https://simplecast.com Banjo Studio Podcast Welcome to the new Banjo Studio podcast. Host David Bandrowski will be talking with musicians and instrument makers about their journeys and where they are going. Sit back and enjoy! 2023 Banjo Studio Podcast en Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:32:18 +0000 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 23:44:49 +0000 https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com Banjo Studio Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/22262c93-cac7-4b26-a401-b5160070f65b/58a71499-bfbd-4a82-82b0-0b787afee59f/3000x3000/banjo-studio-logo-3000x3000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com episodic Welcome to the new Banjo Studio podcast. Host David Bandrowski will be talking with musicians and instrument makers about their journeys and where they are going. Sit back and enjoy! David Bandrowski no https://feeds.simplecast.com/rBLRJ8CD jazz guitar, bluegrass, banjo, guitar, jazz, luthiers, americana, old time, musicians, instrument building Banjo Studio info@banjostudio.com 62e6d60a-d105-46d7-bb2b-d576dce39b7a Deering Banjos Master Builder Chad Kopotic | Episode 24 Chad Kopotic is the master builder over at the Deering Banjo Company and has been with Deering for 27 years now. Chad knows pretty much everything there is to know when constructing and setting up banjos. He's a great resource and gives us a lot of great tips on how to properly set up your banjo.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 17:32:18 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Chad Kopotic, David Bandrowski) https://www.banjostudio.com/blogs/banjo-studio-podcast/chad-kopotic-from-deering-banjos-episode-24 Chad Kopotic is the master builder over at the Deering Banjo Company and has been with Deering for 27 years now. Chad knows pretty much everything there is to know when constructing and setting up banjos. He's a great resource and gives us a lot of great tips on how to properly set up your banjo.

]]> Deering Banjos Master Builder Chad Kopotic | Episode 24 Chad Kopotic, David Bandrowski 01:04:18 Chad Kopotic is the master builder over at the Deering Banjo Company and has been with Deering for 27 years now. Chad knows pretty much everything there is to know when constructing and setting up banjos. He's a great resource and gives us a lot of great tips on how to properly set up your banjo. Chad Kopotic is the master builder over at the Deering Banjo Company and has been with Deering for 27 years now. Chad knows pretty much everything there is to know when constructing and setting up banjos. He's a great resource and gives us a lot of great tips on how to properly set up your banjo. banjo building, instrument building, deering banjos, luthier, banjo no full 24 182f7248-e762-4c3d-92dd-ff97c95cd639 New Orleans Banjoist Don Vappie | Episode 23 New Orleans tenor banjoist, guitarist, and bassist Don Vappie drops by Banjo Studio to talk with us today. Don has been inducted in the Banjo Hall of Fame and has won the Steve Martin Banjo Award, as well as many other accolades. We get into a number of things including some chord voicings, articulation and phrasing in your music, what it means to be Creole, and more!

]]> Mon, 9 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Don Vappie, David Bandrowski) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/new-orleans-banjoist-don-vappie-episode-23-Cb0cUcGD New Orleans tenor banjoist, guitarist, and bassist Don Vappie drops by Banjo Studio to talk with us today. Don has been inducted in the Banjo Hall of Fame and has won the Steve Martin Banjo Award, as well as many other accolades. We get into a number of things including some chord voicings, articulation and phrasing in your music, what it means to be Creole, and more!

]]> New Orleans Banjoist Don Vappie | Episode 23 Don Vappie, David Bandrowski 01:28:45 New Orleans tenor banjoist Don Vappie talks with us today. We get into a number of things including some chord voicings, articulation and phrasing in your music, what it means to be Creole, and more! New Orleans tenor banjoist Don Vappie talks with us today. We get into a number of things including some chord voicings, articulation and phrasing in your music, what it means to be Creole, and more! new orleans music, tenor banjo, creole, new orleans jazz, banjo, don vappie no full 23 75a0f05f-a2aa-4159-a2e0-7f8050e45b29 New Orleans Drummer Doug Belote | Episode 22 Raised in Lafayette, Louisiana but based in New Orleans, Doug Belote is one of the most in demand drummers on the scene today. He has played or recorded with too many musicians to name but some of these include Jerry Douglas, Derrick Trucks, Dr. John, John Oates, Robben Ford, Charlie Hunter, Anders Osborne, Ryan Cavanaugh, and many more (including yours truly). Doug can play anything, from the most avant garde jazz to a rock solid train beat. 

Take a listen to Doug's musical story, some of his concept about locking in a groove but playing in the cracks, as well as one of the most hillarious stories about how he got hired to be Jerry Douglas' (the dobro player) drummer and how he thought he was trying out for the Jerry Reed gig!

]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 04:49:29 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Doug Belote, David Bandrowski) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/new-orleans-drummer-doug-belote-episode-22-EpAtF7Ui Raised in Lafayette, Louisiana but based in New Orleans, Doug Belote is one of the most in demand drummers on the scene today. He has played or recorded with too many musicians to name but some of these include Jerry Douglas, Derrick Trucks, Dr. John, John Oates, Robben Ford, Charlie Hunter, Anders Osborne, Ryan Cavanaugh, and many more (including yours truly). Doug can play anything, from the most avant garde jazz to a rock solid train beat. 

