Episode #3 Earl Scruggs: Preserving his musical and cultural legacy

Episode #3 Earl Scruggs: Preserving his musical and cultural legacy

Richard McDevitt and Wyatt Easterling talk with Mary Beth Martin and JT Scruggs about preserving the musical and cultural legacy of Earl Scruggs. From Cleveland County, North Carolina, Earl Scruggs created a three-finger banjo style that's now known around the world, influencing countless musicians and helping to define Bluegrass music. Mary Beth and JT talk about Earl, his playing, The Earl Scruggs Center and Music Festival and the important work of preserving cultural heritage.

Episode #2 Rod Abernethy, master acoustic guitarist, and award winning songwriter and composer for film, TV and video games

Richard McDevitt and Wyatt Easterling talk with virtuoso guitarist and composer Rod Abernethy. From a solo act, Rod joins the legendary NC band Arrogance, and then moves into music for radio, television, film and video games. Recently back into live performance, Rod talks about his guitars, favorite guitarists, orchestral composition, Dylan and Cash, and his ongoing musical journey.

Episode #1 Steve Gronback, Producer, Engineer and Studio Owner

Richard McDevitt and Wyatt Easterling talk with legendary Chapel Hill producer Steve Gronback. Beginning in the 1970s, Steve was at the center of the Chapel Hill, North Carolina music scene with TGS studios. From Mike Cross to The Black Crowes, Steve has a unique point of view on the historic southeast music scene.