Bluegrass Jam Along
389 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsThe podcast for anyone and everyone who plays bluegrass. Free fiddle tune backing tracks and interviews with people from the world of bluegrass. For every tune we give you four brand new tracks: - Backup 4 times through (you play the tune or improvise breaks)- Tune 4 times through (you play backup)- ‘Jam Along’ (4 complete run throughs, alternating backup and tune)- Full performanceThey work with any instrument - guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, bass, banjo…even if you’re a bluegrass cellist (I have actually met one!). For more info and chord charts, visit https://bluegrassjamalong.com. Hope you find these tracks useful (and thanks for listening!) - Matt
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Episodes
Bluegrass Briefing - April 22nd 2024
April 22, 2024 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.58 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - Church Street News Library of Congress list Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy Billy Strings a capella quertet Jacob Jolliff Vera performance Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is ...
Kristina R Gaddy on the Banjo’s Hidden History (part 1 - original interview re-post)
April 16, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB**This interview was originally posted in September 2022** My guest this week is Kristina R. Gaddy, who joins us to discuss her fascinating book “Well of Souls: Uncovering the Banjo's Hidden History”. We chat about how she came to write the book and some of the key discoveries she made along the way, in particular the banjo’s unknown history as an instrument of ritual and rebellion. Kristina’s research in diaries, letters, archives, and art, traces the banjo’s beginnings from the sevente...
Kristina R Gaddy on the Banjo’s Hidden History (part 2 - new interview)
April 16, 2024 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBKristina R. Gaddy joins me again to celebrate the paperback release of her fascinating book “Well of Souls: Uncovering the Banjo's Hidden History”. We chat about the reception to the book's publication in hardback, what information has come to light since publication, Kristina's hopes that her book will inspire others to pick up where she left off and dig deeper, plus how Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter', featuring Rhiannon Giddens (who wrote the foreword to Kristina's book) increased the attent...
Bluegrass Briefing - April 15th 2024 (Church Street Blues re-issue, John McEuen, Jake Eddy)
April 15, 2024 14:00 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - Church Street News Church Street Blues reissue Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Full list of interviews Peghead Nation Use the co...
Matt Glaser - Celebrating 15 Years of Berklee's American Roots Music Program
April 09, 2024 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBMy guest this week is Matt Glaser, Artistic Director of Berklee's Center for American Roots Music. Matt joins me to celebrate 15 years of the program, but also to delve into some of the themes of his superb Keynote Speech at IBMA 2023. In the speech, Matt sets out the idea that American music can be seen as one thing, rather than simply a series of genres, and goes on to give countless examples of early musical connections between styles. We chat about his approach, how music education d...
Bluegrass Briefing - April 8th 2024 (Fretboard Summit, Rhiannon Giddens, Hillary Klug)
April 08, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - Church Street News Fretboard Summit Rhiannon Giddens on collaborating with Beyoncé on 'Cowboy Carter' Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy David Benedict ‘How I Transcribe’ Hillary Klug Kickstarter Other bits Sign up for emai...
Temperance Reel (G 75 bpm) - You Play Rhythm
April 02, 2024 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.79 MBThis week we're jamming along to Temperance Reel and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play rhythm track where I play the melody so you can work on backup. It's four times through in the key of G at 75 bpm. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Support the show === - Sign up to get updates on new episodes ...
Temperance Reel (G 75 bpm) - Performance
April 02, 2024 15:00 - 4 minutes - 2.94 MBThis week we're jamming along to the classic tune Temperance Reel. This is a performance track, rather than a backing track. It's me playing both tune and backup so you've got a reference to listen to if you're new to the tune, or just want to be able to listen a few times to the whole thing. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done and jam along! If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), head to bluegrassjamalong.com Support t...
Temperance Reel (G 75 bpm) - Jam Along
April 02, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.48 MBThis week we're jamming along to Temperance Reel and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the jam along track where I play backup, followed by the melody then we keep swapping. It's four times through in the key of G at 75 bpm. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Support the show === - Sign up to get updates on new ...
