Banjo Studio Podcast

Deering Banjos Master Builder Chad Kopotic | Episode 24

Chad Kopotic is the master builder over at the Deering Banjo Company and has been with Deering for 27 years now. Chad knows pretty much everything there is to know when c

New Orleans Banjoist Don Vappie | Episode 23

New Orleans tenor banjoist, guitarist, and bassist Don Vappie drops by Banjo Studio to talk with us today. Don has been inducted in the Banjo Hall of Fame and has won the

New Orleans Drummer Doug Belote | Episode 22

Raised in Lafayette, Louisiana but based in New Orleans, Doug Belote is one of the most in demand drummers on the scene today. He has played or recorded with too many mus

Ryan Cavanaugh | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 21 - Season 2

We're glad to feature shredding 5-string banjoist Ryan Cavanaugh back on the Banjo Studio podcast as we reboot our podcast in this 1st episode of Season 2. Ryan just rele

Antoine Boyer | Banjo Studio Podcast

In this episode we interview French guitarist Antoine Boyer. Antoine has his roots in gypsy jazz, learning the guitar alongside his father at an early age. Then is his te

Tim O'Brien | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 19

In this interview with Tim O'Brien, Banjo Studio Podcast host Jonathan Freilich talks with Tim about his newest recording  "He Walked On".

Tony Trischka | Banjo Studio Pocast Episode 18

We recently got to chat with banjo master Tony Trischka about many topics including his new recording Shall We Hope.

Taj Mahal | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 17

Taj Mahal has been one of my favorite musicians since I was a teenager. We were very honored that Taj would take time to speak with us. Initially slated for a short 15-20

David Grier | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 16

David Grier is one of the greatest flatpicking guitarists of all time. Listen to his reflections on Tony Rice's influence, the direction of bluegrass today, his own influ

David Immergluck | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 15

David Immergluck is an American multi-instrumentalist who is best known as a guitarist in the alternative rock bands Counting Crows, Camper Van Beethoven and the Monks of

Jens Kruger | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 14

Jens Kruger of the Kruger Brothers is a modern master of the 5 string banjo who is taking the instrument to places it has never been. Born in Switzerland and now living i

Joe Henry | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 13

Joe Henry is a prolific songwriter, guitarist, producer, and author. He has won multiple Grammy awards, has 15 studio albums under his own name, and has produced countles

Adam Levy | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 12

Guitarist Adam Levy (Norah Jones, Tracey Chapman) is known for his tone and taste.  Adam talks with host Jonathan Freilich about his concept on the guitar, how he looks a

Steve Khan | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 11

In this episode, we talk with the legendary jazz guitarist Steve Khan. Steve has been listed as one of the top 22 jazz guitarists of all time and has an extensive recordi

Valerie June | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 10

This week we talk with the mesmerizing singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, banjo, ukulele) Valerie June.  Valerie hails from Tennessee and has a unique s

Riley Baugus | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 9

In this episode we talk with master old time Appalachian musician and banjo builder Riley Baugus. Riley plays in the Round Peak style which comes from the area of Surry C

Rob McCoury | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 8

Host Jonathan Freilich talks with 5 string banjoist Rob McCoury of the Del McCoury Band and the Travelin' McCourys. Jonathan talks with Rob about what he is currently wor

Chris Eldridge | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 7

Chris "Critter" Eldridge is a master of the dreadnought guitar and is the guitarist & sings with Punch Brothers, Live From Here, Julian Lage, and more. This is a great in

Alison Brown | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 6

This week we talk with master 5 string banjoist and Compass Records founder Alison Brown. Is this interview we talk with Alison about the development of the Deering Julia

Ketch Secor | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 5

In this episode we talk with Ketch Secor of the band Old Crow Medicine Show. Take a listen to stories of how the band came to be, what brought Ketch down this path. Host