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S5E9 Women in Bluegrass: Amanda Cook!
Liz talks with Amanda Cook—bandleader and President of Mountain Fever Records—about what it takes to balance life on the road with running a record label. She shares her journey from artist to industry leader, along with insights on structure, growth, and supporting other musicians in today’s bluegrass world. Plus, Mike and Liz have a ‘Jam Talk’ about unexpected situations that can bust any jam. Enjoy!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Amanda Cook
Mountain Fever Records
Bluegrass by the Bridge Jam
Bluegrass Jams Near Me
Events of Note:
Weekend Jam Camp – April 10th to 12th in New York City
Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week – April 13th to 17th at Eunice LA
2026 AFBA Bluegrass Festival – July 30th – August 2nd at Wind Gap PA
Music in this Episode:
“Odd One Out” – Amanda Cook Band
“Out of my Bones” – Amanda Cook Band
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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By Mike Willner
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Liz talks with Amanda Cook—bandleader and President of Mountain Fever Records—about what it takes to balance life on the road with running a record label. She shares her journey from artist to industry leader, along with insights on structure, growth, and supporting other musicians in today’s bluegrass world. Plus, Mike and Liz have a ‘Jam Talk’ about unexpected situations that can bust any jam. Enjoy!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Amanda Cook
Mountain Fever Records
Bluegrass by the Bridge Jam
Bluegrass Jams Near Me
Events of Note:
Weekend Jam Camp – April 10th to 12th in New York City
Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week – April 13th to 17th at Eunice LA
2026 AFBA Bluegrass Festival – July 30th – August 2nd at Wind Gap PA
Music in this Episode:
“Odd One Out” – Amanda Cook Band
“Out of my Bones” – Amanda Cook Band
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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