONNECT to the pros. You can find Brent at SongwritingPro.com/Baxter and SongwritingPro.com. Johnny Dwinell owns Daredevil Production and helps artists increase their streams, blow up their video views, sell more live show tickets, and get discovered by new fans, TV and music industry pros. Daredevil has worked with artists including Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Ty Herndon, Ronnie McDowell and others. You can find Johnny at TheCLIMBshow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Superstar singer-songwriter and artist Brady Seals. He carries a remarkable musical pedigree as part of the Seals family, connected to industry luminaries like Jimmy Seals, Dan Seals and Troy Seals. With over 11 million albums sold, Brady's career soared during his six-year tenure with Little Texas, contributing to three consecutive number one hits and earning the ASCAP Triple Play Award. His solo journey showcased collaborations with Rodney Crowell and a self-titled CD featuring industry icons like Vince Gill and Ricky Skaggs. As the driving force behind Hot Apple Pie, dubbed "Music City's Super Group," Brady achieved the highest-selling debut for a country group in the Nielson SoundScan era. A versatile performer, co-founder of Music City Pickers LIVE!, and leader of Seals & Crofts 2, Brady Seals continues to make waves, garnering millions of streams for such singles, including "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight”, which has now streamed over 1.5 million times on Spotify. Now, Brady is celebrating the 30th anniversary of MY LOVE. He releasesdhis re-recorded version of "My Love" to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the smash hit that ascended to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs in 1994 and selling over 2 million copies. #countrymusic #LittleTexas #bradyseals #countryradio #countrymusichits ##hitsongs #newsong #newsingle #newrelease #greatesthits #Texas #Nashville 

Jay Franze sits down with Jason Hale, a seasoned touring musician whose roots run deep in the heart of Kentucky. Hailing from Isonville, a town nestled between the hometowns of country legends Keith Whitley and Ricky Skaggs, Jason's journey through music spans an impressive three decades.From strumming his first chords at age 10 to joining local bands at 12, Jason's passion for music ignited early. By 15, he was already part of a professional regional band, and in 2005, he received his first national artist call from Ronnie Bowman.Throughout his career, Jason has shared the stage and studio with many talented artists, including Doug Stone, Ronnie Bowman, Katrina Elam, and Daryle Singletary, to name a few. When not captivating audiences with his bass skills, Jason runs a recording studio, offering his expertise in remote bass overdubs, recording, and mixing for artists and bands alike. Plus, he's been tuning pianos since 2015 – talk about a multi-talented musician!Join us as Jason takes us behind the scenes of his remarkable journey, from playing iconic venues like Heinz Field and the Las Vegas House of Blues touring across 48 states, France, and Canada. He's amassed a collection of unforgettable experiences, including recording sessions with Daryle Singletary's "Country Roads" and Nathan & Chesi Arnett's "Too Far Gone" EP.With his trusty Sadowsky and Fender basses, Line 6 Variax, and a classic Martin D18V in hand, Jason's gear reflects his dedication to his craft. Jason's journey is extraordinary, from the largest crowd of 20k at Country Jam in Grand Junction to fulfilling his dream of opening for Merle Haggard.Show InformationHost: Jay FranzeGuest: Tyler SchwankeRecorded: February 21, 2024LinksJay Franze: https://JayFranze.com Support the show

This is the final episode in the series celebrating Earl Scruggs' 100th birthday. My guest for this one is Jim Mills. Jim is a fantastic banjo player, who spent over a decade playing with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. He's also an expert on pre-War Gibson banjos, so is the perfect person to talk about how the banjos Earl played influenced the sound and, as a result, the type of banjo people look for to this day.If you want to find out more about Jim, including infohon his business buying and selling vintage banjos, check out his website prewargibsonbanjos.comIf you haven't checked out parts 1- 3 ( featuring Tony Trischka, Kristin Scott Benson, Jerry Douglas, Alison Brown. Tim O'Brien, Trey Hensley, Kyle Tuttle, Alan Munde and Willow Osborne), go and listen to those too!Happy 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

The greatest dobro player in the world is stopping by the Doc G Show! Jerry has been on 1600 albums including songs with absolute legends like James Taylor, Paul Simon and Ray Charles. He was won 15 grammy awards and been nominated for 33! Doc and Jerry talk about how he got into playing the dobro, how he watched Josh Graves, his friendship with Ricky Skaggs, his music with Allison Krauss and so much more! Make sure to listen! Monologue (Trish Energy): 0:00:22 Birthday Suit 1: 9:39 Ripped from the Headlines: 15:55 Shoutouts: 36:45 Facts You Didn't Know, You Need to Know and Probably Don't: 41:37 Jerry Douglas Interview: 46:53 Mike C Top 3: 1:38:43 Birthday Suit 2: 1:57:59 Birthday Suit 3: 2:00:16