
Host Paul Trenwith is a founder member of the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, playing banjo and occasionally singing harmony parts. From the mid-70's to the mid-90's, Paul and his fiddle-playing wife Colleen played as mostly gospel music, bluegrass-style, with a group of friends, and often featuring songs that Paul had written. He has become something of a musical 'jack-of-all-trades', playing ban... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 522 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Music | |||

Tony Rice kicks off the show, followed by Billy Strings & his Dad, the Dillards with some fine banjo picking, and Nu-Blu with a song from the writing of Nanci Griffith. Curly Seckler, Chris Jones, Jim Lauderdale with Ralph Stanley, follow on, and we’... more
I’ve just returned from visiting old friends in Australia, and some of the music in this show includes recordings we made together back in the 1970’s, with Anne Kirkpatrick, and Country Sound. There’s also some ‘Irish’ items included, being as it’s S... more
This show previously aired 8-03-2022 Emerson & Waldron – great band from the 1970’s - kick off proceedings, with a real mixture of bluegrass styles from diverse bands to follow, including Kenny Baker, the Foggy Hogtown Boys, Stuie & Camille, Larry Sp... more
Classic bluegrass from the Bluegrass album Band, some ‘older’ recordings from johnny Whisnant, the Lilly Brothers and the New lost City Ramblers, and some contemporary bluegrass/country from Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road. The Kody Norris Show do a ... more
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Was looking to listen to and also learn more about bluegrass… this show is perfect! Love the commentary in between songs. Keep it up! I still have all my CDs too 😁
Best bluegrass podcast I’ve found!
Love host, Paul Trenwith’s , comments and stories about the music and musicians as he plays tunes from his EXTENSIVE collection of bluegrass music!
And Paul and his family have a bluegrass band! Three generations keeping bluegrass alive! Sometimes we get to hear from them as well!
Great show!
This is the best show of modern time.
I just found this green podcast, and I’m so happy I’ve got somewhere to have my bluegrass fix now!!!!
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A music-and-culture show centered on bluegrass, with a strong emphasis on historical context, traditional and contemporary tracks, and personal anecdotes from a host deeply rooted in the NZ bluegrass scene. Listeners can expect track-by-track commentary, nostalgia, and stories about influential musicians, archival recordings, and local live performances. The program often features family and community connections within bluegrass, highlights New Zealand and Australian scenes, and weaved-in sponsor mentions and upcoming gigs. A notable strength is the host's long-running involvement in the genre, giving the show an authentic, deeply informed voice that combines history, performance, and practical information for finding local events.
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Recent guests on Back Porch Bluegrass include:
1. Marian Burns
2. Anne Kirkpatrick
3. Caroline Jones
4. Pam Findlay (formerly Pam Crowe)
5. Keith MacMillan
6. Ellen Petersen
7. Matt Petersen
8. Anna Tukuitoga
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