S6E2 Women in Bluegrass: Brenna MacMillan!

Liz dives deep with Brenna MacMillan into the realities of being a woman on tour in the bluegrass world. From songwriting and touring life to health, burnout, and creative inspiration, Brenna shares an honest and thoughtful look at life as a working musician. Plus: The Five Rules of Jamming. Enjoy!

Mentioned in this Episode:
Brenna MacMillan
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival: July 14^th – 19^th in Oak Hil NY
Telluride Bluegrass Festival: June 18^th – 21^st in Telluride CO
Podunk Bluegrass Festival: August 5^th – 9^th in Goshen CT
Porch Stomp Folk Festival: June 20^th in Governors Island NY
Irish Haven Jam Sessions: Mondays 7:00 – 9:30PM Easten

Music in this Episode:
“Black Bear” – Brenna MacMillan, with Maddie Denton
“Used to Live Here” – Brenna MacMillan

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