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:

 #31 - Tony Trischka | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:12:23

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 listening!

 #30 - Grace van't Hof | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:15:31

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 designed the great logo for The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast!!

 #29 - James McKinney | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:17:25

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 the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @banjopodcast Instagram: @picky_fingers Facebook: Picky Fingers

 #28 - Janet Beazley | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 45:46

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!

 #27 - Sam Guthridge | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:10

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.com

 #26 - Jens Kruger | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:16:17

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast 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. Thanks to Peghead Nation (www.pegheadnation.com) - use coupon code "pickyfingers" for 30 days of free videos! Jens on the web: www.krugerbrothers.com Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

 #25 - Joe Troop | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:35

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.joetroop.com www.cheapalache.com Contact the show! pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

 #24 - Left Hand Boot Camp | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 42:01

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!

 #23 - Billy Failing and Andy Lytle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:16

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Billy Failing is a fantastic banjo playe, 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 the sound engineer for Billy Strings. He shares his background, tips, and philosophy about how to achieve the best sounding performance. Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

 #22 - Aaron Jonah Lewis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:22

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!

 Bonus - Who is AJL? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 07:22

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

 #21 - Chris Pandolfi | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:15:31

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.theinfamousstringdusters.com www.tradplus.net Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

 #20 - Bradley Laird | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:09

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 listening!

 #19 - Bill Evans | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:50

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. Bill Evans on the web: www.billevansbanjo.com Contact the Show! pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening.

 #18 - Kyle Tuttle | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:54

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 web: www.kyletuttle.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

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