Best Billy Strings Podcasts (2025)

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The Alchemy of Billy Strings and the Microcosmic Lot - No Simple Road's Rewind Vol. 120 55:11

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Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! This week's rewind has it all! We're talking about the upcoming Billy Strings shows here in Eugene this weekend which leads to a discussion around the genius surrounding th…

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Bitesize - Jarrod Walker on playing with Billy Strings, plugging in and pedals 19:44

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My guest for this week's Bitesize episode is Jarrod Walker, best known to most of you as the mandolin player in Billy Strings' band. This is a segment of a longer interview from 2022. In this section Jarrod talks about getting the gig with Billy, how it was both the most progressive and the most traditional gig he'd had, learning to play plugged in…

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90: Siren Spinning 1:11:31

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Episode 90: This week Spun Rob and I give our props to The New Deal! Pat the Stat comes by to share his first sexual experience. John Bell raps another game of "Guess That Movie!" and oh yeah, we got Trey Friggin Anastasio here and he loves Cher. Follow us on Instagram @thelotscenepodcastBy AboveTheDave

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Bluegrass Briefing August 18th 2025 9:43

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - church street news Fretboard Summit Alison Brown Banjo Basecamp Bela Fleck banjo raffle Releases (The Grass is New) Infamous Stringdusters …

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Are We Really Just Plants? - No Simple Road's Rewind Vol. 119 59:34

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Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! This week's rewind has all three of us back in the studio catching y'all up with Mel and Apple and diggin into some theories and thoughts on EMF smog, sunlight exposure, mi…

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Blues For Allah 50: Help On the Way 1:30:49

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The Grateful Deadcast points itself towards 1975 to begin a song-by-song celebration of Blues For Allah’s 50th anniversary, loaded with raw session tapes, early lyric drafts, & the story of how the Dead built a new studio, musical language, batch of songs, & LP from the ground up. Guests: David Lemieux, Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Ron Rakow, Stephe…

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Bitesize - Gabe Witcher on first meeting Chris Thile and how Punch Brothers came together 13:27

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My guest on this week's bitesize episode is Gabe Witcher. This extract comes from a longer conversation I had with Gabe in June 2023, directly after he'd played his final shows with Punch Brothers at Telluride. Gabe talks about first meeting Chris Thile at a festival when they were kids; playing football together before they even got round to jammi…

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89: Bouncing Like Superballs 52:46

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Episode 89: Why am I always dreaming of being at a Phish show?? We got Scott LeChompere here to review a Dizgo show he attended. Bob Dylan covers "Jigsaw Earth" by The Disco Biscuits. Plus we have Karina Rykman once again joining us by phone from the road! Follow us on Instagram @thelotscenepodcastBy AboveTheDave

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Bonus Rerun: From the Mars Hotel 50: Ship of Fools 1:41:35

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The Grateful Deadcast visits the set for the Grateful Dead Movie, aka the Dead’s five “retirement” shows at Winterland in 1974, with heads who attended. This bonus episode is a re-run of the 2nd half of Deadcast Season 9, episode 8. Guests: Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Ron Rakow, Ned Lagin, David Grisman, , Steve Brown, Richie Pechner, Jerry Pompili…

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88: Bouncing Like Superballs 1:04:52

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Episode 88: I went on the largest traveling music festival in the world and it was rad as hell. Morrissey covers "Watch It Fall" by Billy Strings. Fred the Narcoleptic Cokehead talks meme coins. Plus today we sit down with the young powerhouse Daniel Donato! Follow us on Instagram @thelotscenepodcast…

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Bluegrass Briefing August 4th 2025 8:24

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - church street news Joe Brent Adhyâropa Records interview JD Crowe and the New South reissue Tim Stafford JD Crowe interview episode Earl Sc…

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It Hasn't Been Simple - No Simple Road's Rewind Vol. 118 29:50

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Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! This week's rewind is a throwback to the very first episode of NSR. Aaron is here, solo, sharing what had been going on with him lately. Going through a re-examination of c…

