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.
Podcast Insights
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.
Bluegrass legend and mandolin virtuoso Emory Lester shares his insights into the development of style and technique in bluegrass, his experiences playing with bluegrass royalty … and his belt-length hair and rock-and-roll career! Plus, we get to meet Brooklyn’s own Alex Deane (by way of Nashville TN), and discuss her growing up in bluegrass, and tips on jamming. Enjoy!
Mentions in this Episode:
Emory Lester
emorylester.comEmory Lester on Facebook
‘1863’ – Emory Lester & Mark Johnson
Alex Deane
@alexdeanemusic
Michael Daves
@michael.davesmichaeldaves.com
Wernick Method Jam Camp – October 10-12
Music in this Episode (in order of Appearance):
‘Fisher’s Hornpipe’ – Emory Lester & Mark Johnson
‘My Long Journey Home’ – The Monroe Brothers
‘Where I’m Bound’ – Della Mae & Tom Paxton
‘Back Up and Push’ – Emory Lester
Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA
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