The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

Keith speaks with Wes Corbett about his banjo journey, from discovering the instrument as a teenager to becoming a full-time touring professional. Wes is best known for his work as the banjoist for the Molly Tuttle Band, Joy Kills Sorrow, the Bee Eaters, and his duo with Simon Chrisman. He also produces records, teaches privately and at various music camps, and was the banjo professor at the Berkl...

This is the second half of Keith's conversation with Alan Munde, a very influential banjoist best known for his playing with Jimmy Martin, Country Gazette, and on various solo projects. Recorded at Midwest Banjo Camp 2018.   This episode contains excerpts from: "Snowflake Breakdown" by Bobby Hicks, available on iTunes; and "Sally Goodin'" by Eck Robertson, available on iTunes.   Alan Munde on the...

This is the first half of Keith's conversation with Alan Munde, a very influential banjoist best known for his playing with Jimmy Martin, Country Gazette, and on various solo projects. Recorded at Midwest Banjo Camp 2018.   This episode contains an excerpt from "Moose Trot" by Harlow Wilcox, available on iTunes.   Alan Munde on the web: www.alanmundesbanjocollege.com   Contact the show: pickyfinge...

Nothing helps your playing more than solid right hand picking! Keith demonstrates his techniques and practice exercises for improving right hand timing, accuracy, and speed. Players of ALL skill levels will benefit from these exercises - 100% guaranteed or your money back! Tab Sheets for this and all other lessons can be downloaded here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/all-tab-sheets-33879911 The me...

Host Keith Billik talks with Michael Arlen Bont of Greensky Bluegrass about his playing style, instruments, the history of the band, and more. Part 2 of 2.   Mike Bont on the web: www.greenskybluegrass.com Instagram: @bontzilla   Stay in touch with The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @pickyfingersbanjopodcast Twitter: @banjopodcast Facebook: Picky Fingers...

Host Keith Billik talks with Michael Arlen Bont of Greensky Bluegrass about his playing style, instruments, the history of the band, and more. Part 1 of 2. Things you will learn from this episode: - How Mike's dead cat is communicating with him from the afterlife, - the secret to winning the band competition at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and - why Mike believes that his bandmate Paul Hoffma...

In this episode, Keith teaches you a very useful technique that he learned from the playing of one of his favorite banjo players, Jim Mills. Jim Mills is an award-winning bluegrass banjo player, best known for his playing with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. Keith discovered his playing by listening to a fantastic album, "The Grass is Blue" by Dolly Parton, and also loves Jim's three solo album...

The first full episode of The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast! Hosted by Keith Billik. Recorded 2/1/18. In this episode, Keith talks to Davey Jones, the banjo player for the popular indie-folk band Frontier Ruckus. They discuss Davey's approach to his role in this not-very-bluegrassy band, his onstage banjo setup, his various other projects and influences, and more. This podcast contains an excerpt fr...

The first episode of the brand new Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast! Hosted by Keith Billik. This is a short introductory episode - first full episode coming soon!   banjopodcast.com Twitter - @banjopodcast