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Dan Healy 80 1:27:01

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The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast is thrilled beyond all audible frequencies to begin its 12th season by welcoming Dan Healy, the Grateful Dead’s in-house sound wizard for most of their career, for tales from three decades in pursuit of high and higher fidelity. Guest: Dan Healy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No…

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Joe Brent - Adhyâropa Records : Reimagining What a Record Label Is 50:57

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My guest this week is Joe Brent, founder of Adhyâropa Records. So many of the guests I've had on the podcast have released their albums through Adhyâropa and I was fascinated to find out more about the label. We talk about why Joe set up the label in the first place, the reasons why it's almost impossible for musicians to make a living today, how A…

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87: Body Counts Up To Ten 1:27:02

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Episode 87: This week AboveTheDave gives you the TEN best jamband LIVE albums of the 90's. We have another member of the spinners cult here to talk with us. Mihali comes by to play us some more pharmaceutical reggae jingles he made for Big Pharma. Plus, Dogs in a Pile are vibing with us in an exclusive interview! Follow us on Instagram @thelotscene…

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Bluegrass Briefing July 28th 2025 8:17

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Releases (The Grass is New) Alison Krauss vinyl reissue from Craft Recordings The Grass is (mostly) New 2025 playlist Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegras…

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Mandolin Mastery & Musical Alchemy with Joe K. Walsh | No Simple Road Podcast 1:15:35

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This week on No Simple Road, we sit down with the phenomenal mandolin player, educator, and sonic explorer — Joe K. Walsh! From his early days with The Gibson Brothers to his mind-bending solo work and genre-blurring collaborations, to teaching at The Berklee College of Music, Joe has carved out a space as one of the most innovative voices on the m…

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Bitesize - Caitlin Canty on Songwriting and Slow Processing 9:00

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This week's Bitesize episode comes from one of my favourite interviews, the conversation I had with Caitlin Canty about her record Quiet Flame. The album was produced by Chris Eldridge (of Punch Brothers and Mighty Poplar) and features a fantastic band, including Paul Kowert, Brittany Haas, Sarah Jarosz, Noam Pikelny and Andrew Marlin. In this exce…

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86: Dancing Like A Fallen Leaf 50:33

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Episode 86: AboveTheDave details the time he met members of Phish and The Disco Biscuits and how vastly different those experience were. We have a new guest named Mary, who is a toxic positive sober Phish fan. Plus, Goose are in the studio and they avoid talking about their drummer changes and drop a new reimagining of a classic techno song! Follow…

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Bluegrass Briefing July 24th 2025 - IBMA Music Awards nominations special 12:13

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Hi, This week's briefing is slightly different - I'm running you through some of the nominees for this year's IBMA Music Awards. I'd love to hear what you think - who you think will win, who you think should win, who's missing from the lists and any other thoughts. Come and join the conversation via Instagram, Facebook or Threads and let me know! M…

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Bella Rayne: Psychedelic Strings, Authentic Expression, & Finding Her Voice | No Simple Road 1:19:09

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Self-taught guitarist Bella Rayne shares her inspiring journey with us, beginning from the serendipitous discovery of an old guitar in her Northern California garage during 2020. Bella's passion for 90s alternative and grunge music sparked a creative awakening that has since led her to The Grateful Dead and to performing with some of her heroes. He…

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Sara Watkins - Connection and Collaboration on I'm With Her's 'Wild and Clear and Blue' 54:27

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My guest this week is Sara Watkins, with a deep dive into I'm With Her's latest record, 'Wild and Clear and Blue', which has already become one of my favourite records of recent years. We talk about the album’s first writing sessions in 2021, just as the world was starting to reconnect post-pandemic and how that theme of connection eventually grew …

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85: As Strange As The Norm 1:06:29

