Podcasts about stringdusters

After two decades in The Infamous Stringdusters, the Grammy-award winning neo bluegrass band, Travis Book releases his rock americana debut: Love and Other Strange Emotions. That's not to say that Book, who thrives on collaboration, got here on his own. The Colorado musician (now residing in Western North Carolina), was raised by parents who went out their way to ensure that young Travis respected music and had access to instruments. His mother bought him his first bass guitar and his dad allowed him to buy Red Hot Chilli Peppers Blood Sugar Sex Magik (even though it had a parental advisory sticker on the cover). As Travis went off to college in Durango, CO, he found a supportive and vibrant Bluegrass scene where he encountered future members of Greensky Bluegrass (Anders Beck), Leftover Salmon (Andy Thorn) and The Jon Stickley Trio. Those musicians would form their first bluegrass band Broke Mountain Bluegrass Band, which has just reissued a remastered version of their album Cabin in the Hills.In our conversation, Travis talks about his brief time in Nashville, after he auditioned for The Stringdusters and got the gig as their upright bass player and vocalist. Spoiler alert: he felt VERY intimidated. We get into why he loves collaborations so much and has chosen to create his variety show turned podcast, The Travis Book Happy Hour, into an engine for unique performances with guests like Lindsay Lou, Jim Lauderdale, Sierra Hull and many more. The Happy Hour, which started in Spring 2020, was first set without an audience, which made Travis let go of his attachment to their reaction using wisdom borrowed from Eastern philosophy. He also explains how he is romantic, yet practical in everything he works to accomplish. Travis is a literal ray of positivity, so if you're having a bad day, I promise that this conversation's gonna lift you up in a seriously not-cornball way. TRAVIS!Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknewsHelp produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week we feature the Infamous Stringdusters guitar player Andy Falco.  The Stringdusters have recently released a tribute album to Flatt & Scruggs.  We talk with Andy about his early days in bluegrass, his work with the Stringdusters, and the new album.

Inside the Musician's Brain is back for season 4! In this episode, Chris talks with MC Taylor, the man behind Hiss Golden Messenger. MC is a transcendent singer/songwriter, and Hiss has been gaining major notoriety in recent years for their blend of beautiful, timeless songs with vintage rock sounds. The conversation ranges from the process behind their records, to the challenges of staying inspired and the goal/meaning of a great song. MC is a prolific artist, and is incredibly thoughtful when it comes to his own progression, as a musician and as a human. Lots of great stuff here! Chris also breaks down the new Stringdusters release, ‘A tribute to Flatt & Scruggs.'

Inside the Musician's Brain is back for season 4!In this episode, Chris talks with MC Taylor, the man behind Hiss Golden Messenger. MC is a transcendent singer/songwriter, and Hiss has been gaining major notoriety in recent years for their blend of beautiful, timeless songs with vintage rock sounds. The conversation ranges from the process behind their records, to the challenges of staying inspired and the goal/meaning of a great song. MC is a prolific artist, and is incredibly thoughtful when it comes to his own progression, as a musician and as a human. Lots of great stuff here!Chris also breaks down the new Stringdusters release, ‘A tribute to Flatt & Scruggs.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the spring of 2021 I was joined on the Happy Hour by my good friend Nicki Bluhm. I'd first met Nicki when her band The Gramblers was opening for the Stringdusters in Montana. Later she joined us as a sixth member for our Ladies & Gentlemen tour following the release of the album by the same name. Funny, gracious, and kind, we became good friends and when I started the show she was at the top of my list. We had a wonderful couple of days playing and talking and the resulting interview is really special. Time Stamps: :06 Soundbyte :37 Introduction 1:40 Ashworth/Maher groovin intro 2:14 “I had an interesting week myself” 3:00 on agitation and anger 5:53 Hide No More 9:35 on waiting for grace 11:05 Beauty in the Ugliest Days 14:45 live advert w/ vamp by Ashworth/Maher 17:10 Interview w/ Nicki Bluhm 47:20 Nicki a cappella 51:17 It's Ok Not To Be Ok 54:43 Still The One 58:08 To Rise You Gotta Fall 1:02:55 Outro --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travis-book/support

