Bluegrass BKLYN – Details, episodes & analysis

Our first episode! We get to speak with Christian Apuzzo, the BKLYN-based singer, guitar player, band leader, jam leader ... Also, we have some fun with Bluegrass Mount Rushmore!

We continue to spread love of bluegrass the Brooklyn Way! In Episode 2 we have an in-depth interview with Michael Daves, nationally known performer and teacher. Also, we reveal Mike Willner's Bluegrass Mt. Rushmore for Fiddle. And, we get a slew of updates on up-coming events and jams. Enjoy! Here are links referenced in the episode: Sunday March 2nd - Christian Apuzzo @ Delia's Lounge 7-10PM www.deliaslounge.com Bluegrass by the Bridge Jam @ Delia's on Wednesdays 6-9PM.  facebook.com/groups/502898005440270 "Posh Jams" on Sundays 2-5PM on the Upper West Side of NY with Liz Wolfe liz@bluegrassjamsnearme.com Sunday Bluegrass Session with Sean Kershaw @ Prospect Grill 545 5th Ave. 4-7 PM. facebook.com/groups/307357758423428

Michael Daves Bluegrass Vocal School on Artistworks www.artistworks.com/bluegrass-vocal-lessons-michael-daves JamVal Non-Festival Festival - February 14 - 16 @ Framingham Sheraton https://bbu.org/events/jamval/

Maddie Denton and East Nash Grass www.eastnashgrass.com

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Special Edition! Our host Mike Willner and our new co-host Liz Wolfe adventure up to JamVal 2025 in Framingham Mass. for 2 days of jamming, workshops, interesting conversations and fun. We talk with guitar virtuoso and instructor Tony Watt, bass legend Mike Bub, and East Nash Grass' Maddie Denton and Harry Clark!  We meet some the the attendees, get to hear some of the live jam music, and catch up on shows and events in the area. Join the jam circle and enjoy this special report ...

Watch out, the Sheriff's in town ... and he's makin' sure everyone is jammin' and havin' a good time!

In Episode 4 we have an in-depth discussion with the Sheriff of Good Times, Bob Saidenberg, a fixture in country and bluegrass music for many decades.

He shares his perspective on the music scene in NYC from the 50's to the 90's, on hosting and participating on jams .... and on saxophone playing! Plus, upcoming shows, events, and jams. 

Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe as we explore all aspects of the music we love. In this episode, Liz sits with the Bluegrass giant, Pete Wernick - banjo legend, member of the band Hot Rize, and creator of the Wernick Method (https://wernickmethod.org/). They cover all aspects of Pete's music career, philosophy of teaching, and more.

We get key insights into Pete's approach and vision for learning to play music, and for building full musical potential in the jam circle. It's fascinating to hear how he expanded and refined that approach into the Wernick Method we have today.

Additionally, we'll get the inside scoop on the upcoming Jam Jersey jamming weekend (April 4 - 6 https://bluegrassjamsnearme.com/jamjersey/). Enjoy the episode, send feedback to [email protected] Follow in Instagram @bluegrassbklyn . See you around the jam circle! Mike & Liz

What a milestone! Bluegrass BKLYN podcast reaches Episode 6!  Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe as they explore the theme of "Home Grown & Locally Known", highlighting local members of the bluegrass community. You'll meet Sam Dallas and hear her thoughts on jamming, performing, and ... why play the bass?!? Ron and Liz recount how they built their sprawling Jampire uptown and beyond. It's a fun and interesting episode, jump in and enjoy! 

Your hosts Liz and Mike speak with some of the most amazing women in bluegrass today. We'll get their perspective on jamming etiquette, the increasing visibility of women in our music, leading a band, and where to get the best pizza in NYC (in one woman's opinion!). Enjoy this fascinating episode. Some mentions and music heard (in order of appearance) in this episode: Vickie Vaughn: @wickiewaughn https://www.facebook.com/vickie.vaughn/

Grey Fox Festival: @greyfoxbluegrass https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/

Hilary Hawke: @highatmisshere https://www.hilaryhawkemusic.com/

Jalopy Theater: @jalopybrooklyn https://jalopytheatre.org/

Melody Berger: @melodiva42 https://www.facebook.com/melodyallegramusic/

Fringe Festival / End of all Flesh: https://tickets.frigid.nyc/event/6897:1099/

Mathilda's: @mathildabrooklyn  https://www.mathildebrooklyn.com/

Bluegrass by the Bridge Open Jam : @bluegrassbklyn https://www.facebook.com/groups/502898005440270 www.deliaslounge.com

Jam Jersey: https://www.facebook.com/events/1745484499566244 https://bluegrassjamsnearme.com/jamjersey/

Music in this episode (in order of hearing): "Leavin'" - Vickie Vaughn Band ... brand new single pre-release!

