Bluegrass BKLYN

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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Bluegrass BKLYN - Episode 1

Our first episode! We get to speak with Christian Apuzzo, the BKLYN-based singer, guitar player, band leader, jam leader ... Also, we have some fun with Bluegrass Mount Rushmore!