Take a listen to Doug's musical story, some of his concept about locking in a groove but playing in the cracks, as well as one of the most hillarious stories about how he got hired to be Jerry Douglas' (the dobro player) drummer and how he thought he was trying out for the Jerry Reed gig!

]]> New Orleans Drummer Doug Belote | Episode 22 Doug Belote, David Bandrowski 01:39:14 Raised in Lafayette, Louisiana but based in New Orleans, Doug Belote is one of the most in demand drummers on the scene today. He has played or recorded with too many musicians to name but some of these include Jerry Douglas, Derrick Trucks, Dr. John, John Oates, Robben Ford, Charlie Hunter, Anders Osborne, Ryan Cavanaugh, and many more (including yours truly). Raised in Lafayette, Louisiana but based in New Orleans, Doug Belote is one of the most in demand drummers on the scene today. He has played or recorded with too many musicians to name but some of these include Jerry Douglas, Derrick Trucks, Dr. John, John Oates, Robben Ford, Charlie Hunter, Anders Osborne, Ryan Cavanaugh, and many more (including yours truly). jerry douglas, swamp pop, drummer, new orleans drummer no full 22 c34385e2-752c-424b-a321-b4b5c88d048e Ryan Cavanaugh | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 21 - Season 2 We're glad to feature shredding 5-string banjoist Ryan Cavanaugh back on the Banjo Studio podcast as we reboot our podcast in this 1st episode of Season 2. Ryan just released a fantastic record called Ryan Cavanaugh Screams Electric with his New Orleans based jazz fusion trio. We get into the process of making this record as well as a number of other topics.

]]> Thu, 3 Aug 2023 03:41:21 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (David Bandrowski, Ryan Cavanaugh) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ryan-cavanaugh-season-2-yYxXac_n We're glad to feature shredding 5-string banjoist Ryan Cavanaugh back on the Banjo Studio podcast as we reboot our podcast in this 1st episode of Season 2. Ryan just released a fantastic record called Ryan Cavanaugh Screams Electric with his New Orleans based jazz fusion trio. We get into the process of making this record as well as a number of other topics.

]]> Ryan Cavanaugh | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 21 - Season 2 David Bandrowski, Ryan Cavanaugh 01:11:06 We're glad to feature shredding 5-string banjoist Ryan Cavanaugh back on the Banjo Studio podcast. Ryan just released a fantastic record called Ryan Cavanaugh Screams Electric with his New Orleans based jazz fusion trio. We get into the process of making this record as well as a number of other topics. We're glad to feature shredding 5-string banjoist Ryan Cavanaugh back on the Banjo Studio podcast. Ryan just released a fantastic record called Ryan Cavanaugh Screams Electric with his New Orleans based jazz fusion trio. We get into the process of making this record as well as a number of other topics. jazz banjo, electric banjo, 5-string banjo, ryan cavanaugh, banjo trio, banjo no full 21 c3ce1d0f-b89d-4b6d-a246-99c29ee610ce Antoine Boyer | Banjo Studio Podcast In this episode we interview French guitarist Antoine Boyer. Antoine has his roots in gypsy jazz, learning the guitar alongside his father at an early age. Then is his teens he went on to study classical guitar. In recent years he has moved into more modern jazz sounds by adding electric guitar to his palette of sonic choices. 

He is an extraordinary talent with incredible taste and chops. He's only in his early 20s but yet has recorded 6 albums under his name. His most recent recording, Tangram, features Korean harmonica player Yeore Kim. This album is an incredible work and was featured on the Banjo Studio list of top albums made from 2021. 

In this interview we talk about his roots, the guitars he plays, what to look for in a gypsy jazz style guitar, recording techniques, and more.

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 13:16:39 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Antoine Boyer, David Bandrowski, Yeore Kim, Samuelito, Bob Holo, Django Reinhardt) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/antoine-boyer-banjo-studio-podcast-_DVybIWr In this episode we interview French guitarist Antoine Boyer. Antoine has his roots in gypsy jazz, learning the guitar alongside his father at an early age. Then is his teens he went on to study classical guitar. In recent years he has moved into more modern jazz sounds by adding electric guitar to his palette of sonic choices. 

He is an extraordinary talent with incredible taste and chops. He's only in his early 20s but yet has recorded 6 albums under his name. His most recent recording, Tangram, features Korean harmonica player Yeore Kim. This album is an incredible work and was featured on the Banjo Studio list of top albums made from 2021. 

In this interview we talk about his roots, the guitars he plays, what to look for in a gypsy jazz style guitar, recording techniques, and more.

]]> Antoine Boyer | Banjo Studio Podcast Antoine Boyer, David Bandrowski, Yeore Kim, Samuelito, Bob Holo, Django Reinhardt 00:43:08 In this episode we interview French guitarist Antoine Boyer. Antoine has his roots in gypsy jazz but progressed to study in depth classical guitar and modern jazz. In this episode we interview French guitarist Antoine Boyer. Antoine has his roots in gypsy jazz but progressed to study in depth classical guitar and modern jazz. jazz guitar, samuelito, antoine boyer, collings guitar, acoustic guitar, korean harmonica, archtop guitar, gypsy jazz, classical guitar, django reinhardt no full 20 1ec9f6dc-64e1-4270-8e11-74e8dbeabf88 Tim O'Brien | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 19 In this interview with Tim O'Brien, Banjo Studio Podcast host Jonathan Freilich talks with Tim about his newest recording  "He Walked On".

