Podcasts about Steep Canyon Rangers

It was Friday at MerleFest and I had already taken in an afternoon and evening of music the day before, which threatened more rain than it delivered. The one downpour that hit the festival grounds coincided with my campsite assembly, though, which made for an especially challenging time with raising my tent. Pouring rain makes tents heavy and unwieldy, but luckily for me, not impossible to put together — just fairly comical to passersby. The inside of it was a mess after that, but it was the only weather incident I experienced all weekend. It would not be MerleFest without at least a little rain, after all. As it would be an outlier for MerleFest to be without rain, it would be similarly unlikely for MerleFest to go without at least one of two contemporary bluegrass stars from western NC: Woody Platt and Buddy Melton. Fans have enjoyed Woody Platt's former band Steep Canyon Rangers thirteen times at the festival since 2006, while Buddy Melton's former group Balsam Range has made five appearances there since 2010. This year, they appeared in a new lineup: Woody Platt and the Bluegrass Gentlemen. I had the pleasure of catching up with Woody Platt and Buddy Melton in one of the few quiet spots available on the festival grounds, in the band's motor coach, where we talked about how this project began; how their region is recovering from Hurricane Helene and more recently, widespread wildfires; a certain Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young cover they played live at the festival, as well as how they love to hear other players cover their songs. That and a lot more, including excerpts of music from Woody Platt's 2024 album Far Away With You awaits you in this episode. Woody Platt and the Bluegrass Gentlemen perform on Creekside Stage at MerleFest in Wilkesboro NC 04-25-25 Songs heard in this episode: “Long Time Coming” by Woody Platt, from Far Away With You“Like The Rain Does” by Woody Platt, from Far Away With You, excerpt“Find the Cost of Freedom” by Crosby, Stills Nash & Young, from Live At Fillmore East, 1969, excerpt“Walk Along With Me” by Woody Platt, from Far Away With You, excerpt“One Last Goodbye” by Woody Platt, from Far Away With YouThanks for reading and listening! We hope you can help spread awareness of what we are doing. It is as easy as telling a friend and following this podcast on your platform of choice. You can find us on Apple here, Spotify here and YouTube here — hundreds more episodes await, filled with artists you may know by name, or musicians and bands that are ready to become your next favorites. 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 Jaclyn Anthony for producing the radio adaptations of this series on 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

Rick has an incredible opportunity to speak with Graham Sharp, the talented founding member and virtuoso banjo player of the legendary bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers. Known for their captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this group has made a significant mark on the music scene, and hearing from Graham is sure to be an enlightening experience!

Robbie Fulks is a Grammy nominated Country, Folk Bluegrass Singer Songwriter. He's appeared at the Grand Ole Opry, on Prairie Home Companion, with Dr. John, Missy Raines, John Cowan and The Steep Canyon Rangers.My featured song is “New Folk Song” from the album The Queens Carnival by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.—----------------------------------------Connect with Robbie:www.robbiefulks.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“MOON SHOT” is Robert's latest single, reflecting his Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Robert L. Smith is an Oscar and Grammy-winning, Emmy-nominated producer, composer, and engineer. His 35+ years in the music industry also includes work as a composer, director, DJ, videographer, photographer, writer, and public speaker.Based in New York City, his career spans the globe, collaborating with legends from every country. Some recent highlights include “The Get Down” for Netflix, with director Baz Luhrmann, netting a # 1 Billboard single “Telepathy” with Christina Aguilera featuring Nile Rogers and Sia; Tina Arena's # 2 album “Love saves”; Oscar and Grammy wins for the documentary “20 Feet From Stardom”; an ongoing work with Sir PaulMcCartney; production with Peter Asher for Steve Martin's latest “The Long Awaited Album” with the Steep Canyon Rangers, as well as collaborating with Alice Cooper on Pink Floyd's “Wish You Were Here” Symphonic album. Robert is currently working on his memoir, as well as helping artists navigate the ever-changing tides of the music industry.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Studio etiquette Navigating work/life balanceWorking smarter, not harderManaging expectations in the studioFinding mentorsWorking all of the roles in a production vs. only oneGainstaging with mixing in mindHow to prepare for sessionsWorking with AerosmithThe importance of a headphone mixWorking on the TV show GleeHow winning a Grammy won't change your lifeSession organizationMixing vocals firstTo learn more about Robert L. Smith, visit: https://defyrecordings.com/Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes?Check out my coaching program Amplitude and apply to join:https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Want additional help with your music productions?For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit: https://masteryourmix.com/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books:The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Check out our Sponsors:Want more Mixing or Mastering clients? Communicate your true value with MixFlip: https://mixflip.io/?affiliate=mym Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Subscribe to the show:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@MasterYourMix Have questions you'd like...

Welcome to Monsters on the Edge, a show exploring creatures at the edge of our reality in forests, cities, skies, and waters. We examine these creatures and talk to the researchers studying them.Joining us on this week's show:George lunsford is a Cryptozoologist, along with being a Field Researcher and Investigator of Cryptids, the Paranormal and UFOs; he has done many jobs from being a maintenance man to making explosives for the government. He was also an actor for many years doing indie feature films, commercials, book trailers, Public service videos, and even a music video for the Steep Canyon Rangers called Long Shot.George's life was changed when he was a young man. His great-grandmother passed away and her spirit visited him one night, sitting on the foot of his bed. She looked at him and said I love you, said goodbye and disappeared. He wanted to believe it was just a dream but could smell her scent in his room. George attended a haunted high School. In his early twenties he had a near death experience from pneumonia. He saw his own body in the bed and a lady that had died in that hospital room stood there talking to him. He saw the Angel of death as he opened a portal of bright light. The spirit that was talking to him, told him "it's not your time". He laid back down and woke up to alarms going off and nurses busting into hospital room.George also had encounters in the Bermuda Triangle, a UFO in the middle of the ocean, and many other events. George has always been interested in paranormal, cryptid creatures and Bigfoot and has done a lot of research thought his lifetime.George wrote "Legends, Myth, Monsters, and Ghost" because he wanted to share the stories he's heard and researched from all over the US with the world. He wants people to know that there is so much out in the world, then in that little bubble we all live in. When we were young, the older people would pass these stories down and we would go out and try to see if they where real. He hopes that sharing these stories, will give everyone an adventure to go on. George being an old sailor has had many adventures both at sea and on land.Please enjoy his books and go on your own adventures. Be safe!!!! Catch George and all his friends on the NCI Podcast, available on Channel 12 TV Network.