My guest this week is Chris Pandolfi, banjo player with The Infamous Stringdusters and also the host of my favourite podcast, Inside the Musician's Brain.We chat about the podcast and the lessons Chris  learned from it, as well as how the lessons we learn through music can be applied to life (and vice versa). There's so much in here, from talking about music as a journey and how the players who inspire us are on that same journey as us, to learning to be present and in the moment and how to notice and let go of tension when we play. It was an really inspiring conversation and I hope you love it as much as I did.Here's Chris's podcast - Inside the Musician's BrainFor info on what's going on with The Stringdusters, check out The Infamous Stringdusters websiteYou can also get updates and check out what Chris is up to via his Instagram accountHappy picking!Matt

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

One this episode of Inside the Musician's Brain, Chris talks to up-and-coming bass badass Karina Rykman. Karina has been playing bass with Marco Benevento's band in recent years, but is poised to strike out under her own name, with a highly anticipated debut album on the way. She breaks down the vision and process behind her new music, as well as the story behind her musical journey that got her to where she is now. Karina also takes us inside her experience jamming with Phish on stage at MSG leading up to one of their legendary NYE shows. Not many people have gotten to do that! At the top of the episode, Chris recaps the Stringdusters recent trip to the Grammys, where they were nominated for the third time, and where Mike Tyson sat right behind the band for the televised broadcast. People watching at its finest, and of course a musical highlight for any and every artist to be nominated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of 'Inside the Musician's Brain,' Chris sits down with Greensky Bluegrass to take an in depth look at their new album, 'Stress Dreams.' Learn what these songs are about and how they came to life as each member of the band breaks down one of the songs on their album. It's a fascinating look inside the creative process and the experiences that drive the songwriting for one of the most successful modern string bands on the scene today. Chris also talks about the Stringdusters recent Grammy nomination for their 'Tribute to Bill Monroe,' and why it carries so much significance for the band.Inside the Musician's Brain is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Chris Pandolfi. Production, Editing and Mixing by Chris Pandolfi. Mastered by Matt Dwyer. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Art by Mark Dowd. Theme music by Chris Pandolfi. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.comVisit SunsetLakeCBD.Com and use the promo code ITMB for 20% off premium CBD products.Visit www.musicmasterscollective.org/inside to learn more about unique music summer camps and events. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest this hour is Andy Falco, longtime member of Grammy and IBMA award-winning progressive bluegrass band Infamous Stringdusters. In the next hour, you'll get to hear from Andy and Amy Wright as they discuss the nuances of bluegrass music, the Stringdusters' formation and background, the band's current Grammy nomination for its work on the album A Tribute to Bill Monroe, the upcoming release of its new studio album Toward the Fray, and a whole lot more.Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guest this hour is Andy Falco, longtime member of Grammy and IBMA award-winning progressive bluegrass band Infamous Stringdusters. In the next hour, you'll get to hear from Andy and Amy Wright as they discuss the nuances of bluegrass music, the Stringdusters' formation and background, the band's current Grammy nomination for its work on the album A Tribute to Bill Monroe, the upcoming release of its new studio album Toward the Fray, and a whole lot more. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this hour is Andy Falco, longtime member of Grammy and IBMA award-winning progressive bluegrass band Infamous Stringdusters. In the next hour, you'll get to hear from Andy and Amy Wright as they discuss the nuances of bluegrass music, the Stringdusters' formation and background, the band's current Grammy nomination for its work on the album A Tribute to Bill Monroe, the upcoming release of its new studio album Toward the Fray, and a whole lot more.Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guest this hour is Andy Falco, longtime member of Grammy and IBMA award-winning progressive bluegrass band Infamous Stringdusters. In the next hour, you'll get to hear from Andy and Amy Wright as they discuss the nuances of bluegrass music, the Stringdusters' formation and background, the band's current Grammy nomination for its work on the album A Tribute to Bill Monroe, the upcoming release of its new studio album Toward the Fray, and a whole lot more. Part of Pantheon Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

