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S3E7 Women in Bluegrass: Alison Brown!
In this very special episode Liz talks with Alison Brown, virtuoso banjo player, First Lady of Bluegrass, Grammy award winner. She shares her insight into our favorite music, the industry, the increasing role women in bluegrass – and encourages Liz to take up the banjo! Plus, Mike reviews the roots and predecessors of banjo-playing women.
Some Mentions in this Episode:
Alison Brown / @alisononbanjo
Banjo Basecamp: October 6 – 10 in North Adams MA
Alison’s Banjo School on Artistworks
IBMA World of Bluegrass: September 16 – 20 in Chattanooga TN
Fiddle Hell: November 16 -20 in Westford MA
Wernick Method Jam Camp: October 10 – 12 in Warwick NY
Music in this Episode (in order of appearance):
“Girl’s Breakdown” – Alison Brown on ‘Fair Weather’
“Song of the Banjo” – Alison Brown on ’Song of the Banjo’
“Wolf Moon” – Alison Brown on ‘Simple Pleasures’
“Leaving Cottondale” – Alison Brown on ‘Simple Pleasures’
“Under the (Five) Wire” - Alison Brown with Joe Craven, Garry West, John R. Burr on “Company You Keep”
Episode Index
02:50 Allison Brown's Musical Journey
22:26 Women and Banjo in History
28:00 Upcoming Events and Announcements
Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the International Bluegrass Music Association
© Copyright 2025 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved
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By Mike Willner
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In this very special episode Liz talks with Alison Brown, virtuoso banjo player, First Lady of Bluegrass, Grammy award winner. She shares her insight into our favorite music, the industry, the increasing role women in bluegrass – and encourages Liz to take up the banjo! Plus, Mike reviews the roots and predecessors of banjo-playing women.
Some Mentions in this Episode:
Alison Brown / @alisononbanjo
Banjo Basecamp: October 6 – 10 in North Adams MA
Alison’s Banjo School on Artistworks
IBMA World of Bluegrass: September 16 – 20 in Chattanooga TN
Fiddle Hell: November 16 -20 in Westford MA
Wernick Method Jam Camp: October 10 – 12 in Warwick NY
Music in this Episode (in order of appearance):
“Girl’s Breakdown” – Alison Brown on ‘Fair Weather’
“Song of the Banjo” – Alison Brown on ’Song of the Banjo’
“Wolf Moon” – Alison Brown on ‘Simple Pleasures’
“Leaving Cottondale” – Alison Brown on ‘Simple Pleasures’
“Under the (Five) Wire” - Alison Brown with Joe Craven, Garry West, John R. Burr on “Company You Keep”
Episode Index
02:50 Allison Brown's Musical Journey
22:26 Women and Banjo in History
28:00 Upcoming Events and Announcements
Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the International Bluegrass Music Association
© Copyright 2025 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved
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