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Graham Sharp is a prolific, award-winning banjo player, singer, and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the Steep Canyon Rangers, as well as several of his own solo records. One constant of the Rangers' sound through the years is the presence of Graham's expert banjo picking, whether that means hot licks on a fast bluegrass tune, tasteful support of a down-tempo song, or even navigating double banjo performances alongside the band's longtime collaborator Steve Martin.   Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Peghead Nation, Bluegrass Country Radio, and Sullivan Banjos   Graham on the web: https://grahamsharp.com/ https://www.steepcanyon.com/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

The new year arrived and “Auld Lang Syne” bubbled up to the top of playlists all over the land. There are so many versions of this classic, which speaks to the importance of remembering friends and happy times from years past, and it reminded me to pause and reflect on this series, which has featured a great many musical acquaintances and friends (and acquaintances who became friends) over a fairly wide span of time; Southern Songs and Stories began as a video documentary with Aaron Burdett (now in the band Steep Canyon Rangers) in 2015, and transitioned to a podcast in spring of 2017. So much has changed over this time, with both the artists profiled here as well as the podcast itself. In 2018, we partnered with the Osiris Media folks to share the series on their platform, as well as on the internet station Bluegrass Planet Radio, and later with public radio WNCW, where you can hear capsule versions of episodes on air. Thinking back to those early episodes, it is impossible not to feel the tug of nostalgia for that time -- it was an exciting beginning, full of hope for putting some of the music I loved onto the world stage of an emerging format, and a deep and rich period to experience and take part in the music scene in and around western North Carolina. I thought about David Childers after learning about his new collaboration with Abe Partridge, titled The Satan, You're a Liars. And so, to kick off 2025, here is a listen back to one of our first episodes on a musical hero to Abe Partridge, the Avett Brothers, and many, many more. (L to R) Joe Kendrick, David Childers and Dolph Ramseur at David's home after taping their interview 10-17-17 David Childers is a western North Carolina singer songwriter who has been a lawyer, a poet, a man who has always made music, and is also now a visual artist. We'll get to conversations from legendary producer Don Dixon, who worked with David again on his 2017 record Run Skeleton Run, and talk with his son, longtime band member and collaborator Robert Childers, as well as the head of Ramseur Records and Avett Brothers manager, Dolph Ramseur, plus Avett Brothers member Bob Crawford, and writer, musician and WNCW radio host Carol Rifkin. We'll also highlight David's music and the music that inspired him, and delve into many insights into Southern culture along the way. Songs heard in this episode:“Jesus Said” by Abe Partridge, from The Satan, You're a Liars“Johnny Got A Mohawk” by David Childers & The Mount Holly Hellcats, excerpt“Radio Moscow” by David Childers, from Run Skeleton Run, excerpt “Jesus Set Me Free” by David Childers, from Serpents Of Reformation, excerpt“It's Bad You Know” by R.L. Burnside, from Come On In, excerpt“Femme Fatale” by The Velvet Underground, from The Velvet Underground & Nico, excerpt“Brown Eyed Handsome Man” by Chuck Berry, from After School Session, excerpt“Belmont Ford” by David Childers, from Run Skeleton Run, excerpt“Collar and Bell” by David Childers, from Run Skeleton Run, excerpt“Price I Had To Pay” by David Childers, from Room 23, excerpt“Little Cindy” by David Childers & The Modern Don Juans , from Burning In Hell, excerptThank you for listening! We hope you can help spread awareness of what we are doing. It is as easy as telling a friend and following this podcast on your platform of choice, so easy! You can find us on Apple here, and Spotify here — hundreds more episodes await you. From there it takes just a moment to give us a top rating, and where it is an option, 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 connect with artists like David Childers, Abe Partridge, and many more we have profiled that are at your fingertips.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 also to Jaclyn Anthony for producing the radio adaptations of this series on WNCW, where we worked with Joshua Meng, who wrote and performed our theme songs — you can link to his music here. This is Southern Songs and Stories: the music of the South and the artists who make it. - Joe Kendrick

Jason Earle recaps day two of Orange Blossom Revue festival 2024 featuring JJ Grey and Mofro, Steep Canyon Rangers, Sam Grisman Project, Emily Nunni, and Van Plating. The Marinade is a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. This is a bonus episode in our Jason's Journal series. In addition to sharing conversations with creative people, we often cover live creative events and work to bring you in on the action.

Welcome to The Marinade, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. This is a bonus episode in our Jason's Journal series. In addition to sharing conversations with creative people, we often cover live creative events and work to bring you in on the action. On this edition of Jason's Journal, we are recapping day one of the 2024 Orange Blossom Revue festival in Lake Wales, FL, featuring Wyatt Ellis, Robert Earl Keen, and The War and Treaty.

Welcome to The Marinade, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. This is a bonus episode in our Jason's Journal series. In addition to sharing conversations with creative people, we often cover live creative events and work to bring you in on the action. On this edition of Jason's Journal, we are previewing day one of the 2024 Orange Blossom Revue festival in Lake Wales, FL, featuring Van Plating, Robert Earl Keen, JJ Grey and Mofro, Steep Canyon Rangers, and more.

