The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Bob Black is a legendary bluegrass banjoist, best known for performing & recording with Bill Monroe, Kenny Baker, his current band Banjoy, and many others! He is a true master of the traditional bluegrass style, and was an innovator of the melodic style of playing fiddle tunes on banjo. He is also an author, and has written several books about his time as a Bluegrass Boy, a biography of Roland White, and others. Sponsored by Bluegrass Country Radio, Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos.   Bob on the web: www.banjoy.com Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Brad Campbell began playing professionally when he was just a teenager, and went on to tour, record, and perform with bands such as Gary Adams & the Bluegrass Gentlemen, Wendy Smith & Blue Velvet, and finally landed his dream gig playing with Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Brad is the very definition of hard-driving bluegrass banjo with huge tone and impeccable timing!   Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Peghead Nation, Bluegrass Country Radio, and Sullivan Banjos   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode is a new-and-improved remix of Episode #26 from May of 2019, featuring banjo phenom Jens Kruger. Jens is the longtime banjoist and composer with acclaimed bluegrass group The Kruger Brothers, and has inspired a generation of musicians with his dazzling, inventive, and soulful playing. He is also an innovator in banjo design, and works in that capacity for Deering Banjos. Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, Sullivan Banjos, and Bluegrass Country Radio.   Jens on the web: https://www.krugerbrothers.com/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Johnny Baier is one of the world's foremost performers, entertainers, and educators of the 4-string tenor and plectrum banjos. A true virtuoso and student of the traditions of the instrument, Johnny lays down some serious knowledge for any of you unfamiliar with the 4-string banjo world! He is also the director of the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City, a 2019 inductee into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame, and a board member of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, Sullivan Banjos, and Bluegrass Country Radio   Johnny on the web: https://americanbanjomuseum.com/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Welcome back to Ned Luberecki, the star of Episode #13! Since our last interview, Ned has continued boldly taking the banjo to places no man has gone before! His primary performing gig is with the Becky Buller Band, which just released "Jubilee" which reached #1 on the Billboard Bluegrass charts! Ned is also a 2024 inductee into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame! Whew! Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Peghead Nation, Paige Capos, and Sullivan Banjos   Ned on the web: www.nedski.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Buy Official Picky Fingers Merch!! www.banjopodcast.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Rachael Davis is an incredible singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist - including some mad clawhammer banjo skills! She is currently Nashville-based and has toured far and wide, but she was raised in Michigan, where she became and remains a folk music legend! She is best known for performing & recording her original solo material, with Shout Sister Shout! (swing & jazz with members of Steppin In It) and with her vocal-based supergroup the Sweet Water Warblers (also featuring May Erlewine and Lindsay Lou).    Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, Paige Capos, and Sullivan Banjos   Rachael on the web: https://www.rachaeldavis.com/ https://sweetwaterwarblers.com/   T SHIRT SALE all discontinued colors, and Small/Extra Small shirts of ALL sizes are only $12! Visit www.banjopodcast.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Randy Barrett is a great banjoist in both 3-finger & clawhammer styles, a singer, songwriter, educator, and author. He is best known for his three solo recordings, and his performances with Big Howdy, a Washington, D.C.-based bluegrass band, and as President of Bluegrass Country Radio. His recent book "On Banjo" was a collaboration with, and an examination of the banjo style of, the late great Ben Eldridge. Sponsored by Paige Capos, Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos   Randy on the web: https://www.randybarrett.net/   $12 T-shirt Sale on Discontinued colors and Small/Extra Small sizes!   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   In this demonstration episode, Keith runs down the list of all the major effects food groups and gives a live demonstration of what they all sound like with acoustic banjo! 03:01 - Intro, overview of episode 15:15 - Dry Banjo Sound (EMG ACB Barrel pickup through Grace Design Felix Preamp) 16:38 - Octave effect (TC Electronics Sub n Up) 21:19 - Envelope Filter (Smokin Amp Co.) 24:34 - Phaser (Whirlwind Rochester; clone of MXR Script Logo Phase 90) 32:01 - Chorus (Boss CE-2W; recreation of Boss CE-2 and CE1) 34:44 - Flanger (Hartman Flanger; clone of Electro Harmonix Electric Mistress [non-deluxe]) 37:03 - Delay (Boss DD-20 Gigadelay) 51:45 - Reverb (TC Electronics Hall of Fame) 57:55 - Compressor (Analogman Bi-Comprossor; 2-channel clone of Ross Compressor and Orange Squeezer) 1:00:25 - Overdrive (Barber Direct Drive) 1:02:07 - Uni Vibe (Pink Floyd demo) 1:06:18 - mic vs pickup and blending (Sennheiser e904)   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, Paige Capo, and Sullivan Banjos   Questions? Contact the show at pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   With the unexpected passing of banjo legend Jim Mills (December 18, 1966 – May 3, 2024), we revisit this interview originally released as Episode #111.   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! 

