The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

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#17 - Basic Passing Chords Dec 07, 2018

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Host Keith Billik teaches you the basics of using passing chords to transition between the typical G/C/D chords that get played in most bluegrass songs.

This lesson is for high beginner/lower intermediate skill level players.

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#16 - Mike Munford Nov 19, 2018

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Host Keith Billik interviews banjo great Mike Munford, banjoist with Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, and the 2013 IBMA Banjo Player of the Year.

Mike is one of the most admired and respected players on the scene, and is also an expert setup technician and pre-war Gibson banjo expert.

Mike Munford on the web:

www.dirtykitchenband.com

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#15 - Ira Gitlin Nov 05, 2018

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In this episode, host Keith Billik talks to former National Banjo Champion Ira Gitlin. Ira is a fixture in the bluegrass and banjo community, and is well known for his abilities on banjo, guitar, and bass, and is a prolific teacher as well.

This episode contains an excerpt of the song "Newton Grove" performed by The Johnson Mountain Boys.

Ira Gitlin on the web: www.iragitlin.com

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#14 - Tom Nechville Oct 21, 2018

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Host Keith Billik talks to banjo designer and builder Tom Nechville, the man behind Nechville banjos. Nechville banjos are known for their futuristic designs, sleek simplicity, and new approaches to a traditional instrument.

This podcast contains an excerpt from "Gum Tree Canoe" performed by John Hartford.

Tom Nechville on the web: www.nechville.com

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#13 - Ned Luberecki Oct 04, 2018

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Hosted and produced by Keith Billik.

Ned Luberecki is a wrecking ball of banjo enthusiasm! He is currently the banjo player with The Becky Buller Band, and is also well known for his playing with Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, various solo projects, and for hosting a variety of bluegrass-oriented programs on Sirius XM satellite radio.

This episode contains an excerpt of "Calamity Jane" performed by Becky Buller.

Ned on the web:

www.nedski.com

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#12 - How to Figure Out Harmony Parts Sep 16, 2018

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Being able to play (or sing?) harmony parts is one of the most useful skills to have as a banjo player, especially when playing with other musicians.

In this episode, Keith teaches you how to find basic harmony parts using a system of finding the proper interval with the major scale.

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There are lots of short sound clips in this episode! In the order of appearance, they are:

"Your Love is Like a Flower" performed by the Bluegrass Album Band

"Silver Bell" performed by Buddy Emmons

"And Your Bird Can Sing" performed by The Beatles

"When the Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along" performed by The Ritz

"Arkansas Traveler" performed by David Peters

"Telluride" performed by the David Grisman Quintet

"I'm Goin' Back Home Where I Belong" performed by Don Rich & the Buckaroos

"Bye Bye Love" performed by the Everly Brothers

"Abide With Me" performed by Thelonious Monk

"Born to be With You" performed by J.D. Crowe

"Steam Powered Aereo Plane" performed by John Hartford

"All Blues" performed by Miles Davis

"Revival" performed by the Allman Brothers Band

"Up And Around the Bend" performed by Bela Fleck

#11 - Ryan Cavanaugh, part 2 Aug 29, 2018

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Ryan Cavanaugh is best known for his innovative approach to playing jazz on the 5-string banjo, his tenure with legendary saxophonist Bill Evans's band Soulgrass, and his current group the Songs From the Road Band.

In Part 2 of 2, Keith talks to Ryan Cavanaugh about his experience touring the world in Bill Evans's band, the details of his instruments and gear, and his new project, the Songs From the Road Band.

Ryan Cavanaugh on the web:

http://www.ryancavanaughbanjo.com

www.songsfromtheroadband.com

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#10 - Ryan Cavanaugh, part 1 Aug 14, 2018

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In Part 1 of 2, Keith talks to Ryan Cavanaugh about his early days learning banjo, playing (and winning!) banjo contests, his influences (especially John McLaughlin), and pursuit of ways to play jazz on 3-finger banjo!

This episode features sound clips from:

"Meeting of the Spirits" performed by John McLaughlin, Paco de Lucia, and Larry Coryell, and

"Impressions" performed by Pat Martino.

Ryan Cavanaugh on the web:

http://www.ryancavanaughbanjo.com

www.songsfromtheroadband.com

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#9 - Greg Cahill Jul 30, 2018

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Keith talks to Greg Cahill, one of the most prolific ambassadors of the banjo and bluegrass music. Greg is best known as the banjo player and bandleader of Special Consensus.

This episode contains excerpts from the following songs:

"Sherwood Square" performed by Greg Cahill. Available on LP and Youtube.

"Way Down the River Road" performed by Special Consensus, available on iTunes.

"Blue Skies" performed by Greg Cahill & Don Stiernberg, available on iTunes.

Greg Cahill on the web:

specialc.com

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#8 - Wes Corbett Jul 13, 2018

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Keith speaks with Wes Corbett about his banjo journey, from discovering the instrument as a teenager to becoming a full-time touring professional.

Wes is best known for his work as the banjoist for the Molly Tuttle Band, Joy Kills Sorrow, the Bee Eaters, and his duo with Simon Chrisman. He also produces records, teaches privately and at various music camps, and was the banjo professor at the Berklee College of Music.

Contains excerpt from the song "Camp Sherman" by Simon Chrisman & Wes Corbett, available on iTunes.

Wes on the internet: www.wescorbett.com

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