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S6E2 Women in Bluegrass: Brenna MacMillan!
Liz dives deep with Brenna MacMillan into the realities of being a woman on tour in the bluegrass world. From songwriting and touring life to health, burnout, and creative inspiration, Brenna shares an honest and thoughtful look at life as a working musician. Plus: The Five Rules of Jamming. Enjoy!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Brenna MacMillan
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival: July 14th – 19th in Oak Hil NY
Telluride Bluegrass Festival: June 18th – 21st in Telluride CO
Podunk Bluegrass Festival: August 5th – 9th in Goshen CT
Porch Stomp Folk Festival: June 20th in Governors Island NY
Irish Haven Jam Sessions: Mondays 7:00 – 9:30PM Easten
Music in this Episode:
“Black Bear” – Brenna MacMillan, with Maddie Denton
“Used to Live Here” – Brenna MacMillan
We are proud to be
Podcast-in-Residence at the
2026 Grey Fox Festival!
We are powered by Ear Trumpet Labs microphones
We exclusively play fiddles from Brad Robinson Fiddles and Linen Frederick Violins
Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA
© Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved
Contact [email protected] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com / Follow @bluegrassbklyn
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Liz dives deep with Brenna MacMillan into the realities of being a woman on tour in the bluegrass world. From songwriting and touring life to health, burnout, and creative inspiration, Brenna shares an honest and thoughtful look at life as a working musician. Plus: The Five Rules of Jamming. Enjoy!
Mentioned in this Episode:
Brenna MacMillan
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival: July 14th – 19th in Oak Hil NY
Telluride Bluegrass Festival: June 18th – 21st in Telluride CO
Podunk Bluegrass Festival: August 5th – 9th in Goshen CT
Porch Stomp Folk Festival: June 20th in Governors Island NY
Irish Haven Jam Sessions: Mondays 7:00 – 9:30PM Easten
Music in this Episode:
“Black Bear” – Brenna MacMillan, with Maddie Denton
“Used to Live Here” – Brenna MacMillan
We are proud to be
Podcast-in-Residence at the
2026 Grey Fox Festival!
We are powered by Ear Trumpet Labs microphones
We exclusively play fiddles from Brad Robinson Fiddles and Linen Frederick Violins
Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA
© Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved
Contact [email protected] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com / Follow @bluegrassbklyn
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