Liz and Mike kick off a new ‘Iconic Venues’ theme … and where else but at Sunny's Bar in Red Hook, Brooklyn! Liz interviews Tone (pronounce too-na) Johansen, the owner of Sunny's, who shares her musical background, her passion for bluegrass, and some advice for new jammers.  Mike chats with Tim Davis, a longtime regular at Sunny's, who gives us a glimpse into the magic of the Sunny’s jam community. Join us!

Mentions in this Episode:

Sunny’s Bar Red Hook  @sunnysbarofficial

“The Wind and the Rain – A Story about Sunny’s Bar”

“Homecoming” by Tone Johansen

Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival

The Ashokan Center

Bluegrass by the Bridge Jam @ Delia’s Lounge

Bluegrass Jams Near Me

Music in this Episode (in order of appearance):

‘Sunny’s Bar’ – Tone Johansen from ‘Homecoming’

[The remaining music was recorded at the Sunny’s Bar jam, and graciously provided by Tim Davis]

“Long Black Veil” – led by Raven and Red

“Company Store” led by Tim Davis

“This Land is Your Land – in a Minor Key” – led by Tim Davis

“I Heard a Sweet Voice” – led by Tone Johansen

Episode Times

00:40 Liz and Mike introduce Iconic Venues: Sunny's of Red Hook

03:43 Interview with Tone Johansen

21:59 Meet Tim Davis

33:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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