Temperance Reel (G 75 bpm) - You Play Lead
April 02, 2024 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.68 MBThis week we're jamming along to Temperance Reel and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play lead track where I play backup so you can work on the tune. It's four times through in the key of G at 75 bpm. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Support the show === - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - F...
Bluegrass Briefing - April 1st 2024 (Blue Highway, Laurie Lewis, IBMA WOB)
April 01, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.51 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - church street news IBMA ticket info Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy Bob Minner - Sulphur Dell Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Full list of inter...
Lindsay Lou - Knowing Where You Come From to Know Where You Want to Go
March 26, 2024 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBMy guest this week is Lindsay Lou, who joins me to talk about her wonderful record Queen of Time. We talk about the arc of Lindsay's creative journey, from her previous record Southland to this record, and beyond. We also chat about why it's important to know where you came from, both personally and musically, and why that led to Lindsay using interviews with her grandmother on two tracks on the record, plus I got the chance to ask about Lindsay's recent experience of joining the Transatlan...
Bluegrass Briefing - March 25th 2024 (inc Lindsay Lou, Aoife O'Donovan & Sierra Ferrell)
March 24, 2024 20:00 - 8 minutes - 6.16 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - church street news Well of Souls - Kristina Gaddy Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy Punch Brothers - Just What I Needed Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 play...
Discovering Tony Rice with Bill Amatneek
March 19, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBMy guest this week is Bill Amatneek, who joins me to talk about his fascinating new book 'Discovering Tony Rice.' Bill shares his memories of playing with Tony in the David Grisman Quintet, officiating at Tony's wedding to Leela and spending time with him on the road. He also talks about how an article on Tony turned into a 260 page book and what he learned about Tony from interviewing his friends, musical colleagues and family in the process. It's a fascinating insight into one of the mos...
Bluegrass Briefing - March 18th 2024 (inc. Tony Trischka w/Molly Tuttle & Sam Bush; Earl Scruggs Fest; Steve Martin w/Alison Brown)
March 18, 2024 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - church street news Earl Scruggs Music Festival lineup Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg’s mandolin retreat Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy The Last Repair Shop Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong....
Michael Johnathon - Woodsongs, Songfarmers and the Timeless Tradition of the Front Porch
March 13, 2024 15:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBMy guest this week is singer-songwriter, producer, author, and playwright Michael Johnathon. Michael is probably best known as the founder, producer and host of The Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour. He joins me to talk about Woodsongs' extraordinary history, from its humble beginnings in a tiny room with an audience of 12, to being broadcast on 537 radio stations and heard by over two million listeners. We also chat about his SongFarmers project, a global network where musicians become leader...
Bluegrass Briefing - March 11th 2024 (inc. news from Chris Thile, North Carolina Guitar Celebration & Volume Five)
March 11, 2024 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - church street news North Carolina Guitar Celebration Chris Thile’s Acousticamp Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy New Music Streaming Bill Pitchfork Mixmag Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact...
Ethan Sherman interview
March 05, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBMy guest this week is guitarist Ethan Sherman. Ethan joins me to talk about his new record 'Passages', which is due out on March 8th. We chat about working with producer Wes Corbett on the project, why it was important to write for specific players and how Ethan came to string band music in the first place. We also chat about a wonderful book Ethan co-wrote with Adam Levy called 'String Theories'. I've been working with it for a couple of weeks and it's really inspired me to focus more on ...
Bluegrass Briefing - March 4th 2024
March 04, 2024 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.48 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - church street news Lessons With Marcel Tony Rice video Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy Earl Scruggs’ D18 Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Full li...
Missy Raines - Standing Gently on the Shoulders of Tradition
February 27, 2024 18:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBMy guest this week is Missy Raines. We talk about Missy's wonderful new album 'Highlander' and her journey from being a bass player to becoming a singer/songwriter and bandleader. Along the way Missy talks about being part of a musical tradition, what that means to her, how working with producer Alison Brown shaped the record and why it felt like coming home to a place she'd never left to begin with. It's a great record and I really enjoyed the conversation. To find out more about Missy, ...
