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.
Liz leads a panel discussion with Kieth Billik – host of Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast, and Mike Willner – co-host of Bluegrass BKLYN. Everyone gets involved, covering the fun and challenges of creating, producing, and hosting a bluegrass podcast. Also, in a segment on ‘Jam Focus’, Mike talks with Liz Rabson Schnore and Christian Apuzzo about the celebrated Boathouse Jam. Enjoy!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Picky Fingers Podcast / @picky_fingers
Lindsay Lou and the Flat Bellys
The Ashokan Center
Cowgirl Seahorse
Mona’s Monday Nights
Raven and Red
Liz Rabson Schnore
Christian Apuzzo
Boathouse Jam / @boathousejam
Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club
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Events of Note:
Jam Jersey – March 20th to 22nd at Mahwah NJ
Music in this Episode:
“Big Ball in Brooklyn” – Damn Tall Buildings
“Freshly Picked” – podcast theme song, Kieth Billik
“8th of February” – banjo solo, Kieth Billik
Bluegrass jam at the Boathouse, featuring Alex Deane
“Another Empty Bottle” – Raven and Red
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We exclusively play fiddles from Brad Robinson Fiddles and Linen Frederick Violins
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