The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

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#148 - Johnny Baier Aug 30, 2024

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Johnny Baier is one of the world's foremost performers, entertainers, and educators of the 4-string tenor and plectrum banjos. A true virtuoso and student of the traditions of the instrument, Johnny lays down some serious knowledge for any of you unfamiliar with the 4-string banjo world! He is also the director of the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City, a 2019 inductee into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame, and a board member of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize.

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Johnny on the web:

https://americanbanjomuseum.com/

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#147 - Ned Luberecki Jul 23, 2024

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Welcome back to Ned Luberecki, the star of Episode #13! Since our last interview, Ned has continued boldly taking the banjo to places no man has gone before! His primary performing gig is with the Becky Buller Band, which just released "Jubilee" which reached #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass charts! Ned is also a 2024 inductee into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame! Whew!

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Ned on the web:

www.nedski.com

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#146 - Rachael Davis Jul 04, 2024

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Rachael Davis is an incredible singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist - including some mad clawhammer banjo skills! She is currently Nashville-based and has toured far and wide, but she was raised in Michigan, where she became and remains a folk music legend! She is best known for performing & recording her original solo material, with Shout Sister Shout! (swing & jazz with members of Steppin In It) and with her vocal-based supergroup the Sweet Water Warblers (also featuring May Erlewine and Lindsay Lou).

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Rachael on the web:

https://www.rachaeldavis.com/

https://sweetwaterwarblers.com/

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#145 - Randy Barrett Jun 18, 2024

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Randy Barrett is a great banjoist in both 3-finger & clawhammer styles, a singer, songwriter, educator, and author. He is best known for his three solo recordings, and his performances with Big Howdy, a Washington, D.C.-based bluegrass band, and as President of Bluegrass Country Radio. His recent book "On Banjo" was a collaboration with, and an examination of the banjo style of, the late great Ben Eldridge.

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Randy on the web:

https://www.randybarrett.net/

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#144 - Banjo Effects Primer! May 21, 2024

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In this demonstration episode, Keith runs down the list of all the major effects food groups and gives a live demonstration of what they all sound like with acoustic banjo!

03:01 - Intro, overview of episode

15:15 - Dry Banjo Sound (EMG ACB Barrel pickup through Grace Design Felix Preamp)

16:38 - Octave effect (TC Electronics Sub n Up)

21:19 - Envelope Filter (Smokin Amp Co.)

24:34 - Phaser (Whirlwind Rochester; clone of MXR Script Logo Phase 90)

32:01 - Chorus (Boss CE-2W; recreation of Boss CE-2 and CE1)

34:44 - Flanger (Hartman Flanger; clone of Electro Harmonix Electric Mistress [non-deluxe])

37:03 - Delay (Boss DD-20 Gigadelay)

51:45 - Reverb (TC Electronics Hall of Fame)

57:55 - Compressor (Analogman Bi-Comprossor; 2-channel clone of Ross Compressor and Orange Squeezer)

1:00:25 - Overdrive (Barber Direct Drive)

1:02:07 - Uni Vibe (Pink Floyd demo)

1:06:18 - mic vs pickup and blending (Sennheiser e904)

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REPLAY - Jim Mills (From Episode #111) May 10, 2024

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With the unexpected passing of banjo legend Jim Mills (December 18, 1966 – May 3, 2024), we revisit this interview originally released as Episode #111.

This episode features the incomporable Jim Mills, one of the top banjo players of his generation and a purveyor of the traditional Scruggs-style of playing. Jim has won the IBMA Banjo Player of the Year award a record 6 times, as well as numerous Grammy awards. He has also established himself as one of the top experts, collectors, and dealers for Pre-War Gibson Mastertone banjos, a subject which he wrote a book about!

#143 - Chris Coole Apr 29, 2024

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Chris Coole has made a name for himself as one of the top clawhammer banjoists in Old Time and Acoustic music. He is best known for playing in bands such as The Lonesome Ace Stringband and the Foggy Hogtown Boys, collaborations with the likes of Ivan Rosenberg, Erynn Marshall, and John Showman, as well as his solo work. He is also a talented songwriter and instructor, and has an interesting perspective on studying an Appalachian art form in his hometown of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Paige Capos, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos

Chris on the web:

https://chriscoole.com/

https://lonesomeace.com/

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#142 - Jim Pankey Apr 13, 2024

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This episode features Jim "Wild Jimbo" Pankey, who has played both 3-finger and clawhammer style professionally for many years with the Hamilton County Ramblers and other groups. These days, Jim is a top banjo influencer through his instructional Youtube channel, and has helped thousands of banjoists all over the world in developing their skills through his humorous and informative video content.

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Jim on the web:

www.jimpankey.com

https://www.youtube.com/wildjimbo

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#141 - Kevin Kniebel Mar 28, 2024

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This episode features Kevin Kniebel, a talented banjoist, singer, and songwriter who performs and records with the jamgrassy old time band Pert Near Sandstone! PNS brings some great songwriting and arrangements to their high-energy, foot-stomping enthusiastic old timey sound, which makes them one of the top must-see live bands on today's festival scene.

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Kevin Kniebel on the web:

https://pertnearsandstone.com/

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#140 - Colton Powers Mar 16, 2024

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This episode features Colton Powers, an outstanding bluegrass banjoist and singer, best known for his recordings and performances with Seth Mulder & Midnight Run. Colton also attended East Tennessee State University, where he honed his hard driving banjo picking style!

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Colton on the web:

https://midnightrunbluegrass.com/

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