Episode 65 brings the second part of a Stanley Brothers set from July 4th, 1961! This is a companion to episode 61 and features Ralph and Carter in outstanding form. This particular show also has Carter doing a little "commentary" on some of the other Bluegrass bands of the time. It's priceless, give it a listen!

Episode 64 was a blast to make and is a pleasure to listen to. It features a live set from Steve Earle while he was promoting his ground breaking album The Mountain! He has an all star band and his live show is as perfect and rough as you might imagine. Josh is joined in the studio by Randy Black (of PSU's Viking Twang podcast)! Randy chose the music for this episode and in kind had Josh as a guest on his show, where Josh picked the music! Give it a listen!

Episode 63 features live Vern and Ray circa 1970! This group is, in my opinion, slightly underrated. This is a set of outstanding traditional Bluegrass by a group who knows what they're doing and just how to do it. This is really great stuff, give it a listen!

Episode 62 is a companion show to Episode 59. This is a set of music from Norman Blake and Doc Cullis from 1972! Amazing picking, great songs and what seems like several million people in the crowd. Check it out!

Episode 61 brings us some live Stanley Brothers!!! This is a show recorded in 1961 and is another example of why The Stanley Brothers are the best Bluegrass band in history (indisputable fact), give it a listen and enjoy!

Episode 60! This recording gets at the heart of what this podcast is all about. This is Doc Watson and Don Reno picking guitars back stage at The Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival in 1969. This isn't a rehearsed show, this is a raw recording of two masters relaxing and enjoying picking with each other! This is a real gem, enjoy!

Episode 59 features Norman Blake and Ed "Doc" Cullis! This is a set that was performed Saint Paddy's Day 1972 and really showcases Norman's original songs as well as their superb picking on a handful of traditional songs too! Check it out!

Episode 58 is a companion show to Episode 57! This weeks show is part two of a set by Joe Val and The New England Bluegrass Boys! This is a live set from 1980 and really highlights this bands vocal prowess as well as their outstanding song selection...give it a listen!

Episode 57 features a personal favorite, Joe Val and The New England Bluegrass Boys! This is a live set from 1980 and highlights the bands traditional style of Bluegrass as well as showcasing Joe Val's amazing voice! Give it a listen!

Episode 56 is a guitar nerd's dream! It features Russ Barenberg and Bryan Sutton doing an entire set of guitar duets. These two masters play everything from Bluegrass to Scottish folks songs and make it sound both incredible and effortless at the same time! Give a listen for yourself!