The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

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#63 - "Back to the Earth" by Adam Hurt Mar 14, 2021

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Welcome to the first ever clawhammer-focused episode! Keith talks to virtuoso banjoist Adam Hurt about his recent release "Back to the Earth" featuring his exquisite gourd banjo playing.

Be sure to check out the new store items at www.banjopodcast.com!

Sponsored by Elderly Instruments and Peghead Nation

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Adam Hurt on the web:

https://adamhurt.bandcamp.com/

https://www.adamhurt.com/

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pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

BONUS - New Theme Music! Mar 09, 2021

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A Bonus episode to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the PFBP!

For this bonus episode, be among the first to hear the newly recorded theme music for The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast! I was thrilled to be joined by some great musicians and put this all together.

Purchase the new tracks AND BANJO TAB at www.banjopodcast.com

Musicians:

Aaron Jonah Lewis - Fiddle

Jeremy Darrow - Bass

Joshua Rilko - Mandolin

Hayes Griffin - Guitar

Keith Billik - Banjo

In addition, there is a new clawhammer theme recorded by my good friend Derek Smith. This will be used when the episode profiles clawhammer players!

Graphic design by Grace van't Hof

#62 - Trevor Smith Feb 23, 2021

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Trevor Smith is an exciting banjo player with the Grammy-nominated Austin, Texas-based bluegrass band Wood & Wire. Host Keith Billik chats with Trevor about his influences, playing style, gear, and more!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments

Wood & Wire on the web:

www.woodandwireband.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#61 - Ron Landis Feb 08, 2021

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Keith Billik interviews Ron Landis, a banjo/dobro player who made a name for himself as a silver artist in the collectible coin world. He has recently turned his attention to using his skills to design his new line of fingerpicks that have garnered the attention of several of today's top players!

Check out Ron Landis's picks and other merchandise:

www.landisstudios.net

Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#60 - Steve Arkin Jan 24, 2021

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Guest host Aaron Jonah Lewis interviews Steve Arkin, a well known banjo player and educator. Although Steve came to prominence during his stint with Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, he has recently become a serious old time player, and performs with the Troublesome Creek String Band and the New Cut Road String Band.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments.

Contact the show at pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#59 - Earl Scruggs Birthday Tribute Jan 06, 2021

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January 6, 2021 would have been Earl Scruggs's 97th birthday. To pay tribute, many today's top players have recorded their personal memories, stories, and wisdom that they've gotten from Earl over the years. Enjoy!

Featuring (in order): Eric Gibson, Ron Block, Lloyd Douglas, Terry Baucom, Hilary Hawke, Steve Dilling, Ira Gitlin, Ned Luberecki, John Mark Batchelor, Gina Furtado, Russ Carson, Alan Munde, Steven Moore, Casey Henry, Nick Hornbuckle, Derek Vaden, Ben Krakauer, Pete Wernick, Gabe Hirshfeld, Steve Cooley, Mark Cassidy, and Butch Robins.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments

#58 - "Chicago Barn Dance" by Special Consensus Dec 23, 2020

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A Freshly Picked episode with longtime friend of the podcast Greg Cahill! He joins host Keith Billik to discuss the recent Special Consensus album "Chicago Barn Dance," which just won IBMA's Song of the Year award for its title track.

Band website:

www.specialc.com

Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Peghead Nation, and the Soundbrite Banjo Workshop

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Contact the show at pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#57 - Pat Cloud, part 2 Dec 09, 2020

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The 2nd half of the interview with Pat Cloud features tons of great insight and live demonstrations of Pat's musical approach to playing jazz on the 5-string banjo. Special guest Doub Pearce joins for a few questions and to play some bass. Great times were had!

Sponsored by Elderly Instruments and Peghead Nation

Pat Cloud on the web: www.patcloud.com

Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

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BONUS - Doub Pearce (Pat Cloud preview) Dec 08, 2020

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In this bonus episode, Keith is joined by Doub Pearce to preview part 2 of the Pat Cloud interview. Doub is a friend of Pat's, made the introduction, and arranged for the studio time for the interview. What hospitality!

Doub also appears in the episode as a guest host and bass player, so give him a warm Picky Fingers welcome!

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#56 - "Rooster" by Max Allard - and more! Nov 23, 2020

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This Freshly Picked episode features "Rooster" by Max Allard, as well as a Civil War-themed project by Warren Leming titled "A Rich Man's War and a Poor Man's Fight."

Max is one of the most telented players and composers in the next generation of banjo players! You'll really enjoy this discussion about his playing and writing.

Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Peghead Nation, and Banjo Summit.

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Max's website

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