The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This Freshly Picked episode features "Rooster" by Max Allard, as well as a Civil War-themed project by Warren Leming titled "A Rich Man's War and a Poor Man's Fight." Max is one of the most telented players and composers in the next generation of banjo players! You'll really enjoy this discussion about his playing and writing. Sponsored by Elderly Instruments , Peghe...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik chats with legendary banjo pioneer Pat Cloud, best known for mastering a system of playing jazz using melodic style banjo! Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments .   Pat Cloud on the web: www.patcloud.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast A "Freshly Picked" episode, exploring the recent album by banjo visionary Ben Krakauer! Ben is an extraordinarily creative force on the instrument, and this recording has his variety of musical influences on full display. Post-Recording Correction from Ben :  I mentioned playing my tunes with Nick, Duncan, and Paul Kowert in 2016, and then Dan taking over bass in 2017,...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik chats with Mark Cassidy, the fearless banjoist of The Hillbenders and the Get Down Boys. Topics include how he discovered the banjo, studying with Alan Munde, and opening for The Who!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments .   Mark Cassidy on the web: www.hillbenders.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com www.banjo...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast In this episode, host Keith Billik teaches you how to use the 5th string for more than just drone notes. Some very useful shapes and patterns to improve your playing!   Don't forget to download the Tablature Sheet, found at the Patreon link above.   Or, contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments .    

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode profiles the recent album "Prime Time" by the trio of Dan Crary, Bill Evans, and Wally Barnick.   Keith is joined by Bill Evans to discuss the background of the group, the selection and aranging of the pieces, and his banjo, singing, and composing contributions.   Sponsored by Elderly Instruments and Peghead Nation (use promo code "pickyfingers" for a FR...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Greg Deering is the co-founder, with his wife Janet, of Deering Banjos, one of the largest and most popular banjo companies in the world.   Topics include how he started the business, the philosophy with which Deering approaches building banjos for their customers, and how Jens Kruger has contributed to recent innovations and developments of Deering's products.   Spo...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Host Keith Billik talks to banjo virtuoso Steven Moore. Steven has won almost every major banjo contest in the country with his stunning and beautiful arrangements. He performs with the David Mayfield Parade and Almost Famous. Sponsored by Elderly Instruments , Peghead Nation , and Deering Banjos   Steven on the web: www.stevenmoorebanjo.com   Ron Landis, fingerpick ar...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   In the first "Freshly Picked" episode, Keith chats with the fantastic 2-finger banjo player Nick Hornbuckle about his recent album "13 or So" on Ruby's Slipper Records. Nick is best known as a member of John Reischman and the Jaybirds, but also happens to write some great original banjo compositions.   Nick on the web: www.nickhornbuckle.com www.johnreischman.com   S...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Enjoy this conversation with Ben Wright, the banjo player for the Henhouse Prowlers. Ben has incredible stories of taking bluegrass all over the globe, on behalf of the U.S. State Department, and forging new connections with people through the common language of music. Ben on the web: www.henhouseprowlers.com www.bluegrassambassadors.org   Sponsored by Elderly Instrume...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Torrin Daniels of the popular jamgrass band The Kitchen Dwellers! Topics include his early days of learning, how he gets his unique banjo sound, his experience of working with talented banjo-playing producers, and more. Torrin on the web: www.kitchendwellers.com Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Sponsored by Deering Banjos  ...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features everyone's banjo hero Ron Block, of Alison Krauss & Union Station! Although that is his primary claim to fame, he has a very prolific career with other solo projects and collaborations, including "A Light So Fair: Peaceful Guitar Instrumentals" and "Banjophony" which pairs Ron's bluegrassy style with Irish tenor banjoist Damien O'Kane, and much...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast In part 2, host Keith Billik dives into the finer points of playing in a jam. Survival skills include how to interact with other jammers, how to incorporate licks into your playing, and how to use those licks to play songs you don't know! Download the TAB SHEET here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/36121276   Sponsored by Deering Banjos   Contact the show: pickyfingersba...