Deering Live

This week we welcome bluegrass rising star and banjo player for the Sam Bush Band, Wes Corbett to Deering Live. As a founding member of the popular American roots string band, 'Joy Kills Sorrow', and a former instructor at the Berklee School of Music, Wes brings with him a huge depth of musical background and experience to share with the world.

We can't wait to welcome our friend, and bluegrass legend Greg Cahill to Deering Live this week. After founding The Special Consensus in 1975, Greg has blazed a bright trail of banjo playing for over 45 years.

JigJam are a multi-award-winning quartet from Ireland. Blending the best of traditional Irish music with Bluegrass and Americana in a new genre which has been branded as ‘I-Grass’ (Irish influenced Bluegrass), their onstage energy along with their virtuosic musical ability has captivated audiences throughout the world.

We are delighted to welcome the incredible Nora Brown to Deering Live this week. Nora started learning music at the age of 6, specializing in old-time and traditional banjo music. She plays with a level of confidence rarely found in most adults, all the while weaving together stories of music history into her performances to create a beautifully rich tapestry for the listener. Oh and did we mention, she is 16 years old?

We are honored to feature Bruce Molsky on Deering Live this week. Bruce is a true master of old-time Appalachian music. He is equally strong on both the banjo and the fiddle and has received high praise from diverse fans and collaborators like Linda Ronstadt, Mark Knopfler, Celtic giants Donal Lunny and Andy Irvine, jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, and dobro master Jerry Douglas.

We Banjo 3 hail from Galway, Ireland. Their unique blend of traditional Irish, old-time, and bluegrass, affectionately known as Celtgrass, makes them one of the most exciting banjo-based bands to emerge in recent memory. We are excited to invite the whole band to Deering Live for some real banjo fun!

This week, we take a much-needed turn into the wonderful world of 4-string banjo with the coolest cat in New Orleans, Mr. Don Vappie.

We are very excited to welcome Terry and Cindy Baucom to Deering Live, just a few days after the 42nd anniversary of the formation of the original Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver!

Ned Luberecki is an award-winning banjo player, Sirius XM radio host on The Bluegrass Junction, and a highly respected banjo teacher. Join us as we talk with one of the best in bluegrass!Ned Luberecki is an award-winning banjo player, Sirius XM radio host on The Bluegrass Junction, and a highly respected banjo teacher. Join us as we talk with one of the best in bluegrass!

Tony Trischka returns for another round of banjo talk. Simply one of the nicest people in banjo, we can't wait for this one. Get your questions ready!