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Mike and Liz get to hear two first-hand accounts of the birth of the bluegrass movement in New York, and how it grew and evolved over the years. Bluegrass singer and guitarist Gene Yellin was right there when our favorite music took root in iconic Washington Square Park. Fiddler Alan Kaufman tells us his journey through that historic time … only this time with knishes! Enjoy this fascinating piece of our musical history, told by those who lived it.
Mentions in this Episode:
“Yodeling” with Jimmy Fallon and Brad Pitt
Andy’s Ramble at Jalopy Theater, January 18th 2026
Della Mae at Jalopy Theater, January 28th 2026
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Mike and Liz get to hear two first-hand accounts of the birth of the bluegrass movement in New York, and how it grew and evolved over the years. Bluegrass singer and guitarist Gene Yellin was right there when our favorite music took root in iconic Washington Square Park. Fiddler Alan Kaufman tells us his journey through that historic time … only this time with knishes! Enjoy this fascinating piece of our musical history, told by those who lived it.
Mentions in this Episode:
“Yodeling” with Jimmy Fallon and Brad Pitt
Andy’s Ramble at Jalopy Theater, January 18th 2026
Della Mae at Jalopy Theater, January 28th 2026
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