Tune in here to this ​Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen! Breaking Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking with Braxton Winston, former Charlotte City Council member, who is currently running NC Labor Commissioner. They discuss the aftermath in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, Winston takes this opportunity to remind everyone listening that this will be a long road to rebuild these areas. Continued support for WNC is crucial to our fellow Carolinians that were most impacted by this historic storm. In the second segment, Brett shares an interview with David Willis, North Carolina representative for District 68 in Union County.   Later, Brett interviews Grammy-Award-winning Graham Sharp, a lead singer and banjo player in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame band, Steep Canyon Rangers. The North Carolina bluegrass band is putting on a benefit concert for Western North Carolina on Thursday, November 7, in Greensboro.  Brett wraps up tonight's show with soon to be elected US Congressman, Mark Harris, who will represent District 8 in North Carolina.  Listen here for all of this and more on Breaking With Brett Jensen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bluegrass musician Woody Platt joins us this week to talk about his new solo album, 'Far Away With You' (Compass Records). https://www.woodyplatt.com/music Woody is best known as the former frontman and cofounder of Steep Canyon Rangers. In 2022, after countless shows with SCR and backing Steve Martin on-stage, Platt stepped down from the band to be closer to home. These days, he's busier than ever: In addition to playing, he's dabbled in real estate, worked as a fly fish guide, and spearheaded several music camps (including Bryan Sutton's Blue Ridge Guitar Camp). For this week's podcast, we talk about Woody's home state of NC in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, his return to making bluegrass, his ever-growing music camp empire, plus a lot more. Subscribe to the Fretboard Journal: http://fretboardjournal.com/subscribe Our next Fretboard Summit takes place August 21-23, 2025 at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music. For a limited time, you can register now with discounted early-bird pricing: https://www.oldtownschool.org/concerts/2025/08-21-2025-fretboard-summit-2025/ This week's show is sponsored by: Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com (Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order) Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.com Peghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout). Collings: Check out their new Hill Country series of guitars: https://collingsguitars.com/hill-country-series/ Love the podcast and want to support it? We have a Patreon page just for Fretboard Journal fans and loaded with bonus content. https://www.patreon.com/Fretboard_Journal

Simply stated, Steep Canyon Rangers rank among the upper echelon of today's most prominent bluegrass bands. They've extended their musical template far beyond any confined parameters and into the realms of mass appeal, courtesy of songs that resonate with immediate accessibility and all the elements needed  to ensure populist appeal.The band's new album, Live at Greenfield Lake, is a perfect summation of their strengths and a true compendium of all the band has achieved in their career thus far. Recorded before a hometown crowd in Wilmington North Carolina, it finds the band — drummer, multi-instrumentalist and producer Mike Ashworth; singer, songwriter and banjo picker Graham Sharp; bassist and vocalist Barrett Smith; fiddler Nicky Sanders; singer and mandolin player Mike Guggino; and vocalist, guitarist and “new guy” Aaron Burdett — replaying songs from the band's classic catalog and breathing fresh life into each of them in the process. The release of the new album provided a perfect opportunity for Lee and Billy to talk to Graham Sharp about Steep Canyon Rangers' remarkable road forward and their consistent success. Learn more about Graham Sharp at https://grahamsharp.com and the Steep Canyon Rangers at https://www.steepcanyon.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 by Spectra Records 10/2023 on all major outlets! Learn more about Billy at http://www.BillyHubbard.com Send us a Text Message.Support the Show.If you'd like to support My Backstage Pass you can make a donation to Billy & Lee's coffee fund at this link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MyBackstagePassMy Backstage Pass is sponsored by The Alternate Root Magazine! Please subscribe to their newsletter, read the latest music reviews and check out their weekly Top Ten songs at this link http://www.thealternateroot.com

This Grammy award winning bluegrass band from North Carolina has been active for nearly a quarter century.  They stop by the show to discuss their years as a group, including their auspicious collaboration with the legendary comedian Steve Martin.

I interviewed Barrett Smith and Graham Sharp of Steep Canyon Rangers. We discussed: Their album Morning Shift / The song "Ghost of Glasgow" / Their very collaborative songwriting and song recording process / The influence new member Aaron Burdett has had on the band / The instrumental "Old Stone House / Handlebars / Chimney Rock” / The dark, intense song “Second In Line (Junior)” / And moreBands To Fans:Website: https://www.bandstofans.com/Blog: https://blog.bandstofans.net/Download our e-books: https://www.bandstofans.com/ebooks.html

Charles Humphrey III is a Grammy Award–winning bluegrass musician who has played with the Steep Canyon Rangers and, currently, the Songs From the Road Band. He is also the owner of Beast Coast Anglers, a fishing guide service covering Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia. In this episode, we start by talking a bit about his music career and what it's like to be a professional songwriter and bluegrass artist. Then, we dive into various fishing techniques including indicator nymphing, tightline nymphing, streamer fishing, dry-dropper rigs, double-dry rigs, and dry-emerger setups. We talk about how to fish each effectively and when Charles would use one technique over another. Website: Beast Coast Anglers  Instagram: @beastcoastanglers Facebook: /beastcoastanglersflyfishing Waypoint TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TIME SAWYER is a North Carolina roots band that merges old and new styles. They have performed on the stages of some of America's most iconic festival;, including MerleFest, the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion and has also shared performances with John Moreland, Steep Canyon Rangers, The Wood Brothers and many more. HONEYBOY & BOOTS “Honeyboy” is a nickname Drew received while singing the blues with the Old Memphis Kings and “Boots” is a nickname Courtney has had since she was young because she is always wearing them. This Mississippi husband and wife duo perform folk and old-tyme blues featuring the guitar and cello. WoodSongs Kid: Jaylyn Taylor is a 14-year-old mandolin player from Virginia.

RICK INTERVIEWS AARON BURDETT AND GRAHAM SHARP OF THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS!

