Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Pod news Sign up for email alerts Church Street News Tyler Grant’s new ArtistWorks course Tyler's Facebook IBMA tickets Billy Strings tour…
Read MoreHi everybody. Last month I released two special episodes to celebrate Doc Watson's 100th birthday. I chatted to so many amazing people for them I ended up with almost 5 hours of content! I'm aware not everyone has the time to listen to that much content, so I've decided to pull out some of the…
Read MoreThis week we're playing another tune back to back at two different speeds – once at 75 bpm then again at 85. We're doing Saint Anne's Reel and we're in the key of D. We're using the jam along format – that means I'm kicking off playing backup and you're on the tune, then we…
Read MoreWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Pod news Sign up for email alerts Church Street News Rob Ickes' Reso Summit Slide Fest DelFest lineup The Grass is New…
Read MoreThis week we're playing another tune back to back at two different speeds – once at 75 bpm then again at 85. We're doing Red Haired Boy and we're in the key of A. We're using the jam along format – that means I'm kicking off playing backup and you're on the tune, then we…
Read MoreWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Pod news Bluegrass Jam Along is now sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins Sign up for email alerts Church Street News Blue…
Read MoreMy guest this week is Noam Pikelny. Noam is probably best known as a member of Punch Brothers, but he joins me this week to talk about his new project, Mighty Poplar. He’s joined in this band by fellow Punch Brother Chris Eldridge and former Punch Brother Greg Garrison, as well as Andrew Marlin of…
Read MoreWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Pod news Sign up for email alerts Church Street News Fretboard Summit The Grass is New – new releases The Grass is…
Read MoreThis week we're jamming along to Peartreeand I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the jam along track where I play backup, followed by the melody then we keep swapping. It's four times through in the key of G at 75 bpm. Don't forget to check out the other three…
Read MoreThis week we're jamming along to Peartree and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play lead track where I play backup so you can work on the tune. It's four times through in the key of G at 75 bpm. Don't forget to check out the other…
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