This episode focuses on The Infamous Stringdusters. Rob sat down with multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/vocalist Jeremy Garrett for an interview/performance session (he plays a bunch of songs!), and then shortly after the interview his band The Infamous Stringdusters announced the forthcoming release of “Toward The Fray.” Andy Falco kindly joined Seth and Rob for the intro, and talked about the record (set for early 2022 release) and offered some other current Stringdusters tidbits. Rob's chat with Jeremy begins with a discussion of “Wanderer's Compass,” Jeremy's solo record for which Rob has a particular fondness, and about working as a solo artist in general. We learn the intriguing story of Jeremy's fiddle and about how his father went from being a street musician to a touring professional. This interview was conducted on September 11, 2021, which leads to Jeremy remembering his September 11, 2001 experience when he was in the Grasshoppers with his father. He relates the time he felt the most pressure as a musician, speaks of the many great Nashville musicians with whom he has performed, talks of his “spiritual connection to Atlanta” and his approach to songwriting. The ever-effusive Garrett elaborates on plenty of other topics as well. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are extremely stoked this week to have Chris Pandolfi of The Infamous Stringdusters as our guest! We get right down to business with Chris discussing some of the deeper aspects of being a musician and also a human being, like not letting your mistakes become part of your identity, how practice and repetition open the door to 'the zone', ways to strive for success and be on top of your game, the rich oral tradition of Bluegrass music, and so much more!Aside from the Dusters, Chris has a few solo endeavors that keep him busy. TRAD+ is a banjo-centric exploration of a different sonic world, combining vinyl samples, drums, synths, strings, beats and much more. He released his first album, Interference, in the fall of 2015, and it's been downloaded over 600,000 times internationally. TRAD+ continues to evolve and more new music is on the way. His latest venture is his podcast, ‘Inside the Musician's Brain.' It's a deep dive into everything that's underneath the music and the artists that inspire us. He explores the Stringdusters world and sits down with other influential artists to discuss inspiration, creativity, and the many facets of bringing a musical vision to life. New episodes come out every two weeks. ITMB is part of the Osiris MediaSONG AT THE BEGINNING OF THE EPISODE: 'My Sweet Blue Eyed Darling' - off The The Infamous Stringdusters album 'A Tribute To Bill Monroe'SONG AT THE END OF THE EPISODE: 'Astral Plane' - off his new solo album 'Trance Banjo'20% off with Melophy PROMO CODE: NSRFREE SHIPPING FROM Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroadFor 20% off Sunset Lake CBD PROMO CODE: NSR20 For 10% off Electric Fish Lights PROMO CODE: NSR INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF:CIRCLES AROUND THE...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 039 features a conversation with Grammy Award Winning musician Jeremy Garrett of The Infamous Stringdusters, as well as one of his songs! Recorded: Thursday, February 18, 2021 Location: Colorado Musical Contributions from: Jeremy Garrett, J. Picard & Family Funktion & The Sitar Jams www.GalaxyTenants.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Host Keith Billik talks to banjo virtuoso Steven Moore. Steven has won almost every major banjo contest in the country with his stunning and beautiful arrangements. He performs with the David Mayfield Parade and Almost Famous. Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Peghead Nation, and Deering Banjos   Steven on the web: www.stevenmoorebanjo.com   Ron Landis, fingerpick artist: www.landisstudios.net   Contact the show! pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   In the first "Freshly Picked" episode, Keith chats with the fantastic 2-finger banjo player Nick Hornbuckle about his recent album "13 or So" on Ruby's Slipper Records. Nick is best known as a member of John Reischman and the Jaybirds, but also happens to write some great original banjo compositions.   Nick on the web: www.nickhornbuckle.com www.johnreischman.com   Sponsored by Elderly Instruments and Deering Banjos   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Enjoy this conversation with Ben Wright, the banjo player for the Henhouse Prowlers. Ben has incredible stories of taking bluegrass all over the globe, on behalf of the U.S. State Department, and forging new connections with people through the common language of music. Ben on the web: www.henhouseprowlers.com www.bluegrassambassadors.org   Sponsored by Elderly Instruments and Deering Banjos   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

