www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Alex Berman, the banjoist and lead singer for the Baltimore-based jamgrass band the Dirty Grass Players! Alex has an exciting approach to his playing, is a creative improviser, and strong singer to boot. This interview was recorded backstage at the 2022 Del Fest!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features a long and winding banjo chat with Gabe Hirshfeld, a true gentleman and scholar. Gabe studied banjo at the Berklee College of Music, as well as some great mentors such as Mike Kropp and Ben Freed. He performed and recorded with The Lonely Heartstring Band, and now plays on a […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Finally, a rare clawhammer episode! This one features Michael J. Miles, a fantastic Chicago-based banjo player, singer-songwriter, and composer. Michael is well versed in many types of traditional American music, but also brings influences from Africa, Bach, pop music, and much more to his compositions and performances.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Introducing a NEW podcast that Keith is working on (as editor) with Ben Wright (banjo player with the Henhouse Prowlers, and featured on episode # 47). The podcast is titled “Arts in the Edge” and is produced by American Voices, a non-profit that conducts cultural exchange through the performing arts to isolated regions […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Sign up on Patreon to get a FREE Download of this album!   This “Freshly Picked” episode features “Just a Little Talk With Myself” – the brand new debut solo album from Steven Moore, a multiple-time winner of the National Banjo Championship, many other high-profile contests, and the featured gues from episode #49! […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Scott Anderson, a Florida-based player who wears many different hats in the banjo realm: he is a professionally touring performer, composer, recording artist, writer, collector, and educator. Scott is best known for playing with the Jim Hurst Band, Endless Highway, the Scott Anderson Band, and his current group Medicine Springs. Recorded […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Trevor Holder, banjo player for the Price Sisters and fantastic Reno-style disciple. Trevor loves digging into early bluegrass and even pre-Scruggs banjo styles, which can be heard at his live performances as well as his recent album “Chattanooga Dogs” with his longtime musical friend Conner Vlietstra.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Our 100th episode!! This one is a recorded interview with the late banjo legend Wade Mainer and his wife, Julia (“Hilbilly Lilly”) Mainer- in an interview conducted by folk legend Mike Seeger. Wade was a pre-Earl Scruggs fingerstyle (2-finger) banjoist, and became a legendary country performer and a major influence on early bluegrass […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Caleb Dostal, the banjo player for jamgrass superstars the Lil Smokies! Caleb shares all sorts of insightful ideas about how he approaches playing the instrument- check it out!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments   Caleb on the web: https://www.thelilsmokies.com/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Check […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Andy Thorn of Leftover Salmon! Andy has been one of the top banjo superstars in the jamgrass scene for many years, and always impresses audiences with his high-flying improvisational style that is both distinctly modern and yet rooted in traditional 3-finger playing styles. Andy has also played with the Emmett-Nershi […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Gena Britt, a longtime professional bluegrass musician who has contributed her fantastic banjo, upright bass, and vocal talents to such bands as Petticoat Junction, New Vintage, Lou Reid & Carolina, Alan Bibey & Grasstowne, and the Gena Britt Band. Her current gig is with the highly acclaimed all-female supergroup Sister […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   In this episode, host Keith Billik is joined by a true modern banjo hero – Rob McCoury, of The Del McCoury Band and the Travelin’ McCourys! Rob discusses his career and influences, including the magic of prewar Gibson banjos, and plenty of praise for Earl Scruggs, Sonny Osborne, J.D. Crowe, and… Phish?   […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Bennett Sullivan, a terrific banjo player, composer, and educator. Bennett’s musical journey has taken him to some pretty interesting places, such as playing for cruise ships, a broadway musical (performing the music of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell), Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (performing with “Weird Al” Yankovic), and much […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Today’s episode features an interview with George Guthrie, a talenteed Nashville-based banjo player (both 3-finger bluegrass and old time clawhammer style) and singer. He is best known for his touring and recording with The Wooks, but is also an in-demand sideman with various other bands and projects.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This Bonus episode gives you a sneak peek behind the scenes at the Bluegrass Trading Co., makers of the new Banjo All-Star Trading Cards! You can hear the story of this new project from its creator Colyn Brown. Visit www.bluegrasstradingco.com for more info!   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Check out this episode!

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   A Freshly-Picked episode featuring an interview with Brittany Haas about her new album “Impromptu Sessions No.1” The album features Brittany on banjo (she is typically the outstanding fiddler with Hawktail and others) and also features two bassists: Paul Kowert (of the Punch Borthers and Hawktail) and Mike Gaisbacher!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features an interview with Ricky Mier, an award-winning banjo player and composer, and the host of a popular series of instructional Youtube videos.   Ricky attended Berklee College of Music, was a member of both Twisted Pine and Cat and the Moon, and has gone on to record his own solo […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Today’s guest is Alex Genova, the flamethrowing banjo force for the band Fireside Collective! Alex is also a former student of the Berklee College of Music and East Tennessee State, where he now teaches.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and GHS Strings   Alex on the web: www.firesidecollectiveband.com   Contact the […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast In this episode, host Keith Billik interviews Eric Lindberg of Nefesh Mountain! Eric is a talented banjo & guitar player, singer, songwriter, composer, and arranger. Nefesh Mountain has gained national attention for their fresh and energetic music that blends traditional Americana and Bluegrass with musical messages influences by their Jewish heritage and experience.   […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   In this episode, host Keith Billik interviews Evie Ladin! Evie is a fantastic clawhammer banjo player, but is also a professional singer, songwriter, percussive dancer, and square dance caller. She is best known for her work performing and recording with Rhythm n’ Shoes, the Stairwell Sisters, and the Evie Ladin Band.   Sponsored […]

  www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Kristin Scott Benson, the highly acclaimed banjoist best known for her many years performing and recording with The Grascals, as well as her own solo projects. KSB is one of the most respected players on the scene today, and has all sorts of great insight and wisdom on how to […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Host Keith Billik interviews the multi-faceted Brad Kolodner! Brad is a fantastic clawhammer player, who records and performs with Charm City Junction, his father Ken Kolodner, and as a solo artist. He is also a festival producer, Radio DJ, and an IBMA board member.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments. […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Eli Gilbert is a talented banjoist who has performed with Dale Ann Bradley, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, Alan Bibey, and others. Through his skills at playing, transcribing, teaching, and videography, he has found himself at the cutting edge of online banjo instructional resources, and has one of the most popular banjo-oriented […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   In this Freshly Picked episode, Keith Billik welcomes back Chris Pandolfi, the banjoist from the Infamous Stringdusters, to discuss their upcoming release titled “Toward the Fray” – available February 18, 2022 on Americana Vibes! Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments   Chris Pandolfi & Stringdusters on the web: www.chrispandolfi.com www.thestringdusters.com […]

  www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Happy New Year! This episode features Trajan “Tray” Wellington of the Tray Wellington Band, formerly of Cane Mill Road. Tray is a recent graduate of ETSU’s bluegrass studies program, and has already made quite a name for himself, having won the 2019 IBMA Momentum award for instrumentalist of the year, and releasing an […]