Bluegrass BKLYN

Bluegrass BKLYN - Season 2 Episode 1

Our second season, how exciting! Your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe give some teasers on up-coming episodes. Theo Boguszewski, fiddler and organizer extraordinaire, gives background and a preview of the up-coming Porch Stomp - the annual iconic day of music and fun on NYC's Governors Island. Then, Mike drops in on the fun and funky Bluegrass by the Bridge jam to listen to some tunes and talk with the folks. We're so glad to be back, and hope you all enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed presenting it!
 
Some 'Mentions' from this Episode:Porch Stomp!www.porchstomp.comhttps://www.facebook.com/events/657150140345908@porchstomp
Hilary Hawke's latest album "Lift Up This World" on Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hilaryhawke/hilary-hawke-new-album-lift-up-this-old-world?ref=project_linkhttps://www.hilaryhawkemusic.com/@highatmissphereGovernors Islandhttps://www.govisland.com/Bluegrass by the Bridge Open Jamhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/502898005440270@ bluegrassbklyn
Kat Lewishttps://www.facebook.com/KathrynMinogue@countrycitykittySean Kershawhttps://www.facebook.com/sean.kershaw1@seankershaw1Music Heard in this Episode (in order of appearance)"Liza Jane" - Hilary Hawke on 'Lift Up This World'"John Henry" - Doc Watson on "Doc and Merle Watson""I Forgot About You" - Kat Lewis at Bluegrass by the Bridge"Momma Tried" - Sean Kershaw at Bluegrass by the Bridge"Gimme Back my Fifteen Cents" - Mike Willner at Bluegrass by the Bridge"NYC Waltz" - Hilary Hawke on 'Lift Up This World'
 

Bluegrass BKLYN - Episode 10

Mike and Liz are so excited to reach this amazing milestone! In this season finale, we meet Nate Lee, an IBMA Award winning mandolinist. He's got fascinating things to say about learning, teaching, and performing bluegrass music. Thank you to all our listeners, and Enjoy! See you all when we return for Season 2 on May 1st, 2025.Some mentions in this episode:Nate Leehttps://thenatelee.com/@nateleellc
"The Practice of Practice"https://thepracticeofpractice.com/Mandolin Master Class with Nate Lee - May 3rd 2025https://bluegrassjamsnearme.com/natelee/Music in this episode (in order of appearance)'Inglewood Upon Stratford' - Nate Lee'Boxcar' - Mountain Grass Unit'Our Town' - Iris Dement'Chinquapin Hunting' - Nate Lee

Bluegrass BKLYN - Episode 9

Follow Jason Carter's musical journey,  the long-time fiddle player in the Del McCoury Band and the Travelin' McCourys who recently launched a solo career. How does a lad from Eastern Kentucky become one of our era's most exceptional musicians? What does it take to leave "the best job in Bluegrass" to go out on your own? And, what's up with the psychedelic overalls??? Join us and enjoy our in-depth discussion with Jason. Also, get caught up on shows, events, and jams in and around the Bluegrass Borough of Brooklyn NYC!Some mentions in this Episode:Jason Carterwww.jasoncarterfiddle.com@jasoncarterfiddleUncle John's Tie Dyes, for your *own* psychedelic overalls!@ujtiedyes'Carter & Cleveland' solo album release on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/27BLUsv768RKyyQp6ACzsNJam Jersey in Mawah NJ April 4-6thhttps://bluegrassjamsnearme.com/jamjersey/West Side Cowboys @ Delia's Lounge, April 6thhttps://www.instagram.com/p/DHl94mkSYe6/Locksmiths @ Cowgirl Sea-Horse, April 14thhttps://cowgirlseahorse.com/Bluegrass by the Bridge Open Jam @ Delia's Lounge, Wednesdayshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/502898005440270f@bluegrassbklynBoathouse Jam @ Gowanus Boathouse, Wednesdayshttps://www.facebook.com/events/1159849669145300/1159849682478632Bluegrass Session @ Mathilda's, you guessed it ... Wednesdayshttps://www.mathildebrooklyn.com/Music (in order of appearance):"King of the Hill", Jason Carter Band"Get on the Main Highway", Price Sisters"Rank Strangers", Stanley Brothers"Cumberland Gap", Flatt & Scruggs"A Vamp in the Middle", Carter & Cleveland

Bluegrass BKLYN - Episode 8

From Bay Ridge to Blue Ridge! Mike ventures down to Charlotte, North Carolina and encounters a vibrant and welcoming bluegrass music community. Join us as he meets the incredible fiddle maker Brad Robinson and talks fiddles, life, and dogs. We join a jam circle, chat with jammers, and find out about the Charlotte Folk Society. We drop by The Violin Shoppe and spend time with Glen Alexander, co-owner and champion fiddler.Some mentions and music heard in this episode:Brad Robinson Fiddles @bradrobinsonfiddles www.robinsonfiddles.com
Charlotte Folk Society@charlottefolksociety www.folksociety.org/
The Violin Shoppe@theviolinshoppe www.theviolinshoppe.net
Galax Fiddle Conventionhttps://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com/
Jam Jerseyhttps://bluegrassjamsnearme.com/jamjersey/
 
Music in order of hearing'My Cabin in Caroline' - Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs'Angeline the Baker' - Eric Nafziger playing Robinson fiddle #19 "Clara" https://youtu.be/HO_QqSkcsQk?si=RceZdN3l7LNPb1MC'Road to Columbus' - Noam Pikelny plays Kenny Baker plays Bill Monroe
'Worried Man Blues' - Steele Creek Jammers
'Wildwood Flower' - Carter Family
'East Virginia Blues' - Stanley Brothers
 
