
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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Wishing you all a Merry Christmas packed with classic Bluegrass - enjoy this festive repeat episode from 24-12-2019.
Many of the selections in this show come from ‘compilation’ albums, featuring tracks from performers that I don’t have in my general collection. As always, there’s some great picking and singing, from the likes of Ricky Skaggs, reno & Smiley, Arthur ... more
Quite a few of the selections on this show have an ‘old-timey’ feel to them, making it all sound very relaxed. Mark Johnson & Emory Lester get us started after a burst of ‘Sunburst’, then Nothing Fancy, Chad Manning, Dix Bruce and Jim Nunally and Ray... more
Selections from banjo man Butch Robins, the Bluegrass Album Band, Bobby Hicks, and the Foggy Hogtown Boys. Bill Monroe, Doc Watson feature with ‘live’ recordings, and Caroline Jones does a Christmas song with the Trenwiths. A song from ‘Oh Brother’, ... 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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The content features a wide array of bluegrass music, brought to life through the personal stories and vivid anecdotes of an experienced host. Creativity shines as he blends classic tracks from renowned artists with modern interpretations, showcasing the genre's rich heritage. Each episode provides insightful discussions about the music's development and its cultural significance, seamlessly connecting the past with the present. The host's deep passion for bluegrass is evident, as he shares not just the music, but also the community and events that shape the genre, creating a warm, engaging atmosphere for listeners.
Unique to this show is its commitment to local New Zealand content alongside broader global bluegrass perspectives, celebratin... more
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