Ken Susi talks with Andy Falco about life during the pandemic, his early days, and his time in the Stringdusters.See Videos of all of our interviews athttps://bit.ly/FishmanLive-YouTube

We're back with 5 things you need to know for February 28, 2020. #1—Jam Just Happened on March 20! Scott Metzger will be leading another supergroup on March 20 at Nublu in New York City. This is another full evening of improv with people who have not played together before. The partial lineup right now includes Metzger, Adam Chase from Jazz is Phish, John Kimock from Mike Gordon Band, and Andy Hess, who has played with John Scofield and many others. Get tickets today. And if you missed the first one, you can watch it here. #2—Charlie Hunter on JamBase Podcast. On a new episode of the JamBase Podcast, Charlie Hunter talks “Musical Mentors” with Scott Bernstein. You can hear all about Charlie's mentors and some of his work as well. Like all Osiris podcasts, you can stream the episode directly on the JamBase site that's linked here. #3—Brooklyn Comes Alive on March 21! Another live event we need to tell you about is Brooklyn Comes Alive, March 21. It'll be a day of collaborations and supergroups, including Oteil and Friends, Birds of a Feather (featuring members of Goose and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong), The Motet, Robert Randolph, and more. All at a really cool venue called the Avant Gardner in Brooklyn. #4—The Hot New Way to Promote Your Album: Make a Podcast About It. We wanted to share an article from our friend Cherie Hu, who writes for Billboard and does the Water & Music newsletter and podcast. She makes the case that the blending of the music and podcast worlds are creating more opportunities for artists, and for podcasters—and we're here for that! #5—Trampled by Turtles on Inside the Musician's Brain. Host Chris Pandolfi talks with Dave Simonett, the lead singer and primary songwriter for Trampled by Turtles. He and Chris discuss songwriting, music highlights, and more. And on this episode, we leave you with some live Stringdusters tunes, which are from Seattle, January 18, 2020. You can stream the whole show here. The Drop is brought to you by Osiris Media, hosted, produced and edited by RJ Bee. The Drop is brought to you by CashorTrade, and Osiris Media works in partnership with JamBase. Until next time… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Host Keith talks banjo with Matthew Davis, best known for his contributions to the bands Westbound Situation and Circus No. 9. Great advice on improvising and practice, practice routines, and Matthew's insight into gear and setups. Sponsored by Deering Banjos Matthew Davis on the web: https://www.matthewdavisbanjo.com/ https://www.westboundsituation.com/ https://circusnumbernine.com/ Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

Episode One of MM Live includes discussion of recent & upcoming shows, album reviews, Grammy Award Winner Jeremy Garrett (The Infamous Stringdusters) calls in, Pedal Steel Guitarist Roosevelt Collier calls in, Jack Cloonan performs in-studio, Nancy Isaac talks about her work and the industry, Ryan Fitzgerald interviews Hillary Gleason & Tory Pittarelli of Backline, music news. Recorded on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in Denver, CO. MusicMarauders Live is produced by and features regular contributions from J. Picard, Nicholas Stock, Ryan Fitzgerald, Kevin Hahn & Brad Yeakel. Musical Contributions: The Drunken Hearts, Green is Beautiful, The High Hawks, Jack Cloonan, Jeremy Garrett, Lotus, Roosevelt Collier. MM Live Theme Song: "Rebubula" moe.

