Episode 023: Kevin Prater
The Bluegrass Byway
It's one week until Thanksgiving! We're always thankful for great music here at The Bluegrass Byway, and great interviews like the one we have in THIS episode with the awesome Kevin Prater! Be sure to check out the links below to learn more about Kevin and some of the other topics you may have heard discussed on the show! ...
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Episode 022: 10 String Symphony
The Bluegrass Byway
Greetings once again Bluegrass Citizens! In this episode of The Bluegrass Byway, we feature an interview with the incredibly talented band, 10 String Symphony! Be sure to check out all the links below to learn more about the band and many other topics you may have heard discussed on the show! ...
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Episode 021: Shotgun Holler
The Bluegrass Byway
It's the last week of October, and we have a special "treat" for you, just in time for Halloween... a great interview with an awesome new band called Shotgun Holler! Be sure to check them out, and be sure to check out the links below to learn more about the band and other topics covered in the episode. ...
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Episode 020: Blue Mafia
The Bluegrass Byway
We reached the big 2 - 0!! Episode 20 of The Bluegrass Byway features the hard-hitting, bluegrass super group, Blue Mafia! Check out their awesomely fun interview and listen to Joe try and keep the interview from going completely off the rails! And be sure to check out the links below for more information about many of the topics covered on this week's show! ...
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Episode 019: Missy Werner
The Bluegrass Byway
Hey Bluegrass Fans! Welcome back to another episode of The Bluegrass Byway! This week, we get to chat with the great Missy Werner while we were at World of Bluegrass in Raleigh! Check out the links below for more information about any of the topics discussed on this week's show: ...
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Episode 018: Flatt Lonesome / James Reams
The Bluegrass Byway
Welcome back to another episode of The Bluegrass Byway. This week, we feature a follow-up, LIVE interview with Kelsi Harrigill from Flatt Lonesome, who is joined by husband and banjo player in the band, Paul Harrigill. Joe also interviews bluegrass veteran, James Reams from The Barnstormers. Both interviews were recorded at the IBMA World of Bluegrass event on October 1, 2015 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Check out the links below to learn more about any of the topics you heard discussed on the show: ...
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Episode 017: Vickie Vaughn
The Bluegrass Byway
Greetings once again from Nashville, Tennessee! In this episode of The Bluegrass Byway, I get to share an interview I did with the talented, Vickie Vaughn, IBMA nominee for the 2014 Momentum Award for Band of the Year! Check out the links below to learn more about any of the topics you may have heard on the show: ...
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Episode 016: Junior Sisk
The Bluegrass Byway
Welcome to another episode of The Bluegrass Byway! On this week's show, Joe gets to chat with 2013 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, Junior Sisk. Check out the links and info below to learn more about some of the topics you heard discussed during the episode: ...
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Episode 015: Ashley Lewis
The Bluegrass Byway
Happy Labor Day! And welcome to Episode 15 of The Bluegrass Byway! As you're relaxing on this 3-day weekend and enjoying time with your family or going for that third helping of ribs at the cookout you're attending, sit back and enjoy the beautiful music of Ashley Lewis. And check out the links below for more info on any of the topics you heard discussed in this week'd episode. ...
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Episode 014: Trinity River Band
The Bluegrass Byway
Happy LAST Monday of August, and I hope everyone is gearing up for an awesome Labor Day Weekend! In this episode, I feature an interview I did with the insanely talented Trinity River Band, a family group consisting of Mike & Lisa Harris (mom and dad) and their three children, Sarah, Josh, and Brianna. Check out the links below to find out more information about topics heard on the show: ...
info_outlineWelcome to Episode 005 of The Bluegrass Byway! Here are some links and additional information for some of the things you may have heard in the episode.
Visit the International Bluegrass Museum:
- Museum Website: www.bluegrassmuseum.org
- Owensboro Website: visitowensboro.com
Download the Periscope App:
Download the Periscope App on your smartphone or tablet to see live broadcasts by The Bluegrass Byway:
Check out Larry's Grand Ole Garage when you're in the Nashville, Area: larrysgrandolegarage.com - and check out their live broadcasts on ConcertWindow.com
If you're in Nashville for CMA Fest this week, get all the info you need HERE, and come see me perform with Payton Taylor on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 7:00pm CST at The Row - Kitchen & Pub. And don't forget, to hear the best BLUEGRASS during CMA Fest, visit The Station Inn
You can now listen to The Bluegrass Byway on TUNEIN! Go to their website at tunein.com and search for "bluegrass byway" - or click HERE to be taken to The Bluegrass Byway's page directly.
Bluegrass News:
- Balsam Range to be Honored in North Carolina
- Carl Jackson releases Orthophonic Joy: The 1927 Bristol Sessions Revisited
Festival Finder:
Blue Ox Music Festival
Held in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
June 11-13
http://blueoxmusicfestival.com
Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival
Held at the Bill Monroe Music Park in Bean Blossom, Indiana.
June 13-20
http://www.beanblossom.us
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
Held at the Litchfield Fairgrounds in Litchfield, Maine
June 17-20
http://www.blisteredfingers.com
Charlotte Bluegrass Festival
Held in Charlotte , Michigan at the Eaton County Fairgrounds
June 18-20
http://www.charlottebluegrassfestival.com
ROMP Fest
Held in Owensboro, Kentucky
June 24-27
www.rompfest.com
Interview with Joe Mullins:
Information about Joe's father, Paul "Moon" Mullins:
http://myclassiccountry.com/about-us/paul-moon-mullins
Joe's Radio Stations:
- WBZI AM 1500 Xenia / Dayton / Springfield
- WKFI AM 1090 Wilmington / Hillsboro / Washington Courthouse
- WEDI AM 1130 Eaton / Dayton / Indiana
- FM 100.3 Xenia / Dayton / Springfield
All of Joe's stations can be reached and his mobile app can be downloaded from the website, myclassiccountry.com
Wikipedia page about the "Hillbilly Highway" - the migration of Appalachian people to urbanized areas post-World War II, which contributed to the spread of Appalachian, old-time, and bluegrass music: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillbilly_Highway
Lessons via Skype:
Gear:
Joe plays an Osborne Rocky Top Chief banjo made by banjo builder, Frank Neat, and a 1994 Gibson Granada
Order any of Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers' CDs and find out more about the band, tour dates, etc. at their website: www.radioramblers.com. Also, LIKE and follow their social sites as well:
Joe's Suggesstions for bands to listen to:
Check out the website for the National Folk Festival, where Joe Mullins and Radio Ramblers will be the Bluegrass headliners!
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Email Joe with any suggestions or just to say “Hey”:
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See y’all next time on The Bluegrass Byway!