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Bluegrass Jam Along

Matt Hutchinson
Bluegrass
Bluegrass Music
Tony Rice
Earl Scruggs
IBMA
Punch Brothers
David Grisman Quintet
Sierra Hull
Billy Strings
Banjo
Molly Tuttle
Collings Guitars
Songwriting
Alison Krauss
Church Street Blues
Bela Fleck
Grammy Awards
Music Collaboration
Jerry Douglas
Acoustic Music

"Bluegrass Jam Along is a great, great podcast" - Chris Eldridge

The IBMA Award winning podcast for anyone and everyone who loves bluegrass. Every week we feature interviews with musicians, writers, instrument makers and other key figures from the bluegrass and string band world, plus regular news and new releases.

Guests include Alison Krauss, Sierra Hull, Tim O'Brien, Wyatt Rice, Jerry Douglas... more

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To celebrate Punch Brothers' new record, The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers, I'm reposting a fascinating conversation I had with Brittany Haas after she joined the band.

This is the first Punch album with Brittany in the line-up so I thought it... more

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My guest this week is Jerry Douglas and we're celebrating the reissue of Boone Creek's first album.

Boone Creek has a fascinating story behind it, which we covered in last week's interview with Scott Billington, who put together the reissue for Craf... more

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My guest this week is Scott Billington.

Scott is a Grammy winning record producer, an author, a record company exec and a musician. But what we're chatting about in this episode is a fascinating story about a pivotal string band album and it's journ... more

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Welcome to the Bluegrass Briefing for July 2026, your monthly look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass and beyond.

Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode.

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Recent Guests

Scott Billington
Grammy-winning producer, musician, author, and Craft Recordings/Rounder veteran
Craft Recordings / Rounder Records
Episode: Scott Billington - Reissuing Classic Bluegrass Albums for Craft Recordings
Tristan Scroggins
Mandolin player and writer featured in the episode
Episode: Bitesize - Tristan Scroggins on Authenticity and Identity in Bluegrass
Missy Raines
Musician, former member of The Seldom Scene
The Seldom Scene
Episode: Missy Raines on The Seldom Scene Act Two
Renée Fleming
Renée Fleming, renowned opera soprano collaborating on a crossover project with Béla Fleck
Renée Fleming (artist)
Episode: Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck - The Fiddle and the Drum
Béla Fleck
Béla Fleck, renowned banjo virtuoso collaborating on a crossover project with Renée Fleming
Béla Fleck (artist)
Episode: Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck - The Fiddle and the Drum
John Reischman
Mandolin player, leader of The Jaybirds
John Reischman and The Jaybirds
Episode: John Reischman on The Salish Sea and Playing in The Tony Rice Unit
Andy Leftwich
Fiddler and musician, former Kentucky Thunder member, guitarist and fiddle player
Mountain Home Records (label for the project), Aced (album)
Episode: Andy Leftwich - Aced
John Wirtz
Founder/organizer of SoreFingers
Sore Fingers
Episode: Sore Fingers 2026 Special
Chris Lord
Banjo player, BBMA team member, BBMA journalist
British Bluegrass Music Association
Episode: Sore Fingers 2026 Special

Host

Matt
Host of Bluegrass Jam Along

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • Gove Scrivenor Interview

    Could you interview Gove Scrivenor while he’s still above ground please? Thanks for the great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay12344567889
    United States2 months ago
  • Great work

    I’m thoroughly enjoying Matt’s program. Matt’s knowledge and enthusiasm for bluegrass brings out the best in his guests. They know he “gets it” and open themselves to interesting discussions. I’m referencing select episodes for a book I’m working on. Keep up the great work, Matt. -Mike Fiorito

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blahblahbiddyboo
    United States6 months ago
  • This podcast is my jam

    Matt is a gifted interviewer. He’s a super fan of the music and players just like the rest of us who come here to listen

    What sets him apart is that he does his homework, asks wonderfully informed and open ended questions … and then gets out of the way. This is a rare gift and the resulting conversations are so much richer for it

    5 stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gregoire2018
    Canada9 months ago
  • Thank you for the great show!

    Wonderful job. I really enjoy the attention to detail. This is a podcast that is perfect for someone just starting to get into Bluegrass or for someone that’s into the history of Bluegrass.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JockoLaBrown
    United Statesa year ago
  • Grateful a high quality cast like this is bringing attention to something i love

    i wish everyone would find this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    prettypooter
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is described as a high-quality, informative resource for bluegrass fans.
Many appreciate the community vibe and practical playing/learning insights.
Listeners praise host preparation and thoughtful, open-ended questions.
Audience notes the podcast is accessible for newcomers yet valuable for experienced players.
The conversations are seen as both nostalgic and forward-looking, with deep industry context.

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#107
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#70
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#139
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bluegrass Briefing - June 2026
Q: How did Gig Ledger Pro come about?
Gabe explains that the app was created to fill a gap he found in existing software, offering a focused, streamlined solution tailored to musicians for tracking income, expenses, and invoicing without the bloat of general accounting tools.
John Reischman on The Salish Sea and Playing in The Tony Rice Unit
Q: What was it like working with Tony Rice Unit and meeting Tony Grisman connections?
Meeting Tony was a formative moment; he invited me into his band after hearing me play, and I learned a lot from the way he approached melodies and improvisation. The experience with the Tony Rice Unit, including musicians like Sam Bush and Todd Phillips, shaped my sense of band dynamics and flexible arrangements, contrasting with the more studio-oriented Grisman Quintet approach.
John Reischman on The Salish Sea and Playing in The Tony Rice Unit
Q: How did you approach the composition and the collaboration for the concerto?
I designed the concerto with distinct movements that are related thematically and tonally, starting with an E minor first movement, followed by a slow waltz and then a faster, more upbeat third movement. I wanted to keep room for improvisation within a structured melodic framework, so the main melody is composed but soloing references the melody or moves away from it as performers see fit.
John Reischman on The Salish Sea and Playing in The Tony Rice Unit
Q: What is The Salish Sea, and why was it chosen for the project?
The Salish Sea is the body of water between the North American mainland and Vancouver Island. It was chosen for the first movement of a Bluegrass Concerto commissioned in 2024, and I decided to include that piece on the recording because it felt like a strong, representative opening movement that could later be re-recorded as part of the complete concerto.
Tony Trischka - Earl Jam 2
Q: For people who maybe didn't hear that episode or that record, can you give us a quick recap about the project?
Tony explains that Earl Jam started from archival jam sessions and evolved into two volumes, with Volume 2 expanding on the same concept—transcribing Earl Scruggs' playing, inviting a range of guests, and recording new performances that preserve the essence while encouraging fresh interpretations.

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

This series centers on deep dives with leading bluegrass players, educators, and industry figures, pairing insightful conversations with timely updates on new releases and festival news. Episodes commonly explore artistic process, instrument technique, camp and education programs, and the evolution of bluegrass through collaborations across generations. A standout facet is the mix of studio-style interviews with hands-on, education-focused content (like camps and teaching methods), plus periodic roundups that spotlight important archival projects and label histories. Listeners often value the host's preparedness, the breadth of guests, and practical takeaways for players, educators, and fans looking to deepen their involvement in the scene.... more

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2. Tristan Scroggins
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5. Béla Fleck
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7. Andy Leftwich
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