In this episode, host Keith Billik chats with Pau Barjau of Che Apalache. Pau has a very interesting job, interpreting rhythms and sounds that are not typically heard on the banjo! Hear about his unlikely path going from a teenage bass player in Mexico City, to an aspiring banjo player in Buenos Aires, to recording a Grammy-nominated album in the United States with Bela Fleck producing.

Hosted by Keith Billik. Clarke Wyatt is a tremendous musician, primarily known as the banjo/guitar player for both the duo Betse & Clark, and also for the Short Round String Band. He has a great outlook and philosophy on what it means to be a traditional musican who also forges his own style.

Hosted by Keith Billik. This episode features one of the most influential banjo players of modern times, Sammy Shelor! Sammy is best known as the longtime 5-stringer for the Lonesome River Band.

Host Keith Billik talks with bluegrass banjo superstar Derek Vaden of the Larry Stephenson band about his career, influences, history of learning the instrument, and advice for other players.

Listen in as Keith takes a lesson with Davey Jones, the star of Episode #1 of the podcast! Davey teaches his approach to constructing chord melodies- a great way to explore arranging music, especially for solo banjo situations!

Host Keith talks banjo with Matthew Davis, best known for his contributions to the bands Westbound Situation and Circus No. 9. Great advice on improvising and practice, practice routines, and Matthew’s insight into gear and setups.

In this bonus episode, professional banjoist Eli Gilbert (of Dale Ann Bradley’s band) describes a special offer for Patreon supporters of the podcast. I can’t wait to see what he comes up with!

Hosted by Keith Billik – Part 1 of a conversation with the sensational young banjoist Matthew Davis. Matthew has won multiple banjo contests, performs regularly with modern bluegrass band Circus No. 9 and chambergrass group Westbound Situation, and is raising the bar for the next generation of banjo players.

Keith Billik talks to Catherine “BB” Bowness about her early days learning banjo in New Zealand, musical influences, approaches to practicing and improvising, and more.