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S3E4: Home Grown, Locally Known!

Mike chats with some of our favorite local musicians and they share their musical journeys. Raven and Red (Mitchell Lane and Brittany Jones) are Tennessee transplants who have taken root and thrive here in the East.  Emma Turoff is an extraordinary mandolinist who is Brooklyn born and bred. Also – how well do you know the Bluegrass Borough? Take Liz’s Brooklyn Quiz and find out!
Mentions in this Episode:Raven and Redravenandred.com   @raven_and_red
Emma Turoff@emmaroseturroff   youtube: @emmaroseturoff7760
Berklee College of Musicberklee.edu   @berkleecollege
Fiddle Hellfiddlehell.org   @fiddlehell
Bluegrass by the Bridge Jam @ Delia’s Lounge
Bluegrass Jams Near Me
Comprehensive Jam and Event Info from Porch Stomp
Music in this Episode, in order of appearance:
‘Another Empty Bottle’ – Raven and Red
‘Lee Highway Blues’ – Stuard Duncan
‘Hard Rock Mountain Prison’ – IIIrd Tyme Out
‘Buried in a Cape’ – Andrew Marlin
‘Stripped Pants on a High Chair’ – Emma Turoff, Annie McDougall
Episode Index:00:39 Today's Theme: Homegrown01:34 Upcoming Events and Jams03:52 Interview with Raven and Red13:29 Interview with Emma Turoff24:51 Brooklyn Quiz Time28:42 Closing Remarks and Future Plans 
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S3E3: Women in Bluegrass: Becky Buller!

Liz chats with Becky Buller, 10-time IBMA award winner and fiddle virtuoso. They cover Becky’s life in bluegrass music, her new album “Songs that Sing Me”, what it’s like to win an IBMA award – and her daughter’s dance recital!  We also learn about the Westchester Bluegrass Club, an amazing venue just north of New York City where we can go hear the top bluegrass musicians. Join us!
Mentions in this Episode
Becky Buller@beckybullerofficial  beckybuller.com“Songs that Sing Me” on Dark Shadow RecordingsInternational Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)@intlbluegrass ibma.org Westchester Bluegrass Club @westchester_bluegrass_club  westchesterbluegrassclub.comDelia’s LoungeWarwick Wernick Method Jam Camp
 
Music in this Episode (in order of appearance)
“Wall Around Your Heart” – Becky Buller
“Bile ‘em Cabbage Down” – Andy Statman
“Boxcar” – Mountain Grass Unit
“Weary Lonesome Blues” – The Price Sisters
“Muddy Waters” – Becky Buller
 
Episode Timeline
00:00 Introduction 03:54 Interview with Becky Buller22:15 Interview with Mike Burns of Westchester Bluegrass Club29:49 Conclusion and Farewell
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S3E2: Iconic Venues: Sunny's Bar!

Liz and Mike kick off a new ‘Iconic Venues’ theme … and where else but at Sunny's Bar in Red Hook, Brooklyn! Liz interviews Tone (pronounce too-na) Johansen, the owner of Sunny's, who shares her musical background, her passion for bluegrass, and some advice for new jammers.  Mike chats with Tim Davis, a longtime regular at Sunny's, who gives us a glimpse into the magic of the Sunny’s jam community. Join us!
Mentions in this Episode:Sunny’s Bar Red Hook  @sunnysbarofficial
“The Wind and the Rain – A Story about Sunny’s Bar”
“Homecoming” by Tone Johansen
Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival
The Ashokan Center
Bluegrass by the Bridge Jam @ Delia’s Lounge
Bluegrass Jams Near Me
Music in this Episode (in order of appearance):‘Sunny’s Bar’ – Tone Johansen from ‘Homecoming’
[The remaining music was recorded at the Sunny’s Bar jam, and graciously provided by Tim Davis]
“Long Black Veil” – led by Raven and Red “Company Store” led by Tim Davis“This Land is Your Land – in a Minor Key” – led by Tim Davis“I Heard a Sweet Voice” – led by Tone Johansen
Episode Times00:40 Liz and Mike introduce Iconic Venues: Sunny's of Red Hook03:43 Interview with Tone Johansen 21:59 Meet Tim Davis33:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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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