Carolina completed its three game ACC road trip with another win by topping NC State in Raleigh (9:07) and now head home to face Syracuse (21:11)Graham Sharp and Barrett Smith from Steep Canyon Rangers join to talk a life in music and their Tar Heel fandom (39:39)Plus: Scooby shines for Big Guy/Tiny Dog (29:49), #5SecondChallenge (1:21:36), Julius Peppers update (1:39:25) and 10 o'clock/2 o'clock is no longer the recommended driving hand position (1:46:30)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Doc invites Graham Sharp on the Steep Canyon Rangers on the show! The two talk about starting out in soccer at UNC, getting injured and finding the banjo, gigs starting out, moving to Asheville, playing with Steve Martin and Martin Short and of course the newest album! Listen now! Monologue: 0:00:21 Birthday Suit 1: 14:58 Ripped from the headlines: 18:41 Steep Canyon Rangers - Sunny Days: 37:23 Shoutouts: 45:29 Leftover Headline: 48:43 Graham Sharp Interview: 53:32 Steep Canyon Rangers - Hominy Valley: 1:23:06 Mike C Top 3: 1:30:41 Birthday Suit 2: 1:40:39 Birthday Suit 3: 1:42:21

On this episode of 'Why We Write with Kim Ruehl,' Aaron Burdett and Graham Sharp of Steep Canyon Rangers discuss how Burdett's addition to the group has influenced their songwriting.

An Opera Singer and a Comedian Walk Into a Bar is a new segment of the Artists ont he Verge podcast. It features your host, opera-singer-turned-experimental-performer Ema Katrovas, talking to comedian-and-TV-writer turned-novelist Nicholas Anthony. They'll be having conversations from across the high/low art divide with the goal of being honest about what a life centring art - high or low - actually looks like. In this first episode, Nick and Ema end up talking about an artist's education and the different forms it takes on the high and low part of the spectrum. They also talk about the fertile soil which was the open mic at Acme, a Minneapolis-based club where Nick did stand up for the first time, do a little detour on the matriarchs in Ema's family and living under communism, and talk about how sometimes it's necessary to totally reinvent yourself - as Nick and Ema have both done, on some level. Credits: Recorded in Prague, Czech Republic, in July 2023 Featuring: Nicholas Anthony and Ema Katrovas Recorded and edited by Ema Katrovas Theme song is "Stars" by Janis Ian (performed by Ema Katrovas and mixed to sound like a bar) Links to stuff mentioned in the conversation: That Shia la Beouf "just do it" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-sfG8BV8wU Acme - the Minneapolis comedy club: https://acmecomedycompany.com/Steve Martin's band Steep Canyon Rangers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steep_Canyon_Rangers Steve Martin, Born Standing Up: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Born_Standing_Up Patricia Hampl (the writer who traveled to communist Czechoslovakia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patricia_Hampl Patricia Hampl's “monodrama” which Ema performed in: https://schubert.org/event/spotlight-on-patricia-hampl-writing-my-way-into-music/ "Socialism with a human face": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socialism_with_a_human_face The experimental Artist Diploma Ema is doing: https://www.cnsmd-lyon.fr/fr-2/les-formations/un-cycle-professionnalisant

FTB podcast #542 features 2 new albums, Queen of Time by Lindsay Lou and Jeff Plankenhorn's Alone At Sea.  Also new music from Charles Wesley Godwin, Goldpine, Brent Cobb, Steep Canyon Rangers and more.

Episode Notes**** It's always a pleasure to welcome back to the podcast Mike Guggino! Mike plays mandolin in the Grammy award winning Steep Canyon Rangers. They have a brand new album out called “Morning Shift” which is available everywhere you get your music. We talk about the album, the challenges of replacing a long time friend and bandmate and more! Steep Canyon is going to be hitting the road hard to promote this new album…so head over to their website HERE to see where you can catch their incredible show! As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor's that make this podcast possible each week! Enter for free tickets to go to the Blue Highway Fest here! Mandolin Cafe Acoustic Disc Peghead Nation Northfiled Mandolins Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Siminoff Books and Strings Elderly Instruments Stringjoy Strings  promo code “mandolinbeer”

The Steep Canyon Rangers embody and evangelize the Asheville sound as much as any musical artist. They've certainly had success with it.Their collaborations with the actor, comedian and banjo player Steve Martin put them on the national map, and they won a Grammy Award on their own 10 years ago for best bluegrass album. Now, more than two decades into their career, the departure of co-founding vocalist and guitarist Woody Platt has pushed the Steep Canyon Rangers into new territory and compelled the band to find themselves all over again.My guests today are the band's remaining co-founders, banjo player and songwriter Graham Sharp and mandolin player Mike Guggino. We talk about the band's early years, their work with Martin, how they processed Platt's departure and the making of “Morning Shift,” their new album with new vocalist Aaron Burdett.Get five news headlines from around Asheville in your morning inbox. No ads, no spam—simple as that. Subscribe for free to the First Look newsletter from The Overlook. Support The Overlook by joining our Patreon campaign!Advertise your event on The Overlook.Instagram: AVLoverlook | Facebook: AVLoverlook | Twitter: AVLoverlookListen and Subscribe: All episodes of The OverlookThe Overlook theme song, "Maker's Song," comes courtesy of the Asheville band The Resonant Rogues.Podcast Asheville © 2023

In our news roundup, we report on updates from two recent deadly car crashes, a spirited Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee meeting and a project slated in 2024 for Glacier National Park, which would close the Swiftcurrent developed area for all of 2025.  We'll hear from members of the bluegrass band the Steep Canyon Rangers,  who played at the Wachholz College Center last Friday. They are Grammy award winners and frequent collaborators of comedian Steve Martin, who can also play a mean banjo. They give us a look into their love of bluegrass and their new album Morning Shift, which is out in September.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

Taylor chats over Zoom with two members of the Grammy award winning bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers, who are playing a show in Kalispell this Friday, July 7 at 8 p.m. The Steep Canyon Rangers have been together for more than 20 years and are frequent collaborators of comedian Steve Martin, who can also play a mean banjo. The band is excited to get back to the Rocky Mountains, a place they say has always welcomed them with open arms. Singer/guitarist Aaron Burdett and bass player/singer Barrett Smith give us a look into their new album 'Morning Shift' which they will be playing songs from at Friday night's show.  For more information about their show at the Waccholz College Center, visit www.wachholzcollegecenter.org and look under "schedule of events." To learn more about the Steep Canyon Rangers, visit www.steepcanyon.com. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

