Back Porch Bluegrass - 10-03-2026

Back Porch Bluegrass - 10-03-2026

Author: Free FM March 10, 2026 Duration: 57:59
This show previously aired 8-03-2022 Emerson & Waldron – great band from the 1970’s - kick off proceedings, with a real mixture of bluegrass styles from diverse bands to follow, including Kenny Baker, the Foggy Hogtown Boys, Stuie & Camille, Larry Sparks and NZ’s own Pipi Pickers.

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.
Author: Language: en-nz Episodes: 100

Back Porch Bluegrass Show
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Duration: 58:43
Bill Clifton, the Gibson Brothers, the Sonoran Dogs, the Dillards – some top-notch bluegrass here, with a lot of songs that are comparatively unknown – check them out. Bill Emerson, Nu-Blu, Australia’s Old South Bluegras…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 15-07-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:41
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Back Porch Bluegrass - 08-07-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:42
The Free FM studios are being renovated, so I’ve chosen this show from five years ago to be played in lieu of recording a ‘new’ show in a building site! I have my good friend, band-mate and luthier Keith MacMillan in the…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 01-07-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:24
This week, I have re-visited some of my first influences for banjo playing, from Earl Scruggs, Bill Keith, Don Parmley, Doug Dillard, Mike Seeger, Walt Hensley, and Ralph Stanley, and of course the music that the bands t…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 24-06-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:29
A broad spectrum of bluegrass in this week’s show, and there’ll be something for all musical tastes, I’m sure. The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band kick-off (well, they would if it was a rugby match), then we’ve got Chris Jone…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 17-06-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
Mid-winter here in NZ, but this show has nothing to do with the season. All year round, it’s great to listen to bluegrass music, and there’s plenty of it here. The Lost Pines from Texas, the Earls of Leicester, Chad Mann…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 10-06-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:31
I’ve just received the brand-new album from Seth Mulder & Midnight Run from Rebel Records, and it’s a beauty. I play a couple of tracks from it. I’ve also featured some music from the Lynn Morris Band, Doyle Lawson & Qui…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 03-06-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:21
Larry Sparks kicks off today’s show, followed by a great bunch of performers including the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, John Hickman, the Kruger Brothers, Bob Baker, and Double Overtime. We have some new music from Irish band Whis…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 27-05-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
All sorts of bluegrass and allied music in this week’s show, from Laurie Lewis’s ‘Nashville’ recordings to Snuffy Jenkins and some ‘pre-bluegrass’ sounds. Here you’ll find the Stanley Brothers, Patty Loveless, Del McCour…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 20-05-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
I’ve just returned from a week in Australia with friends, so there’s some music from these friends included in the show, as well as some from ‘regular’ artists – like Cumberland Gap Connection, Special Consensus, Kay Arm…