Episode 51 - Mighty Holler - How Many Jams Does It Take To Start A Band?
Description
Kodi and Shay welcome Boulder-based bluegrass powerhouse Mighty Holler into the Dungeon for an episode packed with laughs, stories, and serious music insight. The band opens up about their origin story, how Colorado’s thriving jam community brought them together, and the journey that led to their debut single Fresh Tracks in the Snow.
From clawhammer banjo and mandolin chops to songwriting at 3 a.m. and running a women’s jam that’s empowering new musicians, Mighty Holler shares how passion, practice, and community have shaped their sound. The conversation dives into building band chemistry as couples, overcoming the early jitters of playing in public, and the mentors and musical icons who helped inspire their path.
Plus: RockyGrass stories, instrument nerdery (bassists finally get their due 👏), and a ton of real talk about the hustle, heart, and humor it takes to build a band from the ground up.
✨ Episode Highlights:
- 🌲 The Colorado jam scene that sparked Mighty Holler’s creation (and why women’s jams matter)
- 🎼 Learning clawhammer banjo during lockdown & blending old-time with bluegrass
- 🎤 Writing vulnerable lyrics and building a strong band dynamic
- 🎻 Tips for breaking into jam circles and building confidence as a musician
- 🎶 Playing 100 gigs in 2025 and what’s next for Mighty Holler
👉 Follow Mighty Holler: mightyholler.com | Instagram & Facebook @Mighty_Holler 👉 Stream their debut single Fresh Tracks in the Snow on all platforms.
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