Bluegrass BKLYN
Check out the vibrant bluegrass music scene here in Brooklyn, NYC - and beyond. Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe to meet the musicians and teachers, explore the venues and events, and share the stories and community in the Bluegrass Borough .... and beyond. We’ll talk classic bluegrass, bluegrass-adjacent music, vendors, instruments, jam camps, current events, gear ... you know, all the good stuff! So give a listen, we’ll have a fine old time.
Episodes
Feb 27, 2025
Feb 27, 2025
26 min
Watch out, the Sheriff's in town ... and he's makin' sure everyone is jammin' and havin' a good time!
In this episode 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.
Feb 20, 2025
Feb 20, 2025
45 min
Special Edition!! Our host Mike 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 ...
Feb 6, 2025
Feb 6, 2025
49 min
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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Jan 23, 2025
Jan 23, 2025
38 min
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 a Bluegrass Mount Rushmore!
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