Check out the vibrant bluegrass music scene here in Brooklyn, NYC - and beyond. Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe to meet the musicians and teachers, explore the venues and events, and share the stories and community in the Bluegrass Borough. We’ll talk classic bluegrass, bluegrass-adjacent music, vendors, instruments, jam camps, current events, gear ... you know, all the good stuff! So give a listen, we’ll have a fine old time.
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Check out the vibrant bluegrass music scene here in Brooklyn, NYC - and beyond. Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe to meet the musicians and teachers, explore the venues and events, and share the stories and community in the Bluegrass Borough. We’ll talk classic bluegrass, bluegrass-adjacent music, vendors, instruments, jam camps, current events, gear ... you know, all the good stuff! So give a listen, we’ll have a fine old time.
Liz chats with Grammy-winning bass player Shelby Means ... and learns a new use for the banjo! Also, Lonesome Ace Stringband talks about their unique blend of old-time, bluegrass, and original music. Enjoy!
Join Mike and Liz as they follow the Brooklyn-based Damn Tall Buildings on their musical journey. And, meet Phyllis Elkind - another Bluegrass Brooklynite we think you should know. Enjoy!
Join Liz at Podunk Bluegrass Festival, a beloved gathering that’s been bringing world-class bluegrass to New England since 1996l. Meet the artists, vendors, jammers ... and the food! Enjoy!
Join our conversation with Rick Faris - singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, band leader and … luthier! Mike explores strategies for older music students. Enjoy!
Meet Rick Snell, guitaris and singer - and host of the famous Mona’s Players’ Session. Share Liz and Mike’s quick recap of the amazing International Bluegrass Music Association World of Bluegrass. Enjoy.
We talk with IBMA First Lady of Bluegrass, Alison Brown about music and life. And, we take a look back at the first ladies to play banjo in history. Join us!
Martha Spencer and Lucas Pasley of the Wonderland Country Band share their Appalachian roots and musical journeys with Mike. And, listen in as Liz and Mike have another Jam Talk. Enjoy!
Meet mandolin legend Emory Lester as he shares about his lifetime in bluegrass music. And, don’t miss the chance to meet Brooklyn’s own Alex Deane, singer / guitarist / songwriter.
We meet Becky Buller, 10-time IBMA award winner and learn about her life in bluegrass. And, did you know about the Westchester Bluegrass Club? An amazing venue supporting our favorite music. Join us!
Check out the vibrant bluegrass music scene here in Brooklyn, NYC - and beyond. Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe to meet the musicians and teachers, explore the venues and events, and share the stories and community in the Bluegrass Borough. We’ll talk classic bluegrass, bluegrass-adjacent music, vendors, instruments, jam camps, current events, gear ... you know, all the good stuff! So give a listen, we’ll have a fine old time.
