The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Jeremy Stephens, the fantastic Reno-style banjo picker from the band High Fidelity! Keith even gets to participate in some of the twin banjo fun that Jeremy and his band is known for, you don't want to miss it! Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Elderly Instruments , and GHS Strings   Jeremy Stephens on the web: www.jeremystephensmusic.com www.highfi...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik welcomes Alison Brown to the podcast, a stunningly talented and creative banjo player who also happens to be a prolific composer, record producer, and co-founder of Compass Records. Alison is a winner of many awards, including multiple IBMA and Grammys, and is best known for her work with Alison Krauss, the Alison Brown Quartet, and her countless so...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Michael Grace is the Co-Founder of Grace Design, the company that makes some of the finest quality acoustic preamps/DI's used by today's performers, such as the Felix, Bix, and Alix. Michael does a fantastic job breaking down a lot of common FAQ's, such as: Why do I need a DI box? Why do I need a preamp? What is High impedance vs. low impedance, and why does it matter?...

www.patreon.com   Frank Evans is one of the few banjoists who is equally adept at playing amazing clawhammer style, in addition to his virtuosic 3-finger playing. He is best know as the banjo player for Canadian bluegrass band The Slocan Ramblers, and recently released a duo album with the great fiddler Ben Plotnick titled "Madison Archives"   Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Elderly Instruments , an...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Part 2 of the interview with Steve Huber, the great banjo player, builder, and prewar Gibson expert! In this episode, we get into the literal nuts & bolts of prewar tone and banjo setup in general. The perfect episode for the true banjo nerd!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Elderly Instruments , and GHS Strings   Check out these new tracks by Jacob Groopman & Josh Ri...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Part 1 of host Keith Billik's interview with acclaimed banjo player, luthier, and historian Steve Huber! This episode features Steve's background learning the banjo and getting into bands, including his stint with Bob Paisley & the Southern Grass. We also begin to talk about the evolution of the Huber tone rings and banjos.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Elderly Instr...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Keith chats with Michigan's own Lloyd Douglas of Full Cord Bluegrass. Lloyd is a veteran bluegrasser, having performed and toured with Jim & Jesse, Michael Cleveland, and Detour before joining forces with Full Cord. Recorded at Otus Supply Company in Ferndale, MI - thanks Thom and Scott! Sponsored by Peghead Nation , Elderly Instruments , and GHS Strings Lloyd Dougla...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Cristina Vane, a singer-songwriter who has embraced the roots of fingerstyle/blues/slide guitar, as well as clawhammer banjo, and made her own sound combining those and many other influences. Her recent album "Nowhere Sounds Lovely" is available in the usual places! Sponsored by Peghead Nation , GHS Strings , and Elderly Instruments Cristina on th...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Host Keith Billik interviews Mike Bub, the legendary bassist formerly of the Del McCoury Band. Many fans don't know that Mike was a serious banjo player growing up! Mike is also one of the best storytellers, and he doesn't hold back in this episode!    Sponsored by Elderly Instruments , Peghead Nation , and GHS Strings   Keith was on another podcast! Check out Live Fro...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Silvio Ferretti, the longtime banjo player for Italian bluegrass band Red Wine. Silvio is also one of the world's top makers of banjo bridges with his Scorpion line of products. Silvio discusses how he came to find the banjo and bluegrass while growin up in Italy, and takes us through a fascinating deep dive into the world of bridge construction...