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Hosted by Keith Billik - Part 1 of a conversation with the sensational young banjoist Matthew Davis. Matthew has won multiple banjo contests, performs regularly with modern bluegrass band Circus No. 9 and chambergrass group Westbound Situation, and is raising the bar for the next generation of banjo players.   Sponsored by Deering Banjos   Matthew Davis on the web: https://www.matthewdavisbanjo.com/ https://www.westboundsituation.com/ https://circusnumbernine.com/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Thanks for listening!      

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Keith Billik talks to Catherine "BB" Bowness about her early days learning banjo in New Zealand, musical influences, approaches to practicing and improvising, and more.  BB is best known as the banjoist for the multi-award-winning bluegrass band Mile Twelve.   BB on the web: www.miletwelvebluegrass.com www.catherinebowness.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Thanks for listening!

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik talks with multi-IBMA award nominee Gina Furtado about her playing style, influences, and advice for other players. Gina is best known as the former banjoist for Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, and now fronts her own band, The Gina Furtado Project.   Sponsored by Deering Banjos.   Gina Furtado on the web: www.ginafurtadobanjo.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Thanks for Listening!

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik chats to 2-time Winfield winner Mike Sumner about his influences, career, how he approaches contest playing, and more. Mike is best known as a National Banjo Champion, as well as a sideman for such artists as Detour, Dale Ann Bradley, Randy Kohrs, Jim Lauderdale, and many more. He has an excellent solo album titled "Winds of Winfield". Sponsored by Deering Banjos. Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   In this episode, Keith talks in-depth about banjos and music with Grace van't Hof, who is a multi-talented singer and instrumentalist.   Grace is best known as the brand new banjo player for multi-award-winning bluegrass group Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, as well as for her work in her country duo Sinner Friends. She is also an excellent graphic artist who designed the great logo for The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast!!   Grace on the web: www.chrisjonesgrass.com www.sinnerfriends.com www.gracevanthof.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Thanks for listening!

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Hosted by Keith Billik. James McKinney tells tons of stories about finding his way in the music world, including run-ins with legends like Roy Acuff, Bill Monroe, Dolly Parton, The Grateful Dead, and many more. James is currently the banjo player for The Night Travelers.   James McKinney on the web: www.nighttravelers.com   Contact/follow the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @banjopodcast Instagram: @picky_fingers Facebook: Picky Fingers   Thanks for listening!  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Guest hosted by Aaron Jonah Lewis. Sam Guthridge is best known for his playing with his Baltimore/Washington D.C. area band The High and Wides. They have a very interesting blend of "lost" string band styles combined with other modern influences.   Sam Guthridge on the web: www.thehighandwides.com www.samguthridge.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik chats with banjo virtuoso Jens Kruger of The Kruger Brothers about his style, background, and philosophy about music.    Jens is a widely renowned performer and has won many awards, including the 2013 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo.   Special thanks to Peghead Nation (www.pegheadnation.com) - use coupon code "pickyfingers" for 30 days of free videos!   Jens on the web: www.krugerbrothers.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

Fiddler and singer-songwriter Jeremy Garrett takes a podcast-length break from the Infamous Stringdusters for a deep conversation about music and life.  True passion, success and satisfaction, lyrics and songwriting, playing solo and with the Stringdusters, motivation and believing in oneself.  “You can’t get good without trying to get good.”  How do we exist in a world filled with our heroes and still find our own voice?  Give Episode 5 a listen for a wide-angle perspective on a life of music.

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik follows up on Episode 5's Right Hand Boot Camp with exercises to strengthen and improve your Left hand's technique, speed, and accuracy!   Download the accompanying tablature sheet: www.banjopodcast.libsyn.com Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Thanks for listening!

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features 2 interviews! Don't stop listening after the first!   Billy Failing is a fantastic young banjo player and songwriter, best known for his playing with Billy Strings. Billy talks with host Keith Billik about his early days learning the banjo, the important things he has learned over the years, and his instrument and gear of choice.   Andy Lytle is the sound engineer for Billy Strings. He shares his background, tips, and philosophy about how to achieve the best sounding performance.   Billy Failing on the web: www.billyfailing.com www.billystrings.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Thanks for listening!

