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_outlineAnd we're back! After yet another one-week hiatus, Episode 12 of the Byway is finally here, with a great interview featuring the awesomely talented Becky Buller - who just recently received SEVEN IBMA Award nominations. You don't want to miss this interview! Here are some other fun tidbits about which you may want more info:
Check out some of the artists that will be featured in upcoming episodes of The Bluegrass Byway:
If you're ever in the Nashville area, be sure to check out the Music City Roots show!
BLUEGRASS NEWS:
Full List of IBMA Awards Nominees
FESTIVAL FINDER:
Lake Cumberland Bluegrass Festival
Held in Russell Springs, Kentucky at the KOA Campground
August 21-22
http://www.LCbluegrass.org
Rainier Bluegrass Festival
Held in Wilkowski Park in Rainier, Washington
August 21-23
Website
Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival - Part 2
Held at the Litchfield Fairgrounds in Litchfield, Maine.
Augusst 26-29
http://www.blisteredfingers.com
Lakes Bluegrass Festival
Held in Pine River, Minnesota
August 26-30
http://lakesbluegrassfestival.com
Bluegrass in the Pines
Held in Rosholt, Wisconsin
August 27-29
www.highwatermusic.com
Ocean Lakes Bluegrass Weekend
Held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina at an oceanfront camping resort
August 28-29
www.oceanlakes.com
Porcupine Mountains Music Festival
Held in Ontonagon, Michigan
August 28-30
http://www.porkiesfestival.org
INTERVIEW WITH BECKY BULLER:
Becky gave a plug to the Violin Shop in Nashville, where she bought her new bow. Check them out!!
The casino I was talking about to Becky in Mahnomen, Minnesota is called The Shooting Star Casino
Becky's first band up in Minnesota: Prairie Grass
Learn more about Bluegrass in Minnesota: Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association
Check out Eastern Tennessee State University, the school Becky Attended and participated in their Bluegrass, Old-time and Country Music Program: www.etsu.edu – And learn more about the program here: www.etsu.edu/cas/das/bluegrass
Check out Valerie Smith, the artist for whom Becky wrote and played fiddle for about 10 years! Also check out Appalachian Trail, the band in which she played prior to playing for Valerie.
We spoke about Stephen Mougin, Becky's producer and guitarist... learn more about him on his personal page and also check out Dark Shadow Recording, his record label.
If you want to listen to Becky and Steve on Marcia Campbell's show on Sept. 10th/11th at midnight (Central Time), you can listen online at www.wsmonline.com
Becky is on the board of directors at the IBMA - check out their site for more information on World of Bluegrass, Becky's Songwriter Circles, or becoming a member!
Here is the NPR piece Becky mentioned on Maggie Bailey, the real "Queen of the Mountain Bootleggers: www.npr.org
Check out Becky's weekly radio show, Thunder Radio’s Bluegrass Crossroads Show on WMSR in Manchester, Tennessee!
Becky's Sites:
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See y’all next time on The Bluegrass Byway!