Bluegrass Jam Along
389 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 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
Home Sweet Home (D 85 bpm) - Performance
November 14, 2023 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.67 MBThis week we're jamming along to the classic tune Home Sweet Home. 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. If you want a chord chart (or just want to find out more or get in touch), head to bluegrassjamalong.com Support the show === - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sh...
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 ...
Bluegrass Briefing - November 13th 2023
November 13, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - 6.14 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) Grammy Nominations Releases (The Grass is New) Catilin Canty ‘Quiet Flame’ video (with Paul Kowert) The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Scroll on Buddy ArtistWorks Mandolin Round Table video In My Ears The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Oth...
Mike Marshall & Chris Thile's Into the Cauldron 20th Anniversary Celebration - part 2
November 07, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB2023 is the 20th anniversary of the release of Mike Marshall and Chris Thile's album of mandolin duets 'Into the Cauldron'. To mark the anniversary and celebrate the album, and the influence it's had on a whole generation of mandolin players, I've put together two very special episodes. This is part 2, featuring interviews with mandolin players who were influenced by and love Into the Cauldron, including: Daniel Patrick (Mandolins and Beer podcast) Jarrod Walker (Billy Strings) Tristan...
Bluegrass Briefing - November 6th 2023
November 06, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 6 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’ 100th Birthday Celebration Bluegrass Guitar Sicily - With Bryan Sutton and Chris Eldridge Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Scroll on Buddy Appalachian Mountains and the Scottish Highlands map In My Ears T...
Mike Marshall & Chris Thile's Into the Cauldron 20th Anniversary Celebration - part 1 with Mike Marshall
October 31, 2023 16:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MB2023 is the 20th anniversary of the release of Mike Marshall and Chris Thile's album of mandolin duets 'Into the Cauldron'. To mark the anniversary and celebrate the album, and the influence it's had on a whole generation of mandolin players, I've put together two very special episodes. This is part 1, featuring a brand new, in-depth interview with Mike Marshall. We chat about how the record came about, song choices, recording, how they got that amazing reverb and so much more. It was a ...
Bluegrass Briefing - October 30th 2023
October 30, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 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. Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Scroll on Buddy Elderly Instruments named America’s Top Small Business In My Ears Bear Family CDs We Shall All Be Reunited - Revisiting The Bristol Sessions 1927-1928 (CD) Tell It To Me - The Johnson City Sessions - Revisited 1928...
Big Sciota in G at 2 tempos - 75 bpm & 85 bpm
October 24, 2023 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBThis week we're playing another tune back to back at two different speeds - once at 75 bpm then again at 85. We're doing Big Sciota and we're in the key of G. We're using the jam along format - that means I'm kicking off playing backup and you're on the tune, then we swap and go round 4 times. Then, after a quick pause, we do the whole thing again at 85 bpm. Don't forget to grab a chord sheet if you need one from bluegrassjamalong.com Happy picking! Matt Support the show === - Sign up...
Bluegrass Briefing - October 23rd 2023
October 24, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.09 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. Bluegrass Jam Along News Clarence White Tribute - part 1 Clarence White Tribute - part 2 Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Scroll on Buddy Mandolins and Beer podcast Earl Scruggs book Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Gras...
Clarence White Tribute part 2 - featuring Russ Barenberg, Diane Bouska, Michael Daves & Tim Stafford
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Clarence White - one of the undisputed greats of bluegrass guitar. To mark the occasion, and to celebrate Clarence, I've been speaking to people who knew and played with him, as well as musicians who were influenced by his playing. This is part 2, featuring all new interviews with Russ Barenberg, Diane Bouska, Michael Daves and Tim Stafford. Russ produced the first book of transcriptions of Clarence's playing and Diane, who was married to Cl...
Bluegrass Briefing - October 16th 2023
October 16, 2023 15:00 - 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. Bluegrass Jam Along News Clarence White Tribute part 1 Sweet Relief Musicians Fund News and announcements (Church street News) Celtic Connections Oh, Didn’t They Ramble - Rounder Records book Blue Ridge Guitar Camp Charlotte Carrivick interview Web Apple Spotify Bela Fleck ‘My Bluegrass Heart’ tr...
Clarence White Tribute part 1 - featuring David Grier and Alan Munde
October 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Clarence White - one of the undisputed greats of bluegrass guitar. To mark the occasion, and to celebrate Clarence, I've been speaking to people who knew and played with him, as well as musicians who were influenced by his playing. This is part 1, featuring all new interviews with David Grier, who knew Clarence in the final year of his life, and Alan Munde, who played with Clarence in those final months, most famously on The New Kentucky Colo...