]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2021 17:08:13 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Jonathan Freilich, Tim O'Brien) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/tim-obrien-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-19-YKuI1_8Q In this interview with Tim O'Brien, Banjo Studio Podcast host Jonathan Freilich talks with Tim about his newest recording  "He Walked On".

]]> Tim O'Brien | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 19 Jonathan Freilich, Tim O'Brien 00:28:26 We are happy to feature the Grammy winning singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist Tim O’Brien on the Banjo Studio podcast. Tim grew up singing in church and in school, and after seeing Doc Watson on TV, became a lifelong devotee of old time and bluegrass music. Tim first toured nationally with Colorado bluegrass band Hot Rize, which formed in 1978. Kathy Mattea scored a country hit with his song “Walk The Way The Wind Blows” in 1986, and soon more artists like Nickel Creek and Garth Brooks covered his songs. Over the years, Tim has collaborated with his sister Mollie O’Brien, songwriter Darrell Scott, and noted old-time musician Dirk Powell, as well as with Steve Earle, Bill Frisell, Mark Knopfler, Steve Martin, and Sturgill Simpson. O’Brien says his most recent recording “He Walked On” is about “what you need to do to survive in America”. Covering work, racial issues, and modern technology, its eight originals and five covers offer an expansive portrayal of the nation from its beginnings to the present day, Personnel includes long time bandmates Mike Bub (bass), Shad Cobb (fiddle), and Jan Fabricius (mandolin and vocal), along with drummer Pete Abbott, bassist Edgar Meyer, guitarist Bo Ramsey, and gospel singer Odessa Settles. We are happy to feature the Grammy winning singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist Tim O’Brien on the Banjo Studio podcast. Tim grew up singing in church and in school, and after seeing Doc Watson on TV, became a lifelong devotee of old time and bluegrass music. Tim first toured nationally with Colorado bluegrass band Hot Rize, which formed in 1978. Kathy Mattea scored a country hit with his song “Walk The Way The Wind Blows” in 1986, and soon more artists like Nickel Creek and Garth Brooks covered his songs. Over the years, Tim has collaborated with his sister Mollie O’Brien, songwriter Darrell Scott, and noted old-time musician Dirk Powell, as well as with Steve Earle, Bill Frisell, Mark Knopfler, Steve Martin, and Sturgill Simpson. O’Brien says his most recent recording “He Walked On” is about “what you need to do to survive in America”. Covering work, racial issues, and modern technology, its eight originals and five covers offer an expansive portrayal of the nation from its beginnings to the present day, Personnel includes long time bandmates Mike Bub (bass), Shad Cobb (fiddle), and Jan Fabricius (mandolin and vocal), along with drummer Pete Abbott, bassist Edgar Meyer, guitarist Bo Ramsey, and gospel singer Odessa Settles. mandolin, old time music, bluegrass, songwriting, songwriter no full 19 d03245f2-dcb3-4608-bb61-eda5c5a615d3 Tony Trischka | Banjo Studio Pocast Episode 18 We recently got to chat with banjo master Tony Trischka about many topics including his new recording Shall We Hope.

]]> Tue, 4 May 2021 01:53:19 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Jonathan Freilich, Tony Trischka) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/tony-trischka-banjo-studio-pocast-episode-18-8FwmIATM We recently got to chat with banjo master Tony Trischka about many topics including his new recording Shall We Hope.

]]> Tony Trischka | Banjo Studio Pocast Episode 18 Jonathan Freilich, Tony Trischka 00:37:01 We recently got to chat with banjo master Tony Trischka about many topics including his new recording Shall We Hope. We recently got to chat with banjo master Tony Trischka about many topics including his new recording Shall We Hope. tony trischka, earl scruggs, bluegrass banjo, banjo, bela fleck no full 18 2da072d1-c151-475c-b9bf-39a3869a3df4 Taj Mahal | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 17 Taj Mahal has been one of my favorite musicians since I was a teenager. We were very honored that Taj would take time to speak with us. Initially slated for a short 15-20 minute interview, Taj had a good time speaking with the Banjo Studio Podcast host, Jonathan Freilich, and spoke with him for over an hour! 

Listen as Taj talks about his beginnings, how he got started playing the banjo, his approach to the banjo and the way he tunes it, and much more. 

If you aren't familiar with Taj Mahal, now is the time to start checking out his very deep catalog of recordings.

“Like ancient culture,” he adds, “the people are as much a part of the performance as the music. Live communication through music, oh yeah, it’s right up there with oxygen!” - Taj Mahal

]]> Thu, 4 Mar 2021 13:41:37 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Jonathan Freilich, Taj Mahal) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/taj-mahal-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-17-l2uaJG1t Taj Mahal has been one of my favorite musicians since I was a teenager. We were very honored that Taj would take time to speak with us. Initially slated for a short 15-20 minute interview, Taj had a good time speaking with the Banjo Studio Podcast host, Jonathan Freilich, and spoke with him for over an hour! 

