The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

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#101 - Trevor Holder Aug 29, 2022

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This episode features Trevor Holder, banjo player for the Price Sisters and fantastic Reno-style disciple. Trevor loves digging into early bluegrass and even pre-Scruggs banjo styles, which can be heard at his live performances as well as his recent album "Chattanooga Dogs" with his longtime musical friend Conner Vlietstra.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Trevor on the web:

https://trevorholderconnervlietstra.bandcamp.com/releases

Cover photo: Marc Shapiro Media

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#100 - Wade Mainer (interview by Mike Seeger), feat. Julia Mainer Aug 15, 2022

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Our 100th episode!! This one is a recorded interview with the late banjo legend Wade Mainer and his wife, Julia ("Hilbilly Lilly") Mainer- in an interview conducted by folk legend Mike Seeger. Wade was a pre-Earl Scruggs fingerstyle (2-finger) banjoist, and became a legendary country performer and a major influence on early bluegrass music. He even performed at the White House for Franklin Delano and Eleanor Roosevelt!

This recording is from Midwest Banjo Camp 2007, and I have retained the only known copy ever since. It is unedited, except for some processing to improve audio quality.

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

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#99 - Caleb Dostal Aug 01, 2022

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This episode features Caleb Dostal, the banjo player for jamgrass superstars the Lil Smokies! Caleb shares all sorts of insightful ideas about how he approaches playing the instrument- check it out!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Caleb on the web:

https://www.thelilsmokies.com/

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pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#98 - Andy Thorn Jul 18, 2022

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This episode features Andy Thorn of Leftover Salmon! Andy has been one of the top banjo superstars in the jamgrass scene for many years, and always impresses audiences with his high-flying improvisational style that is both distinctly modern and yet rooted in traditional 3-finger playing styles. Andy has also played with the Emmett-Nershi Band, Larry Keel, Broke Mountain Bluegrass (with members of Greensky Bluegrass, the Infamous Stringdusters, and Jon Stickley). Oh yeah, he also went viral for playing banjo to a fox.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Andy Thorn on the web:

https://www.andythornmusic.com/

https://www.leftoversalmon.com/

Upside Down Banjo video:

https://youtu.be/QIVa_ilbI2Q

Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#97 - Gena Britt Jul 04, 2022

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This episode features Gena Britt, a longtime professional bluegrass musician who has contributed her fantastic banjo, upright bass, and vocal talents to such bands as Petticoat Junction, New Vintage, Lou Reid & Carolina, Alan Bibey & Grasstowne, and the Gena Britt Band. Her current gig is with the highly acclaimed all-female supergroup Sister Sadie, who have won numerous IBMA awards and is among the top bands on the scene today.

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

Gena on the web:

www.genabritt.com

www.sistersadieband.com

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pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#96 - Rob McCoury Jun 20, 2022

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In this episode, host Keith Billik is joined by a true modern banjo hero - Rob McCoury, of The Del McCoury Band and the Travelin' McCourys! Rob discusses his career and influences, including the magic of prewar Gibson banjos, and plenty of praise for Earl Scruggs, Sonny Osborne, J.D. Crowe, and... Phish?

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

Rob on the web:

www.thetravelinmccourys.com

www.delmccouryband.com

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#95 - Bennett Sullivan Jun 06, 2022

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This episode features Bennett Sullivan, a terrific banjo player, composer, and educator. Bennett's musical journey has taken him to some pretty interesting places, such as playing for cruise ships, a broadway musical (performing the music of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell), Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (performing with "Weird Al" Yankovic), and much more!

Visit www.bennettsullivanmusic.com for more info!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

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pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

#94 - George Guthrie May 25, 2022

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Today's episode features an interview with George Guthrie, a talenteed Nashville-based banjo player (both 3-finger bluegrass and old time clawhammer style) and singer. He is best known for his touring and recording with The Wooks, but is also an in-demand sideman with various other bands and projects.

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

www.wookoutamerica.com

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pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

BONUS - Banjo All-Star Trading Cards, w/ Colyn Brown May 18, 2022

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This Bonus episode gives you a sneak peek behind the scenes at the Bluegrass Trading Co., makers of the new Banjo All-Star Trading Cards! You can hear the story of this new project from its creator Colyn Brown.

Visit www.bluegrasstradingco.com for more info!

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#93 - "Impromptu Sessions No. 1" by Brittany Haas May 09, 2022

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A Freshly-Picked episode featuring an interview with Brittany Haas about her new album "Impromptu Sessions No.1" The album features Brittany on banjo (she is typically the outstanding fiddler with Hawktail and others) and also features two bassists: Paul Kowert (of the Punch Borthers and Hawktail) and Mike Gaisbacher!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Brittany on the web:

www.brittanyhaas.com

www.hawktailmusic.com

https://brittanyhaas.bandcamp.com/

Contact the show:

pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com