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S6E4 Grey Fox Emerging Artist: J.M. Clifford!

J.M. Clifford shares his views and experience with Mike on a wide range of topics from songwriting to sound engineering to use of AI in music. This Brooklyn-based songwriter / singer is a Grey Fox Emerging Artist, a public-school music teacher – and has an awesome Grey Fox story. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode: J.M. Clifford [https://www.jmcliffordmusic.com/] Music Together early music education [https://www.musictogether.com/] Dawn Kenny songwriter [https://dawnkenney.com/] “Trains Drinkin’ and Thinkin’” album by J.M. [https://open.spotify.com/album/3epAjR9YFNESIJn0KH1WWd?si=xfCq05mZTzOPo_E0fYXaqw] Upcoming Events of Note: Porch Stomp Folk Festival – June 20th @ Governors Island NYC [https://www.porchstomp.com/] Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – July 15th to July 19th @ Oak Hill NYC [https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/] Bayou Boogie Cajun / Creole Festival – June 19th to June 21st @ Goshen CT [https://bayouboogie.com/] Music in this Episode: “Hard Luck Man” – J.M. Clifford [https://found.ee/JMHardLuckMan] “Welcome Back Theme” – John Sebastian [https://open.spotify.com/track/2pS6zWWQCpO0IVEBIbzJh8?si=0fe96f72d5514662] “The Night I Fell in Love With You” – J.M. Clifford “Trains Drinkin’ and Thinkin’” – J.M. Clifford [https://open.spotify.com/track/06X4i38lmEV30wcNiZhXNR?si=d04e2c8d7eae4970] Click HERE to schedule time to “Tell Your Grey Fox Story”! [https://calendly.com/mike-bluegrassbklyn/30min] We are proud to be Podcast-in-Residence at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2026 [https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/] We are powered by Ear Trumpet Labs [https://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/] microphones We exclusively play fiddles from Brad Robinson Fiddles [https://robinsonfiddles.com/] and Linen Frederick Violins [https://lindenviolins.com/] Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA [https://ibma.org/] © Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved Contact mike@bluegrassbklyn.com [mike@bluegrassbklyn.com] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com [http://www.bluegrassbklyn.com/] / Follow @bluegrassbklyn [https://www.instagram.com/bluegrassbklyn/]

S6M3 Grey Fox Hilight: Erin Dube!

Liz talks with Erin Dube about teaching bluegrass jamming at Grey Fox Festival, navigating jam culture as a woman musician, and helping adult learners discover the joy of making music together. Plus, a look at Rhode Island’s thriving bluegrass and Irish music communities. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode: Scott Hopkins’ Bluegrass Camp [https://wernickmethod.org/event/sh-2026-07-oakhill] Wernick Method Jam Classes @ Grey Fox [https://wernickmethod.org/event/pd-ed-2026-07-oakhill] Events of Note: Porch Stomp Folk Festival – June 20th @ Governors Island NYC [https://www.porchstomp.com/] Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – July 15th to July 19th @ Oak Hill NYC [https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/] Bayou Boogie Cajun / Creole Festival – June 19th to June 21st @ Goshen CT [https://bayouboogie.com/] Music in this Episode: “Big Ball in Brooklyn” – Damn Tall Buildings [https://open.spotify.com/track/6jwfDh4KfUDzD5qklrLA8f?si=9124c7647e3e4d8b] “Cherokee Shuffle” – Trish Plays Bass, with Becky Buller [https://open.spotify.com/track/6MwoiFmkqYOhKCrTy5lIAX?si=d4253474582c439c] Click HERE to schedule time to “Tell Your Grey Fox Story”! [https://calendly.com/mike-bluegrassbklyn/30min] We are proud to be Podcast-in-Residence at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2026 [https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/] We are powered by Ear Trumpet Labs [https://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/] microphones We exclusively play Brad Robinson Fiddles [https://robinsonfiddles.com/] Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA [https://ibma.org/] © Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved Contact mike@bluegrassbklyn.com [mike@bluegrassbklyn.com] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com [http://www.bluegrassbklyn.com/] / Follow @bluegrassbklyn [https://www.instagram.com/bluegrassbklyn/]

S6E3 The Legendary Tim O'Brien!

Liz talks with Grammy-winning songwriter, performer, and bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien about his remarkable musical journey—from accompanying folk masses as a teenager to becoming one of the most respected voices in acoustic music. They explore songwriting, creativity, touring, teaching, AI in music, and the deeply human connection at the heart of bluegrass. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode: Tim O’Brien’s Official Website [https://timobrien.net/] Tim’s Songbook [https://www.amazon.com/Tim-OBrien-Songbook-P/dp/B0GWSKX264?ref_=Oct_d_obs_d_4514_0&pd_rd_w=ASbKl&content-id=amzn1.sym.8538b2da-9fd7-4878-9035-0e30ca235e1e&pf_rd_p=8538b2da-9fd7-4878-9035-0e30ca235e1e&pf_rd_r=RJFVSF0ER6Z37D7ZC9KY&pd_rd_wg=oIGLQ&pd_rd_r=a3560b8d-7ab9-403f-bd68-92b6f1ae3ad3&pd_rd_i=B0GWSKX264] Upcoming Events of Note: Porch Stomp Folk Festival – June 20th @ Governors Island NYC [https://www.porchstomp.com/] Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – July 15th to July 19th @ Oak Hill NYC [https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/] Bayou Boogie Cajun / Creole Festival – June 19th to June 21st @ Goshen CT [https://bayouboogie.com/] Music in this Episode: “Nellie Kane” – Tim O’Brien, with Hot Rize [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAFdGvXLL7Y] “Another Day” – Tim O’Brien [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lmnetr2lID0] Click HERE to schedule time to “Tell Your Grey Fox Story”! [https://calendly.com/mike-bluegrassbklyn/30min] We are proud to be Podcast-in-Residence at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2026 [https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/] We are powered by Ear Trumpet Labs [https://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/] microphones We exclusively play fiddles from Brad Robinson Fiddles [https://robinsonfiddles.com/] and Linen Frederick Violins [https://lindenviolins.com/] Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA [https://ibma.org/] © Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved Contact mike@bluegrassbklyn.com [mike@bluegrassbklyn.com] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com [http://www.bluegrassbklyn.com/] / Follow @bluegrassbklyn [https://www.instagram.com/bluegrassbklyn/]

