Road To Blue Ox

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Yasmin Williams - Road To Blue Ox May 04, 2023

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In this first and only vancast episode, join Nate, Justin and J as they tour Bowling Green, KY and discuss Blue Ox from the comfy confines of Pert Near’s tour van. The incredible guitarist, Yasmin Williams, talks to Nate and Justin about her musical origins and influences. They explore her unique approach to composing, current collaborations, forthcoming releases and more. Don’t miss Yasmin’s guitar workshop followed by her performance at the festival on Friday.

Featured Music:

“Stay All Night” - Pert Near Sandstone (Intro Music)

“Sunshowers” - Yasmin Williams

During the Interview:

"Midnight Sun (Live)" - Chuck Brown "Ain't Got No Sugar Baby Now" - Elizabeth Cotten

“Urban Driftwood” - Yasmin Williams (Outro Music)

More Information:

https://www.yasminwilliamsmusic.com

BlueOxMusicFestival.com

PertNearSandstone.com

www.instagram.com/guitar.yaz/

We are interested to know what you would like to hear on future episodes and any helpful feedback. Send a message to: RoadToBlueOx@gmail.com.

**Permission was obtained for all music used in this episode.

Kyle Tuttle - Road To Blue Ox Mar 22, 2023

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Kyle Tuttle joined us from the road as he was traveling, not on tour, yet still called in from the van! We had a great chat about his musical background and his many varied collaborations that continue onto the Blue Ox main stage this June. We listen to some of his musical recordings and also a song from the band competition winners, The Spine Stealers, who will be joining us this year on the Backwoods Stage. Thanks for listening! Featured Music: “Stay All Night” - Pert Near Sandstone “Waffle House” - The Spine Stealers “Dire Wolf” - Kyle Tuttle w/ Molly Tuttle & The Golden Highway “Mountains In The Mist” - Kyle Tuttle w/ Lindsay Lou More Information: kyletuttle.com BlueOxMusicFestival.com PertNearSandstone.com instagram.com/spinestealers/ We are interested to know what you would like to hear on future episodes and any helpful feedback. Send a message to: RoadToBlueOx@gmail.com. Permission was obtained for all music used in this episode.

The Last Revel - Road To Blue Ox Feb 10, 2023

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Welcome back as we kick off a new season of the ‘Road To Blue Ox’ podcast! Thanks to The Last Revel for a great interview. We talk about their history and what led them to releasing “Live At The Blue Ox Music Festival.” Also in this episode, Justin and Nate discuss this year’s lineup along with other festival features and announcements. Thanks for tuning in!

Featured Music:

“Stay All Night” - Pert Near Sandstone

“Blind In The Fray” - The Last Revel

“Engine Trouble” - The Last Revel

More Information:

TheLastRevel.com

BlueOxMusicFestival.com

PertNearSandstone.com

We are interested to know what you would like to hear on future episodes and any helpful feedback. Send a message to: RoadToBlueOx@gmail.com.

**Permission was obtained for all music used in this episode.

Ben Majeska (Armchair Boogie) - Road To Blue Ox Jun 16, 2022

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This is the last episode before the festival opens its gates! In this episode we interviewed Ben Majeska of Armchair Boogie. If you haven’t seen Armchair play at the festival or in your town, take the opportunity. Certainly it seems appropriate that they have the word boogie in their name. We also listen to some music from The Last Revel, gush over Del McCoury and discuss some of the features you can expect at Blue Ox Music Festival ‘22. See you soon!

Featured Music:

“Stay All Night” - Pert Near Sandstone

“All Aboard” - Del McCoury Band

“Riding Horizons” - The Last Revel

“That Lovin’” - Armchair Boogie

“The Garden” - Armchair Boogie

More Information:

BlueOxMusicFestival.com

ArmchairBoogieMusic.com

TheLastRevel.com

PertNearSandstone.com

Ben Majeska’s IG: @musicbandguy

We are interested to know what you would like to hear on future episodes and any helpful feedback. Send a message to: RoadToBlueOx@gmail.com.

**Permission was obtained for all music used in this episode.

Andrew Altman of Railroad Earth - Road To Blue Ox Apr 27, 2022

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In this episode Justin and Nate have a great chat with Andrew Altman of Railroad Earth and listen to a couple of their newly released songs. With only two months until festival gates open this June even the squirrels seem to be excited! We also feature music from Humbird’s latest release and Cedric Burnside’s recent Grammy Award winning album.

Featured Music:

“Stay All Night” - Pert Near Sandstone

“Pink Moon For John Prine” - Humbird

“Keep On Pushing” - Cedric Burnside

“Come and Go Moon” - Railroad Earth

“It’s So Good” - Railroad Earth

More Information:

BlueOxMusicFestival.com

https://Railroad.Earth/

CedricBurnside.net

PertNearSandstone.com

We are interested to know what you would like to hear on future episodes and any helpful feedback. Send a message to: RoadToBlueOx@gmail.com.

Digital and live recorded lap steel guitar: Nate Sipe. Written and Edited by: Justin Bruhn and Nate Sipe. Produced by: Nate Sipe, Justin Bruhn, and Pert Near Sandstone.

**Permission was obtained for all music used in this episode.

Daniel Donato - Road To Blue Ox Mar 23, 2022

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We are back with another podcast season leading up to the Blue Ox Music Festival on June 23-25, 2022! Justin was able to catch the “Master of the Telecaster” for a great interview before his performance in Minneapolis. Nate and Justin discuss this year’s line up and listen to a song from Riddy Arman. Thanks for listening!

