
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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A somewhat eclectic mix of music in this episode, ranging from the very down-home sounding J.E.Mainer’s fiddle playing, to the smooth sophistication of the Cox Family with Alison Krauss. We’ve got some great 1970s bluegrass from the Boys From Indiana... more
The great Dolly Parton made excellent contributions to bluegrass music, both as a songwriter and a performer. Two albums, using the genre’s top bluegrass musicians received critical acclaim, and provided a source of excellent material for many bluegr... more
Pat Enright, the guitarist and lead singer (along with Alan O’Bryant) of the Nashville Bluegrass Band passed away last week. In this show, I play some of the tracks featuring his great vocals. I’ve also included some fine music from High Fidelity, Ro... more
This week I’ve included several artists who do not regularly appear on the show, but are definitely worth hearing: Dr Peter Wernick and his band, Starlett & Big John, Joe Val & the New England Bluegrass Boys, Unspoken Tradition, as well as some who m... 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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