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Bluegrass Jam Along

Matt Hutchinson
Bluegrass
Bluegrass Music
Tony Rice
Earl Scruggs
IBMA
Punch Brothers
David Grisman Quintet
Billy Strings
Sierra Hull
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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This week's episode features a segment of a conversation I had a while back with Marcel Ardans of the Lessons With Marcel YouTube channel.

Marcel has spent hundreds of hours transcribing guitar breaks from some of our favourite pickers, so I thought... more

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My guest this week is Chris Thile and he joins me to chat about The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers. 

We talk about how the album came together and why, after 20 years as a band, it's only now they've got round to making a fully instrumental rec... more

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My guest this week is fiddler, string arranger, composer and session musician Matt Combs.

After decades working in the service of other people's music, including a stint in the Opry house band, Matt has just put out his first solo record 'Fifty Year... more

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My guest this week is singer-songwriter Kristy Cox and we're chatting about her brand new album 'Winds of Change', due out on October 9th.

Kristy explains why this record is her rawest and most personal yet and how, through her long term collaborati... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Thile
Mandolinist, singer and member of Punch Brothers
Punch Brothers
Episode: Chris Thile - The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers
Matt Combs
Fiddle player, composer, and arranger featured on the solo record Fifty Years of Clown School
Musician
Episode: Matt Combs - Fifty Years of Clown School
Kristy Cox
Singer-songwriter, Winds of Change artist
Independent/Bluegrass community
Episode: Kristy Cox - Turning Heartbreak into Hope Through Songwriting
Bertolf Lentink
Singer-songwriter from the Netherlands, creator of Bluefinger projects
Bluefinger project / Bertolf
Episode: Bertolf - From The Netherlands to Nashville (and Back Again)
Julian Lage
Jazz/acoustic guitarist known for solo and collab work
Musician
Episode: Julian Lage on World's Fair, Playing Solo and the Art of Interpretation
Lindsay Lou
Musician, Bluegrass Women project
Episode: Bluegrass Briefing - September 2026
Sean Sullivan
Audio engineer and producer
Episode: Bluegrass Briefing - September 2026
Brittany Haas
Fiddle/violinist, joined Punch Brothers
Punch Brothers
Episode: Repost: Brittany Haas on joining Punch Brothers
Jerry Douglas
Dobro player and founding member of Boone Creek
Boone Creek, JD Crowe and the New South
Episode: Jerry Douglas - Celebrating Boone Creek

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Matt
Host of Bluegrass Jam Along

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 135 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 States5 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 States9 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
    Canadaa year 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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Listener enthusiasm is driven by the host's evident passion for bluegrass and careful interview style
Broad audience appeal due to mix of news, interviews, and education tools
Highly regarded for depth and homework; guests open up with informative, thoughtful discussions
Regulars appreciate practical jam-along resources and archival storytelling

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Talking Points

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Chris Thile - The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers
Q: Were you thinking about the overarching narrative of the record at the outset, or did it reveal itself as you went?
The band considered the narrative from the beginning, but intended the titles and musical connections as prompts rather than a fixed story. Thile welcomes listeners finding different versions of the adventure in the album.
Chris Thile - The Unsung Adventures of Punch Brothers
Q: Did you start out intending to make an instrumental record?
The band initially considered a double album with instrumental and vocal halves, but the instrumental music flowed while the vocal material felt stagnant. Thile also felt instrumental music better expressed his impressions of the present.
Julian Lage on World's Fair, Playing Solo and the Art of Interpretation
Q: How does Julian view interpretation across genres?
He argues that interpretation is a shared, ongoing practice across traditions, with masters deliberately reimagining tunes to keep music alive and evolving.
Julian Lage on World's Fair, Playing Solo and the Art of Interpretation
Q: What did the transcription book add to the project?
The transcription book captured the performance center of the record, offering lead sheets and performance notes while also allowing listeners to explore their own interpretations.
Julian Lage on World's Fair, Playing Solo and the Art of Interpretation
Q: How did the concept of concise, single-guitar pieces shape the album?
Lage explains the aim was to create compact pieces that clearly convey a message without overdubs, using limited tunings and possible capo placements to keep each piece self-contained and expressive.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluegrass Jam Along

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

Across recent episodes, the show combines in-depth artist interviews with timely bluegrass industry news and practical listening/contribution tools. Guests range from top instrumentalists and vocalists to label insiders, focused on band dynamics, archival projects, new releases, cross-genre collaborations, and the craft of performance. Regular segments cover reissues, camp experiences, and resources for players, making it appealing to both serious musicians and curious fans who want historical context and actionable insights for playing along or engaging with the scene. A standout throughline is a strong emphasis on authenticity, collaboration, and the evolving bluegrass landscape, from classic ensembles to modern, boundary-pushing projects... more

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Recent guests on Bluegrass Jam Along include:

1. Chris Thile
2. Matt Combs
3. Kristy Cox
4. Bertolf Lentink
5. Julian Lage
6. Lindsay Lou
7. Sean Sullivan
8. Brittany Haas

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