Latest Futch Podcast Episodes
Episode 709 - "Mountain Dulcimer Museum Tour"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - July 12, 2024 17:19 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download From Sharonville, Ohio, Bing takes us inside the American Folk Music School & National Mountain Dulcimer Museum with director Vickey Sasser. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the pro...
Episode 708 - "KMW Through the Lens"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - July 05, 2024 19:54 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Bing offers a brief glimpse into his time at Kentucky Music Week through video and music, including a performance of “ADHD Blues” on mountain dulcimer. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider support...
Episode 707 - "Groovy Cabbage"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - June 28, 2024 23:35 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Back at White Acres Campground, Bing brings some of his teachings from Kentucky Music Week in an episode focused on rhythms and strum-building for songs. A demo of a 3-measure cadence for muscle memory, the palm mute, and turning drums into strums gets applied to “Boil Dem ...
Episode 706 - "Mountain Dulcimer Quick-Start"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - June 21, 2024 11:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Bing takes a no-frills approach to getting started with mountain dulcimer. Here he demonstrates how to 1) figure out tunes you know, 2) make up your own tunes, 3) noodle around, all after a quick tutorial on how to play the drone melody style. A great beginners resource, o...
Episode 705 - "The DulciVox Pro"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - June 14, 2024 11:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Bing arrives at Folkcraft Instruments in Woodburn, Indiana, and gets a behind-the-scenes look at production of the new DulciVox mountain dulcimers. He also takes his new DulciVox Pro for a test-drive through some fiddle tunes, O'Carolan, and Meatloaf. Bing Futch is endorse...
Episode 704 - "New Tune: 'Gebhard'"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - June 07, 2024 23:42 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Arriving at his first tour stop, Bing writes a new tune inspired by the Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music Festival, taking place this weekend at Goold Park in Morris, Illinois (That's June 8th and 9th for you in the present.) Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft In...
Episode 703 - “One Last Bit of New Jam Book!”
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - May 31, 2024 11:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download One last bit of music from Mountain Dulcimer in the Band (Book 8) featuring a walk-through of “Hard Times” by Stephen Foster and some fancy interlude chords. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider s...
Episode 702 - "Even More New Jam Book!"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - May 24, 2024 11:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Another snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. Today's episode features “Wild Mountain Thyme” in the style of Dire Straits! Bi...
Episode 701 - "More New Jam Book!"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - May 17, 2024 15:27 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Another snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. Today's episode features “Wild Mountain Thyme” in the style of Dire Straits! Bi...
Episode 701 - "More New Jam Bt"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - May 17, 2024 15:27 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Another snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. Today's episode features “Wild Mountain Thyme” in the style of Dire Straits! Bi...
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - May 11, 2024 00:58 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Episode 700 shares a snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. With Book 8 newly released, Bing walks through "Keep on the Sunny S...
Episode 700 - "New Jam Book!"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - May 11, 2024 00:58 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Episode 700 shares a snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. With Book 8 newly released, Bing walks through "Keep on the Sunny S...
Episode 699 - "Can't Help Starkly"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - May 03, 2024 11:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Continuing with the Stark Session series, featuring the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox mountain dulcimer, Bing works up “Can't Help Falling In Love” from melody to full arrangement with chords and rhythm. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hil...
Episode 701 - "More New Jam Bt""More New Jam Book!t Help Starkly"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - May 03, 2024 11:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Continuing with the Stark Session series, featuring the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox mountain dulcimer, Bing works up “Can't Help Falling In Love” from melody to full arrangement with chords and rhythm. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hil...
Episode 698 - The DulciVox
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - April 26, 2024 17:29 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download In a continuing series of episodes featuring The Stark Sessions, Bing deconstructs “Lean On Me”, distilling it to the melody, then adding harmony and support. He is playing the third prototype of the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox, which is now officially available to order...
Episode 697 - "Lean On Me Starkly"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - April 19, 2024 17:14 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download In a continuing series of episodes featuring The Stark Sessions, Bing deconstructs “Lean On Me”, distilling it to the melody, then adding harmony and support. He is playing the third prototype of the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox, which is now officially available to order...
