Nov 27, 2025
This week we feature banjo player Jeremy Stephens. After we discuss how he got his start in bluegrass music, the various bands that Jeremy has performed with over the years and the groups he is with currently, we will talk about his deep interest in Don Reno’s banjo style and his study of Reno’s life...
Nov 20, 2025
This week we feature Dobro player Fred Travers of the Seldom Scene. We’ll talk about how Fred became interested in playing the Dobro, his interest in Mike Auldridge’s approach to the Dobro and how he got the chance to take lessons with Mike. We'll also talk about the early bands he performed with and then how he...
Nov 13, 2025
This week we feature mandolin player and fiddler Andy Leftwich and talk with him about his early days playing fiddle contests, joining Valerie Smith at age 15 and then Ricky Skaggs' band at age 19. He spent about 12 years playing with Skaggs and has since moved on and recently recorded a couple of new albums. His...
Nov 6, 2025
This week we feature mandolin player Ashby Frank and talk with him about his work with the many different bluegrass bands that he has performed with over the years, both in his native North Carolina and in Nashville. We will also talk about his songwriting and his new solo recording. Additionally, you will get...