The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

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#92 - Ricky Mier Apr 25, 2022

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This episode features an interview with Ricky Mier, an award-winning banjo player and composer, and the host of a popular series of instructional Youtube videos.

Ricky attended Berklee College of Music, was a member of both Twisted Pine and Cat and the Moon, and has gone on to record his own solo albums in addition to his fly banjo content on Youtube. 'Sup!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Ricky on the web:

www.rickymier.com

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pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#91 - Alex Genova Apr 11, 2022

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Today's guest is Alex Genova, the flamethrowing banjo force for the band Fireside Collective! Alex is also a former student of the Berklee College of Music and East Tennessee State, where he now teaches.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and GHS Strings

Alex on the web:

www.firesidecollectiveband.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#90 - Eric Lindberg Mar 28, 2022

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In this episode, host Keith Billik interviews Eric Lindberg of Nefesh Mountain! Eric is a talented banjo & guitar player, singer, songwriter, composer, and arranger. Nefesh Mountain has gained national attention for their fresh and energetic music that blends traditional Americana and Bluegrass with musical messages influences by their Jewish heritage and experience.

Nefesh Mountain's latest album "Songs For the Sparrows" features legends such as Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Bryan Sutton, and John Doyle!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Eric Lindberg on the web:

www.nefeshmountain.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

Thanks for listening!

#89 - Evie Ladin Mar 14, 2022

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In this episode, host Keith Billik interviews Evie Ladin! Evie is a fantastic clawhammer banjo player, but is also a professional singer, songwriter, percussive dancer, and square dance caller. She is best known for her work performing and recording with Rhythm n' Shoes, the Stairwell Sisters, and the Evie Ladin Band.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and GHS Strings

Evie on the web:

www.evieladin.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#88 - Kristin Scott Benson Feb 28, 2022

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This episode features Kristin Scott Benson, the highly acclaimed banjoist best known for her many years performing and recording with The Grascals, as well as her own solo projects. KSB is one of the most respected players on the scene today, and has all sorts of great insight and wisdom on how to approach the instrument.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Kristin on the web:

www.ksbbanjo.com

www.grascals.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#87 - Brad Kolodner Feb 14, 2022

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Host Keith Billik interviews the multi-faceted Brad Kolodner! Brad is a fantastic clawhammer player, who records and performs with Charm City Junction, his father Ken Kolodner, and as a solo artist. He is also a festival producer, Radio DJ, and an IBMA board member.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments.

Brad on the web:

www.bradkolodner.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#86 - Eli Gilbert Jan 31, 2022

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Eli Gilbert is a talented banjoist who has performed with Dale Ann Bradley, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Alan Bibey, and others. Through his skills at playing, transcribing, teaching, and videography, he has found himself at the cutting edge of online banjo instructional resources, and has one of the most popular banjo-oriented Youtube channels out there.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, GHS Strings, and Banjo Summit

Eli on the Web:

www.eligilbertbanjo.com

https://www.youtube.com/eligilbertbanjo

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#85 - "Toward the Fray" by the Infamous Stringdusters Jan 18, 2022

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In this Freshly Picked episode, Keith Billik welcomes back Chris Pandolfi, the banjoist from the Infamous Stringdusters, to discuss their upcoming release titled "Toward the Fray" - available February 18, 2022 on Americana Vibes!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Chris Pandolfi & Stringdusters on the web:

www.chrispandolfi.com

www.thestringdusters.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#84 - Tray Wellington Jan 03, 2022

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Happy New Year! This episode features Trajan "Tray" Wellington of the Tray Wellington Band, formerly of Cane Mill Road. Tray is a recent graduate of ETSU's bluegrass studies program, and has already made quite a name for himself, having won the 2019 IBMA Momentum award for instrumentalist of the year, and releasing an EP titled "Uncaged Thoughts." Tray is now a Mountain Home recording artist and plans to release plenty of new music throughout 2022.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and GHS Strings

Tray on the web:

www.traywellington.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#83 - Cory Walker Dec 20, 2021

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This episode features an interview with banjo phenom Cory Walker, one of the most in-demand players in the banjo world! Cory has performed with heavy hitters like Jim Lauderdale, Mountain Heart, Sierra Hull, David Grier, and many more. He currently plays regularly with his Nashville-based bluegrass group East Nash Grass.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and GHS Strings

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Cory Walker on the web:

www.eastnashgrass.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com