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
Podcast Episodes
Back Porch Bluegrass - 18-02-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:28
I’m playing tracks from some of my collection of ‘compilation’ albums today, because that gives me an opportunity to feature artists who we might not otherwise hear on the show. Although reasonably extensive, my LP and C…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 11-02-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
The opening tune is my first self-composed instrumental, from 1969, played on my RB100 banjo, with it’s rosewood fingerboard, hence the title of ‘Rosewood Ramble’. We then hear from Mark Newton, master song-writer Larry…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 04-02-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:17
The legendary Johnson Mountain Boys, Live At The Birchmere, kick off this episode, and we’ve got some great bluegrass from my vinyl collection, including Del McCoury and Alison Krauss. Some contemporary music sneaks in,…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 28-01-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
Lots of straight-forward bluegrass music on this episode, from the Bluegrass Album Band, Mac Wiseman, Lynn Morris, Emerson & Waldron, and Laurie Lewis. There’s a double-banjo offering from Australian bluegrass icons, Joh…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 21-01-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:48
This show remembers the huge contribution Buck White, who died on January 13th, has made to both bluegrass and country music. He, together with two daughters, has played memorable music since the early 1970’s, and I have…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 14-01-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
I’ve featured some top bluegrass here, both old and new (well, newer!) including the Kathy Kallick Band, the Sonoran Dogs, the Nashville Bluegrass Band, High Fidelity, Balsam Range, and even the Hamilton County Bluegrass…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 07-01-2025 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:19
The first show for 2025, featuring a wide variety of bluegrass performers. You’ll hear the Hagar’s Mountain Boys, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Snuffy Jenkins, Joe Newberry and Larry Cordle, and that’s in the first 20 minu…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 31-12-2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
It’s the last show for 2024, and I’ve picked out some favourite tracks as well as some less-well-known tracks. In this show, you’ll find Nothing Fancy, Niall Toner, the Forest Hills Bluegrass Band, Billy Strings, Raymond…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 24-12-2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:35
It’s Christmas Eve, and I’m playing some Christmas songs, some familiar, some not, but all good listening. I also get to talk to Anna Tukuitoga, singer and song-writer, banjo player, guitar player, about her music and mu…
Back Porch Bluegrass - 17-12-2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:43
Digging deep into my shelves of CD’s, I’m finding some real gems of bluegrass. We hear from Emerson & Taylor, David Parmley, some ‘Blue Ridge’ bluegrass from Mickey Galyean, some favourite performers like Laurie Lewis, s…