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Liz sits with bassist and teacher Nelson Williams to discusses his musical path from French horn and classical bass in Baton Rouge to roots, jazz, and bluegrass influences, his work with Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, and the New Dangerfield project. Nelson reflects on being a Black musician in bluegrass and issues of history, access, and belonging. Mike gets the low-down on the Bayou Bluegrass Festival from Delta Hayride Association President, Michael Naquin. Enjoy!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Nelson Williams
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
The New Dangerfield
Delta Hayride Association
Bayou Bluegrass Festival
Events of Note:
Jam Jersey – March 20th to 22nd @ Doubletree Hotel, Mahwah NJ
Camp Bluegrass Pride 2026 – June 21st to 26th @ Astoria, Oregon
Music in this Episode:
“Jenna’s Waltz” – The New Dangerfield
Help us have Brooklyn *officially* declared “The Bluegrass Borough”!
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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By Mike Willner
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Liz sits with bassist and teacher Nelson Williams to discusses his musical path from French horn and classical bass in Baton Rouge to roots, jazz, and bluegrass influences, his work with Chris Jones & The Night Drivers, and the New Dangerfield project. Nelson reflects on being a Black musician in bluegrass and issues of history, access, and belonging. Mike gets the low-down on the Bayou Bluegrass Festival from Delta Hayride Association President, Michael Naquin. Enjoy!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Nelson Williams
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
The New Dangerfield
Delta Hayride Association
Bayou Bluegrass Festival
Events of Note:
Jam Jersey – March 20th to 22nd @ Doubletree Hotel, Mahwah NJ
Camp Bluegrass Pride 2026 – June 21st to 26th @ Astoria, Oregon
Music in this Episode:
“Jenna’s Waltz” – The New Dangerfield
Help us have Brooklyn *officially* declared “The Bluegrass Borough”!
Click here to sign our petition ….
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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