Episode 696 - "Georgia On My Mind Starkly"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - April 12, 2024 11:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download In a continuing series of episodes featuring The Stark Sessions, Bing deconstructs “Georgia On My Mind”, distilling it to the melody, then adding harmony and support. He is playing the third prototype of the Folkcraft Instruments DulciVox, which is now officially available ...
Episode 695 - EDeep Track On The Road"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - April 06, 2024 03:06 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Bing debuts a new arrangement of the Georgia State Song, “Georgia On My Mind”, created and workshopped at the first Expedition Dulcimer at Stone Mountain Manor in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Here, a collection of visuals and moments from the week. Www.ExpeditionDulcimer.com Fo...
Episode 695 - ""Georgia On My Mind Starkly"Georgia On My Mind Starkly"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - April 06, 2024 03:06 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Bing debuts a new arrangement of the Georgia State Song, “Georgia On My Mind”, created and workshopped at the first Expedition Dulcimer at Stone Mountain Manor in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Here, a collection of visuals and moments from the week. Www.ExpeditionDulcimer.com Fo...
Episode 695 - ""Georgia On My Mind Starkly"Georgia On My Mind Starkly"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - April 06, 2024 03:06 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Bing debuts a new arrangement of the Georgia State Song, “Georgia On My Mind”, created and workshopped at the first Expedition Dulcimer at Stone Mountain Manor in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Here, a collection of visuals and moments from the week. Www.ExpeditionDulcimer.com Fo...
Episode 695 - "Georgia On My Mind"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - April 06, 2024 03:06 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Bing debuts a new arrangement of the Georgia State Song, “Georgia On My Mind”, created and workshopped at the first Expedition Dulcimer at Stone Mountain Manor in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Here, a collection of visuals and moments from the week. Www.ExpeditionDulcimer.com Fo...
Episode 695 - EDeep Track On The Road"Deep Track On The Road"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - March 29, 2024 12:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Another livestreamed workshop from an rv in a North Carolina strip mall parking lot. Bing introduces a series called Deep Track, which takes an immersive approach to study. This episode is for chromatic mountain dulcimer tuned DAD – and the study is in the key of F major, ...
Episode 694 - "Deep Track On The Road"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - March 29, 2024 12:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Another livestreamed workshop from an rv in a North Carolina strip mall parking lot. Bing introduces a series called Deep Track, which takes an immersive approach to study. This episode is for chromatic mountain dulcimer tuned DAD – and the study is in the key of F major, ...
Episode 693 - "II On The Road"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - March 22, 2024 12:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Bing livestreams The Ionian Institute from his rv in a North Carolina strip mall parking lot. Attend workshops for free at www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supportin...
Episode 693 - "II On The Road
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - March 22, 2024 12:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Bing livestreams The Ionian Institute from his rv in a North Carolina strip mall parking lot. Attend workshops for free at www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supportin...
Episode 692 - "Found At Sea"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - March 15, 2024 11:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download “Found At Sea” is a new tune that Bing composed and recorded on March 8th, inspired by the 2024 Castaway Music Cruise. Here, it provides the soundtrack for a glimpse at the seafaring fun aboard the Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas. Www.CastawayMusicCruise.com Bing Fu...
Episode 691 - "Celebration of a Decade"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - March 08, 2024 12:00 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download A glimpse at the music and merriment that took place at the 10th Annual Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat in Homosassa Springs, Florida. GulfCoastDulcimer.com Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consi...
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Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - March 01, 2024 12:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download A new tune inspired by Bing's oldest cat, Simba. Includes introductions to all five rescued felines at Casa de Milagro, and a tribute to Simba's BFF, Roscoe, who left for Rainbow Bridge in January. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Wood...
Episode 689 - "Colored Aristocracy"
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - February 23, 2024 12:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download The Stark Sessions are bare-bones song studies shot in high contrast black and white with no dialogue, allowing viewers to focus on the tune at hand. For this session, the song, “Colored Aristocracy”, is broken down into melody, drone melody and then chords are added along ...
Episode 688 -
Dulcimerica with Bing Futch - February 16, 2024 12:30 - Video ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsDirect Download Bing teaches the tune “Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss” on mountain dulcimer in the key of D, tuned DAD, and then cranks up the backing tracks to audition the song for “Mountain Dulcimer in the Band (Book 8)”. Play along with the band and Bing, plus download tracks at http...