 
 
 
 

Bluegrass BKLYN - Episode 7

Your hosts Liz and Mike speak with some of the most amazing women in bluegrass today. We'll get their perspective on jamming etiquette, the increasing visibility of women in our music, leading a band, and where to get the best pizza in NYC (in one woman's opinion!). Enjoy this fascinating episode.Some mentions and music heard (in order of appearance) in this episode:Vickie Vaughn: @wickiewaughn https://www.facebook.com/vickie.vaughn/
Grey Fox Festival: @greyfoxbluegrass https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/
Hilary Hawke: @highatmisshere https://www.hilaryhawkemusic.com/
Jalopy Theater: @jalopybrooklyn https://jalopytheatre.org/
Melody Berger: @melodiva42 https://www.facebook.com/melodyallegramusic/
Fringe Festival / End of all Flesh: https://tickets.frigid.nyc/event/6897:1099/
Mathilda's: @mathildabrooklyn  https://www.mathildebrooklyn.com/
Bluegrass by the Bridge Open Jam : @bluegrassbklyn https://www.facebook.com/groups/502898005440270 www.deliaslounge.com
Jam Jersey: https://www.facebook.com/events/1745484499566244 https://bluegrassjamsnearme.com/jamjersey/
Music in this episode (in order of hearing):"Leavin'" - Vickie Vaughn Band ... brand new single pre-release!
"Ain't no Ash will Burn" - Della Mae on 'This World Oft Can Be'
Hillary Hawke Band - live at Jalopy Theater 3/1/25
"How Mountain Girls Can Love" - Melody Berger & Christian Apuzzo live at Mathilda's 3/12/25
"Take me Back to Tulsa" - Maddie Denton and East Nash Grass live at Floyd County Store
"Squirrel Hunters" - John Hartman on 'Wild Hog in the Red Bush'

Bluegrass BKLYN - Episode 6

What a milestone! Bluegrass BKLYN podcast reaches Episode 6!  Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe as they explore the theme of "Home Grown & Locally Known", highlighting local members of the bluegrass community. You'll meet Sam Dallas and hear her thoughts on jamming, performing, and ... why play the bass?!? Ron and Liz recount how they built their sprawling Jampire uptown and beyond. It's a fun and interesting episode, jump in and enjoy! 

Bluegrass BKLYN - Episode 5

Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe as we explore all aspects of the music we love. In this episode, Liz sits with the Bluegrass giant, Pete Wernick - banjo legend, member of the band Hot Rize, and creator of the Wernick Method (https://wernickmethod.org/). They cover all aspects of Pete's music career, philosophy of teaching, and more.
We get key insights into Pete's approach and vision for learning to play music, and for building full musical potential in the jam circle. It's fascinating to hear how he expanded and refined that approach into the Wernick Method we have today.
Additionally, we'll get the inside scoop on the upcoming Jam Jersey jamming weekend (April 4 - 6 https://bluegrassjamsnearme.com/jamjersey/). Enjoy the episode, send feedback to mike@bluegrassbklyn.com Follow in Instagram @bluegrassbklyn . See you around the jam circle!Mike & Liz

Bluegrass BKLYN - Episode 4

Watch out, the Sheriff's in town ... and he's makin' sure everyone is jammin' and havin' a good time!
In Episode 4 we have an in-depth discussion with the Sheriff of Good Times, Bob Saidenberg, a fixture in country and bluegrass music for many decades.
He shares his perspective on the music scene in NYC from the 50's to the 90's, on hosting and participating on jams .... and on saxophone playing! Plus, upcoming shows, events, and jams. 

Bluegrass BKLYN - Episode 3

Special Edition! Our host Mike Willner and our new co-host Liz Wolfe adventure up to JamVal 2025 in Framingham Mass. for 2 days of jamming, workshops, interesting conversations and fun. We talk with guitar virtuoso and instructor Tony Watt, bass legend Mike Bub, and East Nash Grass' Maddie Denton and Harry Clark!  We meet some the the attendees, get to hear some of the live jam music, and catch up on shows and events in the area. Join the jam circle and enjoy this special report ...

Bluegrass BKLYN - Episode 2

We continue to spread love of bluegrass the Brooklyn Way! In Episode 2 we have an in-depth interview with Michael Daves, nationally known performer and teacher. Also, we reveal Mike Willner's Bluegrass Mt. Rushmore for Fiddle. And, we get a slew of updates on up-coming events and jams. Enjoy! Here are links referenced in the episode:Sunday March 2nd - Christian Apuzzo @ Delia's Lounge 7-10PMwww.deliaslounge.comBluegrass by the Bridge Jam @ Delia's on Wednesdays 6-9PM. facebook.com/groups/502898005440270"Posh Jams" on Sundays 2-5PM on the Upper West Side of NY with Liz Wolfeliz@bluegrassjamsnearme.comSunday Bluegrass Session with Sean Kershaw @ Prospect Grill 545 5th Ave. 4-7 PM.facebook.com/groups/307357758423428
Michael Daves Bluegrass Vocal School on Artistworkswww.artistworks.com/bluegrass-vocal-lessons-michael-davesJamVal Non-Festival Festival - February 14 - 16 @ Framingham Sheratonhttps://bbu.org/events/jamval/
Maddie Denton and East Nash Grasswww.eastnashgrass.com
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