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Bluegrass Jam Along Interviews

Matt Hutchinson

"Bluegrass Jam Along is a great, great podcast" - Chris EldridgeThe IBMA Award winning podcast for anyone and everyone who loves bluegrass.Every week we feature interviews with musicians, writers, instrument makers and other key figures from the bluegrass and string band world, plus regular news and new releases.Guests include Alison Krauss, Sierra Hull, Tim O"Brien, Wyatt Rice, Jerry Douglas, Sarah Jarosz, Jarrod Walker and David Grisman.For more info visit https://bluegrassjamalong.com Hosted on

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54:51

Bill Nowlin - 50 Years of Rounder Records, the 'Hobby...

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2026/03/25

My guest this week is Bill Nowlin, co-founder of Rounder Records.Bill joins me to talk about Rounder's extraordinary 50 year legacy as one of the most important, influential and best loved independent labels in American roots music.We chat about how Rounder started, after Bill was randomly assigned Ken Irwin as his college roommate, and how, along with Marian Leighton Levy, they grew Rounder from a small enterprise releasing a couple of records a year into a successful label, responsible for the

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57:48

Brad Kolodner on Community, Connection and Clawhammer...

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2026/03/18

My guest on the podcast this week is Brad Kolodner.Brad is a fantastic clawhammer banjo player. As well as his solo records - 'Chimney Swifts' and the recent album of solo gourd banjo tunes 'Old Growth' - Brad also plays with the bandCharm City Junction, as aduet with fiddler George Jacksonand with his father, Ken, as part ofKen & Brad Kolodner.He's also an award-winning radio broadcaster for Folk Alley and Bluegrass Country Radio, jam leader, festival organiser, community builder and ambassador

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50:45

Celebrating 30 Years of Sore Fingers Music Camps with...

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2026/03/11

My guest this week is John Wirtz.John, along with his partner Moira, runs Sore Fingers, a UK bluegrass and old time music camp that celebrates it's 30th anniversary this year.John joins me to chat about how the camp started up and how it's grown over the years to play a major role in the UK and European bluegrass scenes. We talk about some of the extraordinary tutors who have travelled across the Atlantic to teach at Sore Fingers over the years and how they've helped thousands of people develop

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Bluegrass Briefing - March 2026

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2026/03/04

Welcome to this month’s Bluegrass Briefing, a monthly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass.Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode.Ted Olson interviewDoc Watson 100th Birthday Celebration -part 1-part 2News and announcements - church street newsPunch Brothers tour datesScroll on BuddyAtkin Guitars pallet guitarJude Rogers - The Sound of Being HumanBrittany Haas w/ Paul Kowert & Mike Gaisbacher - Impromptu SessionsOther bitsFull list of

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1:05:33

Celebrating the Legacy of Rich-R-Tone/Folk Star with...

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2026/02/25

My guest this week is Ted Olson, professor of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University.Ted joins me to celebrate the Rich-R-Tone record label and it's offshoot Folk Star. Rich-R-Tone was founded in 1946 by James Hobart Stanton who, in Ted's words, "was probably single-handedly the most important documentarian of Appalachian music."Ted has extensively researched Stanton and the Rich_R-Tone label for a project he co-produced for Bear Family Records -The Rich-R-Tone/Folk Star Story:

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21:10

Bitesize - Sara Watkins on I'm With Her's Grammy...

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2026/02/11

My guest on this week's Bitesize episode is Sara Watkins, who joins me to talk about I'm With Her's Grammy winning album 'Wild and Clear and Blue'. It's an album I really love (and a conversation I loved too) and I wanted to put something out to celebrate not only the Grammy win, but also the Grammy they won for the opening track 'Ancient Light'.Sara talks about the process behind writing the record, which began to take shape shortly after the pandemic, why collaboration was so important and the

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Bluegrass Briefing February 2026

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2026/02/06

Welcome to this month’s Bluegrass Briefing, a monthly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass.Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode.News and announcements - church street newsChris Thile’s AcousticampTony Trischka’s New York Banjo NightBruce and Darol’s Great Big Fiddle HangSore FingersRockygrassReleases (The Grass is New)Bryan Sutton/Billy Strings videoAlasdair Fraser & Natalie HaasTony Trischka Earl Jam 2 (preorder)Della MaeScroll on

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49:57

Dave Sinko on How 'The David Grisman Quintet' Changed...

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2026/01/28

My guest this week is sound engineer Dave Sinko, who returns to chat aboutThe David Grisman Quintet.We've talked about that record a lot on the podcast, but this is less about the story behind the album and more about how it influenced Dave and informed the way he approaches recording. In his words 'it changed my life.'We chat about his subsequent work with members of the DGQ, including Grisman himself, and recording Tony Rice for a project with Alison Brown. We also discuss how that first DGQ

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46:57

Tony Trischka on New York in the 1970s and the Roots...

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2026/01/21

My guest this week is Tony Trischka, who returns to chat about the New York bluegrass scene in the early 1970s.New York and the surrounding area played a huge role in the development of bluegrass and in the genesis of what would become known as New Acoustic music. Tony talks about the early days of his career, including the bands Country Cooking and Breakfast Special and the overlap between that scene and the birth of Rounder Records. We also chat about some of the musicians who came out of the New

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47:27

Kristina R. Gaddy - Go Back and Fetch It: Recovering...

