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ARTIST |
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SUMMARY |
DURATION |
| Jenni Lyn | 10/23/2016 | Member of former group 'Della Mae', Winners of
IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year, IBMA recorded event of the Year, Grammy
nominated, Jenni Lyn finds Steve at a recent IBMA Conference in Raleigh and
talks about her solo effort/debut album titled 'Burn Another
Candle' , and the original tracks she wrote for the album
showcasing her solid work ethic and commitment to the music. Listen and feel
the energy she brings to her music and the genre. |
0:13:55 |  |
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| Johnathon, Michael |
01/05/2013 | Michael Johnathon of Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour fame eloquently discusses his show and their new venue, his passion for music and instuments, rehabbing an old log cabin, the importance of the artists' connection with the audience, his unique experiences on stage with Odetta and other great performers, his Woodsongs CoffeeHouse initiative, the importance of musical roots and playing music in your living room. |
0:56:59 | |
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| Johnathon, Michael |
10/05/2013 | Only days after the sudden loss of Michael's friend, compatriot, and co-founder of Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour, Michael and Steve talk about Kevin 'Darth Fader' Johnson, his contribution to the show, the show's format and purpose, the incredible legacy that Kevin has left behind, the currency of love that runs the show, and its future. |
0:41:05 | |
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| Johnathon, Michael |
04/19/2014 | Michael Jonathan of Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour returns to talk with Steve about his new album 'Looking Glass,' his recent marriage and he excitedly announces they are expecting twins in September. He also talks about the dedicated, all volunteer crew that puts Woodsongs together, the University of Kentucky's new project to archive all the Woodsongs programs, and the impact of downloads on today's music industry. |
0:31:43 | |
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| Johnathon, Michael |
06/06/2015 | Steve talks with his friend Michael Johnathon,
singer-songwriter, musician, author, playwright and founder/producer/host of
WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour, about his latest ventures
promoting music via his WoodSongs Coffeehouses and
WoodSongs FrontPorch Association and Gathering projects. |
0:36:56 | |
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| Johnathon, Michael |
04/09/2017 | Michael drops in on Steve at the office on the way
to Boston for a performance at the Berklee School of Music and shares his
passion for WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour, his WoodSongs FrontPorch Association and Gathering
projects, the importance of the Song Farmers Movement and
past 'Gatherings', details regarding 'Gathering 2017', and his latest
recording projects |
0:20:30 | |
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| Johnathon, Michael |
11/29/2020 | Michael has taken up painting since live music has
been virtually cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic. Art, Painting and music
go together and Michael has created a new album, titled The Painter,
which is theme driven and talks with Steve about the album, the effects of
the pandemic on musical artists, and venues. And of course the conversation
turns to Michael's campaign to eliminate venue licensing and move toward
artist listening to ensure songwriter's and recording artists get paid
properly for their efforts
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0:44:34 | |
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| Johnathon, Michael |
12/05/2021 | Michael joins Steve to talk about his latest
album, Cosmic Banjo, which is a celebration of the
long-neck banjo and Michael's unusual picking style....picking and frailing
at the same time using a normal thumbpick plus a metal pick on the first
finger but the second pick is on his finger upside down allowing him to pick
and strum at the same time. All songs on the album are produced and arranged
by Michael Johnathon and performed on Deering's VEGA longneck banjo. Learn
about the history of Pete Seger's longneck and Deering's part in preserving
the VEGA brand. Michael answers the question, 'What would bluegrass sound
like if it had been invented in Saudi Arabia?'
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0:35:59 | |
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| Johnson, Mark | 07/27/2013 | Banjo stylist Mark Johnson discusses his 'Clawgrass' style of banjo playing, his recording career, and the Americana style of music he plays plus stories about playing with Steve Martin. |
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| Johnson, Mark | 04/30/2017 | Mark Johnson, musician,
teacher and songwriter who received the Steve Martin Award for Excellence in
Banjo and Bluegrass Music, discusses his 'Clawgrass' style of banjo playing, his
new album in the works, his recording career, and the Americana style of music he plays plus stories about playing with Steve Martin. |
0:24:43 | |
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| Joliff, Jacob | 08/14/2022 | Jacob Joliff, mandolin
player with a degree from Berklee College of Music and past member of the
Yonder Mountain String Band joins Steve to talk about his current band with
self titled album,The Jacob Joliff Band, his career to
date, the current members of his band and other projects on his plate. |
0:31:54 | |
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| Jon Weisbrger and Justin Hiltner | 01/06/2019 | Jon Weisberger, champion
songwriter showcasing the bluegrass sound and Justin Hiltner,
songwriter/banjo player, joined forces to produce the album, Watch
It Burn, consisting of new songs co-written to celebrate the
diversity of the genre and prove the compelling case that traditional
bluegrass music can be made by a diverse cast of men and women, young and
old, gay and staight. Steve fields a conference call among the three of them
to discuss the album and its cast of players, the tracks on the album and
the inspiration behind the project. |
0:46:10 | |
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| Jones, Chris | 03/05/2017 | Chris Jones and the
Night Drivers are making some of the most elegant yet driving music to be
heard anywhere today, and they're delivering it with a unique blend of dry
wit, emotional authenticity and broad humor that's won the loyalty of a
growing number of fans. Listen as Steve chats with Chris about their newest
album, Made to Move, the song writing/selection process,
guest artists on the album, members of the band and the newest addition to
the group, banjo player/vocalist Gina Clowes. |
0:29:54 | |
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| Jones, Chris | 05/26/2019 | Chris Jones joins Steve
to talk about his latest album with the Night Drivers titled The
Choosing Road, the tracks on the album, 11 out of 12 are which are
original songs and the moods and influences behind each track, and their
mission to create fresh music that pushes the boundaries of the genre. |
0:34:21 | |
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| Jones, Chris | 10/31/2021 | Chris Jones joins Steve
to talk about his first album with the current makeup of the Night Drivers titled
Make Every Second Last, the tracks on the album, and the
current members of the band. |
0:34:15 | |
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| Jordan, Lorraine | 01/13/2019 | Lorraine Jordan, the
"Lady of Tradition" in the bluegrass community, songwriter, Female vocalist
of the year award winner, founder of Daughters of Bluegrass and leader of
the all female band, Carolina Roads, chats with Steve about her career and
influence on the rise of female bands and band leaders and even a funny
story about her dog, J.D. Crowe. In addition they talk about her latest
album, True Grass Again which clearly demonstrates her goal
of championing traditional bluegrass music. |
0:31:34 | |
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| Jordan, Lorraine | 08/30/2020 | Lorraine Jordan visits
with Steve to talk about Carolina Road, the band's two no.1 songs on the
national charts, and her latest album release titled Bill Monroe's
'Ol Mandolin plus the may varied projects she has going making her
still a moving force in the genre. |
0:37:53 | |
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| Jordan, Lorraine | 04/18/2021 | Lorraine Jordan visits
with Steve to talk about her new Gospel single release, "I Cannot
Bring Them Back (But I Can Go There), hints of a possible full
Gospel album coming yet this year and her new restaurant/deli/cafe,
attending chef school and other exciting happenings. |
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| Jutz, Thomm | 12/10/2017 | Guitar player,
songwriter, producer Thomm Jutz just released a new Bluegrass album of
original songs called "Crazy If You Let It" on Mountain
Fever Records. Listen to the conversation recorded during the IBMA
Convention in Raleigh, 2017, as Steve talks to Thomm about his career, the
songs on the album and the special guest artists that contributed to the
final cuts. |
0:19:06 | |
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| Jutz, Thomm | 02/02/2020 | Thomm Jutz just released
Volume 1 of a 2 volume album titled " To Live in Two Worlds". Steve chats
with Thomm about the tracks on Volume 1 and a hint about volume 2 coming in
September. |
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| Jutz, Thomm | 10/11/2020 | Steve has a followup
interview with Thomm Jutz now that Volume 2 of the album titled "
To Live in Two Worlds" has been released. Steve chats
with Thomm about the tracks on Volume 2 and the history reflected in the
music which is Thomm's trademark for songwriting. |
0:36:53 | |
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| Jutz, Thomm and Tammy Rogers |
02/13/2022 | Steve chats with Tammy
Rogers and Thomm Jutz about their new album titled Surely Will Be
Singing, a 12 track collection of tender ballads about life and
love that pairs Roger's dashing fiddle with Jutz's guitar. Learn how they
produced the tracks and created the good feel of Old Time music. |
0:40:10 | |
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| Jutz, Thomm and Tim Stafford |
02/26/2023 |
Singer/songwriter/producer/guitarist Thomm Jutz and
guitarist/writer/vocalist Tim Stafford join Steve to talk about their new
album, Lost Voices, consisting of all original music that
traces various aspects of American history that have been lost over time.
Subjects range from events that happened in the Great Plains and the
Appalachian Mountains to the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII and the all Negro baseball league. Listen in as Tim and Thomm explain some of the stories behind the tracks on the album |
0:40:24 | |
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| Jutz, Thomm and Mark Simpson |
10/01/2023 | Mark Simpson calls in
from the Isle of Skye and joins Steve and Thomm Jutz in a conversation about
Mark and Thomm's latest album, Nothing But Green Willow: the Songs
of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry. The collaboration sheds light on
long-lost Appalachian folk songs from the collection of Cecil sharp dating
back to 1916-1918. The discuss the songs and the various artists that
contributed to the project. |
0:37:41 | |
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