Listen as Taj talks about his beginnings, how he got started playing the banjo, his approach to the banjo and the way he tunes it, and much more. 

If you aren't familiar with Taj Mahal, now is the time to start checking out his very deep catalog of recordings.

“Like ancient culture,” he adds, “the people are as much a part of the performance as the music. Live communication through music, oh yeah, it’s right up there with oxygen!” - Taj Mahal

]]> Taj Mahal | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 17 Jonathan Freilich, Taj Mahal 00:52:48 Taj Mahal has been one of my favorite musicians since I was a teenager. We were very honored that Taj would take time to speak with us. Initially slated for a short 15-20 minute interview, Taj had a good time speaking with the Banjo Studio Podcast host, Jonathan Freilich, and spoke with him for over an hour! Listen as Taj talks about his beginnings, how he got started playing the banjo, his approach to the banjo and the way he tunes it, and much more. Taj Mahal has been one of my favorite musicians since I was a teenager. We were very honored that Taj would take time to speak with us. Initially slated for a short 15-20 minute interview, Taj had a good time speaking with the Banjo Studio Podcast host, Jonathan Freilich, and spoke with him for over an hour! Listen as Taj talks about his beginnings, how he got started playing the banjo, his approach to the banjo and the way he tunes it, and much more. blues, taj mahal, banjo no full 17 2ac54ff8-6c4d-41c7-9e96-e9cb9ce4f923 David Grier | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 16 David Grier is one of the greatest flatpicking guitarists of all time. Listen to his reflections on Tony Rice's influence, the direction of bluegrass today, his own influences, and more.

]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Jonathan Frielich, David Grier) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/david-grier-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-16-X_b9Cu_H David Grier is one of the greatest flatpicking guitarists of all time. Listen to his reflections on Tony Rice's influence, the direction of bluegrass today, his own influences, and more.

]]> David Grier | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 16 Jonathan Frielich, David Grier 00:49:02 David Grier is one of the greatest flatpicking guitarists of all time. Listen to his reflections on Tony Rice's influence, the direction of bluegrass today, his own influences, and more. David Grier is one of the greatest flatpicking guitarists of all time. Listen to his reflections on Tony Rice's influence, the direction of bluegrass today, his own influences, and more. flatpick guitar, acoustic guitar, bluegrass, bluegrass guitar, david grier no full 16 dd269a8e-eba9-4179-ad00-2743145c7ba5 David Immergluck | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 15 David Immergluck is an American multi-instrumentalist who is best known as a guitarist in the alternative rock bands Counting Crows, Camper Van Beethoven and the Monks of Doom, as well as for his tenure with American singer songwriter John Hiatt. A versatile musician, Immerglück plays mandolin, pedal steel guitar, bass, slide guitar, electric sitar, keyboards, and sings.

]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2020 07:17:19 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (David Immergluck, Jonathan Freilich) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/david-immergluck-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-15-smL3L1HT David Immergluck is an American multi-instrumentalist who is best known as a guitarist in the alternative rock bands Counting Crows, Camper Van Beethoven and the Monks of Doom, as well as for his tenure with American singer songwriter John Hiatt. A versatile musician, Immerglück plays mandolin, pedal steel guitar, bass, slide guitar, electric sitar, keyboards, and sings.

]]> David Immergluck | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 15 David Immergluck, Jonathan Freilich 01:22:04 David Immergluck is an American multi-instrumentalist who is best known as a guitarist in the alternative rock bands Counting Crows, Camper Van Beethoven and the Monks of Doom, as well as for his tenure with American singer songwriter John Hiatt. A versatile musician, Immerglück plays mandolin, pedal steel guitar, bass, slide guitar, electric sitar, keyboards, and sings. David Immergluck is an American multi-instrumentalist who is best known as a guitarist in the alternative rock bands Counting Crows, Camper Van Beethoven and the Monks of Doom, as well as for his tenure with American singer songwriter John Hiatt. A versatile musician, Immerglück plays mandolin, pedal steel guitar, bass, slide guitar, electric sitar, keyboards, and sings. john hiatt, monks of doom, camper van beethoven, david immergluck, counting crows no full 15 b4f25446-ab8c-4e35-94a6-18724fb2e769 Jens Kruger | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 14 Jens Kruger of the Kruger Brothers is a modern master of the 5 string banjo who is taking the instrument to places it has never been. Born in Switzerland and now living in North Carolina, Jens' music bridges American folk music and European classical music styles. He has composed for a full symphony orchestra as well as a number of string quartets and more. 

In this interview, we dig deep into his compositional techniques, style, and more. Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 6 Aug 2020 06:00:54 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Jonathan Freilich, Jens Kruger) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/jens-kruger-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-14-NfJE8pyf Jens Kruger of the Kruger Brothers is a modern master of the 5 string banjo who is taking the instrument to places it has never been. Born in Switzerland and now living in North Carolina, Jens' music bridges American folk music and European classical music styles. He has composed for a full symphony orchestra as well as a number of string quartets and more. 

In this interview, we dig deep into his compositional techniques, style, and more. Enjoy!