Bluegrass Briefing - October 9th 2023
October 08, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.41 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. Bluegrass Jam Along News IBMA episode News and announcements (Church street News) Caitlin Canty and Chris Eldridge - ‘Come By the Highway Home’ Nechville Billy Failing banjo Sarah Jarosz tour dates Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Scroll on Buddy Eric Skye fidd...
IBMA World of Bluegrass 2023 special
October 03, 2023 15:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBThis week's episode is a special IBMA World of Bluegrass 2023 round up. I was incredibly lucky to be nominated for an IBMA Momentum Award for the podcast, so I made the trip over from the UK to Raleigh for the awards ceremony and the conference. While I was there I interviewed a few people, some you'll be very familiar with, some maybe less so, about their experiences of IBMA and what it means to the bluegrass community. My guests include: Alex Graf Fred Kosak of Stillhouse Junkies Da...
Bluegrass Briefing - October 2nd 2023
October 02, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.04 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. Bluegrass Jam Along News IBMA website Martin Simpson & Thomm Jutz interview News and announcements (Church street News) IBMA music award winners Releases (The Grass is New) Martin Simpson & Thomm Jutz record On The Honky Tonk Highway With The Brother Boys The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist ...
Martin Simpson & Thomm Jutz interview
September 26, 2023 01:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBMy guests this week are Martin Simpson & Thomm Jutz, who join me to talk about their wonderful new record 'Nothing But Green Willow : The Songs of Mary Sands and Jane Gentry.' The album brings together a selection of British folk songs collected in Appalachia in the early 20th century by Cecil Sharp and Maud Karpeles. Alongside Martin and Thomm it features a range of incredible artists from both sides of the pond, including Sierra Hull and Justin Moses, Angeline Morrison, Odessa Settles,...
Bluegrass Briefing - September 25th 2023
September 24, 2023 19:00 - 6 minutes - 4.46 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. Bluegrass Jam Along News Bluegrass Jam Along website Peghead Nation Use the code ‘jamalong’ for a free month of any course News and announcements (Church street News) Punch Brothers - Energy Curfew Music Hour Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Scroll on Buddy IBM...
James Kee (East Nash Grass) interview
September 19, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBMy guest this week is James Kee, lead singer and guitarist with East Nash Grass. James chats about how the members first came together via a regular Nashville gig, how that slowly began to turn into a band and also about their fantastic new record Last Chance to Win. You can find out more at the East Nash Grass website, where you'll find tour dates, music, merch and links to social platforms for regular updates. I really enjoyed this one - hope you do too! Matt Support the show === - S...
Bluegrass Briefing - September 18th 2023
September 17, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.29 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. Bluegrass Jam Along News Bluegrass Jam Along website Peghead Nation Use the code ‘jamalong’ for a free month of any course News and announcements (Church street News) IBMA app Apple Google Releases (The Grass is New) Cory Walker - School Project The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Scroll o...
Peartree in G at 2 tempos - 75 bpm & 85 bpm
September 12, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThis week we're playing another tune back to back at two different speeds - once at 75 bpm then again at 85. We're doing Peartree and we're in the key of G. We're using the jam along format - that means I'm kicking off playing backup and you're on the tune, then we swap and go round 4 times. Then, after a quick pause, we do the whole thing again at 85 bpm. Don't forget to grab a chord sheet if you need one from bluegrassjamalong.com Happy picking! Matt Support the show Support the show...
Bluegrass Briefing - September 11th 2023
September 11, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.09 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. Bluegrass Jam Along News Bluegrass Jam Along website News and announcements (Church street News) Brad Farmer scholarship info Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify ...
A quick August update
August 14, 2023 19:00 - 2 minutes - 1.77 MBHi everyone. Not a full episode this week, I just wanted to let you know what's going on over the summer as I'm taking a short break. Happy picking! Matt Support the show === - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts
Bluegrass Briefing - August 7th 2023
August 07, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.46 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. Bluegrass Jam Along News Bluegrass Jam Along website List of tunes on the website News and announcements (Church street News) IBMA music awards nominees IBMA industry/momentum award nominees Releases (The Grass is New) The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Scroll on Buddy Bluegrass Today Georg...
Caitlin Canty interview
July 18, 2023 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBMy guest this week is singer songwriter Caitlin Canty. Caitlin joins me to chat about her new album Quiet Flame, produced by Chris Eldridge (of Punch Brothers and Mighty Poplar) and featuring a fantastic band, including Paul Kowert, Brittany Haas, Sarah Jarosz, Noam Pikelny and Andrew Marlin. We talk about working with those musicians, the fact that the record was about to be made when the pandemic struck, how the final record differs from the one it would have been if it had been recorded...
