Bluegrass BKLYN

S3E1: East Nash Grass!

We’re excited to be back with Season 3!  Harry Clark and Maddie Denton of East Nash Grass tell us about the band's life on tour, songwriting, and much more. We catch up with Hilary Hawke for an update on her busy musical schedule, jamming with a guitar, and what music she's been listening to! We hope you enjoy this visit with our musical friends!
Some Mentions in this Episode:
East Nash Grasseastnashgrass.com @eastnashgrass
‘Lonesome Song’
Hilary Hawkehilaryhawkemusic.com @highatmissphere
Lift Up This Old World
Podunk Bluegrass Music Festivalpodunkbluegrass.com @podunkbluegrass
Brenna MacMillan@brennafrancesmacmillan
AJ Lee & Blue Summit Musicbluesummitmusic.com @ajleebluesummit
Music in this Episode (In order of appearance):
‘Bend in the Road’ – East Nash Grass
‘Black Bear’ – Brenna MacMillan
‘All I’ve Ever Known’ – Hilary Hawke Band
‘The World Rests Its Head’ – Hilary Hawke Band
‘Following You’ – East Nash Grass
Episode Segments:East Nash Grass: 02’ 50”Hilary Hawke: 17’ 17”
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S2E12: Tatiana Hargreaves!

We meet Tati Hargreaves (yes, that Hargreaves), a brilliant fiddler and dedicated music educator who is helping to reshape the sound and repertoire of old time music and bluegrass! We explore her approach to teaching and learning, her career as competing in Texas Style fiddle contests, jamming - and how all that shapes her music today. Also, Liz and Mike get into some jam busting in the new segment "Jam Talk"! Enjoy the episode.
Mentions in this Episode:Tatiana Hargreaves@dragonfiddlertatianahargreaves.comBluegrass by the Stroll @ Delia's Lounge 7/18/25facebook.com/share/16rKChWbh1Alex Deane @ Urbane Arts 7/26@urbane_brooklyn@alexdeanemusicAlice Gerrard@alice.gerrard34th St. Partnership34thstreet.orgInformation on Jam Jersey and Warwick Weekendbluegrassjamsnearme.comMusic in this Episode, in order of appearance.'8th of January' - Tatiana Hargreaves & Allison de Groot'Rocky Pallet' - Tatiana Hargreaves'I Would Not Live Always' - Tatiana Hargreaves & Allison de Groot'The Road That's Walked by Fools' -  Tatiana Hargreaves & Allison de Groot'Beaufort County Jail' - Tatiana Hargreaves & Allison de Groot@Bluegrass BKLYN LLC 2025All Rights Reserved Bluegrass BKLYN LLC 

S2E11: On the Road: Australia!

Join Mike on his trip down under, in search of Bluegrass in Australia! He visits the National Folk Festival where musicians from across the wide continent converge. Listen in as he talks with Bruce Packard, a veteran bluegrass musician, The High Street Drifters, a hard-driving bluegrass band … and Linda Dowdy, a banjo-playing trail boss from Missouri! It’s an amazing journey, and we hope you’ll enjoy tagging along.
Mentions in this Episode:
Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club@melbournescottishfiddlersmelbournescottishfiddlers.com
National Folk Festival@nationalfolkfestival
The High Street Drifters@highstreetdriftersthehighstreetdrifters.com
Grundy Banjosgrundybanjos.com
Grey Fox Festival July 16 - 20@greyfoxbluegrassgreyfoxbluegrass.com
Bluegrass by the Stoll @ Delia’s Lounge July 18facebook.com/events/1257969332686891deliaslounge.com
Bluegrass Week @ The Ashokan Center August 4 – 8ashokancenter.org/product/bluegrass-camp-2025
The Violin Centreviolincentre.com.au
Katoomba Music Store@katoombamusic
Music in this Episode (in order of appearance) ‘Back to the Hills’ – The High Street DriftersThe Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club live on stage‘The Shores of Botany Bay’ – The Bushwackers‘Rat Race’ – The High Street Drifters‘Jesse James’ – Sonny Osborne‘Hobo from Boho’  – The High Street Drifters

S2E10: Jake Jolliff!

We get to talk with Jake Jolliff, one of Brooklyn’s Finest, a mandolin virtuoso of the first order, composer, bandleader, and teacher. He shares his thoughts on practice, performance, blending musical influences, and much more. As a special treat, we hear from Riyae Park, one of Brooklyn’s best kept musical secrets … but not for long! Join us and enjoy the episode.
Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Jacob Jolliff Band@jacob.jolliffwww.jacobjolliff.com
Riyae Park@riyae_musicAshokan Center Bluegrass Camp August 4-8ashokancenter.org/product/bluegrass-camp-2025/Molly Tuttle@mollytuttlewww.mollytuttlemusic.com/
Della Mae@heyheydellamaewww.dellamae.com/Sunny’s Bar@sunnysbarofficialwww.sunnysredhook.com/Jalopy Theater and School of Music@jalopybrooklynwww.jalopytheatre.comDelia’s Lounge Jam (1st and 3rd Saturday of each month)www.facebook.com/groups/502898005440270www.deliaslounge.comMusic in this Episode (in order of appearance):‘Columbus Stockade Blues’ – The Jacob Jolliff Band ‘These Songs’ – Della Mae‘White Freightliner’ – Tommy Emmanuel & Molly Tuttle‘LA County Blues’ – The Jacob Jolliff Band‘One Night in Glasgow’ – The Jacob Jolliff Band

S2E9: Women in Bluegrass: Kimber Ludiker!

