The Most Interesting Bluegrass History! CJ Lewandowski | The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People Podcast

The Queen of Bluegrass: Rhonda Vincent | Acoustic Shoppe Knows People

In this rerun episode of "The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People," the Chapmans are incredibly honored to sit down with the legendary Rhonda Vincent! Known as the undisputed Queen of Bluegrass, Rhonda brings a lifetime of incredible stories, acoustic music history, and industry insights to the table. We dive into her amazing career, what it takes to run one of the tightest bands in bluegrass, her favorite acoustic gear, and somehow... we even uncover "The Secret To Smelling Carrot Top!" Whether you are a lifelong fan of traditional bluegrass or just love hearing wild stories from the road, you are going to love this conversation.

Sitting Down with American Idol Winner Hannah Harper | The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People

In this exciting episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People, we are thrilled to welcome our friend, TAS Community Pro, and recent American Idol winner, Hannah Harper!. We dive deep into her musical roots, growing up in Southeast Missouri and traveling with The Harper Family band, singing bluegrass gospel. Hannah shares the story behind her viral, original audition song "String Cheese," a heartfelt tribute to the joys and struggles of motherhood that brought Carrie Underwood to tears. We also talk about her experience on American Idol, performing at the Grand Ole Opry, and how she balances her flourishing solo career with raising three little boys in her quiet house in the woods. 🔗Check out Hannah's Gear here! - https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/hannah-harpers-gear-list 🔗Join the Dread-Not Underground! A global acoustic community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreadnotunderground --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👕Get Your TAS Merch!: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/shoppe-branded-merchandise 🪕Instruments At TAS -- ⌁Guitars: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/guitars ⌁New Arrivals: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/new-arrivals ⌁Mandolins: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/mandolins ⌁Banjos: https://theacousticshoppe.com/collections/banjo

The Most Interesting Bluegrass History! CJ Lewandowski | The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People Podcast

On this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People podcast, the Chapmans sit down with CJ Lewandowski, the Grammy-nominated mandolin player and founder of The Po' Ramblin' Boys. CJ is a true torchbearer for authentic, 1960s-style bluegrass, and he brings a wealth of stories to the table. We talk about the origins of The Po' Ramblin' Boys, his incredible Gibson Loar mandolin (and his own signature Lewandowski mandolins!), the influence of legends like Bobby Osborne, and what it’s like keeping the flame of traditional bluegrass burning bright in 2026. We are so happy to say TAS Knows CJ Lewandowski!

How We Grew The Acoustic Shoppe Channel | The Acoustic Shoppe Knows Hinkley! (Our Producer)

Is it strange to write a description about my own episode? - Yes!Today on The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People, we talk to our very own content producer - Hinkley! Hinks has been the content producer for the Acoustic Shoppe for 5 years and seen the entire growth of the channel. We go converse on the channel, it's challenges, her background, and how we grew this incredible community, mostly thanks to all of y'all. 🔗Join the Dread-Not Underground! A global acoustic community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreadnotunderground

Why We Don't Carry Your Favorite Brand | TAS Knows People Podcast

In this episode of The Acoustic Shoppe Knows People, we are pulling back the curtain on the music retail industry. We're getting candid about the brands we can't carry due to dealership restrictions, competitor pushback, and industry politics. But when one door closes, another opens! We explain how these roadblocks forced us to look elsewhere, leading us to discover the incredible brands that bloomed very special bonds. Ultimately, our core mission is—and always will be—finding the absolute best value for our customers at every single price point, rather than just chasing the biggest name on the headstock. 🔗Join the Dread-Not Underground! A global acoustic community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreadnotunderground