Festval Alert:: Bayou Boogie Cajun & Zydeco Festival!

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/]

S6E2 Women in Bluegrass: Brenna MacMillan!

Liz dives deep with Brenna MacMillan into the realities of being a woman on tour in the bluegrass world. From songwriting and touring life to health, burnout, and creative inspiration, Brenna shares an honest and thoughtful look at life as a working musician. Plus: The Five Rules of Jamming. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode: Brenna MacMillan [https://www.instagram.com/brennafrancesmacmillan/] Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival: July 14th – 19th in Oak Hil NY [https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/] Telluride Bluegrass Festival: June 18th – 21st in Telluride CO [https://www.instagram.com/officialtelluridebluegrass/] Podunk Bluegrass Festival: August 5th – 9th in Goshen CT [https://podunkbluegrass.com/] Porch Stomp Folk Festival: June 20th in Governors Island NY [https://www.porchstomp.com/] Irish Haven Jam Sessions: Mondays 7:00 – 9:30PM Easten [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1414627963735794] Music in this Episode: “Black Bear” – Brenna MacMillan, with Maddie Denton [https://open.spotify.com/track/2pR4ppSMUQsiFOAB412S8z?si=c93e72e1ee194ef9] “Used to Live Here” – Brenna MacMillan [https://open.spotify.com/track/1P8Eheg8ILjhxOxjsfLvjy?si=f0a19379a9484f41] We are proud to be Podcast-in-Residence at the 2026 Grey Fox Festival! [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/]

S6M1 Next Generation: Leopold and Amanda Schwartz!

Liz explores one of our favorite themes: the Next Generation of Bluegrass. From festival jams to family band practice, rising mandolin player Leopold Schwartz shares his experiences growing up in music. Then his mom, Amanda, joins the conversation to share the realities—and rewards—of keeping up with four musical children. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode: Leopold Schwartz [https://www.instagram.com/schwartz.leopold/] The Cattywampus Quartet family band [https://linktr.ee/cattywampus] Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – July 15th to 19th at Oak Hill NY [https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/] Bluegrass Jams Near Me [http://www.bluegrassjamsnearme.com/] Music in this Episode: “Daybreak in Dixie” – Leopold Schwartz with Ronnie & Heaven McCoury [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/85iltl76xi4z70tu9akjt/Leopold-Izaak-YoungGunsMcCourys.wav?rlkey=h31ox7k31wh0lqu0rqnip7sr9&st=i08vm5ox&dl=0] We are proud to be Podcast-in-Residence at the 2026 Grey Fox Festival! [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/] B luegrass 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/]