This episode explores the theme of Women in Bluegrass. Liz has a fascinating discussion with Della Mae bandleader Kimber Ludiker where they cover everything from upcoming camps, new albums and tunes, the challenges of touring – and throwing pottery! And, once again, you can test your knowledge of bluegrass history with a quiz. Enjoy the episode!
 
Some Mentions in this Episode
Kimber Ludiker and Della Mae@kimberludikerwww.dellamae.com/
Bluegrass Camp at the Ashokan Center 8/4-8/8/25www.ashokancenter.org/product/bluegrass-camp-2025/
Alice Gerrardwww.alicegerrard.com
Porch Stomp 2025www.porchstomp.com@porchstomp
Lowell Folk Festivalwww.lowellfolkfestival.org@lowellfolkfestMusic in order of appearance“No See Um Stomp” – Della Mae“Redwing” – Johnny Gimble“Side Saddle” – Molly Tuttle and Gillian Welch“They’ll Never Keep Us Down” – Hazel Dickens“West Virginia My Home” – Hazel Dickens“Black Lung” – Hazel Dickens“Jeopardy Theme, Bluegrass Style” – Mike Few / Youtube“Cacklin’ Hen” -  Kimber Ludiker and Deanie Richardson
 
 
 

S2E8: On the Road: Delfest Academy!

Join Mike on his journey through the amazing 4-day music camp leading up to the iconic DelFest. Meet Chris Ward, the new fiddle player in the Del McCoury Band and Travelin' McCourys. Follow his progress through the Band Scramble, and along listen in on intriguing and informative conversations with instructors and musicians. Del Yeah!
Mentions in this Episode:Delfest Academywww.delfest.com/delfest-academyDel McCoury Bandwww.delmccouryband.com/Deanie Richardson and Sister Sadiewww.deanierichardson.com/www.sistersadieband.com/Christian Ward@christianpennward
Screen Porch Pickerswww.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567301721570Digital Sound Boardwww.digitalsoundboard.net/
Porch Stomp 2025https://www.porchstomp.com/Music in this Episode (in order of appearance)"Can't Get You Off My Mind" - Del McCoury Band @ Delfest"Can't You Hear Me Calling" - Del McCoury Band @ Delfest"Listen to the Radio" - The Radio Fliers @ Delfest Academy Band Scramble"Count Me Out" - Del McCoury Band @ Delfest
 

S2E7: Home Grown, Locally Known

There are so many great musicians and personalities here in the Bluegrass Borough - we wanted you give you a chance to meet a few. We chat with some of our favorite folks from around the jam circle. Listen in on the interesting and surprising conversations, and join us as we drop in on an iconic New York City jam.Some ‘Mentions’ in this episode:Roger Oliver@rto_oliverSunny’s Bar in Red Hook, BKLYNsunnysredhook.comZach Williamsthewestsidecowboys.com@iamzlwMusicians on Callhttps://www.musiciansoncall.orgDonna Kirbywantedgalmusic.comBluegrass by the Bridge Open Jamfacebook.com/groups/502898005440270Porch Stomp 2025 – June 21stporchstomp.comJam Jersey 2026bluegrassjamsnearme.com/jamjerseySheriff Bob's Good Time Jamacebook.com/BobsGoodtimeJamMusic in this Episode (in order of appearance)‘Tear my Stillhouse Down’ – Gillian Welch‘Big Ball in Brooklyn’ – Flatt & Scruggs‘Hard Times’ – The Longest Johns‘Family Tradition’ – The West Side Cowboys (live)‘Brooklyn Smells Like Oregon’ – Donna Kirby / Wanted Gal‘King of the Road’ – David McKay (jam)‘Banks of the Ohio’ – John Vitali (jam)‘Swing Low’ – Ed Robbins (jam)‘Boneparte’s Retreat’ - Donny L'Hirondelle

S2E6: On the Road: Pittsburgh!

