#172 - Joe Larson
The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
Today's episode features Joe Larson, of the band TopHouse! TopHouse one of the hardest working bands out there today: they tour coast-to-coast, write and record original music, and make entertaining internet content for their fans. TopHouse incorporates banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and more, they are more in the pop-folk realm rather than bluegrass- known for their catchy hooks, quirky sense of humor, and diverse musical influences. Joe Larson is at the center of it all, being a primary singer and songwriters, and of course, he's the band's banjo player in charge of adding...
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#171 - Hubby Jenkins
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Hubby Jenkins is a captivating performer of traditional American roots music, bringing a strong vocal style and multi-instrumental skills - including, of course, plenty of banjo - to every performance. Hubby is best known as a former member of the award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, and continues his musical journey touring the country as a solo performer. Sponsored by , , , and Hubby on the web: Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com
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#170 - Barry Abernathy
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Barry Abernathy is one of the most respected banjoists of his generation! He is best known for his performances and recordings with such legendary award-winning bands like Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Mountain Heart, and Appalachian Road Show. One thing is clear: wherever Barry goes, hard-driving banjo playing and great singing follows, and all of this is on top of overcoming some physical limitations that probably would have stopped most banjo careers before they even began! Sponsored by , , , and Barry on the web: https://www.theappalachianroadshow.com/
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#169 - Bruce Molsky
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Bruce Molsky is one of the top traditional musicians of his generation! A captivating performer as a vocalist, fiddler, guitarist, and of course: the banjo! Although he is best known for his recordings and performances in the Old Time style, his interests and playing skills really transcend those boundaries- as proven by his regular collaborations with musicians in the realms of bluegrass, progressive acoustic, African & Scandinavian music, and much more! Sponsored by , , , and Bruce on the web: Peghead Nation course (use coupon "pickyfingers" for a free month!!):
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#168 - Richard Bailey
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Richard Bailey is best known as the long time banjoist and founding member of the amazing Grammy- and IBMA- award-winning band The SteelDrivers! But Richard's history as a Nashville banjo icon has led him to record and perform with some great bluegrass artists such as The Tennessee Gentlemen, Roland White, Rhonda Vincent, Jim Lauderdale, Vassar Clements, and other superstars like George Jones & Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers, Nanci Griffith, Kathy Chiavola - and that's just a few of them! It's easy to understand why when you hear Richard's perfect blend of groove, drive, creativity,...
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#167 - In Memoriam: Gabe Hirshfeld (Remix of Episode #105)
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www.patreon.com/banjopodcast In tribute to Gabe Hirshfeld, who we lost in December 2025. Gabe will always be remembered for his amazing sense of humour, his kind and generous nature, and of course his myriad contributions to the banjo community as a talented player, setup technician, and all-around awesome nerdy guru. Consider a donation to the , administered by the Boston Bluegrass Union Original Notes: 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...
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#166 - "Drift" by Wes Corbett
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It's a Freshly-Picked episode, talking to Picky Fingers alum Wes Corbett (of the Sam Bush Band) about his new album of original music titled "Drift" - available now on Adhyaropa Records! Drift has everything you want from a modern banjo album: creative compositions, interesting arrangements, and virtuosic playing from Wes and his all-star cast of studio musicians. Hear all about it and get some sneak peeks (listens?) into the album itself directly from Wes! Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, Bluegrass Country Radio, and Sullivan Banjos Wes on the web: ...
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#165 - Daithi Melia
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This episode features Daithi Melia, banjoist for JigJam, the phenomenal Irish-American bluegrass band that has been seemingly everywhere recently, from the Grand Ole Opry to Grey Fox, and everywhere in between. Daithi is an incredible player, with a mastery of traditional bluegrass idioms, modern progressive banjo sensibilities, and of course a heavy dose of the Irish music he grew up with. He weaves all of this together to help give JigJam their genre-bending appeal. Sponsored by , , , and Daithi on the web: Contact the show: Jig Jam
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#164 - "All God's Children" by East Nash Grass, feat. Cory Walker
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It's a Freshly Picked episode, featuring a banjo-centric deep dive into the brand new album from East Nash Grass, titled "All God's Children" - featuring an interview with intrepid banjoist Cory Walker! ENG is one of those bands that seems almost impossible NOT to like: they have that elusive knack for sounding both classic and traditional and fresh and new all at the same time! They are each true masters of their instruments, and the band features multiple singers and songwriters to keep listeners on their toes. They deliver all of this with their trademark sense of humor and deep...
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#163 - Dueling Banjo Podcasts! Live From Ashokan, feat. BB Bowness, Hilary Hawke, Scott Hopkins, and Maggie Shar
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In this special episode, podcast hosts Keith Billik (of The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast) and Hilary Hawke (of Banjo Chat) square off by interviewing an entire panel of banjo instructors... and each other! This episode was recorded at a fun live event during the 2024 Ashokan Banjo Weekend at the Ashokan Center in upstate NY and features Keith Billik, BB Bowness, Hilary Hawke, Scott Hopkins, and Maggie Shar. Sponsored by , , , and . Ashokan Center/Ashokan Banjo Weekend: BB Bowness: Hilary Hawke/Banjo Chat: Scott Hopkins: Maggie Shar: ...
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Bob Carlin is among the world's top innovators and prolific performers of clawhammer banjo, and is best known for his solo recordings, collaborations with artists such as Bruce Molsky, Cheick Hamala Diabate, John Hartford, Erynn Marshall, and as a longtime member of the legendary Hartford String Band. He also enriches the banjo world through his substantial work as an author, folklorist, and instructor.
Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Peghead Nation, Sullivan Banjos, and Bluegrass Country Radio
Photo by Mac Carbonell
Bob on the web:
http://www.bobcarlinmusic.com/
Contact the show:
pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com