Banjo Chat

On episode 4 our guest is Adam Hurt! We talk about the importance of teaching in day to day life, and the realities of being a musician, getting stage nerves and energy levels after performing. His Back to the Earth album and working with Ricky Skaggs, Brittany Haas, Paul Kowert and Jordan Tice. What kind of music he listens to and what the ingredients for good music are. Some strategies for learning new music. Thoughts on old-time music and what influences his music and advice for us in this world

On this episode I chat with banjoist, Kaia Kater! Talking about gear and her music on the last two albums she put out; Grenades and Nine Pine.  The pressures of being a musician, and different recording techniques. How to write for the banjo. How she started banjo and traveling back and forth from Canada to the U.S. Love/hate relationships with different tunings.  Talking about her dream banjo. Her Grenades album/social change, and her dad’s experience as a refugee from Grenada. Throwing off the

Brad talks about what’s cooking in Baltimore, MD for old-time music! His role as a community organizer, what his influences are, and what he considers success. We listen to his band Charm City Junction, his solo album, and his band with his dad, Ken Kolodner.  We get into melodic old-time banjo compared to melodic bluegrass banjo, traditions in Old-time music, nerves on stage, adrenalin, Clifftop banjo competition, and improvising. Here are the links to the songs and

Maggie talks to Hilary about where she learned to play and why she chose banjo.  She tells us about her life and touring with Spirit Family Reunion.  We listen through her newest album, The Dark Was Aglow and talk about how to get inspired, being a musician and a mom! https://www.maggiecarsonmusic.com/ https://maggiecarson.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-was-aglow This episode mixed by Hilary Hawke and mastered by Claude Aldous. Logo design by Sierra Mack