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 […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features an interview with banjo phenom Cory Walker, one of the most in-demand players in the banjo world! Cory has performed with heavy hitters like Jim Lauderdale, Mountain Heart, Sierra Hull, David Grier, and many more. He currently plays regularly with his Nashville-based bluegrass group East Nash Grass.   Sponsored by […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Enjoy these informal, unedited chats with random banjo players who were cornered at IBMA by the highly trained covert Picky Fingers tactical interviewer: Grace Van’t Hof! Features interviews with: Brian Alley Colton Powers Cory Walker George Jackson Greg Cahill Henry Strid Hubby Jenkins James Key Joe Newberry Mark Delaney Rob McCoury Cameron DeWhitt […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Cameron DeWhitt, pioneer of their own style of “pitchfork banjo,” member of the Tall Poppy String Band, and host of the Get Up in the Cool podcast! We took this opportunity to interview each other for a true crossover episode, with several performances of double banjo tunes.   Sponsored by […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This Freshly Picked episode dives deep into the recently released album “Borrowed Time” by Joe Troop, formerly of Che Apalache. As with much of Joe’s music, this album is a cornucopia of musical styles and textures, with Joe’s amazing banjo playing, vocals, and important social messages at the center of it all.   […]

    www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Chris Elliott, banjo player with Chain Station and formerly of Spring Creek, who won both the Telluride and Rockygrass band contests. Chris discusses learning banjo from the great Alan Munde, the secrets of contest playing, and previews his own teaching method for the Elliott Banjo School. Sponsored by […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Jeremy Stephens, the fantastic Reno-style banjo picker from the band High Fidelity! Keith even gets to participate in some of the twin banjo fun that Jeremy and his band is known for, you don’t want to miss it! Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and GHS Strings   Jeremy Stephens […]