]]> Jens Kruger | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 14 Jonathan Freilich, Jens Kruger 01:15:58 In this episode we speak with Jens Kruger, one of the true masters of the 5 string banjo of our time. In this episode we speak with Jens Kruger, one of the true masters of the 5 string banjo of our time. kruger brothers, banjo interview, jens kruger no full 14 1a54246a-1031-4b65-9f28-0754d60a6e59 Joe Henry | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 13 Joe Henry is a prolific songwriter, guitarist, producer, and author. He has won multiple Grammy awards, has 15 studio albums under his own name, and has produced countless artist’s recordings. His production credits include Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint, Rhiannon Giddens, Aarron Neville, Soloman Burke, and many, many more.

This is a fascinating interview with one of the great creative forces in American music of our time. Listen to Joe Henry go into depth about his songwriting process, production process, and more. If you’re a fan of music of any kind you will enjoy and learn from this interview.

]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2020 03:52:05 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Joe Henry, Jonathan Freilich) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/joe-henry-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-13-zIctL9W2 Joe Henry is a prolific songwriter, guitarist, producer, and author. He has won multiple Grammy awards, has 15 studio albums under his own name, and has produced countless artist’s recordings. His production credits include Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint, Rhiannon Giddens, Aarron Neville, Soloman Burke, and many, many more.

This is a fascinating interview with one of the great creative forces in American music of our time. Listen to Joe Henry go into depth about his songwriting process, production process, and more. If you’re a fan of music of any kind you will enjoy and learn from this interview.

]]> Joe Henry | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 13 Joe Henry, Jonathan Freilich 01:19:30 This is a fascinating interview with one of the great creative forces in American music of our time. Listen to Joe Henry go into depth about his songwriting process, production process, and more. If you’re a fan of music of any kind you will enjoy and learn from this interview. This is a fascinating interview with one of the great creative forces in American music of our time. Listen to Joe Henry go into depth about his songwriting process, production process, and more. If you’re a fan of music of any kind you will enjoy and learn from this interview. joe henry, joe henry interview, singer-songwriter, record producer, songwriter no full 13 16e255cf-261f-4731-93b9-b875d513c9bc Adam Levy | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 12 Guitarist Adam Levy (Norah Jones, Tracey Chapman) is known for his tone and taste.  Adam talks with host Jonathan Freilich about his concept on the guitar, how he looks at the guitar from a more compositional approach as oppose to a cliche guitar licks approach, his studies with Ted Greene, his current online guitar lessons course, and more.

]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2020 06:57:33 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Ted Greene, Adam Levy, Norah Jones, Jonathan Freilich, Tracey Chapman) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/adam-levy-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-12-sfBMrMnC Guitarist Adam Levy (Norah Jones, Tracey Chapman) is known for his tone and taste.  Adam talks with host Jonathan Freilich about his concept on the guitar, how he looks at the guitar from a more compositional approach as oppose to a cliche guitar licks approach, his studies with Ted Greene, his current online guitar lessons course, and more.

]]> Adam Levy | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 12 Ted Greene, Adam Levy, Norah Jones, Jonathan Freilich, Tracey Chapman 01:04:28 Guitarist Adam Levy (Norah Jones, Tracey Chapman) is known for his tone and taste. Guitarist Adam Levy (Norah Jones, Tracey Chapman) is known for his tone and taste. jazz guitar, guitarist no full 12 11ec7901-b897-4891-8f60-81f79d21eb0a Steve Khan | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 11 In this episode, we talk with the legendary jazz guitarist Steve Khan. Steve has been listed as one of the top 22 jazz guitarists of all time and has an extensive recording career in many genres. Steve has recorded and appeared with the likes of Miles Davis, Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, and the list goes on. Steve Has been focused in the later part of his career in latin jazz and has been called "The Voice Of Guitar In Latin Jazz". 

]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2020 14:01:28 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Steve Khan, Jonathan Freilich) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/steve-khan-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-11-3yIPssRm In this episode, we talk with the legendary jazz guitarist Steve Khan. Steve has been listed as one of the top 22 jazz guitarists of all time and has an extensive recording career in many genres. Steve has recorded and appeared with the likes of Miles Davis, Steely Dan, Chaka Khan, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, and the list goes on. Steve Has been focused in the later part of his career in latin jazz and has been called "The Voice Of Guitar In Latin Jazz". 

]]> Steve Khan | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 11 Steve Khan, Jonathan Freilich 01:13:22 In this episode, we talk with the legendary jazz guitarist Steve Khan. In this episode, we talk with the legendary jazz guitarist Steve Khan. jazz guitar, jazz, latin jazz, latin jazz guitar no full 11 b79b893d-13a4-4082-b75b-be33b09b2d97 Valerie June | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 10 This week we talk with the mesmerizing singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, banjo, ukulele) Valerie June.  Valerie hails from Tennessee and has a unique sound that blends blues, country, and Appalachia.  She has an amazingly effervescent, positive spirit and this comes across in her music. Host Jonathan Freilich talks about her influences, her songwriting process, and more.

This is a fantastic interview. Take a listen.  Valerie also performs a song for us on the banjo!