Support This Show!   Today, Keith interviews a banjo player that may be less known to American audiences, but that you are guaranteed to enjoy. Hailing from Tokyo, Japan, Takumi Kodera is best known for placing 2nd in the 2018 Winfield Banjo contest, his solo album "Sunset Glow," and recordings with his contemporary ragtime group Thompson the Fox. Sponsored by Elderly Instruments , GHS Strings , a...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features the one and only Dr. Banjo, Pete Wernick! Pete is best known as the banjo player for Hot Rize, Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers, and for authoring vast amounts of instructional resources for banjo players and bluegrassers.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation , GHS Strings , and Elderly Instruments   Pete Wernick on the web: www.drbanjo.com www.wernic...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Join Patreon to win a giveaway prize, courtesy of Banjolit! Listen to episode for details.  Keith talks to Tony Trischka about his new album "Shall We Hope," an ambitious musical project based around Civil War-era characters and their experiences. The album features a star-studded cast, including Michael Daves, Maura O'Connell, Catherine Russell, Guy Davis, the Violent...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast The second installment with the legendary John McEuen, a multi-instrumentalist, Grammy-winning producer (for Steve Martin's "The Crow") and author. John is best known for his tenure with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, his prolific solo career, and countless other collaborations.  Sponsored by GHS Strings , Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments . Use coupon code "pickyfin...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Keith is joined by Wes Corbett to discuss his new album of all-original material titled "Cascade" - a fantastic album of instrumentals also featuring Sierra Hull, Casey Campbell, Simon Chrisman, Chris Eldridge, Alex Hargreaves, and Paul Kowert. Other topics include Wes's new gig with the Sam Bush Band, and the instruments and microphones used in this recording.   Spo...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Check out this first installment with the legendary John McEuen, a multi-instrumentalist, Grammy-winning producer (for Steve Martin's "The Crow") and author. John is best known for his tenure with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, his prolific solo career, and countless other collaborations. John tells many a story, including how the "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" album cam...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Welcome to the first ever clawhammer-focused episode! Keith talks to virtuoso banjoist Adam Hurt about his recent release "Back to the Earth" featuring his exquisite gourd banjo playing. Be sure to check out the new store items at www.banjopodcast.com!   Sponsored by Elderly Instruments and Peghead Nation *** Use coupon "pickyfingers" to get a FREE month at Peghead Nat...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast A Bonus episode to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the PFBP! For this bonus episode, be among the first to hear the newly recorded theme music for The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast! I was thrilled to be joined by some great musicians and put this all together. Purchase the new tracks AND BANJO TAB at www.banjopodcast.com   Musicians: Aaron Jonah Lewis - Fiddle Jeremy...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Trevor Smith is an exciting banjo player with the Grammy-nominated Austin, Texas-based bluegrass band Wood & Wire. Host Keith Billik chats with Trevor about his influences, playing style, gear, and more!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments   Wood & Wire on the web: www.woodandwireband.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Keith Billik interviews Ron Landis, a banjo/dobro player who made a name for himself as a silver artist in the collectible coin world. He has recently turned his attention to using his skills to design his new line of fingerpicks that have garnered the attention of several of today's top players! Check out Ron Landis's picks and other merchandise: www.landisstudios.n...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Guest host Aaron Jonah Lewis interviews Steve Arkin, a well known banjo player and educator. Although Steve came to prominence during his stint with Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, he has recently become a serious old time player, and performs with the Troublesome Creek String Band and the New Cut Road String Band.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instru...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   January 6, 2021 would have been Earl Scruggs's 97th birthday. To pay tribute, many today's top players have recorded their personal memories, stories, and wisdom that they've gotten from Earl over the years. Enjoy! Featuring (in order): Eric Gibson, Ron Block, Lloyd Douglas, Terry Baucom, Hilary Hawke, Steve Dilling, Ira Gitlin, Ned Luberecki, John Mark Batchelor, Gi...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   A Freshly Picked episode with longtime friend of the podcast Greg Cahill! He joins host Keith Billik to discuss the recent Special Consensus album "Chicago Barn Dance," which just won IBMA's Song of the Year award for its title track.   Band website: www.specialc.com Sponsored by Elderly Instruments , Peghead Nation , and the Soundbrite Banjo Workshop Enroll for Soun...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   The 2nd half of the interview with Pat Cloud features tons of great insight and live demonstrations of Pat's musical approach to playing jazz on the 5-string banjo. Special guest Doub Pearce joins for a few questions and to play some bass. Great times were had!   Sponsored by Elderly Instruments and Peghead Nation   Pat Cloud on the web: www.patcloud.com Contact the...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast  In this bonus episode, Keith is joined by Doub Pearce to preview part 2 of the Pat Cloud interview. Doub is a friend of Pat's, made the introduction, and arranged for the studio time for the interview. What hospitality! Doub also appears in the episode as a guest host and bass player, so give him a warm Picky Fingers welcome!   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodca...