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S7E8 Musicians You Should Know: Kenny Feinstein!

Kenny Feinstein has never taken the conventional route. The Water Tower bandleader tells Liz how a punk-rock kid became obsessed with old-time and bluegrass, built a fan

S7M7 Bluegrass in China!

Liz heads virtually to Shanghai to talk with Kirk Kenney, Tom Pang, and Jerry Liu about the growing bluegrass scene there. Tom and Jerry share how a chance encounter with

S7E7 Guitar Giant Bryan Sutton!

Mike and Bryan take a trip through Bryan’s long career from a family band on Church Sundays, to amazing collaborations, up to the band-stand with Hot Rize, into the studi

S7M6 The Next Generation: Junior Appalachian Musicians!

What does it take to create the next generation of bluegrass music? Meet Brett Morris, Executive Director of Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) and learn about their effo

S7E6 Music We Also Love: The Malpass Brothers!

Liz gets to know Chris and Taylor Malpass, the Country / Gospel brother band whose love for traditional country music started almost as soon as they could walk. They shar

Jam Talk: Including Everyone!

Time for another Jam Talk. Mike and Liz dive into what it takes to make everyone feel included and respected in the jam circle … and how to avoid creating an exclusive or

S7E5 Bluegrass Dynamo Stephen Mougin!

Stephen Mougin shares insights into his multi-faceted, award-winning career with Mike. Performing artist, record company executive, lauded music producer, SiriusXM host,

S7M4 Artists You Should Know: Urs-Ranier von Arx!

Liz catches up with her friend and fellow banjo picker Urs von Arx, now back home in Zurich after 21 years in New York City. Urs shares what he loved about the NYC jam sc

S7FA1 Festival Alert: Planet Granite Music & Dance Festival!

Festival Alert! We have a new festival in the area! Festival Co-Producer Austin Scelzo chats with Mike about this brand-new festival – Planet Granite Music & Dance Festiv

S7E4 Women in Bluegrass: Farayi!

Liz talks with singer, songwriter, fiddler, and educator Farayi Malek about her musical journey from childhood fiddle contests to years of studying jazz—and now back to h

S7M3 Iconic Music Workshops: The Swannanoa Gathering!

For five weeks in the Summer - and now some weekends in the Fall – the Blue Ridge Mountains at Warren Wilson College come alive with music, dance, and the joy of learning

S7E3 Guitar Guru & YouTube Star - Lessons with Marcel!

Liz talks with Marcel Ardans, the man behind ‘Lessons with Marcel’, about his unexpected journey from aspiring high school music teacher to successful bluegrass educator

S7M2 Scruggs Fest Highlight: ReString Appalachia!

Mike learns all about ReString Appalachia – an organization dedicated to getting quality instruments back in the hands of those who lost them due to natural and economic

Special Edition - Guitaro 5000 at Grey Fox!

Another amazing Grey Fox story! Mike caught up with Reggie Guillaume – better known as Guitar 5000 – at Grey Fox where Reggie shared his vision and musical mission. This

S7E2 Scruggs Fest Highlight: Dobro Master Jerry Douglas (Part1)

Mike sits with Dobro legend Jerry Douglas and they go deep into all aspects of Jerry’s career, the bands he leads, the music he loves, his approach to learning and teachi

S7M1 2026 Telluride Band Contest Winners - The Litch Brothers!

Liz talks with Tashi and Kaj Litch, winners of the 2026 Telluride Band Contest, about growing up immersed in music on a tiny Washington island and turning a childhood blu

S7E1 Scruggs Fest Highlight: The Legendary Laurie Lewis!

Liz sits down with bluegrass legend Laurie Lewis for a wide-ranging conversation about the music she’s loved and played for more than 50 years. What makes bluegrass “blue

Earl Scruggs Music Festival Highlight - Carolina Detour!

Mike chats with Lake Carver and Lyla Cherry of the dynamic North Carolina-based band Carolina Detour. These talented and accomplished young musicians (they are both 16 ye

S6M12 World-Class Fiddler Bronwyn!

Our last episode of Season 6! To end on a high note, Mike sits with Bronwyn – one of our greatest fiddle players – who is about to release her first album of songs she wr

Festival Alert - Earl Scruggs Music Festival!

Festival Alert! The iconic Earl Scruggs Music Festival is coming up very soon – Friday September 4th through Sunday September 6th.  Held at the Tryon Equestrian Center, t