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My guest this week is Shelby Means. You may know Shelby as the Grammy award winning bassist of Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. You may also know her as the former bass player of Della Mae. Well, she’s not only an incredible bass player but she is also an incredible singer and songwriter. Her new album, self- titled album “Shelby Means” drops on May 30th. You can pre-order your copy at this link to her website, which is where you can also find out more about Shelby as well as you tour itinerary!

You can also find her on Instagram HERE.

Songs featured in this episode: The songs sampled on this episode can all be streamed on all of the streaming sites and will also be available on her new album “Shelby Means” which you can pre-order HERE!

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Here is part 2 of my conversation with Jody Stecher. Jody Stecher has been teaching and sharing his love for music since his days in the 1960s as a budding folklorist and influential picker in New York City's old-time and bluegrass scene. Stecher has played virtually every stringed instrument, delving deeply into traditional music forms from blues to Bahamain and even Hindustani classical. A musician of constant aesthetic integrity, Jody is regarded as one of America's leading traditional folk artists. You might know him from his work with Peter Rowan as well. These days, he lives in the Bay Area and enjoys singing and performing songs with his wife, Kate Brislin.

To keep up with Jody you can head over to his website here where you can contact him for lessons or purchase some of his music!

Songs featured in this episode: “Perfik” by Jody Stecher (Dreams from the Overlook) “The Overlook” by Jody Stecher (Dreams from the Overlook) “Kenny in Kansas City” by Jody Stecher (Wonders and Signs) “Curtains of the Night” by Jody Stecher and Kate Brislin (Our Town) “Dreadful Morning” by Jody Stecher with Mile Twelve (Instant Lonesome)

Youtube video links: Jerry Wicentowski Pretty - Pretty Little Indian - 2019 Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Festival Jerry Wicentowski - I Saw Your Face In The Moon - 2019 Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Festival

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My guest week is another absolute legend in the mandolin world, Jody Stecher. Jody Stecher has been teaching and sharing his love for music since his days in the 1960s as a budding folklorist and influential picker in New York City's old-time and bluegrass scene. Stecher has played virtually every stringed instrument, delving deeply into traditional music forms from blues to Bahamain and even Hindustani classical. A musician of constant aesthetic integrity, Jody is regarded as one of America's leading traditional folk artists. You might know him from his work with Peter Rowan as well. These days, he lives in the Bay Area and enjoys singing and performing songs with his wife, Kate Brislin.

To keep up with Jody you can head over to his website here where you can contact him for lessons or purchase some of his music!\ Songs featured in this episode:

“Bread and Texas / Katy in the Kitchen” by Jody Stecher (Dreams from the Overlook” “Lord Hamilton’s Yearling” by Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band (Legacy) “John Detroy” by Jody Stecher (Oh the Wind and Rain)

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My guest this week is Don MacRostie. Don MacRostie is the creator of renowned Red Diamond mandolins, which he builds in his one-man shop near Athens, Ohio. A custom builder, Don's instruments are chosen by discriminating players for their tone, playability and beauty. Don has built over a hundred and twenty five instruments in this shop, and it's here that we filmed his entire building process. Don's exacting standards and long experience serve him well at Stewart-MacDonald, where he personally designs and directs the production of our mandolin, banjo and guitar kits. In learning mandolin building from Don, you benefit from his twenty-plus years of practical experience. Head over to Don'swebsite HERE to see what Don is up to and check out photos of some of his beautiful instruments!

Songs featured in this episode:

Red Diamond by John Reischmand and the Jaybirds (On that Other Green Shore) Joyce’s Waltz by Herschel Sizemore (My Style)

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My guest this week is Jordan Santiago. Jordan Santiago is a versatile musician with a strong foundation in both classical and contemporary music. Trained as a classical violinist and a former concerto competition winner, Jordan has spent years performing and teaching across a wide range of musical genres. His musical trajectory took a pivotal turn in his mid-20s after discovering the mandolin at a bluegrass jam—a moment that reshaped his artistic focus. Since then, the mandolin has become the centerpiece of his career. Jordan has performed and recorded with artists such as Rebecca Frazier, Chasing Blue, members of the Trey Anastasio Band, and the Mark Whitaker Band, earning a reputation for his dynamic playing and musical versatility.

Follow Jordan on his Instagram HERE and his Youtube Channel HERE!

Songs featured in this episode: Northfield Big Mon | Bach Partita No.2 (Classical Mandolin)

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To Order my new album “Around the Clock” Click HERE! (Digitial, Limited CD or Limited Edition Vinyl) This week I welcome back one of my favorite people / players Joe K. Walsh! Joe has and incredible new album out now called “Trust and Love” and it is truly a beautiful listen. We talk about the album, fatherhood and more. Pick up a copy of the album HERE!

Songs featured in this episode:

All songs sampled during this episode are available on the new album ‘Trust and Love” available to purchase HERE!

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My guest on the podcast this week is the legendary Lou Reid! Lou’s history is pretty incredible and this week we talk all about the new Seldom Scene album “Remains to be Scene” The album is excellent and the liner notes and packaging that the Smithsonian Label put into this project is pretty stellar. You can pick up a copy of the album HERE. You can also find out more about the Seldom Scene as well find all of the tour information at their website HERE!

Songs featured in this episode:

All songs sampled during this episode are available on the new album “Remains to Be Scene” available HERE!

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