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2026/01/16

My guest this week is Kristina R. Gaddy, who returns to chat about her new book, a collaboration with Rhiannon Giddens, calledGo Back and Fetch It: Recovering Early Black Music in the Americas for Fiddle and Banjo.The book picks up on the research Kristina did for her previous bookWell of Souls: Uncovering the Banjo's Hidden History(you can hear our conversation about thathere). Crucially though, this volume doesn't just present a series of tunes as research pieces, it includes both banjo

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Bluegrass Briefing - January 2026

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2026/01/07

Welcome to this month’s Bluegrass Briefing, a monthly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass.Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode.Pod newsHighlights from the first 500 episodesInspiration for Musicians episodeNews and announcements - church street newsDawg at 80 on NugsBilly Strings Tiny Desk ConcertNPR Tiny Desk ContestOld Settler’s Music FestivalReleases (The Grass is New)Sam Grisman ProjectCarolina Chocolate DropsAlasdair Fraser &

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1:23:16

Highlights from the First 500 Episodes - Alison...

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2025/12/17

If you were listening last week, you'll know that my interview with Trey Hensley aboutFlatt and Scruggs at Carnegie Hallwas the 500th episode of Bluegrass Jam Along.To celebrate I thought I'd put together an episode with a few of my highlights and favourite moments from those first 500.You'll hear from:Alison Krauss, on two different car journeys with Tony RiceWyatt Rice, on recordingChurch Street BluesBryan Sutton, on the journey all musicians go onGabe Witcher, on leaving Punch BrothersBrittny

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56:20

Trey Hensley Celebrates Flatt and Scruggs at Carnegie...

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2025/12/10

Welcome to the 500th episode of Bluegrass Jam Along!My guest this week is Trey Hensley, who joins me to celebrate the very first record he bought - Flatt and Scruggs at Carnegie Hall.This historic album was a pivotal moment for bluegrass and also served as a personal intro to the music for many fans.We chat about why Flatt & Scruggs' performance at Carnegie Hall, on December, 1962 was groundbreaking, the initial skepticism from the press, the audience's enthusiastic reception and some of the

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5:07

Bitesize - Happy 80th Birthday Bluegrass!

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2025/12/08

This week's Bitesize episode celebrates one of the most important dates in bluegrass music - December 8th.The main reason this date is so important is that it marks the first time Earl Scruggs joined Bill Monroe at The Opry, on December 8th 1945, leading many people to describe it as 'the birth of bluegrass'. That makes 2025 the 80th anniversary of bluegrass!Fast forward to December 8th 1962 and we have another Flatt and Scruggs milestone - their performance at New York's Carnegie Hall, which was

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Bluegrass Briefing - December 2025

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2025/12/03

Welcome to this month’s Bluegrass Briefing, a monthly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass.Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode.News and announcements - church street newsEuropean Bluegrass Summit registrationAlison Krauss & Union Station - Live - vinyl reissueBela Fleck Jingle All the Way tour dates and vinyl reissueIBMA Webinar-- Thursday, December 4, from 12-1PM EST-- From the Table to the DSPs and Back Again: How To Make Money Without

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35:05

David Grier on The White Brothers Live in Sweden and...

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2025/11/26

My guest this week is David Grier, who joins me to celebrate the classic album 'The White Brothers - Live in Sweden' (recently remastered and reissued in an expanded form as 'The New Kentucky Colonels - Live in Sweden').We talk about what makes this recording special, including the fact it was recorded live and never intended for release, and why Clarence and Roland had such a unique approach to music, particularly when it comes to their joint sense of timing.David also shares his thoughts about why

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1:03:19

Musicality For Modern Humans with Craig Havighurst

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2025/11/19

In an age where pop culture dominates the airwaves, understanding the rich variety of music beyond the mainstream becomes increasingly important. In this week's episode, journalist and broadcaster Craig Havighurst joins me to talk about his new book "Musicality for Modern Humans," his journey of exploring musical literacy and the importance of 'listening for' something in music.Craig began his journey into music journalism in his late teens, driven in part by a curiosity about why Americans listen

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49:16

Eddie Barbash - The Art of Fiddle Tunes on Saxophone

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2025/11/12

My guest this week is Eddie Barbash.We chat about his unique journey as a saxophonist who has embraced the world of fiddle tunes. He shares insights into the challenges and joys of transitioning from jazz to fiddle music, the intricacies of improvisation, and the importance of social music-making.Eddie also talks about his three year journey playing with Sierra Hull and the recording process for his new album 'Larkspur', including why he chose to use film as a starting point for the tracks, his

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Bluegrass Briefing - November 2025

Bluegrass Jam Along Interviews ·

2025/11/05

Welcome to this month’s Bluegrass Briefing, a monthly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass.Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode.News and announcements - church street newsOld & In the Way Live vinyl releaseCraig Havighurst bookBlue Ridge Guitar CampReleases (The Grass is New)Buy the records mentionedAlison Brown & Steve Martin album (Compass Records)Wes Corbett - Drift (Bandcamp)I’m With Her/Iron & Wine (Bandcamp)Caitlin Canty

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21:47

Bitesize - Chris Eldridge on Tony Rice's Church...

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2025/10/22

This week's Bitesize episode features a conversation I had with Chris Eldridge from Punch Brothers and Mighty Poplar celebrating Tony Rice's classic albumChurch Street Blues.Chris talks about Tony's ability to combine big musical gestures with intricate detail, how other musicians played better when they played with Tony and why you should listen toChurch Street Blueson vinyl, if you can find a copy (but why that's not necessarily true of other albums).This extract comes from a two part special I

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