The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   In this episode, host Keith Billik compares sound samples from 15 popular microphones from Audio Technica, DPA, EV, Gold Tone, Heil, Line Audio, Sennheiser, and Shure.    Special thanks to Jason Dennie ( www.jasondennie.com ) and Gold Tone Instruments ( www.goldtonemusicgroup.com ) for providing demo microphones used in the shootout. LIST OF START TIMES FOR EACH SOUN...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   In this episode, host Keith Billik talks to legendary banjo trailblazer Tony Trischka about his early days of learning, composing, performing "weird" music to bluegrass audiences, and much more.   Tony Trischka on the web: www.tonytrischka.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Sponsored by Deering Banjos: www.deeringbanjos.com   Thanks for list...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   In this episode, Keith talks in-depth about banjos and music with Grace van't Hof, who is a multi-talented singer and instrumentalist.   Grace is best known as the brand new banjo player for multi-award-winning bluegrass group Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, as well as for her work in her country duo Sinner Friends. She is also an excellent graphic artist who design...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Hosted by Keith Billik. James McKinney tells tons of stories about finding his way in the music world, including run-ins with legends like Roy Acuff, Bill Monroe, Dolly Parton, The Grateful Dead, and many more. James is currently the banjo player for The Night Travelers.   James McKinney on the web: www.nighttravelers.com   Contact/follow the show: pickyfingersbanjop...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik chats with Janet Beazley about her musical career, influences, and advice for other players.   Janet is best known for her banjo (and flute and whistle!) playing with Chris Stuart & Backcountry. She is also a very popular teacher at various music camps around the U.S.   Contact the show! pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Thanks for listening!

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Guest hosted by Aaron Jonah Lewis. Sam Guthridge is best known for his playing with his Baltimore/Washington D.C. area band The High and Wides. They have a very interesting blend of "lost" string band styles combined with other modern influences.   Sam Guthridge on the web: www.thehighandwides.com www.samguthridge.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail....

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik chats with banjo virtuoso Jens Kruger of The Kruger Brothers about his style, background, and philosophy about music.    Jens is a widely renowned performer and has won many awards, including the 2013 Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo.   Special thanks to Peghead Nation ( www.pegheadnation.com ) - use coupon code "pickyfingers" for 30 days...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Guest host Aaron Jonah Lewis interviews Joe Troop about his career, influences, and philosophy on playing the banjo!   Joe Troop is an Argentina-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, and vocalist currently performing with Che Apalache, a band that fuses traditional string band sounds with tango, latin, Afro-Cuban, and other influences.   Joe Troop on the web: www.jo...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik follows up on Episode 5's Right Hand Boot Camp with exercises to strengthen and improve your Left hand's technique, speed, and accuracy!   Download the accompanying tablature sheet: www.banjopodcast.libsyn.com Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Thanks for listening!

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features 2 interviews! Don't stop listening after the first!   Billy Failing is a fantastic young banjo player and songwriter, best known for his playing with Billy Strings. Billy talks with host Keith Billik about his early days learning the banjo, the important things he has learned over the years, and his instrument and gear of choice.   Andy Lytle is...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik is joined by talented multi-instrumentalist and dynamic performer Aaron Jonah Lewis! Aaron talks about and demonstrates many different styles that many banjo fans may not have heard before!   Aaron Jonah Lewis on the web: https://aaronjonahlewis.com/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Thanks for listening!

