www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Michael Grace is the Co-Founder of Grace Design, the company that makes some of the finest quality acoustic preamps/DI’s used by today’s performers, such as the Felix, Bix, and Alix. Michael does a fantastic job breaking down a lot of common FAQ’s, such as: Why do I need a DI box? Why do I […]

www.patreon.com   Frank Evans is one of the few banjoists who is equally adept at playing amazing clawhammer style, in addition to his virtuosic 3-finger playing. He is best know as the banjo player for Canadian bluegrass band The Slocan Ramblers, and recently released a duo album with the great fiddler Ben Plotnick titled “Madison […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Part 2 of the interview with Steve Huber, the great banjo player, builder, and prewar Gibson expert! In this episode, we get into the literal nuts & bolts of prewar tone and banjo setup in general. The perfect episode for the true banjo nerd!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and GHS […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Part 1 of host Keith Billik’s interview with acclaimed banjo player, luthier, and historian Steve Huber! This episode features Steve’s background learning the banjo and getting into bands, including his stint with Bob Paisley & the Southern Grass. We also begin to talk about the evolution of the Huber tone rings and banjos.   […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Keith chats with Michigan’s own Lloyd Douglas of Full Cord Bluegrass. Lloyd is a veteran bluegrasser, having performed and toured with Jim & Jesse, Michael Cleveland, and Detour before joining forces with Full Cord. Recorded at Otus Supply Company in Ferndale, MI – thanks Thom and Scott! Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast This episode features Cristina Vane, a singer-songwriter who has embraced the roots of fingerstyle/blues/slide guitar, as well as clawhammer banjo, and made her own sound combining those and many other influences. Her recent album “Nowhere Sounds Lovely” is available in the usual places! Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments Cristina on […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Host Keith Billik interviews Mike Bub, the legendary bassist formerly of the Del McCoury Band. Many fans don’t know that Mike was a serious banjo player growing up! Mike is also one of the best storytellers, and he doesn’t hold back in this episode!   Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Peghead Nation, and GHS Strings […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Silvio Ferretti, the longtime banjo player for Italian bluegrass band Red Wine. Silvio is also one of the world’s top makers of banjo bridges with his Scorpion line of products. Silvio discusses how he came to find the banjo and bluegrass while growin up in Italy, and takes us through […]

Support This Show!   Today, Keith interviews a banjo player that may be less known to American audiences, but that you are guaranteed to enjoy. Hailing from Tokyo, Japan, Takumi Kodera is best known for placing 2nd in the 2018 Winfield Banjo contest, his solo album “Sunset Glow,” and recordings with his contemporary ragtime group […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features the one and only Dr. Banjo, Pete Wernick! Pete is best known as the banjo player for Hot Rize, Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers, and for authoring vast amounts of instructional resources for banjo players and bluegrassers.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments   Pete Wernick […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Join Patreon to win a giveaway prize, courtesy of Banjolit! Listen to episode for details. Keith talks to Tony Trischka about his new album “Shall We Hope,” an ambitious musical project based around Civil War-era characters and their experiences. The album features a star-studded cast, including Michael Daves, Maura O’Connell, Catherine Russell, Guy Davis, […]

The second installment with the legendary John McEuen, a multi-instrumentalist, Grammy-winning producer (for Steve Martin’s “The Crow”) and author. John is best known for his tenure with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, his prolific solo career, and countless other collaborations.

Keith is joined by Wes Corbett to discuss his new album of all-original material titled “Cascade” – a fantastic album of instrumentals also featuring Sierra Hull, Casey Campbell, Simon Chrisman, Chris Eldridge, Alex Hargreaves, and Paul Kowert. Other topics include Wes’s new gig with the Sam Bush Band, and the instruments and microphones used in this recording.

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Check out this first installment with the legendary John McEuen, a multi-instrumentalist, Grammy-winning producer (for Steve Martin’s “The Crow”) and author. John is best known for his tenure with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, his prolific solo career, and countless other collaborations. John tells many a story, including how the “Will the Circle […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast Welcome to the first ever clawhammer-focused episode! Keith talks to virtuoso banjoist Adam Hurt about his recent release “Back to the Earth” featuring his exquisite gourd banjo playing. Be sure to check out the new store items at www.banjopodcast.com!   Sponsored by Elderly Instruments and Peghead Nation *** Use coupon “pickyfingers” to get a […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast A Bonus episode to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the PFBP! For this bonus episode, be among the first to hear the newly recorded theme music for The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast! I was thrilled to be joined by some great musicians and put this all together. Purchase the new tracks AND BANJO TAB […]

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Trevor Smith is an exciting banjo player with the Grammy-nominated Austin, Texas-based bluegrass band Wood & Wire. Host Keith Billik chats with Trevor about his influences, playing style, gear, and more!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments   Wood & Wire on the web: www.woodandwireband.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com Check […]

Keith Billik interviews Ron Landis, a banjo/dobro player who made a name for himself as a silver artist in the collectible coin world. He has recently turned his attention to using his skills to design his new line of fingerpicks that have garnered the attention of several of today’s top players!

Guest host Aaron Jonah Lewis interviews Steve Arkin, a well known banjo player and educator. Although Steve came to prominence during his stint with Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys, he has recently become a serious old time player, and performs with the Troublesome Creek String Band and the New Cut Road String Band.

January 6, 2021 would have been Earl Scruggs’s 97th birthday. To pay tribute, many today’s top players have recorded their personal memories, stories, and wisdom that they’ve gotten from Earl over the years. Enjoy!

A Freshly Picked episode with longtime friend of the podcast Greg Cahill! He joins host Keith Billik to discuss the recent Special Consensus album “Chicago Barn Dance,” which just won IBMA’s Song of the Year award for its title track.

The 2nd half of the interview with Pat Cloud features tons of great insight and live demonstrations of Pat’s musical approach to playing jazz on the 5-string banjo. Special guest Doub Pearce joins for a few questions and to play some bass. Great times were had!

In this bonus episode, Keith is joined by Doub Pearce to preview part 2 of the Pat Cloud interview. Doub is a friend of Pat’s, made the introduction, and arranged for the studio time for the interview. What hospitality!

This Freshly Picked episode features “Rooster” by Max Allard, as well as a Civil War-themed project by Warren Leming titled “A Rich Man’s War and a Poor Man’s Fight.”

Max is one of the most talented players and composers in the next generation of banjo players! You’ll really enjoy this discussion about his playing and writing.

Host Keith Billik chats with legendary banjo pioneer Pat Cloud, best known for mastering a system of playing jazz using melodic style banjo!