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Bluegrass BKLYN

Mike Willner
Brooklyn
Warnick Method
Nashville, United States
Brooklyn, New York
Grey Fox Festival
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
AI In Music
Education
Caramoor Center For Music and the Arts
American Roots Music Festival
Dom Flemons
Bluegrass
Wind Gap, Pennsylvania
Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance
Rhode Island
New York City
Bluegrass Brooklyn
Sound Engineering
The Traveling Wildfires

Check out the vibrant bluegrass music scene here in Brooklyn, NYC - and beyond. Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe to meet the musicians and teachers, explore the venues and events, and share the stories and community in the Bluegrass Borough .... and beyond. We’ll talk classic bluegrass, bluegrass-adjacent music, vendors, instruments, jam camps, current events, gear ... you know, all the ... more

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Liz talks with Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival organizer Shanna Connor about what makes this award-winning festival such a favorite among bluegrass fans. From world-class music and late-night picking to volunteers, community, and the bluegrass family... more

Liz talks with award-winning vocalist and guitarist Greg Blake about the lessons he's learned from decades of performing, teaching, and making music. From what creates a great singer to the importance of rhythm guitar, audience connection, and findin... more

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The Man … The Banjo … The YouTube Sensation! Mike gets to chat with Jim Pankey, an award-winning, cross genre banjo master and skilled educator. Listen in on the origin story of the now-famous 10-lesson banjo course for beginners that has started cou... more

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Mike chats with David Benedict – mandolin master and well-known YouTube and Patreon personality. David delves into his musical roots, his somewhat DIY musical education, the impact of the pandemic on his career, his somewhat DIY band, and his somewha... more

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Recent Guests

Dom Flemons
American songster, band leader of The Traveling Wildfires
The Traveling Wildfires
Episode: S6M6 Grey Fox Headliner: Dom Flemons!
Gillian Fox
President and CEO of Caramoor
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
Episode: Festival Alert: American Roots Music Festival!
JM. Clifford
Brooklyn-based singer, songwriter, musician
Independent artist, emerging artist at Grey Fox
Episode: S6E4 Grey Fox Emerging Artist: J.M. Clifford!
Erin Dube
Woman in Bluegrass, Warnock Method instructor
Warnick Method / Rhode Island
Episode: S6M3 Grey Fox Hilight: Erin Dube!
Brenna MacMillan
Banjo player, singer, songwriter
Kentucky/Nashville musician
Episode: S6E2 Women in Bluegrass: Brenna MacMillan!
Leopold Schwartz
Young mandolin player from a musical family
Family of four musicians (Cattywampus Quartet)
Episode: S6M1 Next Generation: Leopold and Amanda Schwartz!
Amanda Schwartz
Mother of four musicians
Family of bluegrass musicians
Episode: S6M1 Next Generation: Leopold and Amanda Schwartz!

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Liz Wolfe
Co-host on the show; active host with a focus on community, teaching, and bluegrass culture
Mike Willner
Host of the show; lead interviewer and organizer for Brooklyn bluegrass content

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • So interesting!

    I love the wide ranging interviews and interesting perspectives.

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    United States9 months ago

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High energy and authentic storytelling; guests feel like they're part of a community.
Great mix of practical musician tips and festival insights.
So interesting! The wide range of interviews and perspectives keeps it fresh.

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Festival Alert: American Roots Music Festival!
Q: Are there any notable artists or moments 이번 year that listeners should be excited about?
Southern Avenue and Dead Grass are highlighted as high-energy acts to close the evening, with Punch Brothers returning for their new album, signaling a mix of Memphis soul, Grateful Dead-inspired performances, and fresh collaborations.
Festival Alert: American Roots Music Festival!
Q: What can attendees expect from a day at the festival in terms of venues and experience?
Attendees can move between four venues, like Friends Field, the Venetian Theater, Sunken Garden, and the Spanish Courtyard, with options for amplified or acoustic sets and opportunities to hear many artists in one day without missing performances.
Festival Alert: American Roots Music Festival!
Q: How is the lineup decided, and what's the driving vision for the festival?
City Winery collaborates on curation and promotion to bring a diverse array of artists that reflect American roots traditions while also highlighting newer rising stars, ensuring a balance across different genres and concert settings across the day.
Festival Alert: American Roots Music Festival!
Q: Give us a very brief background on the Festival itself.
The American Roots Music Festival began at Caramoor in 2011 as part of expanding Caramoor's musical profile beyond classical traditions, and it has grown into a signature summer event with a cross-section of American roots music across four stages.

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What is Bluegrass BKLYN about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Brooklyn-centered bluegrass conversations that blend musician profiles, festival insights, education, and community building. Episodes span deep-dive interviews with veteran and rising artists, festival programming notes, gear and performance discussions, and practical guidance for jam culture and open-mic etiquette. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on education, diversity within the bluegrass canon, and a community-focused approach that often ties performances to local venues, workshops, and family storytelling. Potential listeners include performers, educators, venue operators, festival producers, and fans who enjoy in-depth artist journeys, behind-the-scenes festival logistics, and practical advice for playing and organizing w... more

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2. Gillian Fox
3. JM. Clifford
4. Erin Dube
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