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast In this episode, host Keith Billik is joined by Chris Pandolfi, the banjo player for the Grammy award-winning Infamous Stringdusters!   Chris discusses his playing style, influences, and gives great advice for banjo players of all levels on how to practice new ideas and improve your playing.   Chris Pandolfi on the web: www.chrispandolfi.com www.theinfamousstringdusters.com www.tradplus.net Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Thanks for listening!

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Keith Billik interviews a true banjo renaissance man! Bill Evans has made a prolific career out of everything related to the banjo: he performs, teaches, and writes about the instrument to a huge audience of listeners and students. He is an historian who has also studied personally with such greats as J.D. Crowe and Sonny Osborne.   Get 30 FREE days of great instructional videos through Peghead Nation! go to www.pegheadnation.com and use coupon code "pickyfingers" at checkout!   Bill Evans on the web: www.billevansbanjo.com   Contact the Show! pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Thanks for listening.      

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik chats with Kyle Tuttle, one of the hottest young banjo players on the scene. Kyle tours primarily with the Jeff Austin Band, but is also a sideman for numerous other groups.   Kyle is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, and has won multiple banjo contests, including the National Banjo Championship in Winfield, KS.   Kyle on the web: www.kyletuttle.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

Songs included in episode are all from The Tab 9.21.18 except the two "Salmon Dusters" songs performed privately for us. The Stringdusters and Salmon Tabernacle sets are all available at nugs.net. Open - Leftover Salmon (with Andy Hall) "Get Up And Go" Lead-into interview - Infamous Stringdusters (with Drew Emmitt) "Down In The Hollow (Hollerwood)" Between interview and performance - Infamous Stringdusters "My Destination" Performance - Salmon Dusters Quartet "Blue Yodel #4" (Bill Monroe) and "How Far I'd Fall For You" (Bennie "Burle" Galloway) Close (these are in their entirety) Ensemble (Jeff Mosier with all of Salmon, Stringdusters and Hand Grenades) "Little Georgia Rose", "Workin' On a Building" & "Cheese Frog" We're proud to partner with Ben & Jerry’s to help raise awareness of The WaterWheel Foundation. As mentioned in the episode, listeners can receive free shipping on all orders over $50 using the promo code OSIRIS at checkout. Click here to order "It's Ice...Cream" and pick up a t-shirt. Do it today—the holidays are right around the corner. More information It’s Ice, Men’s tee https://store.benjerry.com/ben-jerrys-t-shirt-mens-cut-its-ice/ It’s Ice, Women’s tee https://store.benjerry.com/ben-jerrys-t-shirt-womens-cut-its-ice/ It’s Ice… Cream product https://store.benjerry.com/phishs-its-ice-cream-pint/ Cherry Garcia tee https://store.benjerry.com/ben-jerrys-t-shirt-unisex-cherry-garcia/ More on the history of Phish food: https://www.benjerry.com/flavors/phish-food-ice-cream Mini Doc we created about Phish Food and WaterWheel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvJaUOdBkDc Our Favorite Phish moments: https://www.benjerry.com/flavors/favorite-phish-moments wTnS is Produced by Rob Turner and Engineered by Josh Thane of Wonder Dog Sounds Studio. www.joshthaneproductions.com www.wonderdogsounds.com All social media management, promotion and website maintenance/building done by Harris Sullivan. wTnS is a proud partner of the Osiris Podcast Network. Osiris is a global community connecting passionate music fans with podcasts about music, artists, and culture; currently consisting of 15 link-minded podcasts and more can be found at www.osirispod.com wTnS Sponsors: Polay + Clark 21st Century Accounting (Don't wait till April and get screwed, get Polayed) www.polayclark.com Inside Out w/ Turner and Seth: insideoutwtns.com Twitter: @InsideoutWTNS Instagram: www.instagram.com/insideoutwtns Facebook: www.facebook.com/insideoutwTnS See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a brief music chat, Seth and Rob sit down with Andy Falco and Chris Pandolfi of the Infamous Stringdusters before The Dusters’ Atlanta show this past