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S5E12 Music Journalist Kira Grunenberg!
Liz sits down with Kira Grunenberg, accomplished music journalist, to explore her journey from classical training to writing about bluegrass, jazz, and beyond. They discuss improvisation, perfectionism, and how different musical worlds intersect—along with how the way we talk about music has changed over time. Join in the conversation and get the inside story … literally! Enjoy!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Kira Grunenberg
Events of Note:
Liz Wolfe and the City College Pickers at Mary O’s Pub – May 5th at 9PM at New York NY
Swamp in the City Cajun & Creole Music Festival – May 7th to 10th at Red Hook, Brooklyn NY
BKCM “Open Stages” Music Festival – May 9th at Park Slope, Brooklyn NY
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – July 15th to 19th at Oak Hill NY
Music in this Episode:
“Big Ball in Brooklyn” – Damn Tall Buildings
“June Apple” – Michael Daves, with Brittany Haas
We are powered by Ear Trumpet Labs microphones
We exclusively play fiddles from Brad Robinson Fiddles and Linen Frederick Violins
Contact [email protected] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com / Follow @bluegrassbklyn Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA
© Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved
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Liz sits down with Kira Grunenberg, accomplished music journalist, to explore her journey from classical training to writing about bluegrass, jazz, and beyond. They discuss improvisation, perfectionism, and how different musical worlds intersect—along with how the way we talk about music has changed over time. Join in the conversation and get the inside story … literally! Enjoy!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Kira Grunenberg
Events of Note:
Liz Wolfe and the City College Pickers at Mary O’s Pub – May 5th at 9PM at New York NY
Swamp in the City Cajun & Creole Music Festival – May 7th to 10th at Red Hook, Brooklyn NY
BKCM “Open Stages” Music Festival – May 9th at Park Slope, Brooklyn NY
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – July 15th to 19th at Oak Hill NY
Music in this Episode:
“Big Ball in Brooklyn” – Damn Tall Buildings
“June Apple” – Michael Daves, with Brittany Haas
We are powered by Ear Trumpet Labs microphones
We exclusively play fiddles from Brad Robinson Fiddles and Linen Frederick Violins
Contact [email protected] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com / Follow @bluegrassbklyn Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA
© Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved
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