The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

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#55 - Pat Cloud, part 1 Nov 09, 2020

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Host Keith Billik chats with legendary banjo pioneer Pat Cloud, best known for mastering a system of playing jazz using melodic style banjo!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments.

Pat Cloud on the web:

www.patcloud.com

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#54 - "Heart Lake" by Ben Krakauer Oct 18, 2020

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A "Freshly Picked" episode, exploring the recent album by banjo visionary Ben Krakauer! Ben is an extraordinarily creative force on the instrument, and this recording has his variety of musical influences on full display.

Post-Recording Correction from Ben: I mentioned playing my tunes with Nick, Duncan, and Paul Kowert in 2016, and then Dan taking over bass in 2017, 2018, and 2019. What I forgot to include was that Roy Wooten was the percussionist from 2017-2019, not Nick. And I wanted to give thanks and acknowledgement for all of Roy's contributions and feedback in working up those tunes for those camp concerts!

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Ben Krakauer on the web:

https://www.benkrakauer.com/

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#53 - Mark Cassidy Sep 26, 2020

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Host Keith Billik chats with Mark Cassidy, the fearless banjoist of The Hillbenders and the Get Down Boys. Topics include how he discovered the banjo, studying with Alan Munde, and opening for The Who!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments.

Mark Cassidy on the web:

www.hillbenders.com

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#52 - Pleading the 5th Sep 09, 2020

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In this episode, host Keith Billik teaches you how to use the 5th string for more than just drone notes. Some very useful shapes and patterns to improve your playing!

Don't forget to download the Tablature Sheet, found at the Patreon link above.

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Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments.

#51 - "Prime Time" by Crary, Evans & Barnick Aug 18, 2020

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This episode profiles the recent album "Prime Time" by the trio of Dan Crary, Bill Evans, and Wally Barnick.

Keith is joined by Bill Evans to discuss the background of the group, the selection and aranging of the pieces, and his banjo, singing, and composing contributions.

Sponsored by Elderly Instruments and Peghead Nation (use promo code "pickyfingers" for a FREE month!)

Bill Evans on the web:

www.billevansbanjo.com

#50 - Greg Deering Aug 02, 2020

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Greg Deering is the co-founder, with his wife Janet, of Deering Banjos, one of the largest and most popular banjo companies in the world.

Topics include how he started the business, the philosophy with which Deering approaches building banjos for their customers, and how Jens Kruger has contributed to recent innovations and developments of Deering's products.

Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Peghead Nation, and Deering Banjos.

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#49 - Steven Moore Jul 16, 2020

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Host Keith Billik talks to banjo virtuoso Steven Moore. Steven has won almost every major banjo contest in the country with his stunning and beautiful arrangements. He performs with the David Mayfield Parade and Almost Famous.

Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Peghead Nation, and Deering Banjos

Steven on the web:

www.stevenmoorebanjo.com

Ron Landis, fingerpick artist:

www.landisstudios.net

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pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#48 - "13 or So" by Nick Hornbuckle Jun 27, 2020

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In the first "Freshly Picked" episode, Keith chats with the fantastic 2-finger banjo player Nick Hornbuckle about his recent album "13 or So" on Ruby's Slipper Records. Nick is best known as a member of John Reischman and the Jaybirds, but also happens to write some great original banjo compositions.

Nick on the web:

www.nickhornbuckle.com

www.johnreischman.com

Sponsored by Elderly Instruments and Deering Banjos

Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#47 - Ben Wright Jun 12, 2020

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Enjoy this conversation with Ben Wright, the banjo player for the Henhouse Prowlers. Ben has incredible stories of taking bluegrass all over the globe, on behalf of the U.S. State Department, and forging new connections with people through the common language of music.

Ben on the web:

www.henhouseprowlers.com

www.bluegrassambassadors.org

Sponsored by Elderly Instruments and Deering Banjos

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#46 - Torrin Daniels May 27, 2020

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This episode features Torrin Daniels of the popular jamgrass band The Kitchen Dwellers! Topics include his early days of learning, how he gets his unique banjo sound, his experience of working with talented banjo-playing producers, and more.

Torrin on the web:

www.kitchendwellers.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

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