Bluegrass Briefing - July 17th 2023
July 16, 2023 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 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. Bluegrass Jam Along News Bluegrass Jam Along website List of tunes on the website News and announcements (Church street News) New Northfield mandolin (and guitar) models Ron Block banjo app Releases (The Grass is New) Wyatt Ellis ‘Grassy Cove’ video The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Other ...
Food for Thought - Some Days You Just Suck (and that’s OK)
July 11, 2023 20:00 - 4 minutes - 2.91 MBThis week's episodes were supposed to be a set of backing tracks for Big Sandy River. I recorded them and started editing and they just sounded a bit....well...bad! So rather than put them out, or make up an excuse, I thought I'd share that in the hope it helps a few other people go a little easier on themselves on their bad days. Because we all have them (even Bryan Sutton). It's a short episode but hopefully there's some value in it. That's it - happier picking! Matt Support the show ...
Bluegrass Briefing - July 10th 2023
July 09, 2023 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.06 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. Bluegrass Jam Along News New Bluegrass Jam Along website News and announcements (Church street News) IBMA Mystery Merch Sale Releases (The Grass is New) Wyatt Ellis ‘Grassy Cove’ Other bits Sign up for emails https://bluegrassjamalong.com/contact/ The Grass is (mostly) New Spotify playlist Happy p...
Tim Stafford (Guitar Melodies) interview
July 04, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBMy guest this week is Tim Stafford of Blue Highway. Tim joins me to chat about his new record Guitar Melodies, a wonderful album of guitar instrumentals. We talk about the tunes, the guitars he used, who else plays on the record and why Tim dedicated the album to the memory and legacy of Tony Rice. It's a great record and it's always a pleasure to chat to Tim. Head to Tim's website for more info. You can buy Guitar Melodies from Tim's store. If you don't know the tony_units Instagram acc...
Bluegrass Briefing - July 3rd 2023
July 03, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutes - 5.94 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. Bluegrass Jam Along News New Bluegrass Jam Along website News and announcements (Church street News) Samuel Smith story Samuel’s Instagram Listen to ‘In the Springtime’ Releases (The Grass is New) Watch Molly Tuttle’s ‘San Joaquin’ The Grass is New Spotify playlist Scroll on Buddy Bela Fleck’s Blu...
Gabe Witcher (Punch Brothers) interview
June 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBMy guest this week is Gabe Witcher. Just a couple of days before we recorded this, Gabe played his last shows with Punch Brothers, the band he was a founding member of and was in for 18 years. We chat about how the band came together, what the early years were like and why now felt like the right time to move on. We also talk about what's next for Gabe, including continuing his work as a producer and arranger. It was a joyous conversation and a real treat to get to be a part of. Punch Br...
Bluegrass Briefing - June 26th 2023
June 26, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.57 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. Bluegrass Jam Along News New Bluegrass Jam Along website News and announcements (Church street News) Preserve Rockwood campaign Releases (The Grass is New) Dan Tyminski - God Fearing Heathen Caitlin Canty - Quiet Flame Buy the album Listen Shannon Slaughter - Hard A’Port The Grass is New Spotify ...
Blackberry Blossom in G at 2 tempos - 75 bpm & 85 bpm
June 21, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBThis week we're playing another tune back to back at two different speeds - once at 75 bpm then again at 85. We're doing Blackberry Blossom and we're in the key of G. We're using the jam along format - that means I'm kicking off playing backup and you're on the tune, then we swap and go round 4 times. Then, after a quick pause, we do the whole thing again at 85 bpm. Don't forget to grab a chord sheet if you need one from bluegrassjamalong.com Happy picking! Matt Support the show === -...
Bluegrass Briefing - June 19th 2023
June 18, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.67 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. Bluegrass Jam Along News New Bluegrass Jam Along website News and announcements (Church street News) IBMA Bluegrass Live! Releases (The Grass is New) Tim O’Brien Cup of Sugar Tim Stafford Guitar Melodies Watch Cup O’ Joe Weathered and Worn Scroll on Buddy David Grisman’s New Smokey Grass Boys Oth...
Tim O'Brien interview (Cup of Sugar)
June 13, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBMy guest this week is Tim O'Brien. Tim has a wonderful new record called 'Cup of Sugar', which I think is as good as anything he's done. We chat about the songs and themes on this record, as well as those on Tim's last album 'He Walked On'. Many of them revolve around connection and understanding other people's stories and experience. Tim is such a fascinating musician and I really loved this conversation. I hope you do too! For more info on Tim and 'Cup of Sugar', and to check latest ...
