This episode explores the theme of Women in Bluegrass. Liz has a fascinating discussion with Della Mae bandleader Kimber Ludiker where they cover everything from upcoming camps, new albums and tunes, the challenges of touring – and throwing pottery! And, once again, you can test your knowledge of bluegrass history with a quiz. Enjoy the episode!

Some Mentions in this Episode

Kimber Ludiker and Della Mae

@kimberludiker

www.dellamae.com/

Bluegrass Camp at the Ashokan Center 8/4-8/8/25

www.ashokancenter.org/product/bluegrass-camp-2025/

Alice Gerrard

www.alicegerrard.com

Porch Stomp 2025

www.porchstomp.com

@porchstomp

Lowell Folk Festival

www.lowellfolkfestival.org

@lowellfolkfest



Music in order of appearance



“No See Um Stomp” – Della Mae

“Redwing” – Johnny Gimble

“Side Saddle” – Molly Tuttle and Gillian Welch

“They’ll Never Keep Us Down” – Hazel Dickens

“West Virginia My Home” – Hazel Dickens

“Black Lung” – Hazel Dickens

“Jeopardy Theme, Bluegrass Style” – Mike Few / Youtube

“Cacklin’ Hen” -  Kimber Ludiker and Deanie Richardson