Bluegrass Briefing - February 26th 2024
February 26, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - church street news Song Farmers Casey Driessen’s Blue Ridge Fiddle Camp Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy Scott Nygaard on playing for people to dance to Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ ...
George Jackson on Recording 100 Fiddle Tunes in a Day
February 20, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBMy guest this week is fiddle player George Jackson. George, originally from New Zealand, now living in Nashville, won the 2022 IBMA Instrumentalist Of The Year Momentum Award. He's played with a wide range of artists with artists such as The Jacob Jolliff Band, Jake Blount, Tall Poppy String Band, The Local Trio, Front Country, Peter Rowan and Missy Raines. He joins me to chat about a fascinating project he's working on with Tristan Scroggins, called The Old Time 100. George and Tristan ...
Bluegrass Briefing - February 19th 2024
February 18, 2024 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - church street news Steve Gulley Memorial Scholarship Bluegrass Today piece Crandall Creek website New Mexico Banjo Camp Discovering Tony Rice Book Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy Bela Fleck - In Defence of Rhapsody in Blu...
Kyle Tuttle (Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway)
February 14, 2024 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBMy guest this week is Kyle Tuttle. Lots of you will know Kyle as the banjo player in Molly Tuttle's band Golden Highway, but he also has a fantastic new record called 'Labor of Lust', which he's joining me to chat about in this episode. We talk about the roots of the record, the theme that runs through it, Earl Scruggs' influence on Kyle (and the banjo in general) and using effects on the banjo, both to change the sound in the studio and to get a fuller sound live, particularly as the venu...
Bluegrass Briefing - February 12th 2024
February 12, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - church street news Michael Daves Facebook page Bluegrass in La Roche Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy Alex Hargreaves ArtistWorks course Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mo...
Jim Mills on Earl Scruggs and pre-War Gibson banjos
February 07, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThis is the final episode in the series celebrating Earl Scruggs' 100th birthday. My guest for this one is Jim Mills. Jim is a fantastic banjo player, who spent over a decade playing with Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. He's also an expert on pre-War Gibson banjos, so is the perfect person to talk about how the banjos Earl played influenced the sound and, as a result, the type of banjo people look for to this day. If you want to find out more about Jim, including infohon his business b...
Bluegrass Briefing - February 5th 2024
February 05, 2024 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements - church street news IBMA official showcase Ramble applications Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival Releases (The Grass is New The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy George Jackson & Tristan Scroggins - Old time 100 Tristan’s Instagram George’s Instag...
Earl Scruggs 100th Birthday Tribute part 3 - Trey Hensley, Kyle Tuttle (Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway) & Willow Osborne
February 01, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThis is part 3 of the celebration of Earl Scruggs' 100th birthday. In this episode we're talking about Earl's influence on the younger generation of players and also celebrating his wonderful guitar playing. You'll hear from: Trey Hensley, on Earl being his main influence on the guitar, as well as getting to meet and play with Earl Kyle Tuttle, on why no banjo record is complete without a tip of the hat to Earl Scruggs and why Earl is perhaps one of the most imitated musicians in histor...
Bluegrass Briefing - January 29th 2024
January 29, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.05 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Podcast news Earl Scruggs 100th birthday celebration part 1 Part 2 Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Full list of interviews Peghead Nation Use the code ‘j...
Earl Scruggs 100th Birthday Tribute part 2 - Jerry Douglas, Alison Brown and Tim O'Brien
January 24, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThis is part 2 of the celebration of Earl Scruggs' 100th birthday. Earl's influence on bluegrass is huge, as you'll hear from my guests this week. You'll hear from: Jerry Douglas, on Earl being one of the first sounds he heard and why starting The Earls of Leicester felt like a calling Alison Brown on why the timing of Earl's arrival on the bluegrass scene (and the wider music scene) had such an impact on the music, and on Earl's career Tim O'Brien on Earl's role in the development of ...