fall and confer on this fantastic band. Since this interview, The Stringdusters band has been nominated for a Grammy for its Laws Of Gravity release - which is also the initial topic here. The band talks about this record represents a back-to-the-core coalescence of the its previous releases and approaches. They discuss their thoughts behind the choice to wait for new songs to be released before performing them. Other decision points are analyzed, like those behind sharing songwriting credits amongst each other and efforts to make sure each member’s musical voice is heard equally on each release and/or performance. The hosts and guests acknowledge the varying parameters of bluegrass, and the extent to which The Stringdusters feel compelled to adhere to them. We learn the importance of capturing the “expression factor” of each player, and how the lyrical and historical context of each song ultimately informs the performance. A discussion about the band’s Ladies and Gentlemen release leads to Nicki Bluhm. Nicki hooked the band up with Ryan Adams, and these two Dusters share some Ryan stories including how they prepared for the tour, their first performance with him, a spontaneous Black Sabbath cover, how Ryan “went to bat” for them on Colbert and some funny Ryan crowd interactions. Before Chris had to depart he discussed his thoughts behind his famous “Bluegrass Manifesto,” and how it attracted the ire of many bluegrass purists. Chris acknowledges that he was inspired by Bela Fleck to play bluegrass in the first place, and he denies that the “infamous” part of the band’s name was by design. When the focus shifts to Andy, we find out that he was in many New York bands including the Water Street Blues Band. He talks about how David Bromberg and Buddy Merriam stoked the fire of his interest in acoustic music, and how Merriam essentially taught him how to play bluegrass. We find out how Andy ended up meeting the Stringdusters’ guys and how he found his way in the band. Andy also shares some of his Stringdusters experiences, including the preparation for and execution of their Lockn set with Page McConnell and Phil Lesh. Then Seth and Rob take us home with a conversation of their own which starts with a discussion of the interview and then many music topics including the Dead and Company show the hosts had seen together just before completing this episode. wTnS is Produced by Rob Turner and Engineered by Josh Thane of Wonder Dog Sounds Studio. www.joshthaneproductions.com www.wonderdogsounds.com Inside Out w/ Turner and Seth: insideoutwtns.com Twitter: @InsideoutWTNS Instagram: www.instagram.com/insideoutwtns Facebook: www.facebook.com/insideoutwTnS See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There’s busy, and then there is the Infamous Stringdusters who have already played 110 shows this year and have at least twenty more to go as they run up to a New Years Eve gig in Aspen Colorado. Amidst this torrid pace, they are set to release a collection of songs, a follow up EP to their first Undercover EP. This one, is slightly more eclectic than the first, covering songs by Marvin Gaye, Daft Punk, The Allman Brothers Band, My Morning Jacket and… the Cure. While they are a band certainly rooted in Bluegrass music, as you’ll soon hear, that is just a starting point to the kind of music the “dusters” as they are affectionately called want to be. I recently sat down and chatted with Andy Falco to get his take on the journey, the music and much more. Our conversation started when I asked if he envisioned sold out crowds and massive popularity in and outside the bluegrass community….  More Links:  Infamous Stringdusters on Youtube. Infamous Stringdusters on Spotify. Infamous Stringdusters on Facebook. You can listen to this episode below, or by connecting and subscribing to one of the podcast platforms here or search your favorite podcast platform for “The Sound Podcast”; Itunes: http://bit.ly/sndpodi TuneIn: http://bit.ly/sndti Stitcher: http://bit.ly/sndsti GooglePlay: http://bit.ly/sndplay Check out The Sound Podcast on Youtube, and subscribe today.  Get The Sound Podcast App: http://bit.ly/TSPAPPS Notes:    00:47 - Just Like Heaven taken from Undercover Vo.2  04:46 - Interview 43:26 - A Hard Life Makes A Good Song taken from Laws of Gravity Live See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.