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Lonesome Banjo Chronicles

Brian Paul Swenk

Conversation with artists and musicians about life, art, culture and current events

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes14Founded10 years ago
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Imagine getting a text from a friend saying "You're internet famous." Then imagine finding out that it's from a viral meme that you didn't create, know nothing about, and claims that you're a Trump supporter....when you're not.

That's what happened... more

In this episode, I catch up with Kyle Travers, one of the twin brothers that leads the Asheville based band Travers Brothership. This is a band you're almost guaranteed to love from the moment you hear the first song. A funky, soulful, southern inspi... more

In this episode we talk with Senator Jeff Jackson of NC Senate District 37. Jeff talks about the realities of being a Democratic Senator in a state government that's beholden to far right interests, and how he's fighting for an independent commission... more

In this episode we talk to Lee Crumpton, the owner of Home Grown Music Network. Lee has been one of the most influential people in the southeastern music scene for the last 20 years. He talks about chasing down his passion for music by becoming a DJ ... more

In this episode we talk to Sam Calhoun about being one of five full time, year-around employees of FloydFest.

From being a stage actor in NYC, putting on hippy music festivals in Boone, NC, and trying to single-handedly change the mission of a smal... more

In this week's episode we talk with Nick McDaniels, singer and guitarist from the Burlington, NC band Big Something

Nick talks about what it takes to balance the growth of a band as well as running their festival, The Big What?.

He describes how ... more

In this episode I talk with Nikki Talley, a singer/songwriter that has spent the last four years living in a van with her husband Jason Sharp.

Most musicians say they live in a van or bus, but Nikki and Jason gave up a good job and their house to b... more

In the 7th episode of the Lonesome Banjo Chronicles podcast I talk with Pattie Hopkins Kinlaw, the fiddler for the up-and-coming band Hank, Pattie, and The Current

We talk about her passion for both learning and teaching music, how the Suzuki violi... more

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • More than banjos

    Great commentary on music, politics, and society. I would recommend this to any of my friends for a listen. The viral meme episode is a new favorite, but I do love discovering new to me bands through the reviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GardenJess
    United States9 years ago
  • Top notch

    This podcast spans way more than just bluegrass. Music, life on the road, recording, social issues, and even politics. If your a music fan with a conscience, it's a good listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Strum22
    United States9 years ago
  • I'll take it

    Pretty good for a banjo player from the sticks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megantrexler
    United States9 years ago
  • Yup

    Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheeTrophyHusband
    United States10 years ago

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