Bluegrass BKLYN
Bluegrass BKLYN
Podcast Description
Check out the vibrant bluegrass music scene here in Brooklyn, NYC. Join your host Mike Willner and meet the musicians and teachers, explore the venues and events, and share the stories and community that make this the Bluegrass Borough. We’ll talk classic bluegrass, bluegrass-adjacent music, vendors, instruments, jam camps, current events, gear ... you know, all the good stuff! So give a listen, we’ll have a fine old time.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes surrounding bluegrass music, including artist interviews, event highlights, gear discussions, and community stories. For example, in Episode 2, there is an in-depth interview with renowned performer Michael Daves, alongside updates on local jams and a discussion about the Bluegrass Mt. Rushmore for fiddle players, illustrating the blend of personal stories and community engagement.
Check out the vibrant bluegrass music scene here in Brooklyn, NYC – and beyond. Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe to meet the musicians and teachers, explore the venues and events, and share the stories and community in the Bluegrass Borough …. and beyond. We’ll talk classic bluegrass, bluegrass-adjacent music, vendors, instruments, jam camps, current events, gear … you know, all the good stuff! So give a listen, we’ll have a fine old time.
We had an unbelievable time at Jam Jersey in April, and wanted to give you a recap. So much fun, so much music!
Mike, Liz, and co-producer Jordan Richmond talk about how this important new event in the Northeast region took shape, and we get to talk with attendees and volunteers, hear some of the music.
We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it!
Some Mentions in this episode:
Jordan Richmond
https://www.pioneervalleyflamethrowers.com/
Liz Wolfe
www.bluegrassjamsnearme.com
Alex Deane
https://www.instagram.com/alexdeanemusic/
@alexdeanemusic
@theoldgrimes
@dirtymotherstringband
https://www.facebook.com/DirtyMotherStringBand/
https://www.instagram.com/theoldgrimes/
Zach Williams
https://www.nybluegrass.com/thewestsidecowboys
@iamzlw
@thewestsidecowboys
Bluegrass by the Bridge Open Jam
https://www.facebook.com/groups/502898005440270
@bluegrassbklyn
Splatter Paint
https://thedispersedcampers.bandcamp.com/
https://jeffreyumbrell.bandcamp.com/
@splatterpaintnyc
Raven and Red
https://ravenandred.com/
@raven_and_red
Some Music from this episode (in order of appearance)
‘Tear my Still House Down’ – Jam Jersey All-Stars
‘Grandpa’s Beer’ – Raven and Red
‘Angel Band’ – Woman’s Voices Jam
Segue Music – various jams
‘Little Pine Siskin” – Splatter Paint
‘Steam-Powered Airplane’ – Pioneer Valley Flamethrowers
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