Bluegrass Briefing - April 14th 2025

Bluegrass Briefing - April 14th 2025

Author: Matt Hutchinson April 14, 2025 Duration: 10:52

Welcome to this week’s Bluegrass Briefing, a weekly series of episodes taking a look at what’s going on in the world of bluegrass.

Here are the links to stuff mentioned in this episode.


News and Announcements (Church Street News)



Releases (The Grass is New)



Scroll on Buddy



Other bits





Happy picking.

Matt


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Hosted by Matt Hutchinson, Bluegrass Jam Along is an IBMA Award-winning conversation that feels like pulling up a chair in the middle of a lively, expert picking session. It’s built for anyone with an ear for the intricate stories and sounds of bluegrass and old-time music, going far beyond just the recordings. Each episode brings thoughtful interviews with the people who shape the scene, from legendary performers like Alison Krauss and David Grisman to the skilled instrument makers and writers whose work forms the foundation. You’ll hear from voices such as Sierra Hull, Tim O’Brien, Jerry Douglas, and Sarah Jarosz, discussing craft, history, and the personal journeys behind the music. Alongside these deep conversations, the podcast weaves in updates on new releases and notable news, keeping you connected to the evolving string band world. The result is a rich, weekly listen that offers both education and genuine camaraderie, mirroring the collaborative heart of a jam itself. Tune in to this podcast for an authentic and engaging exploration of the music, hosted by someone deeply embedded in its community.
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Podcast Episodes
Soldier's Joy (D 85 bpm) - Performance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:44
This week we're jamming along to Soldier's Joy. This is a performance track, rather than a backing track. It's me playing both tune and backup so you've got a reference to listen to if you're new to the tune, or just wan…
Big Sciota (G 75 bpm) - Performance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:12
This week we're jamming along to Big Sciota. This is a performance track, rather than a backing track. It's me playing both tune and backup so you've got a reference to listen to if you're new to the tune, or just want t…
Big Sciota (G 75 bpm) - You Play Rhythm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:49
This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Big Sciota and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play rhythm track where I play the melody so you can work on backup. It's four tim…
Big Sciota (G 75 bpm) - You Play Lead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:58
This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Big Sciota and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the you play lead track where I play backup so you can work on the tune. It's four times t…
Big Sciota (G 75 bpm) - Jam Along [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:20
This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Big Sciota and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the jam along track where I play backup, then the tune and we swap over. It's four times t…
Whiskey Before Breakfast (D 85 bpm) - Performance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:45
This week we're jamming along to Whiskey Before Breakfast. This is a performance track, rather than a backing track. It's me playing both tune and backup so you've got a reference to listen to if you're new to the tune,…
Whiskey Before Breakfast (D 85 bpm) - You Play Rhythm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:23
This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Whiskey Before Breakfast and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. In this episode I play the tune so you can work on rhythm. It's four times through i…
Whiskey Before Breakfast (D 85 bpm) - You Play Lead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:22
This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Whiskey Before Breakfast and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. In this episode I play backup so you can work on the tune. It's four times through i…
Whiskey Before Breakfast (D 85 bpm) - Jam Along [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:15
This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Whiskey Before Breakfast and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This episode is what I call the 'jam along' episode. Here's how it works. I play bac…
Cherokee Shuffle (A 85 bpm) - Performance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:06
This week we're jamming along to Cherokee Shuffle. This is a performance track, rather than a backing track. It's me playing both tune and backup so you've got a reference to listen to if you're new to the tune, or just…