The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People (A Podcast About Acoustic Instruments, Music, & Artists)

In this rerun episode of "The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People," the Chapmans are incredibly honored to sit down with the legendary Rhonda Vincent! Known as the undisputed Queen of Bluegrass, Rhonda brings a lifetime of incredible stories, acoustic music history, and industry insights to the table.

We dive into her amazing career, what it takes to run one of the tightest bands in bluegrass, her favorite acoustic gear, and somehow... we even uncover "The Secret To Smelling Carrot Top!" Whether you are a lifelong fan of traditional bluegrass or just love hearing wild stories from the road, you are going to love this conversation.

In this exciting episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People, we are thrilled to welcome our friend, TAS Community Pro, and recent American Idol winner, Hannah Harper!.

We dive deep into her musical roots, growing up in Southeast Missouri and traveling with The Harper Family band, singing bluegrass gospel. Hannah shares the story behind her viral, original audition song "String Cheese," a heartfelt tribute to the joys and struggles of motherhood that brought Carrie Underwood to tears. We also talk about her experience on American Idol, performing at the Grand Ole Opry, and how she balances her flourishing solo career with raising three little boys in her quiet house in the woods.

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On this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People podcast, the Chapmans sit down with CJ Lewandowski, the Grammy-nominated mandolin player and founder of The Po' Ramblin' Boys. CJ is a true torchbearer for authentic, 1960s-style bluegrass, and he brings a wealth of stories to the table. We talk about the origins of The Po' Ramblin' Boys, his incredible Gibson Loar mandolin (and his own signature Lewandowski mandolins!), the influence of legends like Bobby Osborne, and what it’s like keeping the flame of traditional bluegrass burning bright in 2026. We are so happy to say TAS Knows CJ Lewandowski!

Is it strange to write a description about my own episode? - Yes!Today on The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People, we talk to our very own content producer - Hinkley! Hinks has been the content producer for the Acoustic Shoppe for 5 years and seen the entire growth of the channel. We go converse on the channel, it's challenges, her background, and how we grew this incredible community, mostly thanks to all of y'all. 🔗Join the Dread-Not Underground! A global acoustic community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreadnotunderground

In this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People, we are pulling back the curtain on the music retail industry. We're getting candid about the brands we can't carry due to dealership restrictions, competitor pushback, and industry politics. But when one door closes, another opens! We explain how these roadblocks forced us to look elsewhere, leading us to discover the incredible brands that bloomed very special bonds. Ultimately, our core mission is—and always will be—finding the absolute best value for our customers at every single price point, rather than just chasing the biggest name on the headstock. 🔗Join the Dread-Not Underground! A global acoustic community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreadnotunderground

In this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People, we are keeping it in the family and sitting down with our very own Sales Manager, Corey Kirkland! Corey shares his journey from being a local gigging musician and customer to officially running our sales floor. We pull back the curtain for some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories of the shop, nerd out over the acoustic gear we love, and talk about what it really takes to perfectly match a player with their ultimate instrument. 🔗Join the Dread-Not Underground! A global acoustic community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreadnotunderground

On this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People podcast, the Chapmans are incredibly honored to sit down with the one and only Alan Munde! Alan is a local legend and a national treasure. We dive deep into his unique approach to the banjo, what it was like teaching the next generation of pickers at South Plains College, and swap some of our favorite stories from the road. Whether you are a dedicated banjo player or just a huge fan of bluegrass history, you are going to love this conversation!

In this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People, the Chapmans are back from an exhausting but incredible trip to MerleFest. We share some crazy stories from the road—including Jeremy's midnight encounter with a deer and John's foot getting crushed by a booth cart.Then, we dive deep into the recent shakeups in the acoustic world. We discuss the current gap in the mid-tier mandolin market, the rumors surrounding former Northfield employees starting a new company called CooStar, and why The Acoustic Shoppe was told we could never be a Northfield dealer.Most importantly, we reveal our exciting new partnership with Gold Tone to carry their brand new, elite "Grandmaster" mandolin series! We also share some insider news on the highly-anticipated return of Recording King and The Loar mandolins. 🔗Check out Gold Tone Mandolins Here! - https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/gold-tone-mandolins

We are joined by absolute acoustic royalty today! The one and only Tim O'Brien sits down with the Chapmans on this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People podcast. From his groundbreaking days with Hot Rize to his incredible Grammy-winning solo career, Tim has been a massive influence on the bluegrass and acoustic music world for decades. We dive deep into his musical journey, his songwriting process, what he looks for in an instrument, and share some amazing stories from his time on the road. Whether you're a long-time fan of his music or just love hearing legendary pickers talk shop, you are not going to want to miss this conversation!

🎶Welcome the incredible Molly Tuttle to The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People podcast! As one of the most exciting voices and premier flatpickers in modern bluegrass, Molly sits down with us to discuss her entire musical journey. Later, we take some time to discuss her new Martin Guitar signature modes! We go into the design process, why two models were made, & how surreal it is to be honored by a legendary brand. The Acoustic Shoppe is thrilled to say we know Molly Tuttle! 🔗Follow Molly Tuttle: See a Show! - https://www.mollytuttlemusic.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mollytuttlemusic/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mollytuttle/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LX0KCPnH7gvxEbVXqXmAE?si=THo6SlDTRx2Hz-CbbmKfbA