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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

Keith Billik
Banjo
Bluegrass Music
Bluegrass
Claw Hammer Banjo
Tonedexter
Music Education
Bill Monroe
Jimmy Martin
Patreon
Microphones
Midwest Banjo Camp
Max Wareham
The Dead South
Daggomit
Old-Time Music
Folk Music
Melodic Claw Hammer Style
Music Festivals
Peter Rowan
Metal

The world's top podcast for banjo players, fans, and enthusiasts! Hosted by Keith Billik; listen to interviews with professional players, playing tips, and equipment discussions. Contact the show at pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com

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Today's episode features Joe Larson, of the band TopHouse! TopHouse one of the hardest working bands out there today: they tour coast-to-coast, write and record original music, and make entertaining internet content for... more

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Hubby Jenkins is a captivating performer of traditional American roots music, bringing a strong vocal style and multi-instrumental skills - including, of course, plenty of banjo - to every performance. Hubby is best kno... more

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Barry Abernathy is one of the most respected banjoists of his generation! He is best known for his performances and recordings with such legendary award-winning bands like Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Mountain Heart, and... more

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Bruce Molsky is one of the top traditional musicians of his generation! A captivating performer as a vocalist, fiddler, guitarist, and of course: the banjo! Although he is best known for his recordings and performances ... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Larson
Frontman, primary songwriter and banjo player for TopHouse
TopHouse
Episode: #172 - Joe Larson
Hubby Jenkins
Captivating performer of traditional American roots music with multi-instrumental talents
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Episode: #171 - Hubby Jenkins
Barry Abernathy
Banjo player; former Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver member; Mountain Heart veteran
Appalachian Road Show, Mountain Heart, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
Episode: #170 - Barry Abernathy
Bruce Molsky
Vocalist, fiddler, guitarist, and banjo player; leading figure in old-time music
Independent musician
Episode: #169 - Bruce Molsky
Richard Bailey
Longtime banjoist and founding member of the Grammy award-winning band, The SteelDrivers.
The SteelDrivers
Episode: #168 - Richard Bailey
Wes Corbett
Professional banjo player and composer, known for his work with Sam Bush Band and original albums
Sam Bush Band
Episode: #166 - "Drift" by Wes Corbett
Daithi Melia
Member of JigJam, an Irish-American bluegrass band.
JigJam
Episode: #165 - Daithi Melia
Cory Walker
Banjo player for East Nash Grass
East Nash Grass
Episode: #164 - "All God's Children" by East Nash Grass, feat. Cory Walker
Hilary Hawke
Host of the Banjo Chat Podcast, known for her skills in both three finger and claw hammer banjo playing.
Banjo Chat Podcast
Episode: #163 - Dueling Banjo Podcasts! Live From Ashokan, feat. BB Bowness, Hilary Hawke, Scott Hopkins, and Maggie Shar

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Keith Billik
Host and interviewing lead with a background as a musician and audio technician, guiding conversations and highlighting banjo technique and artist stories.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 291 ratings
  • Great pod

    Highly recommend and always enjoy it. Check it out if you enjoy playing the banjo

    Audible
    5
    Josiah Ezra McCarthy
    United States6 months ago
  • Highly recommend and always enjoy it. Check it out if you enjoy playing the banjo

    Audible
    5
    Josiah Ezra McCarthy
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Excellent podcast! Very meaningful and thoughtful interviews. It’s a modern continuation of the Masters of the Five String Banjo. I highly recommend listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edley79
    United Statesa year ago
  • All the banjo!

    Keith does and excellent job interviewing the best in the business! It almost makes me want to quit mandolin and play banjo........almost! I also hope someday he will get the king of the six string banjo, Keith Urban on the podcast so I can learn more about hair colors and flat ironing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daniel patrick music
    United States3 years ago
  • Great banjo podcast!

    Keith is an excellent interviewer and banjo player. Just finished listened to one on Butch Robins- excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jparin
    United States3 years ago

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Fans value high-quality sound and guest variety across traditional and modern banjo styles.
Sponsorship sellers note strong engagement from a dedicated, niche audience.
Prospective guests report the show as a good fit for artists who enjoy storytelling and educational content.
Listeners praise deep, technical conversations that elevate playing technique and banjo history.

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#172 - Joe Larson
Q: What role does songwriting play in your live performances and studio work?
Songwriting is a collaborative process with shared responsibility, and the band often writes with an eye toward how parts will translate live, sometimes shaping songs around a hook or riff.
#170 - Barry Abernathy
Q: What did you consider to be your strengths that you should showcase?
He answered that his strength is melody-driven playing, relying on open strings to carry the melody and keeping things simple and clean rather than flashy, and that he works as a singer and coordinator first, with banjo as a supporting instrument.
#169 - Bruce Molsky
Q: How do you balance the need for technical precision with emotional expression in your playing?
To me, emotion and storytelling trump virtuosity; I aim for a connected, musical phrasing that serves the piece, not just showing off technique.
#169 - Bruce Molsky
Q: What first drew you to the banjo and how did your early experiences shape your approach to music?
Growing up in the Bronx, I was exposed to diverse sounds; a Wade Ward influence and early guitar exploration shaped how I approached rhythm, phrasing, and storytelling in music.
#168 - Richard Bailey
Q: How have you adapted your playing style going from more bluegrass rhythm to the types of playing with the SteelDrivers?
I serve the song; whatever direction the song's going is what I'm going to try to do.

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