The Grazing Groove, Pastures Pints and Playlists
The Grazing Groove, Pastures Pints and Playlists
Podcast Description
The Grazing Groove is a podcast where the rhythms of farm life meet the melodies of live music. Hosted from the heart of Roberts Family Farm in Sandwich, Illinois this show dives into the stories of cattle ranching, farm life, craft beverages and the artists who bring music to the countryside. With a laid-back country vibe, each episode blends conversations with musicians, farmers, and storytellers, capturing the spirit of wide-open spaces and down-home entertainment. Whether you're a rancher, a music lover, or just someone who enjoys the simple joys of rural living, The Grazing Groove delivers a unique mix of pastures, performances, and pure country soul.
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The podcast focuses on topics such as cattle ranching, agritourism, craft beverages, and live music, featuring episodes like interviews with musicians like Maygen and The Birdwatcher discussing songwriting, and experts like Travis Meteer covering the beef cattle industry and grazing practices.
The Grazing Groove is a podcast where the rhythms of farm life meet the melodies of live music. Hosted from the heart of Roberts Family Farm in Sandwich, Illinois this show dives into the stories of cattle ranching, farm life, craft beverages and the artists who bring music to the countryside. With a laid-back country vibe, each episode blends conversations with musicians, farmers, and storytellers, capturing the spirit of wide-open spaces and down-home entertainment. Whether you’re a rancher, a music lover, or just someone who enjoys the simple joys of rural living, The Grazing Groove delivers a unique mix of pastures, performances, and pure country soul.
In this episode, host Joe Roberts sits down with Kristin Scott Benson, one of the most accomplished banjo players in modern bluegrass and a seven-time IBMA Banjo Player of the Year. Best known for her long tenure with The Grascals, Kristin shares insights from her musical journey, her experiences balancing life on the road with family, and the evolving landscape of bluegrass music.
The conversation explores her early influences growing up in South Carolina, the artistry behind her distinctive banjo tone, and the importance of mentorship within the bluegrass community. Listeners also get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to perform with some of the genre’s most respected musicians — and what continues to inspire her after decades on stage.
As always, the episode connects music to the land, as Joe and Kristin discuss the shared roots between farming, family, and bluegrass tradition — the very heart of Roberts Family Farm in Sandwich, Illinois.
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