Our conversation today with Dennis Lynch, Director at the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival gave all the details for the upcoming season. He told us about each of the performances, the return of picnic food and ice cream for sale, new parking attendants, and he even shared a few deals! The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival is a not‐for‐profit performing arts presenter that has been bringing great music to the Valley since 1963. Each summer, SVMF presents eight to ten concerts on select weekends, featuring performing artists from a wide variety of genres. The concert venue is an outdoor pavilion on the grounds of Shrine Mont, a beautiful, historic retreat and conference center, situated at the foot of Great North Mountain in Orkney Springs, VA. Learn more about the festival, the performances, and purchase tickets on their website: https://musicfest.org/  Gates open at 6 p.m. for July and August concerts and 5 p.m. for September concerts Friday, July 21, 8 p.m. - Three Dog Night with Special Guest Jay Psaros. Saturday, July 22, 8 p.m. - Don McLean Friday, July 28, 8 p.m. - The Doo-Wop Project Saturday, July 29, 8 p.m. - 1964 The Tribute Friday, August 18, 8 p.m. - Forever Motown Saturday, August 19, 8 p.m. - Steep Canyon Rangers with Special Guest Larry & Joe Saturday, September 2, 7 p.m. - Legends of Country Rock Pure Prairie League and Firefall Sunday, September 3, 6 p.m. - Hot Strings & Cool Breezes: A minifest of Americana music, featuring The Steel Wheels (headliner) Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, & Wicked Sycamore.

Graham Sharp of The Steep Canyon Rangers, a Grammy-winning Americana band from Asheville, speaking with WVIA's Fiona Powell about the group and its music before a concert at the Community Arts Center, 220 West Fourth Street in Williamsport on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 7:30 pm. www.caclive.com/

Barrett Davis talks about his debut album The Ballad Of Aesop Fin, how he brought Woody Platt of Steep Canyon Rangers' fame into the project, his faith and more. Including music excerpts from Davis' debut and commentary from host Joe Kendrick

Michelle is doing Sober October (why?); Chef Scott is falling apart, why Hallmark Channel is the best; remember Paul James? and Michelle gives a preview of Birdfest with the Steep Canyon Rangers, South Carolina Waterfowl, V.I.P. Experience in Charleston SC. Plus, Scott shares how The Fishmonger is now famous, how Ranch America is coming along (they've all converted to cowboys) and shooting season 7 (or 8?) of Dead Meat from afar.  Get Scott's recipes at http://sportingchef.com Follow Scott on Instagram http://instagram.com/sportingchef Follow Michelle http://instagram.com/ladysportsman 

Cris Cohen interviews Graham Sharp of Steep Canyon Rangers. They discuss:- The new song "Sweet Spot" and its serving as a sendoff for Woody- Lyrics like "Too early to call / too late to call sober"- Performing "Be Still Moses" with a symphony and Boyz II Men- Meshing his banjo playing with Steve Martin's banjo playing (Yes, that Steve Martin)- "Try to love your way through the hardest situations"- And more

Cris Cohen interviews Barrett Smith of Steep Canyon Rangers. They discuss:- What it is like to join this band as a new member- How getting his Master of Arts degree in Counseling has altered the way he communicates in everyday life and as a musician- Really committing himself to the bass after joining this band- The challenges in covering James Taylor's "Sweet Baby James"- And more

For over 20 years, Woody Platt served as a guitarist in the Steep Canyon Rangers. During that time, the band became one of the highest profile acts in bluegrass music and accompanied Steve Martin on innumerable dates.  Earlier this year, Woody announced his retirement from the band. On this week's FJ Podcast, we talk to the musician about how he came to that decision, what projects he's currently focused on, his life as a fly fish guide, and some of the many life and stage lessons he learned from Steve Martin. This episode 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); Retrofret Vintage Guitars; Izotope (use the discount code FRET10 to save 10% off your Izotope purchase); and Calton Cases.

Steep Canyon Rangers are Asheville North Carolina's Grammy winners. They are perennial Billboard chart toppers and frequent collaborators of the renowned comedian Steve Martin. Steep Canyon Rangers are coming to Schenectady on Sunday as part of the Music Haven Concert Series. Mandolin player and harmony vocalist Mike Guggino joins us.

Media Monarchy plays Michaela Anne, Sierra Ferrell, Steep Canyon Rangers and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for June 15, 2022. ♬

Diana Ralston is the founder and executive director of Can'd Aid, a national nonprofit that is creating a movement rallying people to become catalysts for change in their own communities through an unconventional approach to giving back.Diana's many years of experience in the nonprofit sector and her entrepreneurial approach is changing the way people think about philanthropy. Can'd Aid's roots were founded along with Oskar Blues Brewery during a natural disaster with a fundamental belief everyone has the ability to give back and do good. Today their mission of creating a movement of do-gooders generates a ripple effect of goodness.  Diana believes we are all in this together and encourages community connection through small acts of kindness. And it's working!  Also on Speaking of Travel, Galen Marshall-Clark, the co-owner of Liminal Equus, an immersive trail riding and naturalist experience in Barnardsville, NC. Liminal Equus is a women-owned cooperative business based on connection with land, people, and animals. 