Bluegrass Briefing - June 12th 2023
June 11, 2023 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.8 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) Bluegrass photos Scott Simontacchi Instagram Tony Rice photo Releases (The Grass is New) Tim O’Brien Cup of Sugar pre-order link Tim Stafford Guitar Melodies pre-order link Scroll on Buddy Wyatt Ellis and Free Guitars 4 Kids Instagram post Free Guitar...
Peartree (G 85 bpm) - You Play Rhythm
June 06, 2023 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MBThis week we're jamming along to Peartree 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 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 - Free...
Peartree (G 85 bpm) - You Play Lead
June 06, 2023 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.13 MBThis week we're jamming along to Peartree 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 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 - Free fid...
Peartree (G 85 bpm) - Performance
June 06, 2023 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.7 MBThis week we're jamming along to the classic tune Peartree. 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 the show...
Peartree (G 85 bpm) - Jam Along
June 06, 2023 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBThis week we're jamming along to Peartreeand 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 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...
Bluegrass Briefing - June 5th 2023
June 05, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.05 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. Sign up for email alerts Natalie and Brittany Haas interview Apple Spotify Tristan Scroggins Facebook page Tristan Scroggins interview Apple Spotify The Grass is New Spotify playlist Happy picking. Matt Support the show === - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord she...
Natalie and Brittany Haas interview
May 30, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBMy guests this week are Natalie and Brittany Haas, who join me to chat about their great new record Haas. Some of you will be familiar with Brittany from Hawktail and Crooked Still, and Natalie from her long standing musical partnership with Alasdair Fraser. This new record marks their first duo recording, despite them having played music together for most of their lives. It was a fascinating, and fun, conversation - I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Here's where you'll find more info...
Bluegrass Briefing - May 29th 2023
May 29, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 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. Pod news Sign up for email alerts Church Street News Tyler Grant ArtistWorks course Wayne C. Henderson Festival and Guitar Competition The Grass is New - new releases The Grass is New Spotify playlist Tim O’Brien website East Nash Grass website Natalie and Brittany Haas Bandcamp Happy picking. Ma...
Food for Thought - What You Should Be Scared of as a Musician
May 26, 2023 10:00 - 4 minutes - 3.12 MBHi. I've got a Food For Thought episode for you this week. It's been a while since we did one of these, but something that happened last weekend that made me think - so I thought I'd share it. Have a listen and see what my take is. Then head over to Bluegrass Jamalong's Instagram or Facebook and tell us what you think! Happy picking. Support the show === - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews...
Old Spinning Wheel (D 85 bpm) - Performance
May 23, 2023 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.71 MBThis week we're jamming along to the classic tune The Old Spinning Wheel. 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 Su...
Old Spinning Wheel (D 85 bpm) - You Play Rhythm
May 23, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.27 MBThis week we're jamming along to The Old Spinning Wheel 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 epi...
Old Spinning Wheel (D 85 bpm) - You Play Lead
May 23, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.34 MBThis week we're jamming along to The Old Spinning Wheel 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 episode...
Old Spinning Wheel (D 85 bpm) - Jam Along
May 23, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBThis week we're jamming along to The Old Spinning Wheel 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 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 ...
Bluegrass Briefing - May 22nd 2023
May 22, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 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. Pod news Sign up for email alerts Church Street News Nashville Acoustic Camps DelFest Jerry Douglas online lessons The Grass is New - new releases The Grass is New Spotify playlist Scroll on Buddy Volunteer at Blue Highway Fest Happy picking. Matt Support the show === - Sign up to get updates o...
Wyatt Rice extended interview - Church Street Blues 40th anniversary
May 17, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThis interview is an extended version of the one that appeared in the first part of the Tony Rice Church Street Blues 40th anniversary celebration. I talked to Wyatt for almost an hour and we covered some areas that weren't directly related to the Church Street Blues episode, but are fascinating as an insight into where Tony was around the time the album was recorded. Wyatt also shared some of his favourite memories of hanging out with Tony and making music together in the early 1980s, so I...
Bluegrass Briefing - May 15th 2023
May 15, 2023 16:00 - 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. Pod news Bluegrass Jam Along YouTube channel Sign up for email alerts Church Street News Rhiannon Giddens video The Grass is New - new releases The Grass is New Spotify playlist Scroll on Buddy The 'Whiskey Before Breakfast' Cover D-18: Bob Minner, Chris Eldridge, Bryan Sutton and Kenny Smith Happy...