Some artists we haven’t heard from on Back Porch Bluegrass recently, and some favourites. Join me in listening to Rhonda Vincent, Bill Clifton, David Grier, the Waller Brothers from California, and the very energetic Earls of Leicester. There’s some nice music here from NZ’s own Pam Findlay, as well as Claire Lynch and the award-winning Sister Sadie. Top music!

I’ve dug into my ‘compilation’ albums to come up with songs from several artists that don’t usually feature on the show. Performers like Charlie Sizemore, Tom Ewing, Gillian Welch, Bill Harrell, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, along with some regulars like the Nashville Bluegrass Band, Ricky Skaggs and Kenny Baker.

Bluegrass Album Band playing some ‘classic’ bluegrass, Thomas Porter, Dolly Parton, Mike Scott, Tony Ellis, Lynn Morris – real variety here. Gospel from Doyle Lawson, and some top tracks from NZ’s own Hamilton County Bluegrass Band.

Some seriously ‘Industrial Strength’ bluegrass in this show; from Mo Pitney, LeeAnn Womack, Walter Hensley, Dave Evans, Larry Sparks and Joe Mullins, to the West Coast of the USA with Kathy Barwick, Sawmill Road and the Sonoran Dogs. I’ve also included some ‘early’ Gena Britt, and a song from bluegrass great Curly Seckler.

The singer-songwriters have always played a big part in shaping bluegrass music. This show looks at just some of the bands whose members have written the songs and tunes that they play.

I’ve dug deep into my LP’s to find Bill & James Monroe, Red Allen music from the 1970’s; there’s some contemporary tracks from Hammertowne, Mike Compton; and some favourites like Claire Lynch, Lonesome River Band, Jim Mills, and others. Something for all tastes.

Laurie Lewis, Adam Steffey, Tony Rice, Kathy Kallick – some of my favourites, and some selections from way back when, including the Dillards and the HCBB.

This week I’m featuring Steve Martin playing banjo from his album ‘The Crow’, as well as bands Bluestone, the Dreadful Snakes, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, and the Price Sisters. Some excellent bluegrass music, to suit all tastes.

This week I have some great music from Australian friends, including Pete Denahy, and Karen Lynne with Martin Louis. I’ve also featured the late Aaron ‘Frosty’ Foster from ETSU, plus the Bluegrass Album Band, the Osborne Brothers and many more.

After last week’s interview with Alan & Julia Rhodes of the HCBB, I thought I’d just play some regular bluegrass this week, featuring such artists as Caroline Jones, Jeremy Stephens, the Stanley Brothers, Carolina Blue, the Gibson Brothers and lots more. What’s not to like?