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S5E2 Bluegrass Artists You Should Know: Ira Gitlin!
Liz talks with musician, teacher, and bluegrass historian Ira Gitlin about his musical journey. Ira shares about performing with the Johnson Mountain Boys, his work documenting bluegrass history, and his passion for teaching the next generation of players. Along the way, he offers practical insights on musicianship, practice, and building community through jams and camps. Then, Mike and Liz recap their adventures at the Joe Val 2026 festival Enjoy!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Ira Gitlin
Johnson Mountain Boys
1988 Lucketts VA Concert
“Bluegrass, A History” by Neil Rosenberg
Bluegrass Unlimited / @bluegrassunlimited
Big Howdy Band
Boston Bluegrass Union / @bbuorg
Bridges and Bows Violin Shop
Missy Raines / @missyraines
Stuart Duncan / @stubobduncan
Events of Note:
Jam Jersey – March 20th to 22nd at Mahwah NJ
Silver Bay Wenick Method Camp – August 24th to August 28th @ Silver Bay, NY
Music in this Episode:
“If I Lose” – Johnson Mountain Boys w/Ira Gitlin (14’30”)
“Dust on the Roses” – Ira Gitlin
Help us have Brooklyn *officially* declared “The Bluegrass Borough” by NYC government! Click here to sign our petition ….
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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 talks with musician, teacher, and bluegrass historian Ira Gitlin about his musical journey. Ira shares about performing with the Johnson Mountain Boys, his work documenting bluegrass history, and his passion for teaching the next generation of players. Along the way, he offers practical insights on musicianship, practice, and building community through jams and camps. Then, Mike and Liz recap their adventures at the Joe Val 2026 festival Enjoy!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Ira Gitlin
Johnson Mountain Boys
1988 Lucketts VA Concert
“Bluegrass, A History” by Neil Rosenberg
Bluegrass Unlimited / @bluegrassunlimited
Big Howdy Band
Boston Bluegrass Union / @bbuorg
Bridges and Bows Violin Shop
Missy Raines / @missyraines
Stuart Duncan / @stubobduncan
Events of Note:
Jam Jersey – March 20th to 22nd at Mahwah NJ
Silver Bay Wenick Method Camp – August 24th to August 28th @ Silver Bay, NY
Music in this Episode:
“If I Lose” – Johnson Mountain Boys w/Ira Gitlin (14’30”)
“Dust on the Roses” – Ira Gitlin
Help us have Brooklyn *officially* declared “The Bluegrass Borough” by NYC government! Click here to sign our petition ….
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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