That Station puts music and community first. Those aren't empty words or just some corporate tagline. That Station is a genre-bending radio station in Raleigh, NC that lifts up local artists, highlights the good in the community, and brings listeners together with music. (It also happens to be part of Capitol Broadcasting Company, the parent company of WRAL.) That Music Fest is a two-day music festival featuring 25 North Carolina artists, including The Mountain Goats, Steep Canyon Rangers, Mipso, American Aquarium and Delta Rae. Program Director Chris Edge sits down with the WRAL Out & About podcast to preview the festival. That Music Fest happens June 24 & 25 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. More info and tickets available at http://www.thatmusicfest.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That Station puts music and community first. Those aren't empty words or just some corporate tagline. That Station is a genre-bending radio station in Raleigh, NC that lifts up local artists, highlights the good in the community, and brings listeners together with music. (It also happens to be part of Capitol Broadcasting Company, the parent company of WRAL.) That Music Fest is a two-day music festival featuring 25 North Carolina artists, including The Mountain Goats, Steep Canyon Rangers, Mipso, American Aquarium and Delta Rae. Program Director Chris Edge sits down with the WRAL Out & About podcast to preview the festival. That Music Fest happens June 24 & 25 at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. More info and tickets available at http://www.thatmusicfest.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Duke is a lighting designer and video guy.  He's worked for Halsey, Travis Scott, Jake Owen, Kidzbop, Katy Perry, Live, Bruce Springsteen, Gwen Stefani, Evanescence, Game of Thrones, Thirty Seconds to Mars, & Pat Benatar, Aerosmith, Paramore, and “the Strip Strip Hooray tour” with Dita Von Teese. Conner Ostrowski is a lighting Designer for Drive-By Truckers & Sleeping with Sirens, In addition, he's worked for the Offspring, Widespread Panic & Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers.

If you're looking for music to harmonize to, or a guide for your next river adventure, this episode is for you because our guest this week is a musician and a fly-fishing expert.You will find out more about songwriting, fly-fishing, and life in Asheville. Whether you are a musician yourself, or just a music lover, you will find this episode's insights fascinating.Today, Joseph is joined by our special guest, Charles Humphrey III, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer and musician, and owner of Lucks Dumpy Toad Records. Currently leading his own group –the superb chart-topping, Songs from the Road Band – Humphrey was a charter member of the Steep Canyon Rangers for 15 years while also backing up other renowned artists such as Steve Martin and Edie Brickel among others.Charles is also an expert fly-fishing guide and endurance runner and resides with his two children in Asheville. We will also mention here his two upcoming big events this year in Maggie Valley which are -Fly Fishing camp in April and the Songwriters camp in August.Don't miss this episode!!Tune in for this fun conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.SHOW NOTESSEGMENT 1Joseph opens up tonight's episode talking about the Meadowlark Motel and some upcoming events. One of these events deals with wilderness survival skills and it's importance during times like natural disasters and more. There will also be a fly fishing camp weekend. To learn more, reach out at their website at meadowlarkmotel.com. He introduces his guest, Charles Humphrey III. Charles started fly fishing himself when he was a teen. Charles is a bluegrass musician and a Grammy award winning songwriter, musician and producer. Charles started fishing with his father when he was a kid and also got into music and playing bluegrass. He loves the “zen” feeling he gets when connecting with nature in this way. He talks more with Joseph about his passion as a musician and his passion for fishing. Charles loves that he is able to educate others about both topics, something that he will also be doing at the Meadowlark Motel!SEGMENT 2Charles and Joseph talk more about fly fishing and Charles talks about some of the staff that will also be guiding in the events coming soon. Charles mentions tying flies and the interesting aspect of this. They both have an engaging conversation about how important this part is for anglers, or people who fish with a rod and line and interesting stories they've experienced themselves fly fishing. Joseph asks Charles about some of the best streams to fish in Haywood County and what locations he might take people participating in the fishing camp. He mentions Jonathan Creek that is close to the motel as well as the Pigeon river. He also says that in the camp, they'll also be teaching a technique called tight line fishing as well as how to set the hook, control the head, avoid letting go of the fish they catch and much more.SEGMENT 3Joseph talks with Charles about his other passion, being a musician and writing music. Like fly fishing, Charles says that writing music takes a lot of luck. In this case, it's because you never know if people will enjoy your music. He also mentions writing music that is on an album by Willie Nelson. He also talks about moving on from the Steep Canyon Rangers who he was a member of for 15 years. Now, he is part of Songs from the Road Band. You can listen to their music almost on any platform like SiriusXM, Pandora, etc. He says that he is excited to be able to play live music again like many other artists and musicians now that things are a bit more normal when it comes to gatherings. Charles also mentions the other event which is the writer's camp where he along with other great musicians and singer-songwriter's will teach and encourage all inclusive songwriting. They'll also teach others about making music from the creative process to being behind the microphone. Charles also talks about his friendship with Darren Nicholson who was also a guest here on the show. They wrote a couple of songs together which you can hear on Man on a Mission, Darren's new EP. Charles mentions more people he'd love to work with.SEGMENT 4Coming back from the final break, Charles talks about owning Lucks Dumpy Toad Records. He uses this to also release music from Songs from the Road Band. Charles and Joseph also speak about how music is released today compared to when there were no digital releases for music. They also mention different audio formats like mp3, vinyl, and cds and how they feel about the different quality of music when listened to in different ways. Charles speaks about being an endurance runner too and the rewarding feeling by taking care of himself and connecting with others through this activity. Also, Songs from the Road Band will be releasing music later this year. You can go to songsfromtheroadband.com and also use the same name to search them on social media platforms. You can also find Charles and learn more about fishing visiting beastcoastanglers.com!

