My guest this week is David Grier, who joins me to celebrate the classic album 'The White Brothers - Live in Sweden' (recently remastered and reissued in an expanded form as 'The New Kentucky Colonels - Live in Sweden').

We talk about what makes this recording special, including the fact it was recorded live and never intended for release, and why Clarence and Roland had such a unique approach to music, particularly when it comes to their joint sense of timing.

David also shares his thoughts about why bluegrass picking should be about more than just playing licks over chords and why true artistry often gets lost, as well as calling out some of the current players he loves.

This was a fascinating conversation that started as a celebration of a classic album but widened out to being about what making music is really all about.

If you want to hear my previous interview with David, which came from a two episode special to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Clarence White's death, you'll find it here.

To buy the reissued CD, and for lots more info on Clarence and Roland, visit rolandwhite.com

Don't forget to check out www.davidgrier.com for more info on David and to buy his CDs.

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