www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   For this Bonus episode, I have a quick chat about the upcoming Banjo Summit with Jake Schepps, an extraordinary banjo player in his own right, and the Director of the Banjo Summit! About Banjo Summit: 2-day online banjo workshop aimed at teaching accessible techniques to add color to your traditional playing or take […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features the incomporable Jim Mills, one of the top banjo players of his generation and a purveyor of the traditional Scruggs-style of playing. Jim has won the IBMA Banjo Player of the Year award a record 6 times, as well as numerous Grammy awards. He has also established himself as one […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Hank Smith, a versatile performer, teacher, and composer. Hank currently performs, records, and tours with Hank, Pattie & the Current, but has also spent time contributing his vast banjo and composing talents to Blu Bop, a Bela Fleck & the Flecktones tribute band, jamgrass groups, banjo with string quartet music, […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features a true legend of bluegrass banjo: Terry Baucom! AKA “The Duke of Drive,” Terry has a playing style that has become iconic and influential to the modern generation of banjo players. He was a key founding member of bands such as Boone Creek, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, IIIrd Tyme Out, […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Max Wareham, a fantastic banjo player who studied with Tony Trischka and Bill Keith. He currently performs with bluegrass legend Peter Rowan’s bluegrass band. Max recently published a wonderful book titled “Rudy Lyle: the Unsung Hero of the Five-String Banjo” which thoroughly examines the life and playing style of one […]

www.patreon.com   This episode features Joe Mullins, of Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers! Joe is one of the heroes of traditional bluegrass banjo playing, and has been a top professional in the industry for decades. The son of famed radio DJ and fiddler Paul “Moon” Mullins, Joe has been around bluegrass all his life, […]

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.   […]