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www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Enjoy this replay featuring the legendary banjoist Alan Munde! This interview originally aired 6/22/2018 in two parts as episodes 6 & 7.   Alan needs no introduction- he is among the most influential banjo players, composers, and instructors of his generation. After playing with Jimmy Martin, Alan went on to record and perform under his own name, as well as with legendary bands such as Country Gazette, and taught thousands of students during his time at South Plains College.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Sullivan Banjos, and Elderly Instruments.   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com Explore the power of the pentatonic scale- a musical device that you've undoubtedly heard many times, but may not know how to take advantage of in your own composing, improvising, and general playing. Topics: What is a pentatonic scale, and how is it constructed? Why is it important, and how is it used? Why does it work the way it does? When you learn major pentatonic scales, you're also learning minor pentatonics! Melodic style pentatonics in the keys of Bb, F, C, G, and D 5 closed-position pentatonic shapes you can use in any key Song & audio examples   Download the tablature sheet here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tab-sheet-119-83045957   Sponsored by Sullivan Banjos, Peghead Nation, and Elderly Instruments   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Welcome to a Freshly Picked episode featuring a discussion with the incredible bluegrass/jazz/avant garde banjoist Ryan Cavanaugh about his new EP titled "Screams Electric" - and he does just that! The album features Ryan's typically amazing banjo prowess, as well as Doug Belote (drums), Kevin Scott (bass), Billy Cardine (electric Dobro), and Roger Tipping (electric piano).   Sponsored by Sullivan Banjos, Elderly Instruments, and Peghead Nation.   Ryan on the web: www.ryancavanaughbanjo.com   Link to Alan Epstein's bluegrass ensemble class in Saratoga Springs, NY: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/school-of-music-bluegrass-ensemble-class-with-alan-epstein-tickets-621948674227   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Ben Krakauer, a creative and distinctive banjo player, composer, ethnomusicologist, and educator. Ben is best known for playing with Old School Freight Train (a band that became David Grisman's backup band for a tour!), his two all-original instrumental solo albums, and as a music professor at Warren Wilson College.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos   Ben on the web: www.benkrakauer.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   In this episode, we welcome Cameron DeWhitt back to the show! (Listen back to episode #82 for our previous podcaster vs. podcaster episode)   Cameron is a wonderful clawhammer/pitchfork style banjo player, performer, educator, and podcaster. Their podcast "Get Up In the Cool" is among the most popular in the world for a wide variety of old time and related music. Their band, The Tall Poppy String Band, has a fantastic album out and is playing tour dates across the country. Cameron also has some online banjo workshops scheduled, including the one that nobody asked for about playing rags on clawhammer banjo!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos   Cameron on the web: www.camerondewhitt.com www.pitchforkbanjo.com https://getupinthecool.fireside.fm/ www.tallpoppystringband.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Today we have a Freshly Picked Epiosode featuring "Things Are Simple" by Bill Evans! With this appearance on the podcast, Bill secures his lead as world record holder for featured Picky Fingers appearances (currently at 3). We chat about his new album, and plenty of other updates including his family's scary brush with fate, his Peghead Nation courses, other musical projects, songwriters wandering off into the desert never to be seen again, and why he believes his dog witnessed a murder in Louisiana.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos   Bill on the web: www.billevansbanjo.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast is now 5 years old! In this episode, guest host (and featured guest from Episode #1) Davey Jones turns the mics on Keith, and subjects him to the torment and humiliation that is normally reserved for Keith's interview subjects. Learn all about the man behind the voice that usually just gets to be the one asking the questions! Keith discusses his background in music, his rise to small-time superstardom with bands such as Hot Toe Mitty, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, and now Wilson Thicket.   Sponsored by Sullivan Banjos, Peghead Nation, and Elderly Instruments   Keith Billik on the web: www.banjopodcast.com www.wilsonthicket.com   email the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Welcome to a "Freshly Picked" episode, featuring a discussion with podcast veteran and banjo phenom B.B. Bowness! She will be taking us on a banjo-centric tour of the new Mile Twelve album titled "Close Enough to Hear," which was just released on February 3, 2023. There are some great songs and sounds on the album and, needless to say, some incredible banjo playing!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation and Elderly Instruments   Mile Twelve on the web: www.miletwelveband.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Today's guest is the world-renowned, award-winning, snappy dressing banjoist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and educator Joe Newberry! Per usual, Joe is eloquent and generous in discussing his career, banjo style, songwriting approach, and his collaborations with mandolinist Mike Compton and fiddler April Verch. Recorded at the 2022 Great Lakes Music Camp at Camp Blodgett on the shores of Lake Michigan.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and Banjo Summit   Joe on the web: https://www.joenewberry.biz/   Contact the show at pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Theme music composed and performed by Keith Billik - available (with banjo tablature!) from www.banjopodcast.