Festval Alert:: Bayou Boogie Cajun & Zydeco Festival!

This Festival Alert brings you the scoop on the Bayou Boogie Festival,It is New England’s newest Cajun & Zydeco Music & Dance Festival. Mike sits with Steve Riley - world famous accordion player and festival organizer - to get the story on this exciting event.  The musicians of the Louisiana bayous are coming to the hills of Connecticut and we're giving you an advance peek! Enjoy.  Info and tickets about the Bayou Boogie Festival [https://bayouboogie.com/] More info on Steve Riley Productions [https://steverileyproductions.com/] Music Steve suggests for Cajun newbies: "Balfa Brothers Play Traditional Cajun Music" [https://open.spotify.com/album/3xAvsvhKfJ5uikyxwwNC37?si=ggZbDX1tTSuq1796rmUmVA] "Home Music with Spirits" by the Savoy Doucet Band [https://open.spotify.com/album/0emyHLF51Dtrnu28Y8lLrW?si=RG42kTaHQRq2GHzugPK9Ug] "The Best of Clifton Chenier" [https://open.spotify.com/album/2hwL2KfeYCpeMHeve8Y3QF?si=z4DxGZm6Qfid9CgIcy0UQQ] Music by Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys in this edition: "Mamou Playboys Special" from their "Friday at Last" album [https://open.spotify.com/track/5gMbrgcniWirqLtEPwPoup?si=cfa0d85ff4f74c24] "Oh Ma" - from their "Live at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" album [https://open.spotify.com/track/3UFjQymTOYWYMRMJJbWpN0?si=f4c2d2e31cb04d24] Click HERE to schedule time to “Tell Your Grey Fox Story”! [https://calendly.com/mike-bluegrassbklyn/30min] We are proud to be Podcast-in-Residence at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2026 [https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/] We are powered by Ear Trumpet Labs [https://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/] microphones We exclusively play fiddles from Brad Robinson Fiddles [https://robinsonfiddles.com/] and Linen Frederick Violins [https://lindenviolins.com/] Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA [https://ibma.org/] © Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved Contact mike@bluegrassbklyn.com [mike@bluegrassbklyn.com] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com [http://www.bluegrassbklyn.com/] / Follow @bluegrassbklyn [https://www.instagram.com/bluegrassbklyn/]

S6E3 Mary Lucey of TANASI!

Mike gets to chat with Mary Lucey, member of the “WorldGrass” band TANASI. You’ll recognize the Appalachian roots and bluegrass instrumentation in their music. But there’s so much more … rhythms and melodies from all around the world blend and mix with those roots to create something new – and yet old at the same time. Pull up a chair and join the conversation. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode: TANASI [https://billycardine.com/tanasi] Debashish Bhattacharya [https://www.debashishbhattacharya.com/]  Strawberry Music Festival [https://strawberrymusic.com/] Events of Note: Porch Stomp Folk Festival – June 20th @ Governors Island NYC [https://www.porchstomp.com/] Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – July 15th to July 19th @ Oak Hill NYC [https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/] Bayou Boogie Cajun / Creole Festival – June 19th to June 21st @ Goshen CT [https://bayouboogie.com/] Music in this Episode: All music is from TANASI’s latest album “TANASI” [https://open.spotify.com/album/1EXTDcNQ5T9hbN5uOzify6?si=beeb3d2a6af245f1] “Rock the Cradle Joe / Ducks on the Mill Pond” [https://open.spotify.com/track/4hnhNPfk62SfRg951XQtXo?si=cc5386111cef45e2] “Mahala / Let’s Hold On” [https://open.spotify.com/track/5XXfBrvtz8b3RDjosKXsfr?si=406660594c764799] “Get Up / Ore Mi Kini Se” [https://open.spotify.com/track/0RYOLg7KkT2JBFUbH9aHC3?si=e21efc86deb44bbf] Click HERE to schedule time to “Tell Your Grey Fox Story”! [https://calendly.com/mike-bluegrassbklyn/30min] We are proud to be Podcast-in-Residence at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2026 [https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/] We are powered by Ear Trumpet Labs [https://www.eartrumpetlabs.com/] microphones We exclusively play fiddles from Brad Robinson Fiddles [https://robinsonfiddles.com/] and Linen Frederick Violins [https://lindenviolins.com/] Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA [https://ibma.org/] © Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved Contact mike@bluegrassbklyn.com [mike@bluegrassbklyn.com] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com [http://www.bluegrassbklyn.com/] / Follow @bluegrassbklyn [https://www.instagram.com/bluegrassbklyn/]