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_outlineHappy 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.
Be sure to check out the "Playlists" page on thebluegrassbyway.com - The playlists are a great way to hear the latest and greatest music on bluegrass radio today!
Also checkout the new "Videos" page on our web site for exclusive videos from The Bluegrass Byway!
Thanks to Bluegrass Today for featuring the exclusive video from The Bluegrass Byway of The Trinity River Band performing "Heartstrings"!
BLUEGRASS NEWS:
- Jack Grant Back to Detour
- Daily & Vincent Show Launches on RFD-TV
- Urban Monroes drop William’s Still Alive
- Urban Monroes Offer New App for Your Phones
FESTIVAL FINDER:
Bluegrass in the Park
Held in Grottoes, Virginia
September 10-12.
http://www.bluegrassingrottoes.org
Mountain Song Festival
Held in Brevard, North Carolina at the Brevard Music Center
September 11-13
http://mountainsongfestival.com
Arbuckle Mtn Bluegrass Festival
Held in Davis, Oklahoma
September 13-19h
http://www.arbucklemtbluegrasspark.com
INTERVIEW WITH ASHLEY LEWIS:
Find out where you can listen to Ashley Lewis on Terry Herd's Into The Blue show... go to www.bluegrassradio.com
Learn more about Ashley's hometown of Sandwich, IL
Check out the Illinois Arts Council - they really support bluegrass music and artists!
Ashley spoke at length about her college, Waubonsee Community College - learn more about it HERE
Check out the Burns Station Studio - the haunted recording studio where Ashley recorded Minor Swing
Ashley's Web Sites:
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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!