S6E1 SInger, Songwriter ... Legend: Jim Lauderdale!

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/]

S6E1 SInger, Songwriter ... Legend: Jim Lauderdale!

Liz sits down with Jim Lauderdale to reflect on a lifetime in music—from touring and songwriting to working with artists like Ralph Stanley, George Jones, and Emmylou Harris. Jim shares stories, songwriting wisdom, and thoughtful perspectives on creativity, the impact of AI on the music industry, and what makes music truly human. Plus, we announce exciting news involving Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode: Jim Lauderdale [https://www.jimlauderdalemusic.com/] 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: “The Birds Know” – Jim Lauderdale with the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys [https://open.spotify.com/track/517ZOQQjepbvEvsuznQEvn?si=69e2233a97be4c7b] 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/]

BIg News! We are Podcast-in-Residence at Grey Fox!

Big News!! Bluegrass BKLYN podcast has been named ‘Podcast-in-Residence’ at the 2026 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival! We are so excited and honored to be part of this iconic and historic event. Plans are in the works - interviews with the incredible line-up of artists, themed jams sessions, and the  “Tell Your Grey Fox Story” initiative. Drop by our table and say ‘Hi’. We look forward to seeing you around the jam circle - at Grey Fox! Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – July 15th to 19th at Oak Hill NY [https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/] We are proud to be Podcast in Residence at the 2026 Grey Fox Festival! 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/] Contact mike@bluegrassbklyn.com [mike@bluegrassbklyn.com] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com [http://www.bluegrassbklyn.com/] / Follow @bluegrassbklyn [https://www.instagram.com/bluegrassbklyn/] Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA [https://ibma.org/] © Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved

S5E12 Music Journalist Kira Grunenberg!

Liz sits down with Kira Grunenberg, accomplished music journalist, to explore her journey from classical training to writing about bluegrass, jazz, and beyond. They discuss improvisation, perfectionism, and how different musical worlds intersect—along with how the way we talk about music has changed over time. Join in the conversation and get the inside story … literally! Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode: Kira Grunenberg [https://www.instagram.com/shadow.melody1/] Events of Note: Liz Wolfe and the City College Pickers at Mary O’s Pub – May 5th at 9PM at New York NY [https://maryos.nyc/] Swamp in the City Cajun & Creole Music Festival – May 7th to 10th at Red Hook, Brooklyn NY [https://www.swampinthecity.com/] BKCM “Open Stages” Music Festival – May 9th at Park Slope, Brooklyn NY [https://bkcm.org/openstages/] Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – July 15th to 19th at Oak Hill NY [https://greyfoxbluegrass.com/] Music in this Episode: “Big Ball in Brooklyn” – Damn Tall Buildings [https://open.spotify.com/track/6jwfDh4KfUDzD5qklrLA8f?si=cee8b99c38324871] “June Apple” – Michael Daves, with Brittany Haas [https://open.spotify.com/track/40iwYlO9CLBrFVrP8Awwtl?si=6e2820a064794e94] 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/] Contact mike@bluegrassbklyn.com [mike@bluegrassbklyn.com] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com [http://www.bluegrassbklyn.com/] / Follow @bluegrassbklyn [https://www.instagram.com/bluegrassbklyn/] Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA [https://ibma.org/] © Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved