The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

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#110 - Hank Smith Jan 09, 2023

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This episode features Hank Smith, a versatile performer, teacher, and composer. Hank currently performs, records, and tours with Hank, Pattie & the Current, but has also spent time contributing his vast banjo and composing talents to Blu Bop, a Bela Fleck & the Flecktones tribute band, jamgrass groups, banjo with string quartet music, and much more!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Hank on the web:

www.hanksmithbanjo.com

www.hankandpattie.com

Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#109 - Terry Baucom Dec 28, 2022

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This episode features a true legend of bluegrass banjo: Terry Baucom! AKA "The Duke of Drive," Terry has a playing style that has become iconic and influential to the modern generation of banjo players. He was a key founding member of bands such as Boone Creek, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, IIIrd Tyme Out, and now the Dukes of Drive. Recorded at the 2022 IBMA World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, North Carolina. Special thanks to Cindy Baucom for arranging interview details!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Terry on the web:

www.terrybaucom.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#108 - Max Wareham Dec 12, 2022

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This episode features Max Wareham, a fantastic banjo player who studied with Tony Trischka and Bill Keith. He currently performs with bluegrass legend Peter Rowan's bluegrass band. Max recently published a wonderful book titled "Rudy Lyle: the Unsung Hero of the Five-String Banjo" which thoroughly examines the life and playing style of one of Bill Monroe's early banjoists.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Max on the web:

www.maxwareham.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#107 - Joe Mullins Nov 28, 2022

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This episode features Joe Mullins, of Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers! Joe is one of the heroes of traditional bluegrass banjo playing, and has been a top professional in the industry for decades. The son of famed radio DJ and fiddler Paul "Moon" Mullins, Joe has been around bluegrass all his life, and has decades of insight to pull from his experiences with bands such as The Traditional Grass, Longview, and now the Radio Ramblers.

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

Joe on the web:

www.radioramblers.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#106 - Alex Berman Nov 14, 2022

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This episode features Alex Berman, the banjoist and lead singer for the Baltimore-based jamgrass band the Dirty Grass Players! Alex has an exciting approach to his playing, is a creative improviser, and strong singer to boot. This interview was recorded backstage at the 2022 Del Fest!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Alex on the web:

www.thedirtygrassplayers.com

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pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#105 - Gabe Hirshfeld Nov 01, 2022

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This episode features a long and winding banjo chat with Gabe Hirshfeld, a true gentleman and scholar. Gabe studied banjo at the Berklee College of Music, as well as some great mentors such as Mike Kropp and Ben Freed. He performed and recorded with The Lonely Heartstring Band, and now plays on a freelance basis and does setup work.

#104 - Michael J. Miles Oct 17, 2022

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Finally, a rare clawhammer episode! This one features Michael J. Miles, a fantastic Chicago-based banjo player, singer-songwriter, and composer. Michael is well versed in many types of traditional American music, but also brings influences from Africa, Bach, pop music, and much more to his compositions and performances.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and GHS Strings

Michael Miles on the web:

www.milesmusic.org

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

BONUS - Arts on the Edge podcast w/ Ben Wright Oct 12, 2022

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Introducing a NEW podcast that Keith is working on (as editor) with Ben Wright (banjo player with the Henhouse Prowlers, and featured on episode # 47).

The podcast is titled "Arts in the Edge" and is produced by American Voices, a non-profit that conducts cultural exchange through the performing arts to isolated regions of the world.

Subscribe to "Arts on the Edge" wherever you get your podcasts - there are already four fascinating episodes available, with many more to come.

www.americanvoices.org

#103 - "Just a Little Talk With Myself" by Steven Moore Sep 26, 2022

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This "Freshly Picked" episode features "Just a Little Talk With Myself" - the brand new debut solo album from Steven Moore, a multiple-time winner of the National Banjo Championship, many other high-profile contests, and the featured gues from episode #49!

This album really highlights Steven's artistry with moments of flashy, seemingly impossible banjo gymnastics, punctuated by other pieces that beautifully transcend the instrument alltogether. The album features contributions from Scott Vestal, Cody Kilby, Stuart Duncan, David Mayfield, and others.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Steven on the web:

www.stevenmoorebanjo.com

#102 - Scott Anderson Sep 12, 2022

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This episode features Scott Anderson, a Florida-based player who wears many different hats in the banjo realm: he is a professionally touring performer, composer, recording artist, writer, collector, and educator. Scott is best known for playing with the Jim Hurst Band, Endless Highway, the Scott Anderson Band, and his current group Medicine Springs. Recorded at Midwest Banjo Camp!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Scott on the web:

www.scottandersonmusic.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com