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Episode 85: AboveTheDave talks about getting wine drunk at Phish Hollywood Bowl and his love of God Street Wine. We speak with Joshua, the medicine provider (drug dealer). We get a heavy metal Grateful Dead cover of Touch of Grey. Plus we have Oteil, John Mayer, and Bob Weir in the studio so you know Jerry pops down from Heaven. Follow us on Instag…

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Bluegrass Briefing July 14th 2025 10:01

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Tiny Desk Concert IBMA Nominee Announcement details Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass…

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Shelby Means on her new solo record and 4 years with Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway 40:39

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My guest this week is Shelby Means. Lots of you will know Shelby from her time with Della Mae and, more recently, from her time as the bass player in Molly Tuttle's band Golden Highway, who she won a Grammy with. She now has a new solo record out called Shelby Means. We talk about making the record, including the people she assembled to play on it;…

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84: I Used To Love That Lady 1:08:45

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Episode 84: AboveTheDave talks about the time he did the impossible: He got a chicks phone number at a Phish show. We are joined by Reef the Drum Circle Guy who helps explain the weird turn of events in this story. ATD also breaks down his first JRAD show here in Las Vegas with Branford Marsalis, which was more of a religious experience than a conc…

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Eli Mathews & Alex Donahue of Mind At Large - Harmonious Chaos 1:37:36

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We are joined by two-thirds of the dynamic force behind the art rock band Mind at Large this week... Eli Mathews and Alex Donahue! Eli jumps right in to share the exciting news of his engagement and the harmonious chaos of his life outside the spotlight. From the heartwarming proposal story to the everyday joys of dog sitting and culinary escapades…

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Joe K Walsh - Less is More, Conversation and Space in Music 54:18

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My guest this week is Joe K Walsh. Joe plays mandolin with several projects, including Mr Sun (featuring Darol Anger, Grant Gordy and Aidan O’Donnell); the Mike Block Trio; a duo with Matt Flinner and a trio with Ella Jordan and Jed Wilson. He joins me this week to chat about his most recent solo record “Trust and Love” and also his previous record…

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83: Katie Naked By The Pool 1:11:45

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Episode 83: AboveTheDave gives you his Top Ten versions of the song "Voices Insane" by The Disco Biscuits with special guest Sunshine. Plus, we have a newcomer to the podcast, Frank Harper the Tarper, who tells us about his families history of tarping. Then, Les Claypool comes by to talk about all the big Primus updates. Follow us on Instagram @the…

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Bluegrass Briefing June 30th 2025 12:08

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) IBMA Picking For the Prize Noam Pikelny tour dates Jake Workman safari Ned Luberecki safari Releases (The Grass is New) …

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Celebrating IBMA World of Bluegrass as it Prepares to Move to Chattanooga in 2025 1:03:24

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This week we're celebrating IBMA World of Bluegrass as it prepares to make the move to Chattanooga after a successful decade in Raleigh. First I'll be talking to former IBMA Executive Director, and current board member, Paul Schiminger about the history of World of Bluegrass, how it started, the various cities it's been hosted in over the years and…

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82: Feeling Rather Mellow 41:30

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Episode 82: AboveTheDave breaks down a few recent shows he went to in Las Vegas - King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Spafford, who come onto the podcast to talk about changes in the band. Bob Dylan sings Shelby Rose by the Disco Biscuits. Finally, Mike Gordon talks about his new stage set up and fashion choices with his personal stylist, Jonathan…

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Brick Lohr of the Ramble Festival & Kris Howland of Heady Wax Fiends - Ramble On 1:14:51

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Ever wondered how music festivals can spark deeper human connections? Get ready to explore the transformative power of the Ramble Festival, as we chat with founder Brick Lohr and collaborator in this year's Ramble, Kris Howland of Heady Wax Fiends. Discover the innovative partnerships shaping the festival scene, like the vinyl submission contest by…

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Celebrating 50 years of the David Grisman Quintet - part 3 David Grisman 1:23:34

