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Got "Grass?

Bluegrass stars

More than picks and strings, we explore the musical stories, the hopes and dreams, and some of the hard times, of life as a bluegrass star. You"ll find them Insightful, often funny, sometimes discouraged, in other words, human! Hosted by Chris Wuerth from GuitartownCT concerts in Hamden, CT.

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77:52

Peter Rowan

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2025/03/05

Send us a text 50 albums, a Grammy, 7 Grammy nominations. Bands: Bill Monroe, Muleskinner w/ Clarence White and David Grisman, Old and in The Way with Vassar Clemens and Jerry Garcia, Seatrain w/ Richard Greene, Earth Opera, Peter Rowan Quartet w/ Tony Rice, on and on. Wrote "Midnight Moonlight", "Panama Red", "The Walls of Time", "Land of the Navajo", and "Free Mexican Airforce". At age 82, he is a cultural force almost unmatched in American music, and a wise and joyful human being. It...

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64:45

Cathy Fink

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2025/02/24

Send us a text Half of the illustrious folk duo with with Marcy Marxer, Cathy has close to 40 albums, 14 Grammy nominations, and 2 Grammy awards. She has collaborated with everyone from Pete Seeger and Tom Paxton to Ella Jenkins and Rhiannon Giddens. From folk music, bluegrass, country, and children's songs, to festivals, camps and worldwide tours, she's done it all, on almost every instrument. Truly a huge, positive force in American roots music!

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Bronwyn Keith Hynes: A Year Later

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2025/02/18

Send us a text What a year! Bronwyn got engaged, married fiddler Jason Carter at the Grand Ol' Opry, won a Grammy with Molly Tuttle, almost won a 2nd Grammy for her album I Built A World, moved to a new home in Nashville, is working on a second album as band leader and lead singer, is writing songs, preparing a big tour leading her own band in 2025, as well as touring with Molly Tuttle! She was my first podcast guest exactly one year ago, and I thought it would be fun to catch up. And it cert...

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60:46

Max Wareham

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2025/02/14

Send us a text After two years of touring nationally with Peter Rowan, banjo player Max Wareham recorded his own album, "Daggomit!", coming out Feb 21, 2025. The album features Chris Eldridge and David Grier on guitar, Laura Orshaw on fiddle, Chris Henry on mandolin, Mike Bub on bass, Larry Atamanuik on snare drum, and guest singer and producer Peter Rowan. Max has also written a fascinating book about Bill Monroe's unsung banjo player Rudy Lyle. An insightful and delightful conversation!

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61:54

Alice Gerrard

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2025/02/13

Send us a text Alice Gerrard is truly a legend in the traditional American music world. At age 90, and sharp as a tack, she recounts stories of her music and friendships with Hazel Dickens, Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Ola Belle Reed, Mike Seeger, Dock Boggs, Ralph Rinzler, Tommy Jarrell, and on and on. I will have her on again real soon! So much more to talk about.

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56:25

Sierra Hull

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2025/02/04

Send us a text Sierra Hull, at age 33, is an iconic performer. Beginning as a kid in bluegrass, she has forged a strong and unique identity through collaborations in all genres of music and with all types of amazing musicians. With several Grammy nominations, and too many IBMA awards to count, she embarks this spring on a mega tour with Billy Strings, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. We are lucky to catch up with her!!

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52:08

Joe Walsh

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2024/12/31

Send us a textMandolinist, band leader, singer, songwriter, teacher, and now father, Joe is the hub of bluegrass in New England. He has played with, and taught, virtually all the young stars of contemporary bluegrass. In our interview, Joe talks about many of his contemporaries, his mandolin playing and singing, teaching, and of course how it feels to have a baby daughter at home.

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64:38

Larry Sparks

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2024/12/18

Send us a textBluegrass icon Larry Sparks started playing guitar with The Stanley Brothers in 1965, at age 17. He talks about his 61 years in the bluegrass business, with many memories of Carter and Ralph Stanley, Bill Monroe, his approach to singing, and his beloved 1954 Martin D-28 with the distinctive double pickguard. What a thrill for me to talk with one of my bluegrass heroes!

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62:17

Michael Daves

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2024/12/04

Send us a textA fascinating chat with bluegrass guitarist and singer Michael Daves. He talks about his partnership with pal Chris Thile, his exposure to jazz with college mentor, saxophonist Yusef Lateef, the amazing fiddle playing of Brittany Haas, as well as lots of talk about bluegrass guitar, past and present, and much more. Too much for one interview, I'll have to have him back!