Liz revisits her bluegrass roots, returning to her home town of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We get to meet some of the amazing musicians and characters there, drop in on the jam scene, take a trip down memory lane with Liz and her sisters … and what’s this about potatoes? You’ll enjoy discovering a thriving bluegrass scene you may not have known about.
Some Mentions in this Episode:
Trish Imbrognowww.trishplaysbass.com@trishplaysbassBecky Bullerwww.beckybuller.com@beckybullerofficialSweaty Already String Bandwww.sweatyalreadystringband.com/Starlite Lounge, Blawnox PAhttps://www.starlite-lounge.com
Andy’s Ramble Bluegrass Band @ Delia’s Lounge 6/8/25www.deliaslounge.comhttps://www.facebook.com/share/18qjSZv2vn/Porch Stomp @ Governors Island 6/21/25www.porchstomp.com@porchstomp
Music in this Episode (in order of appearance)‘Think of What You’ve Done’ – Sweaty Already String Band‘Clinch Mountain Backstep’– Sweaty Already String Band‘ Cherokee Shuffle’ – Becky Buller‘My Home’s Across the Smokey Mountains’ – Pete Seeger ‘The Keeper of the Door’ – Old Buck‘Columbus Stockade Blues’ – Liz Wolfe and the Starlite Jammers‘Battle of New Orleans’ – Pete Seeger‘Country Girl’ – Liz and her Sisters

S2E5: Alex Hargreaves!

One of our great fiddle players, Alex Hargreaves, tells us about his diverse musical journey that includes Texas-style fiddle competitions, and jazz bands, and bluegrass. We talk about touring, teaching, performing, and ... a proposal! Also, Liz and Mike compare notes on shows, events, and festivals coming up this Summer and Fall. We hope you enjoy the episode!
Mentions in this Episode:
Alex Hargreaveshttps://www.alexhargreaves.net/@alexhargreaves.musicGrant Gordyhttps://www.grantgordy.com/@grantgordyNational Fiddle Contest @ Weiser, Idahohttps://www.fiddlecontest.org/@nationalfiddlecontestBerklee College of Musichttps://college.berklee.edu/Artistworks Fiddle Schoolhttps://artistworks.com/fiddle-lessons-alex-hargreavesAndy's Ramble Bluegrass Band @ Delia's Lounge 6/8/25https://www.deliaslounge.com/new-events-2/2025/6/8/andys-ramble-bluegrass-band@statmanandy@bluegrassbklynPorch Stomphttps://www.porchstomp.com/@porchstompGrey Fox Festivalhttps://greyfoxbluegrass.com/Ashokan Bluegrass Camphttps://ashokancenter.org/product/bluegrass-camp-2025/IBMA World of Bluegrass 2025https://worldofbluegrass.org/
Music in this Episode (in order of appearance):
'Malfunction Junction' - Billy Strings / Alex Hargreaves on 'Highway Prayers'https://open.spotify.com/track/70TpmiBQ53x2WZLQb2JJGI?si=ab345d20b4e44bcf'Whistlin' Rufus' - Stuart Duncan on 'Stuart Duncan'https://open.spotify.com/track/6ZLr1de5GgZbMZAAYOyG8X?si=bfa3b21874974f49'Mobius' - Grant Gordy on 'Peripheral Visions'https://open.spotify.com/track/3Ia6G8f8K2b0bfTnKsjmzN?si=8eca10b37e8144a5'All Will Be Well' - Sister Sadie on 'All Will Be Well'https://open.spotify.com/track/6PKbLypSzDkN4RaPGUYVF8?si=2d10e840e0774982'Escabana' - Billy Strings / Alex Hargreaves on 'Highway Prayers' https://open.spotify.com/track/0TR6IW2Wk8NQCAsU0ecAc7?si=d3e018252d884151
 

S2E4: Chris Jones!

Mike and Liz get a chance to speak with Chris Jones, long time bluegrass musician, front man of 'Chris Jones and the Night Drivers', host of Sirius XM's 'Bluegrass Junction' channel, and songwriter. He touches on all areas of our favorite music, and provides fascinating insights from his unique perspective. 
Mentions in this Episode:Chris Jones@chrisjonesgrasswww.chrisjonesgrass.com"Plenty Ventured" - Chris' latest singlehttps://open.spotify.com/track/2ZzoeQezaCO1MVQRJfKZd3?si=cc06e80599f24a15Andy's Ramble Bluegrass Band @ Delia's Lounge 6/8/25https://www.facebook.com/share/18o6hTrqxc/Porch Stomp - 6/21/25www.porchstomp.comMusic in this Episode (in order of appearance)"We Needed this Ride" - Chris Jones and the Night Drivershttps://open.spotify.com/track/2vkI1Q5hDLjk1KiVDHpAvp?si=57e8fa1b4523416e"Cumberland Gap"- Flatt and Scruggshttps://open.spotify.com/track/2IGLgLzFxFUiDnGjshugWZ?si=6f63116a1ec24257"Kentucky Waltz" - Bill Monroe and his Bluegrass Boyshttps://open.spotify.com/track/5QJPCbA17g4a316gQ9pVQv?si=5775db9c28784f3d"Pages in Your Hand" - Chris Jones and the Night Drivershttps://open.spotify.com/track/1Jm0SgFRW6nxdIb7q6rxmi?si=3d218470ff374010