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S3E2: Iconic Venues: Sunny's Bar!
Liz and Mike kick off a new ‘Iconic Venues’ theme … and where else but at Sunny's Bar in Red Hook, Brooklyn! Liz interviews Tone (pronounce too-na) Johansen, the owner of Sunny's, who shares her musical background, her passion for bluegrass, and some advice for new jammers. Mike chats with Tim Davis, a longtime regular at Sunny's, who gives us a glimpse into the magic of the Sunny’s jam community. Join us!
Mentions in this Episode:
Sunny’s Bar Red Hook @sunnysbarofficial
“The Wind and the Rain – A Story about Sunny’s Bar”
“Homecoming” by Tone Johansen
Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival
The Ashokan Center
Bluegrass by the Bridge Jam @ Delia’s Lounge
Bluegrass Jams Near Me
Music in this Episode (in order of appearance):
‘Sunny’s Bar’ – Tone Johansen from ‘Homecoming’
[The remaining music was recorded at the Sunny’s Bar jam, and graciously provided by Tim Davis]
“Long Black Veil” – led by Raven and Red
“Company Store” led by Tim Davis
“This Land is Your Land – in a Minor Key” – led by Tim Davis
“I Heard a Sweet Voice” – led by Tone Johansen
Episode Times
00:40 Liz and Mike introduce Iconic Venues: Sunny's of Red Hook
03:43 Interview with Tone Johansen
21:59 Meet Tim Davis
33:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
© Copyright 2025 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved
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Liz and Mike kick off a new ‘Iconic Venues’ theme … and where else but at Sunny's Bar in Red Hook, Brooklyn! Liz interviews Tone (pronounce too-na) Johansen, the owner of Sunny's, who shares her musical background, her passion for bluegrass, and some advice for new jammers. Mike chats with Tim Davis, a longtime regular at Sunny's, who gives us a glimpse into the magic of the Sunny’s jam community. Join us!
Mentions in this Episode:
Sunny’s Bar Red Hook @sunnysbarofficial
“The Wind and the Rain – A Story about Sunny’s Bar”
“Homecoming” by Tone Johansen
Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival
The Ashokan Center
Bluegrass by the Bridge Jam @ Delia’s Lounge
Bluegrass Jams Near Me
Music in this Episode (in order of appearance):
‘Sunny’s Bar’ – Tone Johansen from ‘Homecoming’
[The remaining music was recorded at the Sunny’s Bar jam, and graciously provided by Tim Davis]
“Long Black Veil” – led by Raven and Red
“Company Store” led by Tim Davis
“This Land is Your Land – in a Minor Key” – led by Tim Davis
“I Heard a Sweet Voice” – led by Tone Johansen
Episode Times
00:40 Liz and Mike introduce Iconic Venues: Sunny's of Red Hook
03:43 Interview with Tone Johansen
21:59 Meet Tim Davis
33:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
© Copyright 2025 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved
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