Bluegrass Briefing - January 22nd 2024
January 22, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.54 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Podcast news Earl Scruggs 100th birthday celebration part 1 News and announcements (Church Street News) Earl Scruggs Center - Center Stage shows Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy Rachel Baiman BGS piece on Brittany Haas and Punch Brothers Tristan Scr...
Earl Scruggs 100th Birthday Tribute with Tony Trischka, Kristin Scott Benson and Alan Munde
January 16, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBJanuary 6th would have been Earl Scruggs' 100th birthday. To celebrate Earl and his extraordinary influence, I've been speaking to people who knew, played with and have been inspired by him. This is part 1, featuring three amazing banjo players: Tony Trischka Kristin Scott Benson Alan Munde They all share their thoughts on Earl and his contribution to music and the banjo, as well as why Earl's music is so special to them. All of these are brand new interviews carried out for these episo...
Earl Scruggs 100th Birthday Tribute part 1 - Tony Trischka, Kristin Scott Benson and Alan Munde
January 16, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBJanuary 6th would have been Earl Scruggs' 100th birthday. To celebrate Earl and his extraordinary influence, I've been speaking to people who knew, played with and have been inspired by him. This is part 1, featuring three amazing banjo players: Tony Trischka Kristin Scott Benson Alan Munde They all share their thoughts on Earl and his contribution to music and the banjo, as well as why Earl's music is so special to them. All of these are brand new interviews carried out for these episo...
Bluegrass Briefing - January 15th 2024
January 14, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Podcast news Josh Turknett interview episode News and announcements (Church Street News) Nickel Creek tour dates Sore Fingers Summer School Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy Tony Rice Church Street Blues vinyl reissue Other bits Sign up for emails ...
Josh Turknett (Brainjo) Interview - Re-post
January 09, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBFor this week's episode I'm doing something I don't normally do - reposting an old interview. In fact, I don't think I've ever done it before. The reason I'm doing it is that so many of us make resolutions at this time of year to practice more, play better or just improve on our instruments. My guest in this interview has some wonderful advice on all of those things. My guest for this one is Josh Turknett, author of the fantastic book 'The Laws of Brainjo - The Art & Science of Molding a...
Bluegrass Briefing - January 8th 2024
January 08, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.84 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. Podcast news Jerry Douglas talks about the Earl Scruggs 100th birthday concert Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 playlist Scroll on Buddy Nickel Creek - Blackberry Session Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New 2024 pla...
Jerry Douglas celebrates Earl Scruggs' 100th Birthday
January 02, 2024 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBJanuary 6th 2024 would have been Earl Scruggs' 100th birthday. I'm putting together a very special set of episodes to celebrate. As part of them I spoke to Jerry Douglas, who's organising a spectacular night of music at The Ryman on Earl's birthday to mark the occasion. This is a taster taken from a much longer chat I had with Jerry. We talked about putting the show together and why he wants to celebrate Earl. The full interview will be released in a couple of weeks, alongside lots of oth...
2023 Retrospective with Sierra Hull, Alison Krauss, Wyatt Rice and more
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBIt’s almost the end of 2023. Where did the year go?! I’m already working on some exciting stuff for 2024 but, before we head into the holidays, I wanted to have a look back at 2023 on Bluegrass Jam Along as it’s been an extraordinary year. I’ve had the opportunity to speak to some truly amazing guests. You’ll hear excerpts from a few of them in this episode, along with a recap of all the interviews on the podcast this year. You’ll hear from: Sierra Hull on playing with Bela Fleck and the...
Bluegrass Briefing - December 11th 2023
December 10, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.33 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements (Church Street News) Peghead Nation - Gypsy Jazz Mandolin Essentials, taught by Aaron Weinstein Use the code ‘jamalong’ for a free month of any course Delfest lineup Releases (The Grass is New) Billy Strings live release The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Scroll on Budd...
