The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast show

The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

Summary: The world's top podcast for banjo players, fans, and enthusiasts! Hosted by Keith Billik; listen to interviews with professional players, playing tips, and equipment discussions. Contact the show at pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

Podcasts:

 #45 - Ron Block | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:22:15

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features 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" with Irish tenor banjoist Damien O'Kane. Ron Block on the web (incl. Skype/Zoom lessons!): www.ronblock.com Sponsored by Deering Banjos Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

 #44 - Jam Survival, part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:17

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: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

 #43 - Jam Survival, part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 55:26

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 Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

 #42 - Pau Barjau | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:10

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Keith chats with Pau Barjau of Che Apalache. Pau has an interesting job, interpreting rhythms and sounds that are not typically heard on the banjo! Hear about his path from a bass player in Mexico City, to an aspiring banjo player in Buenos Aires, to recording an album in the US with Bela Fleck producing.  Che Apalache on the web: www.cheapalache.com Sponsored by Deering Banjos Email Picky Fingers: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening

 #41 - Clarke Wyatt | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:33

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.com Contact the Show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

 #40 - Sammy Shelor | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:16:20

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast 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 Banjos Use coupon code "pickyfingers" for 30 days of free videos at Peghead Nation! Thanks to Jerry Eicher of The Ol Hippie Bluegrass Show Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

 #39 - Derek Vaden | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:18:19

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Keith Billik talks with bluegrass superstar Derek Vaden of the Larry Stephenson band about his career, influences, history of learning the instrument, and advice for other players. Derek pioneered the #tunertunethursday hashtag on Instagram - add your own video to the collection! Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Click HERE for  Aaron Jonah Lewis's new album, recorded by Keith Billik Click HERE to check out the Ol' Hippie Bluegrass Show!

 #38 - Chord Melody Lesson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:55

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

 #37 - Matthew Davis, part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:21

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast 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://circusnumbernine.com/ Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

 Bonus - Eli Gilbert's Patreon Offer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:00

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

 #36 - Matthew Davis, part 1 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:55

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Matthew has won multiple banjo contests, performs 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: https://www.matthewdavisbanjo.com/ https://www.westboundsituation.com/ https://circusnumbernine.com/ Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

 #35 - BB Bowness | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:32

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: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

 #34 - Gina Furtado | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:59

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 show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for Listening!

 #33 - Mike Sumner | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:15

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 Deering Banjos. Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

 #32 - Microphone Shootout! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:19:05

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Compare 15 microphones from Audio Technica, DPA, EV, Gold Tone, Heil, Line Audio, Sennheiser, and Shure.  Thanks to Jason Dennie (www.jasondennie.com) and Gold Tone (www.goldtonemusicgroup.com) for providing mics! START TIME FOR EACH SAMPLE: #1 - 35:00 #2 - 37:00 #3 - 39:30 #4 - 42:00 #5 - 44:30 #6 - 47:00 #7 - 50:00 #8 - 53:00 #9 - 56:00 #10 - 59:00 #11 - 1:01:30 #12 - 1:04:00 #13 - 1:06:30 #14 - 1:09:00 #15 - 1:11:30 Sponsored by Deering Banjos

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