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast In part one of the Picky Fingers Jam Survival Guide, Keith Billik discusses topics such as: - The different types of jam sessions - The etiquette of participating in a jam - Advice on how to properly prepare yourself, and what to expect when you start going to jams - Perspectives and advice for experienced jammers   Stay tuned for Part 2 next, which will be very heavy...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast In this episode, host Keith Billik chats with Pau Barjau of Che Apalache. Pau has a very interesting job, interpreting rhythms and sounds that are not typically heard on the banjo! Hear about his unlikely path going from a teenage bass player in Mexico City, to an aspiring banjo player in Buenos Aires, to recording a Grammy-nominated album in the United States with Bel...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Hosted by Keith Billik. Clarke Wyatt is a tremendous musician, primarily known as the banjo/guitar player for both the duo Betse & Clark, and also for the Short Round String Band. He has a great outlook and philosophy on what it means to be a traditional musican who also forges his own style.   Sponsored by Deering Banjos   Clarke Wyatt on the web: www.betseandclarke...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Hosted by Keith Billik. This episode features one of the most influential banjo players of modern times, Sammy Shelor! Sammy is best known as the longtime 5-stringer for the Lonesome River Band. Sammy is also a 5-time IBMA Banjo Player of the Year award winner, along with the 2011 Steve Martin Prize, and numerous other accolades. Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Deering...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik talks with bluegrass banjo superstar Derek Vaden of the Larry Stephenson band about his career, influences, history of learning the instrument, and advice for other players. Derek also pioneered the #tunertunethursday hashtag on Instagram - check it out, and add your own video to the collection!   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Listen in as Keith takes a lesson with Davey Jones, the star of Episode #1 of the podcast! Davey teaches his approach to constructing chord melodies- a great way to explore arranging music, especially for solo banjo situations!   Davey Jones on the web: www.michiganbanjo.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Host Keith talks banjo with Matthew Davis, best known for his contributions to the bands Westbound Situation and Circus No. 9. Great advice on improvising and practice, practice routines, and Matthew's insight into gear and setups. Sponsored by Deering Banjos Matthew Davis on the web: https://www.matthewdavisbanjo.com/ https://www.westboundsituation.com/ https://circus...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   In this bonus episode, professional banjoist Eli Gilbert (of Dale Ann Bradley's band) describes a special offer for Patreon supporters of the podcast. I can't wait to see what he comes up with!   Eli Gilbert on the web: www.eligilbertbanjo.com https://www.youtube.com/eligilbertbanjo   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Hosted by Keith Billik - Part 1 of a conversation with the sensational young banjoist Matthew Davis. Matthew has won multiple banjo contests, performs regularly with modern bluegrass band Circus No. 9 and chambergrass group Westbound Situation, and is raising the bar for the next generation of banjo players.   Sponsored by Deering Banjos   Matthew Davis on the web: h...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Keith Billik talks to Catherine "BB" Bowness about her early days learning banjo in New Zealand, musical influences, approaches to practicing and improvising, and more.  BB is best known as the banjoist for the multi-award-winning bluegrass band Mile Twelve.   BB on the web: www.miletwelvebluegrass.com www.catherinebowness.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopod...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik talks with multi-IBMA award nominee Gina Furtado about her playing style, influences, and advice for other players. Gina is best known as the former banjoist for Chris Jones and the Night Drivers, and now fronts her own band, The Gina Furtado Project.   Sponsored by Deering Banjos .   Gina Furtado on the web: www.ginafurtadobanjo.com   Contact the s...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik chats to 2-time Winfield winner Mike Sumner about his influences, career, how he approaches contest playing, and more. Mike is best known as a National Banjo Champion, as well as a sideman for such artists as Detour, Dale Ann Bradley, Randy Kohrs, Jim Lauderdale, and many more. He has an excellent solo album titled "Winds of Winfield". Sponsored by...