Join David Menconi - host, writer, and longtime North Carolinian - for Carolina Calling: a podcast exploring the history of North Carolina, as told through its music and the musicians who made it. From Asheville to Wilmington, we'll be diving into the cities and regions that have cultivated decades of talent as diverse as Blind Boy Fuller to the Steep Canyon Rangers, from Bob Moog to James Taylor and Rhiannon Giddens.Brought to you by Come Hear North Carolina and The Bluegrass Situation.Theme Music: "Erie Fiddler" - Andrew MarlinAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Due to circumstances beyond our control, portions of the audio fluctuate. While we could have decided to not air this episode, the majority of the story is intact and we hope you are able to enjoy this intriguing story.George Lunsford has done many jobs from being a maintenance man to making explosives for the government. He was also an actor for many years doing indie feature films, commercials, book trailers, public service videos, and even a music video for the Steep Canyon Rangers called Long Shot.George's life changed when he was a young man. His great-grandmother passed away and her spirit visited him one night, sitting on the foot of his bed. She looked at him and said I love you, said goodbye and disappeared. He wanted to believe it was just a dream but could smell her scent in his room.George attended a haunted high School. In his early twenties he had a near death experience from pneumonia. He saw his own body in the bed and a lady that had died in that hospital room stood there talking to him. He saw the Angel of Death as he opened a portal of bright light. The spirit that was talking to him, told him "it's not your time". He laid back down and woke up to alarms going off and nurses busting into hospital room.George, being an old sailor, has had many adventures both at sea and on land.  George has had encounters in the Bermuda Triangle, a UFO in the middle of the ocean, and many other events. George has always been interested in paranormal, cyprid creatures, and Bigfoot and has done a lot of research thought his lifetime.George wrote "Legends, Myth, Monsters, and Ghosts" series because he wanted to share the stories he's heard and researched from all over the US with the world. He wants people to know that there is so much more out in the world, than in that little bubble we all live in. When we were young, the older people would pass these stories down and we would go out and try to see if they were real. He hopes that sharing these stories, will give everyone an adventure to go on. Please enjoy his books and go on your own adventure. Be safe!!!!George Lunsford, Author               Books available on Amazon, Barnes & NobleSteep Canyon Rangers – Long Shot (music video) YouTubeBigFoot 911The White GiantsRobert the DollThe Hat ManQuality CBD Products – The Rare Enterprise (sponsored link)Spirit Medium DanielBeyond the VeilSocial Media:               Facebook               YouTube               LinkedIn               Twitter

Today's guest of Gateway to the Smokies Podcast is Charles Humphrey III, a Grammy Award-winning Songwriter, Producer and Musician. Currently leading his own group – the Songs from the Road Band – Humphrey was a charter member of the acclaimed Steep Canyon Rangers for 15 years and performed around the world.Aside from being a musician, he is also an expert fly-fishing guide and endurance runner. Joseph and Charles will talk about Music on the Fly (fishing) in the Smokies.Tune in for this fun conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.Segment 1Tonight's show starts off with special announcements from tonight's sponsors. Then host Joseph, introduces special guest Charles Humphrey III. Charles introduces himself and how he got into to begin with back in middle school and how it followed him through college and after. He explained how music helped him through a transitional time in his life and how blessed he felt because of it. Segment 2Coming back from the break, Joseph brings out a quote from a magazine coverage from Charles and his bluegrass band. Charles explains bluegrass and the significance of this quote. With his band, Charles wants to spread joy with his audience through his music. He talks about the record label that he founded and shares the story of how it was named. Before the break, Charles talks about fly fishing and how he finds it very meditating. He loves doing it with others and connects it to his songwriting, in that he loves collaborating with others as well. He talks about some of his favorite song writing collaborations. Segment 3This segment of tonight's episode talks about a songwriting bootcamp that Charles is partnering up with in order to create a community of new and old songwriters to get together and create music. A great opportunity for new writers to meet and learn from more experienced writers and for older writers to collaborate with each other and get fresh new ideas. The conversation goes back to fly fishing, where Charles talks more about his favorite locations to fish. He drops ways to contact Charles and his company in order to find out more about trout ventures and other fly fishing related questions. Segment 4Charles starts the last segment with a small story. He then goes through his go to places to visit that he recommends to visitors. He gives great taco place recommendations and parks to visit. The podcast ends with Host Joseph announcing more special events and announcements from sponsors.

Mike and Barrett, like most musicians, are much more than their roles in Steep Canyon Rangers. Barrett's also an accomplished fingerstyle guitar player and he and Mike have performed traditional Italian music as a duo for nearly a decade. It was only recently that Barrett joined the Steeps as their full-time bass player, but these two have a long friendship and history. Mike lives down the street from me and I was itching to hear some italian music and pick these guys brains so I invited them out for The Happy Hour and was not disappointed. Barrett delivered some inspired performances and we had some great conversation. Hope you enjoy! Featuring Barrett Smith (@barrettnow1320) and Mike Guggino (@mikeguggino) Brought to you by Americana Vibes (@americana.vibes) 1:39 Interview 19:30 Italian Duo 34:56 I Am A Pilgrim 41:00 The Harbor and The Sea 46:20 Wake Me Up 50:30 Sisters & Brothers Follow us! Travis Book Happy Hour (@thetravisbookhappyhour) Travis Book (@travisbook) Americana Vibes (@americana.vibes) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travis-book/support

We continue the conversation with the immensely talented Jeff Babko.  No stranger to the stage, concert halls and recording studio Jeff Babko's extensive resume includes playing with Alanis Morrisette, Maná, Willie Nelson, Tim McGraw,  Julio Iglesias, Cheryl Crow, Shelby Lynn, TOTO, James Taylor, Jason Mraz, Frank Ocean, Smokey Robinson, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford  and many. many more.  Some of his film credits include The 40 Year Old Virgin, Superbad, Toy Story 4, Frozen 2, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Jack Reacher 2, Tenet, Ford vs. Ferrari, Selma. Jeff has been the touring musical director and accompanist for Martin Short since 2002, and also performs with Mr. Short & Steve Martin, also joined by the Grammy award winning bluegrass group Steep Canyon Rangers.  Babko can be seen on Steve Martin & Martin Short's Emmy nominated and wildly popular Netflix special.  Babko has five solo albums out under his own name, including 2012's critically acclaimed “Crux” for Tonequake Records, featuring Mark Isham, Tim Lefebvre and Matt Chamberlain, and his most recent vinyl release, “El Musico” (2019).  His 2007 release “Mondo Trio” w/ Jeff Coffin and Vinnie Colaiuta is considered a classic "drum fusion" record.  The collective supergroup "Band Of Other Brothers" with Will Lee, Dave Matthews Band's Jeff Coffin, Nir Felder and Steely Dan's Keith Carlock was a critical favorite and the band headlined the Iridium in NYC in 2017.   In his spare time, Jeff keeps busy running and recording in his own studio, TudorTones, where he also records and collaborates with his wife, studio violinist Songa Lee. What you will hear Finding balance and being mindful.  The importance of being aware and listening to your body to find balance and be a vessel of good. Self analysis.  Learning to pause and respond which can be difficult for musicians that are used to improvising. Remembering the importance of listening, not just in music but generally in life. The biggest lesson Jeff has learned.  Remembering that we are constantly students, giving back and being of service are important components. Teaching. Teaching with compassion. Jeff's love of synthesizers. The inspiration for Jeff's latest album, “El Musico”. Mentioned http://www.jeffbabko.com/ (Jeff Babko) website http://www.jeffbabko.com/buy-el-musico-on-180g-vinyl (El Musico) vinyl http://www.jeffbabko.com/band-of-other-brothers (Band of Brothers) https://www.iammusicgroup.com/podcast (I AM Music Group) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support)