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   Chris Coole has made a name for himself as one of the top clawhammer banjoists in Old Time and Acoustic music. He is best known for playing in bands such as The Lonesome Ace Stringband and  the Foggy Hogtown Boys, collaborations with the likes of Ivan Rosenberg, Erynn Marshall, and John Showman, as well as his solo work. He is also a talented songwriter and instructor, and has an interesting perspective on studying an Appalachian art form in his hometown of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Paige Capos, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos   Chris on the web: https://chriscoole.com/ https://lonesomeace.com/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Jim "Wild Jimbo" Pankey, who has played both 3-finger and clawhammer style professionally for many years with the Hamilton County Ramblers and other groups. These days, Jim is a top banjo influencer through his instructional Youtube channel, and has helped thousands of banjoists all over the world in developing their skills through his humorous and informative video content.   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Paige Capo, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos   Jim on the web: www.jimpankey.com https://www.youtube.com/wildjimbo   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Kevin Kniebel, a talented banjoist, singer, and songwriter who performs and records with the jamgrassy old time band Pert Near Sandstone! PNS brings some great songwriting and arrangements to their high-energy, foot-stomping enthusiastic old timey sound, which makes them one of the top must-see live bands on today's festival scene. Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Paige Capos, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos Kevin Kniebel on the web: https://pertnearsandstone.com/   Buy Picky Fingers Merch!! https://www.banjopodcast.com/shop/   Learn banjo from Keith (and many other fantastic instructors) at Midwest Banjo Camp!   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Colton Powers, an outstanding bluegrass banjoist and singer, best known for his recordings and performances with Seth Mulder & Midnight Run. Colton also attended East Tennessee State University, where he honed his hard driving banjo picking style!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Paige Capos, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos   Colton on the web: https://midnightrunbluegrass.com/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This is a "Freshly Picked" episode, featuring the new album "Labor of Lust" by Kyle Tuttle. Kyle is best known for being featured on Episode #18, as well as his performances and recordings with the Jeff Austin Band, the Lil Smokies, and now the Grammy Award-winning Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway! This album shows Kyle stretching his legs as not only a banjo player, but also a songwriter and producer. Check it out! Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Peghead Nation, and Sullivan Banjos   Kyle on the web: https://www.kyletuttle.com/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Brian Alley, a great player in both the 3-finger and clawhammer styles. He is best known for performing and recording with his band: Portland, Oregon-based band Never Come Down. NCD have been gaining major steam on the bluegrass/jamgrass scene, and have a new record to be released in early 2024 titled "Greener Pastures" (produced by Chris Pandolfi).   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos.   Brian on the web: https://nevercomedownband.com/   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Ken Perlman, an innovative banjoist who blazed the melodic clawhammer trail. He is also known for his efforts in learning, preserving, and teaching various other fiddle music traditions, particularly that of Prince Edward Island. Ken is also one of the foremost leaders in banjo education: he authored of scads of instructional books, and is the camp director for three of the most popular banjo camps in the country. Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos   Ken on the web: www.kenperlman.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose! Sam is a multi-faceted musician adept at both clawhammer and 3-finger playing, as well as composing, singing, and songwriting. They currently perform with one of the top jamgrass bands on the scene The Lil Smokies. Check it out!   Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos   Sam on the web: https://samazmusic.bandcamp.com/album/spark-in-your-smile   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com   Buy Picky Fingers Merch! www.banjopodcast.com  

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   It's a Freshly Picked episode, featuring the debut EP "Off the Edges" from Michigan-based bluegrass adjacent band Wilson Thicket! Keith sits down with all four members of Wilson Thicket to discuss this landmark dazzling, groundbreaking work of art, including the banjoist who happens to be... Keith himself! Wilson Thicket also features Aaron Markovitz (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Jason Dennie (mandolin, guitar, vocals), and Scott Kendall (upright bass). Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos   Wilson Thicket on the web: www.wilsonthicket.bandcamp.com www.wilsonthicket.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   A "Freshly Picked" episode about the new album from banjo legend Alan Munde! Alan and Keith go through several tracks on the album and discuss Alan's approach to the compositions and arrangements.  Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Peghead Nation, and Sullivan Banjos   Alan on the web: https://almundesbanjocollege.com/   Get the new Wilson Thicket EP "Off the Edges!" www.wilsonthicket.bandcamp.com   Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com    

www.patreon.com/banjopodcast   This episode features Chris Warner, a banjo player best known for his performing and recording with Jimmy Martin, as well as his several great solo albums! Chris perfectly exemplifies the Jimmy-approved style of hard-driving bluegrass banjo, and is also an in-demand banjo setup tech and neck builder. Check it out! Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, Sullivan Banjos, and Daily Banjo Licks   Buy Picky Fingers Merch at www.banjopodcast.com Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com