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60:25

Ronnie Simpkins

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2024/11/27

Send us a textBassist Ronnie Simpkins, brother of fiddler Rickie Simpkins, has been a crucial member of several major bluegrass bands, including The Virginia Squires, The Tony Rice Unit, and currently The Seldom Scene. We talked about his musical upbringing, playing the bass "in the pocket", and of course many memories and stories about performing, travelling and recording with Tony Rice. Ronnie is an insightful and delightful conversationalist!

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62:44

Jon Weisberger: Part Two

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2024/11/22

Send us a textThe second part of my interview with bassist, record producer and songwriter Jon Weisberger. He talks in detail about songwriting, co-writing, the Nashville music scene, and the specific responsibilities of being a record producer. He is a fountain of wonderful information about music, and we could have talked for hours.

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Jon Weisberger: Part One

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2024/11/18

Send us a textJon is a prolific and successful record producer, bassist and songwriter. He has written over 200 songs which have been recorded, by bluegrass and country artists including Billy Strings, The Travelin' McCourys, Doyle Lawson, Blue Highway, and The Infamous Stringdusters. He also hosts "Hand Picked" with Del McCoury on Sirius radio, was bassist for Chris Jones & The Night Drivers for 16 years, is an IBMA board member.In this first of two interviews, Jon talks about Tony Rice,...

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62:42

Tony Trischka

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2024/10/30

Send us a textTony Trischka, banjo legend, innovator, composer and teacher, playing lately with young stars Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle, as well as his old pals Bela Fleck, Sam Bush, Michael Cleveland and Jerry Douglas. He won 2024 IBMA Song of the Year for "Brown's Ferry Blues" w/ Billy Strings. He talked about his wide-ranging music al influences, from Pete Seeger and jazz to Earl Scruggs and Charles Ives, and about getting turned down for Bill Monroe's band. Recently he has been p...

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73:49

Jesse Brock

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2024/10/11

Send us a textJesse Brock is 3-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year, including 2024. He plays now with Authentic Unlimited. In this conversation Jesse talks about his mandolin style, how to play bluegrass "chop", his admiration for Michael Cleveland, Doyle Lawson and Tony Rice, and his own musical journey. He talks with great candor about his personal and musical highs and lows, a really heartfelt conversation that not many musicians are open to. Really a wonderful interview.

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61:49

Deanie Richardson

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2024/10/07

Send us a textDeanie Richardson is one of the premier fiddlers in country and bluegrass. She has been voted IBMA fiddle player of the year twice, including in 2024. She has toured extensively with Holly Dunn, Patty Loveless, Vince Gill, rock star Bob Seeger, and her latest band, multiple award winning Sister Sadie. Deanie is at the pinnacle of her career right now, feeling energized and full of music, joy and ideas. This was a great look at her splendid career, and her insightful thoughts on ...

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62:42

The Honey Dewdrops

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2024/09/10

Send us a textBaltimore based couple with gorgeous harmonies, original songs and tasteful instrumental chops. They have toured Europe and the US, and have 7 albums. A thoughtful and interesting chat about life on the road today, songwriting, and the evolution of their duet sound and influences.

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66:52

Trey Hensley

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2024/09/06

Send us a text2023 IBMA Guitar Player of the Year, Grammy nominee Trey Hensley was named "Nashville's hottest young guitar player" by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. He has performed with dobro superstar Rob Ickes for over ten years. He talks about guitar playing, country music, singing, and stories about his time with Johnny Cash and the Carter family, plus a whole lot more, with self deprecating humor and lots of stories.

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69:08

Kenny and Amanda Smith

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2024/08/29

Send us a textA talented bluegrass couple, with many IBMA awards between them. My first "couple" podcast! Fascinating conversation about how they met and fell in love, Kenny's path to stardom with Lonesome River Band, tips on playing bluegrass guitar, life on the road in today's world, and lots of other topics. Enjoy!

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62:48

Danny Paisley

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2024/08/21

Send us a Text Message.Danny Paisley is celebrating 50 years in bluegrass. He leads the band Southern Grass, which he took over from his famous father Bob Paisley. Alison Krauss has called him her favorite singer. He has a gentle manner and a wealth of insight into bluegrass and its history. A great conversation.

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71:08

Jerry Douglas

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2024/08/07

Send us a Text Message.Jerry Douglas is master of the dobro. He's played on over 1500 recordings, with every musician on the planet. He's funny, insightful, and a real pleasure to chat with. He talked about finding some previously unheard Boone Creek recordings, his long personal and musical relationship with Tony Rice, and lots of insights about his life and career. A wonderful interview.

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