Mountain Music Breakdown Podcast

Behind the Scenes with Helen Ludé

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Dave and Mike have a wide ranging discussion with Helen Ludé of Wisteria Management. She takes us behind the scenes -  the life of a touring band, John Hartford's musical legacy, managing major music events, and  the future of bluegrass. Dave also provides a glimpse into the thriving musical community and scene in and around Shasta Mountain, California. Enjoy!


Mentioned in this Episode:
Wisteria Management
Shasta Mountain Music
AJ Lee & Blue Summit
Shelby Means
The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project
IBMA World of Bluegrass
California Bluegrass Association
Po’ Ramblin’ Boys

Events of Note:

House of Hamill – McLeod River Inn, Thursday, March 19th
Bayou Bluegrass Festival – New Orleans, Saturday March 22nd
Sierra Grass – Ahwahnee, California, April 30th to May 2nd

Music in this Episode:
“Tear my Stillhouse Down” – AJ Lee & Blue Summit with Lindsay Lou
“Little Country Town” – Alison Brown, Brittany Haas, Dominic Leslie, Jordan Tice, Paul Kowert
“Up on the Mountain” – Shelby Means

Mountain Music Breakdown is a production of Shasta Mountain Music, in conjunction with Bluegrass BKLYN


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