S4M9 Women in Bluegrass - Avril Smith!

Liz has an in-depth discussion with Avril Smith – lead guitar player in Della Mae – and they cover a lot of fascinating ground. Learn about Avril’s musical journey, her joining Della Mae, as well as her ‘other life’ working as an organizer and activist in the labor movement. And … what do our favorite A-list musicians do when they’re hanging around at home? Join the fun!

Mentioned in this Episode:
Avril Smith / @avrilplaysguitar
Kimber Ludiker / @kimberludiker
Alison Brown / @alisononbanjo
Della Mae / @heyheydellamae
Della Mae at Jalopy Theater – January 28^th
“Magic Accident” to be released on January 23rd

Music in this Episode:
“Magic Accident” – Della Mae
“16 Tons” – Della Mae, Avril Smith, Alison Brown

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