]]> Sun, 7 Jun 2020 14:25:44 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Valerie June, Jonathan Freilich, Minnie Riperton) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/valerie-june-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-10-Z05QVVdx This week we talk with the mesmerizing singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, banjo, ukulele) Valerie June.  Valerie hails from Tennessee and has a unique sound that blends blues, country, and Appalachia.  She has an amazingly effervescent, positive spirit and this comes across in her music. Host Jonathan Freilich talks about her influences, her songwriting process, and more.

This is a fantastic interview. Take a listen.  Valerie also performs a song for us on the banjo!

]]> Valerie June | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 10 Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Valerie June, Jonathan Freilich, Minnie Riperton 00:30:00 This week we talk with the mesmerizing singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Valerie June. This week we talk with the mesmerizing singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Valerie June. blues music, valerie june, songwriting, banjo no full 10 8a599fa3-4985-4b96-a84e-7bdad007fb9b Riley Baugus | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 9 In this episode we talk with master old time Appalachian musician and banjo builder Riley Baugus. Riley plays in the Round Peak style which comes from the area of Surry County, North Carolina. Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Riley about the Round Peak style, what is old time music, his musical path, and more. Riley has recorded with Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, Allison Kraus, and more. He also sang on the Academy Award Nominated soundtrack for the movie Cold Mountain. 

Riley plays and sings a few tunes! Take a listen!

]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2020 17:54:00 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Riley Baugus, Tommy Jarrell, Wade Ward, T Bone Burnett, Kirk Sutphin, Jonathan Freilich, Ola Belle Reed) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/riley-baugus-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-9-j01JWQG_ In this episode we talk with master old time Appalachian musician and banjo builder Riley Baugus. Riley plays in the Round Peak style which comes from the area of Surry County, North Carolina. Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Riley about the Round Peak style, what is old time music, his musical path, and more. Riley has recorded with Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, Allison Kraus, and more. He also sang on the Academy Award Nominated soundtrack for the movie Cold Mountain. 

Riley plays and sings a few tunes! Take a listen!

]]> Riley Baugus | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 9 Riley Baugus, Tommy Jarrell, Wade Ward, T Bone Burnett, Kirk Sutphin, Jonathan Freilich, Ola Belle Reed 00:40:44 This episode we interview the master old time musician Riley Baugus. This episode we interview the master old time musician Riley Baugus. round peak, riley baugus, old time music, old time, clawhammer banjo, old time banjo, banjo no full 9 e0dde78e-e32a-4104-a68b-209f549e4a36 Rob McCoury | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 8 Host Jonathan Freilich talks with 5 string banjoist Rob McCoury of the Del McCoury Band and the Travelin' McCourys. Jonathan talks with Rob about what he is currently working on, how he is getting on during the Covid lockdown, and what it was like growing up around the music of his father Del McCoury.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2020 03:17:48 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Del McCoury, Jonathan Freilich, Earl Scruggs, Sonny Osborne, Rob McCoury, Alan Shelton) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/rob-mccoury-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-8-DGg0tmmk Host Jonathan Freilich talks with 5 string banjoist Rob McCoury of the Del McCoury Band and the Travelin' McCourys. Jonathan talks with Rob about what he is currently working on, how he is getting on during the Covid lockdown, and what it was like growing up around the music of his father Del McCoury.

]]> Rob McCoury | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 8 Del McCoury, Jonathan Freilich, Earl Scruggs, Sonny Osborne, Rob McCoury, Alan Shelton 00:29:44 In this episode, we talk with banjoist Rob McCoury or the Del McCoury Band and also the Travelin' McCourys. In this episode, we talk with banjoist Rob McCoury or the Del McCoury Band and also the Travelin' McCourys. travelin' mccourys, bluegrass, del mccoury, bluegrass banjo, banjo no full 8 c013d9d5-487d-4d1d-8c8c-7b1b5f0de6c1 Chris Eldridge | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 7 Chris "Critter" Eldridge is a master of the dreadnought guitar and is the guitarist & sings with Punch Brothers, Live From Here, Julian Lage, and more. This is a great interview and host Jonathan Freilich talks with Chris about compositional form of the Punch Brothers tunes, Chris' training with legendary guitarist Tony Rice, how to get the best live sound and recorded sound for an acoustic guitar, and more!

]]> Sat, 9 May 2020 21:05:52 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Jonathan Freilich, Tony Rice, Ben Eldrige, Seldom Scene, Chris Thiele, Collings Guitars, Chris "Critter" Eldrige, Infamous Stringdusters) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/chris-eldridge-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-7-CS7V07Wa Chris "Critter" Eldridge is a master of the dreadnought guitar and is the guitarist & sings with Punch Brothers, Live From Here, Julian Lage, and more. This is a great interview and host Jonathan Freilich talks with Chris about compositional form of the Punch Brothers tunes, Chris' training with legendary guitarist Tony Rice, how to get the best live sound and recorded sound for an acoustic guitar, and more!