The Bristol Sessions and Beyond, with Ted Olson
December 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBMy guest this week is Ted Olson. Ted is Professor of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University. He's also written liner notes and essays for some wonderful projects, including “Doc Watson – Life's Work: A Retrospective,” and the fantastic “Nothing But Green Willow: The Songs Of Jane Gentry and Mary Sands” by Martin Simpson & Thomm Jutz. Ted joins me to talk about three wonderful projects he worked on for Bear Family Records, celebrating three key recording sessions that took...
Bluegrass Briefing - December 4th 2023
December 04, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements (Church Street News) Lessons with Marcel - Mickey’s Fiddle Tune Arrangements book Sierra Hull tour dates Billy Strings Europe 2023 Mini Tour Documentary Releases (The Grass is New) Rachel Baiman ‘Common Nation of Sorrow’ deluxe edition The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist ...
Mini Jam #6 - 3 tunes at 85bpm
November 28, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThis week we've got something I haven't done in a while - a mini jam episode. That means we're playing 3 tunes back to back instead of focussing on just one. The idea is it feels a bit more like playing at a jam session. I know some of you use these tracks to work up to attending a jam so hopefully this will help with that! I've gone for 3 tunes with a more open feel, they're not quite as busy as tunes like Blackberry Blosson. They are: Home Sweet Home in D Red Wing in G Peartree in G...
Bluegrass Briefing - November 27th 2023
November 27, 2023 08:00 - 7 minutes - 5.06 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements (Church Street News) MerleFest Lineup IBMA Emcee masterclass Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Scroll on Buddy Atkin Guitars D37 12S model (Instagram link) In My Ears The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Other bits Sign up for emai...
Big Sandy River (A 75 bpm) - You Play Rhythm
November 22, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.66 MBThis week we're jamming along to Big Sandy River and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play rhythm track where I play the melody so you can work on backup. It's four times through in the key of A at 75 bpm. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Support the show === - Sign up to get updates on new episodes ...
Big Sandy River (A 75 bpm) - You Play Lead
November 22, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.57 MBThis week we're jamming along to Big Sandy River and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play lead track where I play backup so you can work on the tune. It's four times through in the key of A at 75 bpm. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Support the show === - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - F...
Big Sandy River (A 75 bpm) - Performance
November 22, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.94 MBThis week we're jamming along to the classic tune Big Sandy River. This is a performance track, rather than a backing track. It's me playing both tune and backup so you've got a reference to listen to if you're new to the tune, or just want to be able to listen a few times to the whole thing. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done and jam along! If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), head to bluegrassjamalong.com Support t...
Big Sandy River (A 75 bpm) - Jam Along
November 22, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.04 MBThis week we're jamming along to Big Sandy River and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the jam along track where I play backup, followed by the melody then we keep swapping. It's four times through in the key of A at 75 bpm. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Support the show === - Sign up to get updates on new ...
Bluegrass Briefing - November 20th 2023
November 20, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.29 MBWelcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass. Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode. News and announcements (Church Street News) Energy Curfew Music Hour tickets Releases (The Grass is New) Kelly Hunt - Ozark Symphony The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Scroll on Buddy Mandolin Cafe In My Ears The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Other bits Sign up for emails https://...
Home Sweet Home (D 85 bpm) - You Play Lead
November 14, 2023 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.29 MBThis week we're jamming along to Home Sweet Home and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play lead track where I play backup so you can work on the tune. It's four times through in the key of D at 85 bpm. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Support the show === - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - F...
Home Sweet Home (D 85 bpm) - You Play Rhythm
November 14, 2023 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.43 MBThis week we're jamming along to Home Sweet Home and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play rhythm track where I play the melody so you can work on backup. It's four times through in the key of D at 85 bpm. Don't forget to check out the other three episodes when you're done. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), just head to bluegrassjamalong.com Support the show === - Sign up to get updates on new episodes ...