Bluegrass Briefing May 26th 2025

Bluegrass Briefing May 26th 2025

Author: Matt Hutchinson May 26, 2025 Duration: 12:42

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)




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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Arkansas Traveler (D 85 bpm) - You Play Lead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:16
This week we're jamming along to Arkansas Traveler 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 through in…
Arkansas Traveler (D 85 bpm) - Jam Along [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:00
This week we're jamming along to Arkansas Traveler and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the jam along track where I play backup, followed by the melody then we keep swapping. It's four tim…
Arkansas Traveler (D 85 bpm) - Performance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:45
This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Arkansas Traveler. 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…
Food for Thought #5 - Playing Along With Manzanita [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:31
Hi everyone. Very quick Food For Thought episode this week!I spoke to Tristan Scroggins earlier this week (see episode #121 to check out the great interview he gave). He told me his dad used to practice banjo along to To…
Tristan Scroggins interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:13
It's interview time on the podcast again and I've got a great conversation with Tristan Scroggins for you. This one was such a joy to record.We chat about Tristan's recent IBMA Writer of the Year Award as well as his res…
Turkey in the Straw (G 85 bpm) - You Play Rhythm [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:17
This week we're jamming along to Turkey in the Straw 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 times throu…
Turkey in the Straw (G 85 bpm) - You Play Lead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:14
This week we're jamming along to Turkey in the Straw 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 through i…
Turkey in the Straw (G 85 bpm) - Jam Along [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:39
This week we're jamming along to Turkey in the Straw and I've got three brand new backing track episodes for you. This is the jam along track where I play backup, followed by the melody then we keep swapping. It's four t…
Turkey in the Straw (G 85 bpm) - Performance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:42
This week we're jamming along to the classic tune Turkey in the Straw. 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 t…
Food for Thought #4 - Is It Possible to Ruin a Song? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:27
This week's Food For Thought episode was inspired by Punch Brothers' new cover of Tony Rice's 'Church St Blues' (well, their cover of Tony's cover of Norman Blake's original!)As always with Punch Brothers and Chris Thile…