]]> Chris Eldridge | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 7 Jonathan Freilich, Tony Rice, Ben Eldrige, Seldom Scene, Chris Thiele, Collings Guitars, Chris "Critter" Eldrige, Infamous Stringdusters 00:37:24 Chris "Critter" Eldridge is a master of the dreadnought guitar and is the guitarist & sings with Punch Brothers, Live From Here, Julian Lage, and more. Chris "Critter" Eldridge is a master of the dreadnought guitar and is the guitarist & sings with Punch Brothers, Live From Here, Julian Lage, and more. dreadnought guitar, infamous stringdusters, acoustic guitar, punch brothers, collings guitars, bluegrass guitar no full 7 61bafa94-7498-4a1d-af1e-943469cad740 Alison Brown | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 6 This week we talk with master 5 string banjoist and Compass Records founder Alison Brown. Is this interview we talk with Alison about the development of the Deering Julia Belle banjo, how she made the jump from the business world to becoming a full time professional musician, how she balances being an artist and CFO of a successful record company, and much more. 

]]> Sun, 3 May 2020 20:47:15 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Alison Kraus, Alison Brown, Jonathan Freilich, John Hartford, Jamie Deering) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/allison-brown-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-6-Az_rP7ke This week we talk with master 5 string banjoist and Compass Records founder Alison Brown. Is this interview we talk with Alison about the development of the Deering Julia Belle banjo, how she made the jump from the business world to becoming a full time professional musician, how she balances being an artist and CFO of a successful record company, and much more. 

]]> Alison Brown | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 6 Alison Kraus, Alison Brown, Jonathan Freilich, John Hartford, Jamie Deering 00:31:14 This week's podcast episode features master banjoist and Compass Records founder Alison Brown. This week's podcast episode features master banjoist and Compass Records founder Alison Brown. bluegrass, record business, banjo no full 6 8d1484a9-2e3c-4d74-8be3-93bc23add4d2 Ketch Secor | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 5 In this episode we talk with Ketch Secor of the band Old Crow Medicine Show. Take a listen to stories of how the band came to be, what brought Ketch down this path. Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Ketch about a number of subjects including the effect the banjo had on Ketch's musical journey, how Old Crow Medicine Show got its start, the influence of African Americans in country and old time music, and more.

]]> Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:30:04 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Ketch Secor, Jonathan Freilich) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/ketch-secor-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-5-q8xPDu_3 In this episode we talk with Ketch Secor of the band Old Crow Medicine Show. Take a listen to stories of how the band came to be, what brought Ketch down this path. Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Ketch about a number of subjects including the effect the banjo had on Ketch's musical journey, how Old Crow Medicine Show got its start, the influence of African Americans in country and old time music, and more.

]]> Ketch Secor | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 5 Ketch Secor, Jonathan Freilich 00:37:55 In this episode, we talk with Ketch Secor of the band Old Crow Medicine Show. Take a listen to stories of how the band came to be, what brought Ketch down this path, and the future of country and old-time music. In this episode, we talk with Ketch Secor of the band Old Crow Medicine Show. Take a listen to stories of how the band came to be, what brought Ketch down this path, and the future of country and old-time music. grand ole opry, old time music, old crow medicine show, fiddle, country music, banjo no full 5 e9b78673-bdc9-4c16-9fa1-87c2ae93817b Mary Gauthier | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 4 Mary Gauthier is one of the most articulate and poignant songwriters of our time. She grew up in southern Louisiana, moved to the Boston area where she started her singer/songwriter career and is now based in Nashville. Her most recent record,Rifles And Rosary Beads was nominated for a Grammy Award. This record consists of songs she co-wrote with U.S. military veterans and their families. Mary is currently working on a book about her life journey. 

Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Mary about what brought her to a place of such clarity in her songwriting, what motivates her, and what she is currently working on.

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2020 01:02:37 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Jonathan Freilich, Darrell Scott, John Hiatt, Mary Gauthier, John Prine) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mary-gauthier-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-4-_9DfEx4e Mary Gauthier is one of the most articulate and poignant songwriters of our time. She grew up in southern Louisiana, moved to the Boston area where she started her singer/songwriter career and is now based in Nashville. Her most recent record,Rifles And Rosary Beads was nominated for a Grammy Award. This record consists of songs she co-wrote with U.S. military veterans and their families. Mary is currently working on a book about her life journey. 

Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Mary about what brought her to a place of such clarity in her songwriting, what motivates her, and what she is currently working on.

]]> Mary Gauthier | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 4 Jonathan Freilich, Darrell Scott, John Hiatt, Mary Gauthier, John Prine 00:22:05 This week we sit down with Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier. Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Mary about what drives her and inspires her in her songwriting, her journey to becoming a very focused songwriter, and what she is currently working on. This week we sit down with Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Mary Gauthier. Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Mary about what drives her and inspires her in her songwriting, her journey to becoming a very focused songwriter, and what she is currently working on. songwriting, songwriter no full 4 2ec68113-77d1-466a-bcbf-13f7e80a0ea3 Kurt Rosenwinkel | Banjo Studio Podcast Episdoe 3 Kurt Rosenwinkel is one the top jazz guitarists performing today. Kurt has been a Verve recording artist as a leader, has started his own record company Heartcore Records, and as a sideman has recorded with artists as diverse as Q-Tip, Eric Clapton, Gary Burton, Joshua Redman, Brian Blade, and many, many more.

Take a listen as host Jonathan Freilich talks to Kurt about his compositional method, how he learned to play guitar, what he is working on now, and more.

