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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast is now 5 years old!

In this episode, guest host (and featured guest from Episode #1) Davey Jones turns the mics on Keith, and subjects him to the torment and humiliation that is normally reserved for Keith's interview subjects. Learn all about the man behind the voice that usually just gets to be the one asking the questions! Keith discusses his background in music, his rise to small-time superstardom with bands such as Hot Toe Mitty, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, and now Wilson Thicket.

Sponsored by Sullivan Banjos, Peghead Nation, and Elderly Instruments

Keith Billik on the web:

www.banjopodcast.com

www.wilsonthicket.com

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Welcome to a "Freshly Picked" episode, featuring a discussion with podcast veteran and banjo phenom B.B. Bowness! She will be taking us on a banjo-centric tour of the new Mile Twelve album titled "Close Enough to Hear," which was just released on February 3, 2023. There are some great songs and sounds on the album and, needless to say, some incredible banjo playing!

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Mile Twelve on the web:

www.miletwelveband.com

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Today's guest is the world-renowned, award-winning, snappy dressing banjoist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and educator Joe Newberry! Per usual, Joe is eloquent and generous in discussing his career, banjo style, songwriting approach, and his collaborations with mandolinist Mike Compton and fiddler April Verch. Recorded at the 2022 Great Lakes Music Camp at Camp Blodgett on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and Banjo Summit

Joe on the web:

https://www.joenewberry.biz/

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Theme music composed and performed by Keith Billik - available (with banjo tablature!) from www.banjopodcast.com

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For this Bonus episode, I have a quick chat about the upcoming Banjo Summit with Jake Schepps, an extraordinary banjo player in his own right, and the Director of the Banjo Summit!

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This episode features the incomporable Jim Mills, one of the top banjo players of his generation and a purveyor of the traditional Scruggs-style of playing. Jim has won the IBMA Banjo Player of the Year award a record 6 times, as well as numerous Grammy awards. He has also established himself as one of the top experts, collectors, and dealers for Pre-War Gibson Mastertone banjos, a subject which he wrote a book about!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Elderly Instruments, and GHS Strings.

Jim Mills on the web:

https://prewargibsonbanjos.com/

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This episode features Hank Smith, a versatile performer, teacher, and composer. Hank currently performs, records, and tours with Hank, Pattie & the Current, but has also spent time contributing his vast banjo and composing talents to Blu Bop, a Bela Fleck & the Flecktones tribute band, jamgrass groups, banjo with string quartet music, and much more!

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Hank on the web:

www.hanksmithbanjo.com

www.hankandpattie.com

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This episode features a true legend of bluegrass banjo: Terry Baucom! AKA "The Duke of Drive," Terry has a playing style that has become iconic and influential to the modern generation of banjo players. He was a key founding member of bands such as Boone Creek, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, IIIrd Tyme Out, and now the Dukes of Drive. Recorded at the 2022 IBMA World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, North Carolina. Special thanks to Cindy Baucom for arranging interview details! 

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments

Terry on the web:

www.terrybaucom.com

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This episode features Max Wareham, a fantastic banjo player who studied with Tony Trischka and Bill Keith. He currently performs with bluegrass legend Peter Rowan's bluegrass band. Max recently published a wonderful book titled "Rudy Lyle: the Unsung Hero of the Five-String Banjo" which thoroughly examines the life and playing style of one of Bill Monroe's early banjoists.

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Max on the web:

www.maxwareham.com

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This episode features Joe Mullins, of Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers! Joe is one of the heroes of traditional bluegrass banjo playing, and has been a top professional in the industry for decades. The son of famed radio DJ and fiddler Paul "Moon" Mullins, Joe has been around bluegrass all his life, and has decades of insight to pull from his experiences with bands such as The Traditional Grass, Longview, and now the Radio Ramblers.

Sponsored by Peghead Nation, GHS Strings, and Elderly Instruments.

Joe on the web:

www.radioramblers.com

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This episode features Alex Berman, the banjoist and lead singer for the Baltimore-based jamgrass band the Dirty Grass Players! Alex has an exciting approach to his playing, is a creative improviser, and strong singer to boot. This interview was recorded backstage at the 2022 Del Fest!

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Alex on the web:

www.thedirtygrassplayers.com

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