
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 | 14 years ago |
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This week’s show kicks off with an original tune , not released anywhere, recorded by myself and Jean-Luc Leroux, and then we have some top tracks from Ricky Skaggs, the Grascals, Jim Hurst and a particular favourite of mine, Seldom Scene. Laurie Lew... more
From the old-timey sound of the Dry City Scat Band to the modern bluegrass of Balsam Range and Sister Sadie, there’s a lot of good music in this week’s show. The Earls Of Leicester and the Earl Taylor band of the 1960’s give us that classic sound, an... more
The music I’ve selected this week has a few interesting aspects, which I share with you. Starting with one of my original instrumental tracks from the 1970’s, with a very strong bass presence, we later have a John Hartford track that influenced that ... more
A wide range of the bluegrass genre on this week’s show, including music from Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Dan Tyminski, JD Crowe, and banjo player Bill Evans. The Infamous Stringdusters dust off their strings, and the Foggy Hogtown Boys sing through ... 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-focused show centered on bluegrass, with a host who is deeply embedded in the scene from both a performing and collecting perspective. Episodes weave together curated tracks—ranging from classic to contemporary—with long-running storytelling, band histories, and personal anecdotes from live performances, recording sessions, and festival experiences. A notable strength is the host's dual role as a promoter and archivist, often highlighting NZ and Australian bluegrass, local sponsors, and community radio ties, creating a warm, collaborative vibe that serves both hardcore fans and curious newcomers.
The format often blends deep cuts, gospel-inflected bluegrass, and roots/old-school influences, with episodes occasionally featuring conv... more
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