]]> Thu, 9 Apr 2020 03:31:19 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Banjo Studio) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/banjo-studio-podcast-episdoe-3-kurt-rosenwinkel-w9OZaT_6 Kurt Rosenwinkel is one the top jazz guitarists performing today. Kurt has been a Verve recording artist as a leader, has started his own record company Heartcore Records, and as a sideman has recorded with artists as diverse as Q-Tip, Eric Clapton, Gary Burton, Joshua Redman, Brian Blade, and many, many more.

Take a listen as host Jonathan Freilich talks to Kurt about his compositional method, how he learned to play guitar, what he is working on now, and more.

]]> Kurt Rosenwinkel | Banjo Studio Podcast Episdoe 3 Banjo Studio 00:26:47 In this episode host Jonathan Freilich talks with modern jazz guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel. They dive into Kurts compositional method, what inspires him and motivates him, and more. In this episode host Jonathan Freilich talks with modern jazz guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel. They dive into Kurts compositional method, what inspires him and motivates him, and more. no full 3 f835eae0-046a-4d24-aaae-eaf3f7aa1c37 Danny Barnes | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 2 Songwriter/banjoist Danny Barnes is always experimenting and trying to become a better musician. Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Danny on his path from traditional banjo styles to how he created his own sound.  Danny recently released his Man On Fire album which is killer. This  was produced by Dave Matthews and  he is featured as a guest artist as well as Bill Frisell, John Paul Jones (bass and mandolin), and drummer Matt Chamberlain.

Banjo Studio is your source for the finest in North American made banjos and Collings guitars and mandolins and accessories. 

]]> Sat, 4 Apr 2020 12:18:01 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (Jonathan Freilich, Leo Kotke, Bill Frisell, Chubby Wise, John Hartford, Don Stover, Vassar Clements, David Grisman, Danny Barnes, Dave Matthews, Matt Chamberlain, John Paul Jones) https://banjo-studio-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/banjo-studio-podcast-episode-2-danny-barnes-VvUX1htv Songwriter/banjoist Danny Barnes is always experimenting and trying to become a better musician. Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Danny on his path from traditional banjo styles to how he created his own sound.  Danny recently released his Man On Fire album which is killer. This  was produced by Dave Matthews and  he is featured as a guest artist as well as Bill Frisell, John Paul Jones (bass and mandolin), and drummer Matt Chamberlain.

Banjo Studio is your source for the finest in North American made banjos and Collings guitars and mandolins and accessories. 

]]> Danny Barnes | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 2 Jonathan Freilich, Leo Kotke, Bill Frisell, Chubby Wise, John Hartford, Don Stover, Vassar Clements, David Grisman, Danny Barnes, Dave Matthews, Matt Chamberlain, John Paul Jones 00:39:47 Songwriter/banjoist/experimentalist Danny Barnes talks with host Jonathan Freilich about his path as a musician which brought him to where he is now and how he strives to become a better musician every day. Songwriter/banjoist/experimentalist Danny Barnes talks with host Jonathan Freilich about his path as a musician which brought him to where he is now and how he strives to become a better musician every day. bluegrass, danny barnes, banjo no full 2 9c83afc2-58ac-4a27-9b8d-1e70d3f601d1 Ryan Cavanaugh | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 1 Ryan Cavanaugh is  one of the most innovative banjoists ever. His 3 finger single string technique on the 5 string banjo allows him to play lines like a jazz guitarist. One of his biggest influences is the jazz guitarist John McLaughlin. Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Ryan on his journey from traditional banjo styles to playing modern jazz. 

Banjo Studio is your source for the finest in North American made banjos and Collings guitars and mandolins and accessories. 

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2020 06:43:13 +0000 info@banjostudio.com (John McLaughlin, Ryan Cavanaugh, Miles Davis, Pat Martino, Jonathan Freilich, Bela Fleck, Rex McGee, Bill Evans) https://www.banjostudio.com/blogs/banjo-studio-podcast/banjo-studio-podcast-episode-1-ryan-cavanaugh Ryan Cavanaugh is  one of the most innovative banjoists ever. His 3 finger single string technique on the 5 string banjo allows him to play lines like a jazz guitarist. One of his biggest influences is the jazz guitarist John McLaughlin. Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Ryan on his journey from traditional banjo styles to playing modern jazz. 

Banjo Studio is your source for the finest in North American made banjos and Collings guitars and mandolins and accessories. 

]]> Ryan Cavanaugh | Banjo Studio Podcast Episode 1 John McLaughlin, Ryan Cavanaugh, Miles Davis, Pat Martino, Jonathan Freilich, Bela Fleck, Rex McGee, Bill Evans 01:05:27 Welcome to the new Banjo Studio podcast. For our inaugural show, host Jonathan Freilich talks with modern banjo virtuoso Ryan Cavanaugh about his journey to becoming one of the most innovative banjoists in history. Enjoy! Welcome to the new Banjo Studio podcast. For our inaugural show, host Jonathan Freilich talks with modern banjo virtuoso Ryan Cavanaugh about his journey to becoming one of the most innovative banjoists in history. Enjoy! jazz, ryan cavanaugh, bluegrass, banjo yes full 1