# banjo (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover banjo. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 4: Birth of the Banjo](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2026-08-12T09_58_30-07_00) _2026-08-12 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Bob Carlin is a banjoist, producer, and author. Bob has done extensive research on the “birth of the banjo” in the American South. His book, The Birth of the Banjo: Joel Walker Sweeney and Early Minstrelsy , covers the banjo's history. The Podcast Down the Road highlights bluegrass and old-time music stories, performers, and traditions across the mountain and foothills counties of Western North… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-12T09_58_30-07_00.mp3?_=1786553958.17847786) ## [Ivory Layne Artist,Writer,Producer](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-carlton/episodes/Ivory-Layne-Artist-Writer-Producer-e3kbm09) _2026-06-16 · Sandy Carlton · Big Sound, Small Town_ Ivory came by the Earl Scruggs Center and we talked about living in Nashville and London as a pop artist. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b956180/podcast/play/121017801/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-4%2F425526195-44100-2-f6ee7008fa2e3.m4a) ## [Katie Martin and Kayla Evans from the Shelby Theatre Company](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-carlton/episodes/Katie-Martin-and-Kayla-Evans-from-the-Shelby-Theatre-Company-e3kbmuv) _2026-06-09 · Sandy Carlton · Big Sound, Small Town_ Katie and Kayla stop by to talk about The Shelby Theatre Company and their next production,Bright Star ,a bluegrass musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b956180/podcast/play/121018783/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-4%2F425527376-44100-2-fd44509afa49f.m4a) ## [Jontavious Willis Blues Man](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-carlton/episodes/Jontavious-Willis-Blues-Man-e3ipq8o) _2026-06-02 · Sandy Carlton · Big Sound, Small Town_ Jontavious dropped by BSST and Merlefest 2026 and shared a song , on a borrowed guitar,as well as his story . [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b956180/podcast/play/119383768/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-2%2F423330773-44100-2-78f25aa12820e.m4a) ## [Ketch Secor Old Crow Medicine Show](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-carlton/episodes/Ketch-Secor-Old-Crow-Medicine-Show-e3ipq3m) _2026-05-26 · Sandy Carlton · Big Sound, Small Town_ Ketch stopped by and talked with BSST at Merlefest 2026. Get a glimpse of the beginnings of Old Crow Medicine Show [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b956180/podcast/play/119383606/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-2%2F423330552-44100-2-e49abf9e8c59b.m4a) ## [Episode 3: Music From the Land of Sky: The 1925 Asheville Sessions (Part Three)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2026-05-22T12_49_55-07_00) _2026-05-22 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Dr. Ted Olson and Laura Boosinger continue to discuss the 1925 Asheville Sessions. Olson explains the influence the sessions had on artists and musical styles. Boosinger discusses the city's growth during 1924 and 1925. Heard in this episode: American and Spanish Fandango. Smith & Allgood Hard Times Come Again No More. Appalachian Roadshow To learn more about the music of North Carolina, visit… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-22T12_49_55-07_00.mp3?_=1779479429.17779694) ## [Zane Williams Frontman of the band, Wilder Blue](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-carlton/episodes/Zane-Williams-Frontman-of-the-band--Wilder-Blue-e3ippsi) _2026-05-19 · Sandy Carlton · Big Sound, Small Town_ Zane Williams is a singer songwriter who fronts the band , Wilder Blue. Zane stopped by to chat about his life in Nashville and his move tp Texas. Zane has won several songwriting contests, including three categories in the same Chris Austin Songwriter Contest in the same year.. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b956180/podcast/play/119383378/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-2%2F423330309-44100-2-0e540738904cf.m4a) ## [Brian Ashley Jones Singer Songwriter, guitarist](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-carlton/episodes/Brian-Ashley-Jones-Singer-Songwriter--guitarist-e3iporo) _2026-05-19 · Sandy Carlton · Big Sound, Small Town_ Brian stopped the Earl Scruggs Center and we talked about his musical journey and splitting time between Spartanburg, South Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b956180/podcast/play/119382328/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-2%2F423329056-44100-2-c044056f9a182.m4a) ## [Sam Bush Merlefest 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-carlton/episodes/Sam-Bush-Merlefest-2026-e3ipojp) _2026-05-12 · Sandy Carlton · Big Sound, Small Town_ Sam sat down with BSST at Merlefest 2026 and talked about his musical roots, his time with Leon Russell,Newgrass Revival, Emmylou Harriss, Duck Butter , Green Acres and The Sam Bush Band. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b956180/podcast/play/119382073/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-2%2F423328635-44100-2-543cf41979578.m4a) ## [Will Byrd Guitar Builder, musician](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-carlton/episodes/Will-Byrd-Guitar-Builder--musician-e3ipoeb) _2026-05-05 · Sandy Carlton · Big Sound, Small Town_ I set down at Merlefest 2026 ,with Will who is the owner and builder of W.R. Byrd guitars. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b956180/podcast/play/119381899/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-2%2F423328384-44100-2-3655a26fe8e1a.m4a) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/h26JEBdqnb67) _2026-05-05 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [One Concert This Year](https://aaronjonahlewis.substack.com/p/one-concert-this-year) _2026-04-06 · Aaron Jonah Lewis · \[Aaron Jonah Lewis\] Coolest Newsletter Ever_ (Shh... I'm Still on Retreat) ## [Episode 2: Music From the Land of Sky: The 1925 Asheville Sessions (Part Two)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2026-03-12T09_59_39-07_00) _2026-03-12 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ In this episode, we dive into the backgrounds of some participants from the original sessions. It was reported that out of 300 applications, only 25 musicians were chosen for the original Asheville Sessions. Listen to learn about two of those musicians: James Dedrick Harris (fiddle) and Ernest Helton (banjo). Heard in this episode: The Cacklin' Hen. James Dedrick Harris Royal Clog. Ernest Helton… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-03-12T09_59_39-07_00.mp3?_=1773334811.17712685) ## [Episode 1: Music From the Land of the Sky: The 1925 Asheville Sessions (Part One)](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2026-02-24T15_13_08-08_00) _2026-02-24 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Something big happened in Asheville music in 1925. A two-week recording session was held at the Vanderbilt Hotel. Musicians and groups performed traditional Southern Appalachian music. Afterwards, OKeh Records pressed and released a catalogue of records documenting a sound that many folks outside the region had never heard. The Asheville Sessions were revived in 2025 through a remastering and… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-02-24T15_13_08-08_00.mp3?_=1771974876.17698476) ## [Episode 22: The Helene Guitar](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-10-08T15_10_58-07_00) _2025-10-08 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Three luthiers have collaborated to create a guitar, which will be raffled off through LEAF Global Arts at the annual LEAF Festival, taking place from October 16 to 19, 2025. The guitar was crafted from wood harvested from trees that fell during Hurricane Helene. The luthiers: Jayne Henderson Kyle Landers Judson Riviere All proceeds will support the Local Artist ReLEAF Fund, aiding Western North… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-10-08T15_10_58-07_00.mp3?_=1759961514.17557190) ## [Episode 21: 100 Years of John C Campbell Folk School, part 2](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-10-03T08_13_21-07_00) _2025-10-03 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Part two of this special podcast delves into the evolution of the Folk School's programming with Bethany Chaney, the school's executive director. She explains the significance of its gradual shift in focus, encompassing music, dance, and craft. Songs Included: The Little Devil, Jean Ritchie Dance Calling Morningsong with Riley Baugus Image credit: By Harrison Keely - Own work, CC BY 4.0,… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-10-03T08_13_21-07_00.mp3?_=1759504456.17550138) ## [Episode 20: 100 Years of John C Campbell Folk School, part one](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-10-01T14_32_45-07_00) _2025-10-01 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ John C Campbell Folk School is celebrating its 100th anniversary of music, dance, craft, agriculture, and foodways. Located in Brasstown, North Carolina, in Clay County in the Far West region of the state. Known for its exemplary selection of courses in handicraft skills, music, agriculture, and more, it is one of the most established folk schools in the United States. Dive into the history of the… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-10-01T14_32_45-07_00.mp3?