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This show is a quick introduction to the guest of upcoming episode #22, along with a special announcement regarding future episodes.   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast In this episode, host Keith Billik is joined by Chris Pandolfi, the banjo player for the Grammy award-winning Infamous Stringdusters!   Chris discusses his playing style, influences, and gives great advice for banjo players of all levels on how to practice new ideas and improve your playing.   Chris Pandolfi on the web: www.chrispandolfi.com www.theinfamousstringduster...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   In this episode, Keith chats with multi-instrumentalist and fellow bluegrass podcaster Bradley Laird, the host of Grass Talk Radio.   We chat about musical backgrounds, why we started our podcasts, and the challenges and goals of hosting our own shows.   Bradley Laird on the web: www.bradleylaird.com   Contact the show! pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Thanks for...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Keith Billik interviews a true banjo renaissance man! Bill Evans has made a prolific career out of everything related to the banjo: he performs, teaches, and writes about the instrument to a huge audience of listeners and students. He is an historian who has also studied personally with such greats as J.D. Crowe and Sonny Osborne.   Get 30 FREE days of great instructio...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik chats with Kyle Tuttle, one of the hottest young banjo players on the scene. Kyle tours primarily with the Jeff Austin Band, but is also a sideman for numerous other groups.   Kyle is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music, and has won multiple banjo contests, including the National Banjo Championship in Winfield, KS.   Kyle on the w...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik teaches you the basics of using passing chords to transition between the typical G/C/D chords that get played in most bluegrass songs.   This lesson is for high beginner/lower intermediate skill level players. Download the accompanying TAB SHEET: www.banjopodcast.libsyn.com   Thanks for listening!   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.c...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik interviews banjo great Mike Munford, banjoist with Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, and the 2013 IBMA Banjo Player of the Year.   Mike is one of the most admired and respected players on the scene, and is also an expert setup technician and pre-war Gibson banjo expert.   Mike Munford on the web: www.dirtykitchenband.com   Contact the Show! pickyfing...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast In this episode, host Keith Billik talks to former National Banjo Champion Ira Gitlin. Ira is a fixture in the bluegrass and banjo community, and is well known for his abilities on banjo, guitar, and bass, and is a prolific teacher as well.   This episode contains an excerpt of the song "Newton Grove" performed by The Johnson Mountain Boys.   Ira Gitlin on the web: www...

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Host Keith Billik talks to banjo designer and builder Tom Nechville, the man behind Nechville banjos. Nechville banjos are known for their futuristic designs, sleek simplicity, and new approaches to a traditional instrument. This podcast contains an excerpt from "Gum Tree Canoe" performed by John Hartford. Tom Nechville on the web: www.nechville.com Contact the show:...

Support the Podcast! www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Hosted and produced by Keith Billik. Ned Luberecki is a wrecking ball of banjo enthusiasm! He is currently the banjo player with The Becky Buller Band, and is also well known for his playing with Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, various solo projects, and for hosting a variety of bluegrass-oriented programs on Sirius XM satellite radio.   This epis...

Being able to play (or sing?) harmony parts is one of the most useful skills to have as a banjo player, especially when playing with other musicians. In this episode, Keith teaches you how to find basic harmony parts using a system of finding the proper interval with the major scale.   Get the tab sheet for this episode! Go to banjopodcast.libsyn.com, or email the show at pickyfingersbanjopodcast@...

Ryan Cavanaugh is best known for his innovative approach to playing jazz on the 5-string banjo, his tenure with legendary saxophonist Bill Evans's band Soulgrass, and his current group the Songs From the Road Band.   In Part 2 of 2, Keith talks to Ryan Cavanaugh about his experience touring the world in Bill Evans's band, the details of his instruments and gear, and his new project, the Songs From...

Ryan Cavanaugh is best known for his innovative approach to playing jazz on the 5-string banjo, his tenure with legendary saxophonist Bill Evans's band Soulgrass, and his current group the Songs From the Road Band.   In Part 1 of 2, Keith talks to Ryan Cavanaugh about his early days learning banjo, playing (and winning!) banjo contests, his influences (especially John McLaughlin), and pursuit of w...

Keith talks to Greg Cahill, one of the most prolific ambassadors of the banjo and bluegrass music. Greg is best known as the banjo player and bandleader of Special Consensus.   This episode contains excerpts from the following songs: "Sherwood Square" performed by Greg Cahill. Available on LP and Youtube. "Way Down the River Road" performed by Special Consensus, available on iTunes. "Blue Skies" p...