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We're celebrating 50 years of the David Grisman Quintet with a special set of 3 episodes. This week is part 3, featuring the man himself, David Grisman. I chat to David about how the Quintet came together and developed over those early years, how it built on the work he'd already done with The Great American Music Band, how Tony Rice joined the ban…

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81: Where We Started To Jam 56:47

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81: We are back for Season 5 and we're catching you up on what's been going on with the podcast and jambands and drummers coming and drummers going and bands ending and people dying and sentences running. We talk to The Untz about Phish untzing. Morrissey sings a Billy Strings song. Eggy is here and they really love Eggy. Jake the Fox Sports Audio …

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Bluegrass Briefing June 16th 2025 13:32

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) Tony Rice Backwaters re-release Del McCoury Pickin’ Party Bluegrass at the Ryman Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass i…

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Celebrating 50 years of the David Grisman Quintet - part 2 Todd Phillips 43:37

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We're celebrating 50 years of the David Grisman Quintet with a special set of 3 episodes. This week is part 2, featuring Todd Phillips, who was in the band before it was even a band! We chat about how he got to know David Grisman and how, through taking mandolin lessons from him, they started developing a duet that eventually grew into the Quintet.…

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No Simple Road's Rewind Vol. 117: Darwin 50:53

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Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! This is a tough one this week for us here at No Simple Road. We are coming in raw, unfiltered, and in the moment on this episode. We're getting ready to lose a member of th…

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Enjoying the Ride: On Tour 1:33:20

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Enjoying the Ride: On Tour The Deadcast season finale hits shows at 3 legendary venues, exploring Dick Latvala’s transformative experience at Red Rocks ‘79, Hollie Rose’s tour journal, the wonders of the Alpine Valley parking lot, & when Shakedown Street got its name. Guests: David Lemieux, Jay Kerley, Hollie Rose, Rebecca Adams, Bill Lemke, Phil G…

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Celebrating 50 years of the David Grisman Quintet - part 1 Darol Anger & Mike Marshall 1:17:56

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2025 marks 50 years since The David Grisman Quintet first got together, an event that changed string band music forever. The DGQ played a huge part in the careers of some incredible musicians, including Tony Rice, Mike Marshall, Darol Anger and Todd Phillips, as well as including collaborations with Stéphane Grappelli. Their first record, The David…

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Bluegrass Briefing June 2nd 2025 10:28

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) IBMA Bluegrass Live - lineup and tickets Releases (The Grass is New) Acoustic Disc Frank Wakefield album The Grass is (m…

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Celebrating Norman Blake's 'Whiskey Before Breakfast' with Bob Minner 1:21:45

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My guest this week is Bob Minner and we're celebrating one of the most iconic flatpicking records of all time - Norman Blake's 'Whiskey Before Breakfast'. We chat about Bob first hearing this record and why he loves it so much; its place in the flatpicking repertoire; the gear Norman used (including guitars, picks and even string gauges!) and we go…

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Mason Via - Roots in Harmony 1:07:00

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We are extremely excited to have Mason Via join us for this week's episode of No Simple Road! Mason opens up about the highs and lows of touring life, balancing the demands of performance with personal health, and finding harmony between the expectations of a musician's life and the realities of constant travel. Our conversation meanders through Ma…

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Bluegrass Briefing May 26th 2025 12:42

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Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and Announcements (Church Street News) Romp Festival lineup and tickets Bluegrass Hall of Fame gigs Green Mountain Lineup Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Carolina Ch…

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Enjoying the Ride: East Coast, Part 2 1:41:59

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The Deadcast cruises down the eastern seaboard, including stops in Hartford, Hampton, Philadelphia, and Landover, featuring touring tips, another police chase, & a visit to the White House. Guests: David Lemieux, Sam Cutler, Dennis Alpert, Tyler Roy-Hart, David Leopold, John Leopold, Rebecca Adams, Brian Schiff, Gary Lambert, Chris Goodspace, Winsl…