_=1759354407.17548448) ## [Louisa Branscomb, ESMF 2025](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-carlton/episodes/Louisa-Branscomb--ESMF-2025-e37n4k3) _2025-09-30 · Sandy Carlton · Big Sound, Small Town_ Louisa tell BSST about being dead three (3) days [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b956180/podcast/play/107761731/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-3%2F406808576-44100-2-0da8538b7d213.m4a) ## [Mark and Samantha Cantrell](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandy-carlton/episodes/Mark-and-Samantha-Cantrell-e37n47o) _2025-09-23 · Sandy Carlton · Big Sound, Small Town_ The banjo/guitar duo of Mark and Samatha Cantrell came by BSST at the ESMF to talk of what its life to play music as a married couple. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b956180/podcast/play/107761336/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-3%2F406808011-44100-2-b10daa1fe81df.m4a) ## [Episode 19: Memories of a Fiddler: Jim Shumate](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-07-24T15_40_43-07_00) _2025-07-24 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Jim Shumate was a fiddler who gained his notoriety in the 1940s when he played with some of the great musicians of bluegrass, including Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys, Lester Flatt, and Earl Scruggs. He added his flair to the songs of the time, emphasizing 'long-bow' fiddling, a style which he discovered listening to Arthur Smith from the Grand Ole Opry. John Miller (Shumate's grandson) and… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-07-24T15_40_43-07_00.mp3?_=1753396879.17480961) ## [Summer Swimmers](https://aaronjonahlewis.substack.com/p/summer-swimmers) _2025-07-19 · Aaron Jonah Lewis · \[Aaron Jonah Lewis\] Coolest Newsletter Ever_ And Watermelon For Dinner! ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/T9FOM67dBsIJ) _2025-07-19 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Episode 18: Storytelling in the Blue Ridge with Connie Regan-Blake - Part Two](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-07-08T12_27_03-07_00) _2025-07-08 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ In 1975, Connie Regan-Blake teamed up with Barbara Freeman to travel and tell stories across the country. The women made a marvelous duo, strategically and creatively sharing stories from the past and present. Many Appalachian tales have roots in Irish, Scottish, and English history, dating back hundreds of years, while others were developed and shared in more recent times. Learn more about Connie… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-07-08T12_27_03-07_00.mp3?_=1752002870.17464761) ## [Episode 17: Storytelling in the Blue Ridge with Connie Regan-Blake](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/downtheroad/episodes/2025-06-26T19_31_02-07_00) _2025-06-27 · Blue Ridge Music Trails · Down the Road on the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina_ Storytelling can be found across cultures. It's been used to teach morals, share news, and entertain. In this latest episode of the Down the Road podcast, Laura Boosinger sits down with professional storyteller Connie Regan-Blake to share how storytelling jumped from personal circles (campfires, living rooms, and porches) to stages. Connie Regan-Blake is an award-winning storyteller, coach, and… [Listen](https://downtheroad.podomatic.com/enclosure/2025-06-26T19_31_02-07_00.mp3?_=1750991511.17453418) ## [Are You a Floofy Doofer?](https://aaronjonahlewis.substack.com/p/are-you-a-floofy-doofer) _2025-05-24 · Aaron Jonah Lewis · \[Aaron Jonah Lewis\] Coolest Newsletter Ever_ There are no wrong answers here. Oh! Also, I'm Back in the D, Upcoming Gigs, Neat Videos, AND MORE ## [New Release! Frog Legs Rag - Sheet Music + Audio](https://aaronjonahlewis.substack.com/p/new-release-frog-legs-rag-sheet-music) _2025-03-30 · Aaron Jonah Lewis · \[Aaron Jonah Lewis\] Coolest Newsletter Ever_ Plus Upcoming Gigs in Chicago, St. Louis, a Book Report, and More ## [SOMDI 20th Anniversary Giveaway!](https://aaronjonahlewis.substack.com/p/somdi-20th-anniversary-giveaway) _2025-03-01 · Aaron Jonah Lewis · \[Aaron Jonah Lewis\] Coolest Newsletter Ever_ Surviving, Thriving, Turkey Jiving, and GGGGGGIVING! 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