Featured Music:

“Stay All Night” - Pert Near Sandstone

“Old Maid’s Draw” - Riddy Arman

“Peace of Mind” - Pert Near Sandstone

“Justice” - Daniel Donato

“Why You Been Gone So Long” - Daniel Donato

More Information:

Blueoxmusicfestival.com

Danieldonato.com

Riddyarman.com

Pertnearsandstone.com

We are interested to know what you would like to hear on future episodes and any helpful feedback. Send a message to: RoadToBlueOx@gmail.com.

Written and Edited by: Justin Bruhn and Nate Sipe. Produced by: Nate Sipe, Justin Bruhn, and Pert Near Sandstone.

**Permission was obtained for all music used in this episode.

Shakey Graves - Road To Blue Ox Jul 30, 2021

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We are right around the corner from the gates opening! Nate and Justin check in with new information as we near this year's festival. This month on the podcast we speak with Austin based singer songwriter about recording and getting back on the road. Music from Sunny War is featured.

Featured Music:

Shakey Graves - “The Recipe.”

Sunny War - “Mama's Milk."

Pert Near Sandstone - “Stay All Night.”

For More information: www.pertnearsandstone.com & www.blueoxmusicfestival.com.

We are interested to know what you would like to hear on future episodes and any helpful feedback. Send a message to: RoadToBlueOx@gmail.com.

Written and Edited by: Nate Sipe & Justin Bruhn. Produced by: Nate Sipe, Justin Bruhn, and Pert Near Sandstone.

***Permission was obtained for all music used in this episode.

Chris Pandolfi of The Infamous Stringdusters - Road To Blue Ox Jun 22, 2021

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Greetings! The Road to Blue Ox continues. On this episode, Chris Pandolfi of the Infamous Stringdusters joins us! We discuss the recent return to live performances and touring as the world begins to emerge from the pandemic. Chris explores the Dusters’ origins and factors influencing the trajectory of bluegrass and acoustic music today and we highlight a tune from their new Bill Monroe Tribute album. Nate and Justin recap their first shows back after the forced dormancy, feature some music by this year’s festival instrument workshop instructors, The High 48s, and also from the winners of our virtual band contest, The Foxgloves.

Featured Music:

Chris Pandolfi - “Cloud Valley” & “The Silver Droplet,” from ‘Trance Banjo.’

The Infamous Stringdusters - “My Sweet Blue Eyed Darlin’,” from ‘A Tribute To Bill Monroe.’

The High 48s - “How Many Times (Live),” from ‘Wham! Bam! Thank You Braham!’

The Foxgloves - “Unhinged,” from ‘Foxgloves.'

Pert Near Sandstone - “Stay All Night” from ‘Out On A Spree.’

For More information:

Chris Pandolfi’s podcast, ‘Inside The Musician’s Brain’: chrispandolfi.com.

The High 48s: thehigh48s.com.

The Foxgloves: thefoxgloves.com.

pertnearsandstone.com & blueoxmusicfestival.com.

We are interested to know what you would like to hear on future episodes and any helpful feedback. Send a message to: RoadToBlueOx@gmail.com. Written and Edited by: Nate Sipe & Justin Bruhn. Produced by: Nate Sipe, Justin Bruhn, and Pert Near Sandstone. **Permission was obtained for all music used in this episode.

Max Graham Tribute - Road To Blue Ox Apr 26, 2021

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This is a special episode dedicated entirely to the memory and celebration of our friend and colleague, Max Graham. Several of his closest musical friends spoke to us or sent messages to create this tribute. We hope this will help the community who will miss him dearly grieve his loss, and for those who didn’t know him personally to gain a fuller appreciation of his life and legacy. If you feel compelled to contribute to his legacy fund, visit: HelpTheGrahams.com

Features songs on this episode, from Kind Country:

"Mountains"

"The Real Deal"

"Hard Times"

"Boxcar Brown"

More Kind Country music: KindCountryBand.com

We are interested to know what you would like to hear on future episodes and any helpful feedback. Send a message to: RoadToBlueOx@gmail.com.

Written by: Justin Bruhn. Produced by: Justin Bruhn, Nate Sipe, and Pert Near Sandstone. Recorded and edited by: Justin Bruhn and Nate Sipe.

For More information: www.pertnearsandstone.com & www.blueoxmusicfestival.com.

**Permission was obtained for all music used in this episode.

Nora Brown - Road To Blue Ox Mar 22, 2021

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In this episode Nate and Justin speak with Nora Brown from her home in Brooklyn. The future of old-time banjo is in great hands with her. We have the pleasure of giving an exclusive first listen to a single from the Henhouse Prowlers’ upcoming album, ‘The Departure’ to be released on March 28th! Other news of the Blue Ox Music Festival is detailed herein. It is with sadness that we also remember our friend Max Graham of the band Kind Country who passed recently. Thanks for listening.

Featured Music on this episode:

Nora Brown: “Buck Creek Girls”, “Darling Cora”, “Jay Gould’s Daughter”.

Kind Country: “Hard Times”.

Henhouse Prowlers: “Short Branch Saloon”.

Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit: “If It Takes A Lifetime”.

Pert Near Sandstone: “Stay All Night”.

More Information on content from this episode: NoraBrownMusic.com / HelpTheGrahams.com / HenhouseProwlers.com / BlueOxMusicFestival.com / PertNearSandstone.com

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @pertnearsandstone, @blueoxmusicfestival

We are interested to know what you would like to hear on future episodes and any helpful feedback. Send a message to: RoadToBlueOx@gmail.com.

Written by: Nate Sipe & Justin Bruhn. Produced by: Pert Near Sandstone and The Blue Ox Music Festival. Recorded and edited by: Nate Sipe.

**Permission was obtained for all music used in this episode.

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