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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! ...
info_outline Episode 022: 10 String SymphonyThe 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! ...
info_outline Episode 021: Shotgun HollerThe 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. ...
info_outline Episode 020: Blue MafiaThe 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! ...
info_outline Episode 019: Missy WernerThe 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: ...
info_outline Episode 018: Flatt Lonesome / James ReamsThe 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: ...
info_outline Episode 017: Vickie VaughnThe 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: ...
info_outline Episode 016: Junior SiskThe 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: ...
info_outline Episode 015: Ashley LewisThe 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. ...
info_outline Episode 014: Trinity River BandThe 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_outlineGreetings! And welcome to another episode of The Bluegrass Byway! If you want to learn more about any of the topics you heard discussed in Episode 009, check out the links and information below:
1) This is Rocky, one of my bulldogs... and the source of the snoring you may hear in the background during the Fran Kent interview:
Rocky Photo
2) Hope everybody had a GREAT 4th of July! Check out this article about the Nashville Fireworks show, which was the LARGEST in the country!!
Nashville Fireworks Show Thunders Through Rain
3) I took the plunge and bought a banjo!! I HIGHLY recommend this banjo for anyone looking to get started with learning... the Deering Goodtime Two Banjo!
4) WIN a $25 iTunes Gift Card… just click HERE then click on the button that says “View in iTunes“. Click on “Ratings and Reviews” then “Write a Review“. Take a screenshot of your review and email it to [email protected]! Winners will be drawn on July 15, 2015!!
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-Steve Waller Passes
Joe Guitar is a Gibson CL-10
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