Back Porch Bluegrass Show

Back Porch Bluegrass Show

Author: Free FM Language: English Episodes: 100
There's a particular warmth and camaraderie found in bluegrass music, a feeling best shared in an informal setting. That's the spirit captured in Back Porch Bluegrass, hosted by Paul Trenwith. More than just a presenter, Paul is a genuine enthusiast-a player, promoter, and dedicated advocate for the genre's rich traditions and vibrant contemporary scene. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair on that proverbial back porch to hear some truly exceptional music. The playlist is thoughtfully curated, showcasing a wide range of the genre's best performers, from legendary pickers to exciting new voices keeping the sound alive. You'll hear the driving rhythms of classic banjo, the soulful weave of mandolin and fiddle, and those signature close-harmony vocals that define the style. Produced by Free FM, this podcast is a genuine celebration of bluegrass in all its forms. It’s for anyone who already loves the high, lonesome sound, or for those simply curious about authentic roots music played with undeniable passion and skill. Tune in for a regular dose of expertly selected tracks and the quiet, knowledgeable guidance of a host who truly lives for this music.
Episodes
Back Porch Bluegrass - 21-10-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
Another deep dig into my shelves, and I’ve found some lesser-known bluegrass artists for your enjoyment. I’ve also featured a brand-new album from the master, Larry Sparks. The Osborne Brothers, Louie Setzer, Leon Morris…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 14-10-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
Special Consensus are first up (after the opening track by Colleen Trenwith & myself), followed by the Bluegrass Album Band, the Kruger Brothers and the Brombies. We’ve also got the Price Sisters, Earl Taylor and the Sto…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 07-10-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:11
Some familiar artists this week, with maybe a few you’ve missed. Longview play some driving bluegrass to get us started, then it’s the Skaggs & Rice duet, fiddling Kenny Baker, old-timer Clyde Moody, and Cliff Waldron. T…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 30-09-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
It doesn’t get more bluegrassy than Ricky Skaggs singing ‘Little Maggie’, but then we have the Gibson Brothers, Bill Evans and Bill Monroe in a couple of ‘live’ performances. The Cox Family sing one of their best-known s…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 23-09-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:35
We kick-off with some ‘Bluegrass Picking’, then go straight into some classic Flatt & Scruggs style bluegrass from the Earls of Leicester. You’ll hear from the Petersens, Cumberland Gap Connection, Joe Mullins (with Del…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 16-09-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:42
‘Sounds Like Bluegrass to Me’ – Tony Ellis plays bluegrass with some long-time friends; Kathy Barwick plays several instruments, and Jeanette Williams sings some songs for us. The Stanley Brothers early recordings (now c…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 09-09-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
There’s so many tracks of great songs and tunes that often remain ‘hidden’ on lesser-played albums. I like to dig them out, and I think I’ve got some beauties here. Bluegrassers like Sawmill Road, Lou Reid, the Bluegrass…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 26-08-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:40
I enjoy finding albums from those bands that have not been featured often on Back Porch Bluegrass, and today I have included some music that will likely be new to you, as well as some that may be familiar. Listen up for…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 19-08-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
We have a couple of songs from early Blue Grass Boy – Clyde Moody – who went on to become a popular and accomplished country singer. From ETSU we have David Grindstaff, we have Wildfire, Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands, W…