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DATE |
SUMMARY |
DURATION |
| Kamel, Tony | 12/16/2018 | Tony Kamel, vocalist and guitar player with Wood &
Wire, talks with Steve at the IBMA 2018 Convention about the band and their
grammy nominated album North of Despair, things he is
currently up to and how he got into bluegrass music. |
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| Kaplanski, Lucy | 07/10/2022 | Steve chats with Lucy Kaplanski about her 10th
album release, Last Days of Smmer, which has earned rave
reviews. Folk Alley is quoted as saying: 'Kaplanski delivers more of her
exceptionally written songs. Stylistically, the album shifts from rock to
bluegrass to the typical songwriter vibe. Tying it together is Kaplansk's
honest vocals, easy melodies and well crafted lyrics'. Lucy talks about the
tracks on the album and the people that collaborated with her on the
project. |
0:32:55 | |
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| Kater, Kaia | 08/12/2018 | Canadian Folk singer Kaia Kater's
old-time banjo picking skills, deft arrangements, and songwriting abilities
have landed her in the spotlight in North America and the UK. Lisen as Steve
chats with her after her appearance at Grey Fox 2018 about her musical
career, her background and the influences on her music and songwriting, her
album, Nine Pin, and her next project to be released on
Smithsonian Folkways Records. |
0:23:48 | |
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| Kaukonen, Jorma | 05/24/2013 | Jorma Kaukonen, founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, talks about his odyssey from an old-timey vocalist/guitar player, the influences of Ian Buchanon and experiences at Antioch College, learning to play with bands such as 'Airplane' and 'Hot Tuna', to the evolution of his current 3-finger style technique. As a music teacher and owner of the Fur Peace Ranch, he shares stories about the musical training sessions, jams, concerts, and fun to be had at the ranch. |
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| Kaukonen, Jorma | 10/21/2018 | Jorma Kaukonen, founding member of Jefferson
Airplane and Hot Tuna, calls in to talk to Steve about his new book,
Been So Long, My Life & Music, which chronicles his years
performing and gives a rare insight into his life and world of music, to
talk about the influence of Earl Scruggs on his playing, his love for blues
and bluegrass, why he prefers the guitar over the banjo and to talk about
the Fur Peace Ranch. |
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| Keen, Robert Earl | 05/30/2015 | Join Steve as he talks to legendary
musician Robert Earl Keen about his latest album, 'HAPPY
PRISONER - the Bluegrass Sessions' the happy return to his
bluegrass roots, the talenterd musicians that came together and the song
selections including upated versions of many old standard bluegrass tunes. |
0:30:44 | |
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| Keith, Bill | 01/12/2013 | Legendary banjo player and musical
genius and mechanical engineer talks about playing the ukelele, the piano, and finding the banjo, the influences of Monroe, Reno, and Scruggs on his playing style, and how he designed his famous 'D' tuners. He also plays some examples of various styles and techniques 'live' during the interview illustrating right and left hand methods used in playing fiddle tunes, finishing with stories of playing with Bill Monroe. |
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| Keith-Hynes, Bronwyn | 11/15/2020 | Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, founding member
and fiddle player with the Mile Twelve Band talks with Steve about her solo
album, Fiddler's Pastime, which is a powerful collection of
her original fiddle tunes and traditional songs. Bronwyn shares her
inspirations from her Irish roots and the wonderful experiences of living in
Nashville, TN. |
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| Kelley, Irene | 07/03/2016 | Irene Kelley stops by WOBO to do a
live performance and chat with Steve about her latest album, 'These
Hills', that has immediately topped the Bluegrass record
charts and talk about the various artists on the album
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| Kelley, Irene | 06/23/2019 | Irene Kelley chats
with Steve about her phenominal album, Benny's TV Repair,
which is a return to her beginnings both musically and spiritually,
connecting her past and present and exploring the themes of love, loss and
her life. At the time of this interview the album had an unprecedented 7
songs on the Bluegrass Today chart at the same time! Listen as she shares
the poignant stories associated with each song. As a songwriter she shines
on this album with a luster few of her peers can match. |
0:34:47 | |
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| Kelley, Irene | 03/27/2022 | Irene Kelley chats
with Steve about her new singles, Lonely and Wild
Mountain Stream. Both written during the isolation from Covid-19.
She always talks about her next full length album that is in the works. |
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| King, James | 03/02/2013 | Hints at new album coming around June, discusses influences on his music and style, comments on wife Julie King. |
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| King, James | 01/04/2014 | Steve talks to James King shortly after the Grammy nomination announcement for his album, "3 Chords and the Truth." James shares his excitement over the nomination, how the album was put together, and how he heard about the nomination from a late night phone call from his producer while shopping at Walmart, and details about 'red carpet' affair coming soon. |
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King, James |
01/04/2014 | Steve conferences in Sonny Osborne with Grammy nominee, James King to discuss their mutual love for the music. Sonny praises James for his hard work and well deserved nomination. Both of them remember playing on stage together and collaborating with other great artists of the past. James shares his deep appreciation for the Osborne Brothers and their influence on his career. |
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Kiphuth, David |
07/30/2023 | Steve chats with illustrator and banjo
player/instructor David Kiphuth about his career, the rich music of the
NorthEast and his love for the banjo and all things Grey Fox. A great
interview at the Steve's campsite at Grey Fox 2023. |
0:28:29 | |
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| Knowlton, Bill | 08/09/2014 | Steve grabs Bill Knowlton, the Mayor, the Deacon
and Toastmaster General of Bluegrass Music, backstage at Grey Fox to talk
about his 42 year history of doing bluegrass radio, the 13 festivals he
emcees, and the stories about the young people coming into the genre totay,
and the talent they are bringing. |
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| Kolodner, Brad | 08/08/2021 | Clawhammer banjoist from acoustic roots quartet,
Charm City Junction, Brad Kolodner joins Steve to talk about his debut solo
album, Chimney Swifts. The album promotes various banjo
styles and includes mention of the gourd banjo. |
0:45:44 | |
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