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   For this Bonus episode, I have a quick chat about the upcoming Banjo Summit with Jake Schepps, an extraordinary banjo player in his own right, and the Director of the Banjo Summit! About Banjo Summit: 2-day online banjo workshop aimed at teaching accessible techniques to add color to your traditional playing or take you beyond bluegrass. Regardless of your favorite styles, the Banjo Summit will expand your expertise and inspire countless new ideas that will raise your playing to new heights.    Faculty include BB Bowness, Wes Corbett, Matt Flinner, Adam Larrabee, Greg Liszt, Jayme Stone, a concert with Jake Blount, and a special guest lecture from the indomitable Jens Kruger.     Visit www.banjosummit.org to enroll and learn more.   *** Use code “Pickyfingers” for a 10% discount ***   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features the incomporable Jim Mills, one of the top banjo players of his generation and a purveyor of the traditional Scruggs-style of playing. Jim has won the IBMA Banjo Player of the Year award a record 6 times, as well as numerous Grammy awards. He has also established himself as one of the top experts, collectors, and dealers for Pre-War Gibson Mastertone banjos, a subject which he wrote a book about!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and GHS Strings.   Jim Mills on the web: https://prewargibsonbanjos.com/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Hank Smith, a versatile performer, teacher, and composer. Hank currently performs, records, and tours with Hank, Pattie & the Current, but has also spent time contributing his vast banjo and composing talents to Blu Bop, a Bela Fleck & the Flecktones tribute band, jamgrass groups, banjo with string quartet music, and much more!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments   Hank on the web: www.hanksmithbanjo.com www.hankandpattie.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features a true legend of bluegrass banjo: Terry Baucom! AKA "The Duke of Drive," Terry has a playing style that has become iconic and influential to the modern generation of banjo players. He was a key founding member of bands such as Boone Creek, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, IIIrd Tyme Out, and now the Dukes of Drive. Recorded at the 2022 IBMA World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, North Carolina. Special thanks to Cindy Baucom for arranging interview details!    Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments   Terry on the web: www.terrybaucom.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Max Wareham, a fantastic banjo player who studied with Tony Trischka and Bill Keith. He currently performs with bluegrass legend Peter Rowan's bluegrass band. Max recently published a wonderful book titled "Rudy Lyle: the Unsung Hero of the Five-String Banjo" which thoroughly examines the life and playing style of one of Bill Monroe's early banjoists.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments   Max on the web: www.maxwareham.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com   This episode features Joe Mullins, of Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers! Joe is one of the heroes of traditional bluegrass banjo playing, and has been a top professional in the industry for decades. The son of famed radio DJ and fiddler Paul "Moon" Mullins, Joe has been around bluegrass all his life, and has decades of insight to pull from his experiences with bands such as The Traditional Grass, Longview, and now the Radio Ramblers. Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments.   Joe on the web: www.radioramblers.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Alex Berman, the banjoist and lead singer for the Baltimore-based jamgrass band the Dirty Grass Players! Alex has an exciting approach to his playing, is a creative improviser, and strong singer to boot. This interview was recorded backstage at the 2022 Del Fest!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments   Alex on the web: www.thedirtygrassplayers.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features a long and winding banjo chat with Gabe Hirshfeld, a true gentleman and scholar. Gabe studied banjo at the Berklee College of Music, as well as some great mentors such as Mike Kropp and Ben Freed. He performed and recorded with The Lonely Heartstring Band, and now plays on a freelance basis and does setup work. 

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Finally, a rare clawhammer episode! This one features Michael J. Miles, a fantastic Chicago-based banjo player, singer-songwriter, and composer. Michael is well versed in many types of traditional American music, but also brings influences from Africa, Bach, pop music, and much more to his compositions and performances.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and GHS Strings   Michael Miles on the web: www.milesmusic.org   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Introducing a NEW podcast that Keith is working on (as editor) with Ben Wright (banjo player with the Henhouse Prowlers, and featured on episode # 47).  The podcast is titled "Arts in the Edge" and is produced by American Voices, a non-profit that conducts cultural exchange through the performing arts to isolated regions of the world. Subscribe to "Arts on the Edge" wherever you get your podcasts - there are already four fascinating episodes available, with many more to come.   www.americanvoices.org  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Sign up on Patreon to get a FREE Download of this album!   This "Freshly Picked" episode features "Just a Little Talk With Myself" - the brand new debut solo album from Steven Moore, a multiple-time winner of the National Banjo Championship, many other high-profile contests, and the featured gues from episode #49! This album really highlights Steven's artistry with moments of flashy, seemingly impossible banjo gymnastics, punctuated by other pieces that beautifully transcend the instrument alltogether. The album features contributions from Scott Vestal, Cody Kilby, Stuart Duncan, David Mayfield, and others.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments   Steven on the web: www.stevenmoorebanjo.com