Welcome to season 2 of the I AM Podcast.  We are back with a fantastic line up of guests.  These incredible artists are the musicians and musical directors behind the music, performances and artists that we all know and love.  Listen, learn and grow with us as these humble geniuses share some incredible stories, wisdom and laughter with us.    Description http://www.jeffbabko.com/ Jeff Babko's resume is one that every young musician dreams of.  Having strong musical instincts and influences from a young age,  Jeff recognized early on that a career in music was his calling.   Jeff's access to the musical world via his parents being musicians and teachers contributed greatly to his early musical development.   Along with his love of music, Jeff was always drawn to comedy.  Spending countless hours immersed in records and vhs tapes,  he was completely unaware how his love of these two art forms would manifest themselves in his life and career path.   Jeff has toured and played with an extensive and impressive lists of  artists including Julio Iglesias, Cheryl Crow, Shelby Lynn, TOTO, James Taylor, Jason Mraz, Frank Ocean, Smokey Robinson, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford  and many. many more.  His film credits are just as extensive  and continuing to grow.  Jeff has been the touring musical director and accompanist for Martin Short since 2002, and also performs with Mr. Short & Steve Martin, also joined by the Grammy award winning bluegrass group Steep Canyon Rangers.  Babko can be seen on Steve Martin & Martin Short's Emmy nominated and wildly popular Netflix special, released in May 2018.   Babko has five solo albums out under his own name, including 2012's critically acclaimed “Crux” for Tonequake Records, featuring Mark Isham, Tim Lefebvre and Matt Chamberlain, and his most recent vinyl release, “El Musico” (2019).  His 2007 release “Mondo Trio” w/ Jeff Coffin and Vinnie Colaiuta is considered a classic "drum fusion" record.  The collective supergroup "Band Of Other Brothers" with Will Lee, Dave Matthews Band's Jeff Coffin, Nir Felder and Steely Dan's Keith Carlock was a critical favorite and the band headlined the Iridium in NYC in 2017.   In his spare time, Jeff keeps busy running and recording in his own studio, TudorTones, where he also records and collaborates with his wife, studio violinist Songa Lee. What you will hear Jeff's early musical influences and importance of his parents parenting and support. Jeff's first jobs and opportunities that gave him insight into the music industry. Post college experiences, strategy and the hard work it took to break into the music scene in Los Angeles. Jeff's love of, interest in and natural knack for comedy. Working with Martin Short and the evolution of Jeff's career in comedy. The importance and fine line of keeping a childlike wonder and passion as we grow and learn. Advice on how to balance work and personal life.  Important components including awareness, sleep, failure, mindfulness and listening. Mentioned https://www.netflix.com/title/80186850 (Netflix Special) https://www.steepcanyon.com/ (Steep Canyon Rangers) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support (https://anchor.fm/iammusicgrouppodcast/support)

David Whitehill currently serves as the Executive Director of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra and the chair of division five orchestras in the League of American Orchestras. During his time with the Asheville Symphony, Whitehill started the Biennial Asheville Amadeus Festival, bringing in world-renowned pianists Emmanuel Ax, Garrick Ohlsson, and violinist Midori. Under his leadership,  the Asheville Symphony has also recorded with the Grammy Award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers, Boyz II Men, and Secret Agent 23 Skidoo.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thefortepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thefortepodcast/support

CU researchers say the fires in the Amazon this year are especially concerning. Then, as the Air Force Academy's chapel starts renovation, a look back at Lowry Air Force Base's church. And, Colorado's new poet laureate takes a trip through his north Denver neighborhood. Finally, Steep Canyon Rangers bring their award-winning bluegrass to Red Rocks.

Story Through Music with Singer Songwriter Aaron BurdettMeet singer-songwriter Aaron Burdett, one of the top 10 most important musicians of western North Carolina according WNC Magazine. He's named alongside such greats as Doc Watson, Steep Canyon Rangers, and The Avett Brothers. It wasn't always easy though, as you might imagine.After seeing a lot of his friends and musical colleagues struggle to be full-time musicians, sometimes at the cost of their marriages and family lives, Aaron moved back to his hometown and decided to go another route. He started a construction business, built a home for himself and his wife, and started a family, all while continuing to write songs and playing music, recording an album every year or two. In 2013, Aaron decided to pursue music full time, so fast forward to today, and his distinctive clear voice has carried his dream into a successful career. Aaron's songs effortlessly transition from solo performance to full band, with equal emotional impact on audiences.Aaron has 7 albums dating back to 2005. He tells stories through his music, his lyrics and his performances.“I believe the most powerful stories, works, pieces of music and novels … are a reflection of that person, that only that person could write in that way.” - Aaron Burdett on the power of personal storyConnect with Aaron:WebsiteSpotifyFacebookTwitterInstagramReverb NationIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network (maybe even your enemies!). Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.