Got 'Grass?

Got 'Grass?

Author: Bluegrass stars Language: English Episodes: 50
Tucked away in Hamden, Connecticut, the Got 'Grass? podcast is where the heart of bluegrass beats. Host Chris Wuerth, from the GuitartownCT concert series, pulls up a chair with legends and rising stars of the genre for conversations that go far beyond the stage. While the music is the foundation, these discussions weave through personal history, the cultural commentary embedded in the songs, and the often hilarious, always candid stories from life on the road. You'll hear about the influences that shaped a sound, the historical moments that defined a career, and the quiet reflections that happen when the instruments are finally back in their cases. This isn't just a series of interviews; it's an intimate gathering where the voices behind the strings share their journeys with eloquence and a deep sense of connection. Each episode of this podcast feels like a backstage pass to the real stories, offering listeners a genuine understanding of the people who create the music. The tone is warm, engaging, and often surprisingly funny, mirroring the community it represents. For anyone curious about the souls behind the solos, Got 'Grass? provides a rich, listening experience that celebrates bluegrass in all its authentic, human complexity.
Episodes
Tim Surrett: At The Heart of Gospel & Bluegrass [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:34
Send us Fan Mail Tim Surrett is a North Carolinian through and through. From high school he began a musical career as a bassist, singer and dobro player, that led him to the Grand Ole Opry, Carnegie Hall and the Ryman Au…
Ethan Setiawan: The Fine Ground Brew of Bluegrass [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:48
Send us Fan Mail Ethan Setiawan won both National Mandolin Championship and Rockygrass Mandolin Championship. After attending Berklee, he's become a leading voice of the mandolin, through traditional bluegrass, classical…
Matt Flinner: Master of Mandolin Matters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:58
Send us Fan Mail Grammy-nominated mandolinist Matt Flinner has made a career out of playing bluegrass and American roots music in new ways. Hailed by Downbeat Magazine as "one of the best mandolin players ever," Flinner…
Zoe Guigueno: Queen of my Domain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:39
Send us Fan Mail Zoe Guigueno is a Canadian bassist & singer/songwriter, now living in Eugene, Oregon. Her music has been described as having “the smartness and delivery of early Suzanne Vega with the structure and music…
Sullivan Sisters: Soraya and Luciya, bluegrass rising [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:57
Send us Fan Mail Soraya and Luciya are the heart of The Sullivan Sisters bluegrass band. Raised in North Carolina, living in Chicago, and now both at Berklee School of Music, they were just profiled in Bluegrass Unlimite…
Jeff Picker: 'With the Bass in Mind" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:41
Send us Fan Mail Jeff Picker is a star bassist in Nashville. Married to 6-time Grammy winnner Sarah Jarosz, he's played with everyone from Ricky Skaggs and East Nash Grass to Nickel Creek and the Grand Ol' Opry house ban…
Jimmy Gaudreau: Mandolin Maestro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:40
Send us Fan Mail Mandolinist Jimmy Gaudreau tells wonderful stories of Charlie Waller, David Grisman, John Duffey, and has especially fond memories of Tony and Wyatt Rice, with whom he played for 10 years. That band had…
Tony Furtado: Banjo, Blues and Beyond [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:17
Send us Fan Mail A wonderful conversation with this soulful and thoughtful singer, songwriter, and virtuoso on banjo and slide guitar. He won the National Bluegrass Banjo Championship in Winfield, Kansas in 1987 and 1991.…
Ronnie Reno: He's seen it all in country & bluegrass [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:50
Send us Fan Mail Ron Reno retired in 2019, after 60 years in bluegrass and country music. He started at age 7, with his dad Don Reno, and Red Smiley. He recorded ten albums during his 9 years with Merle Haggard, and play…
Heather Berry Mabe: Daughter of the Stars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:36
Send us Fan Mail Every once in a while, I interview someone who is so natural and open that it feels like a chat with an old friend. That was the case with Heather Berry Mabe. In 2024, Heather won IBMA's Momentum Vocalis…