"Ain't no Ash will Burn" - Della Mae on 'This World Oft Can Be'

Hillary Hawke Band - live at Jalopy Theater 3/1/25

"How Mountain Girls Can Love" - Melody Berger & Christian Apuzzo live at Mathilda's 3/12/25

"Take me Back to Tulsa" - Maddie Denton and East Nash Grass live at Floyd County Store

"Squirrel Hunters" - John Hartman on 'Wild Hog in the Red Bush'

From Bay Ridge to Blue Ridge! Mike ventures down to Charlotte, North Carolina and encounters a vibrant and welcoming bluegrass music community. Join us as he meets the incredible fiddle maker Brad Robinson and talks fiddles, life, and dogs. We join a jam circle, chat with jammers, and find out about the Charlotte Folk Society. We drop by The Violin Shoppe and spend time with Glen Alexander, co-owner and champion fiddler. Some mentions and music heard in this episode: Brad Robinson Fiddles  @bradrobinsonfiddles www.robinsonfiddles.com

Charlotte Folk Society @charlottefolksociety www.folksociety.org/

The Violin Shoppe @theviolinshoppe www.theviolinshoppe.net

Galax Fiddle Convention https://www.oldfiddlersconvention.com/

Jam Jersey https://bluegrassjamsnearme.com/jamjersey/

Music in order of hearing 'My Cabin in Caroline' - Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs 'Angeline the Baker' - Eric Nafziger playing Robinson fiddle #19 "Clara"  https://youtu.be/HO_QqSkcsQk?si=RceZdN3l7LNPb1MC 'Road to Columbus' - Noam Pikelny plays Kenny Baker plays Bill Monroe

'Worried Man Blues' - Steele Creek Jammers

'Wildwood Flower' - Carter Family

'East Virginia Blues' - Stanley Brothers

Follow Jason Carter's musical journey,  the long-time fiddle player in the Del McCoury Band and the Travelin' McCourys who recently launched a solo career. How does a lad from Eastern Kentucky become one of our era's most exceptional musicians? What does it take to leave "the best job in Bluegrass" to go out on your own? And, what's up with the psychedelic overalls??? Join us and enjoy our in-depth discussion with Jason. Also, get caught up on shows, events, and jams in and around the Bluegrass Borough of Brooklyn NYC! Some mentions in this Episode: Jason Carter www.jasoncarterfiddle.com @jasoncarterfiddle Uncle John's Tie Dyes, for your *own* psychedelic overalls! @ujtiedyes 'Carter & Cleveland' solo album release on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/27BLUsv768RKyyQp6ACzsN Jam Jersey in Mawah NJ April 4-6th https://bluegrassjamsnearme.com/jamjersey/ West Side Cowboys @ Delia's Lounge, April 6th https://www.instagram.com/p/DHl94mkSYe6/ Locksmiths @ Cowgirl Sea-Horse, April 14th https://cowgirlseahorse.com/ Bluegrass by the Bridge Open Jam @ Delia's Lounge, Wednesdays https://www.facebook.com/groups/502898005440270f @bluegrassbklyn Boathouse Jam @ Gowanus Boathouse, Wednesdays https://www.facebook.com/events/1159849669145300/1159849682478632 Bluegrass Session @ Mathilda's, you guessed it ... Wednesdays https://www.mathildebrooklyn.com/ Music (in order of appearance): "King of the Hill", Jason Carter Band "Get on the Main Highway", Price Sisters "Rank Strangers", Stanley Brothers "Cumberland Gap", Flatt & Scruggs "A Vamp in the Middle", Carter & Cleveland

Mike and Liz are so excited to reach this amazing milestone! In this season finale, we meet Nate Lee, an IBMA Award winning mandolinist. He's got fascinating things to say about learning, teaching, and performing bluegrass music. Thank you to all our listeners, and Enjoy! See you all when we return for Season 2 on May 1st, 2025. Some mentions in this episode: Nate Lee https://thenatelee.com/ @nateleellc

"The Practice of Practice" https://thepracticeofpractice.com/ Mandolin Master Class with Nate Lee - May 3rd 2025 https://bluegrassjamsnearme.com/natelee/ Music in this episode (in order of appearance) 'Inglewood Upon Stratford' - Nate Lee 'Boxcar' - Mountain Grass Unit 'Our Town' - Iris Dement 'Chinquapin Hunting' - Nate Lee