Austin Scelzo: CT's Bluegrass Whirlwind!

Austin Scelzo: CT's Bluegrass Whirlwind!

Author: Bluegrass stars November 5, 2025 Duration: 1:04:49
Send us Fan Mail Connnecticut's Austin Scelzo is a fiddle player, teacher, singer, songwriter, band member, jam leader, Pete Wernick Jam Camp insructor, and an all-around positive force in bluegrass. If you're interested in learning bluegrass fiddle, harmony singing, or just about anything bluegrass, check out Austin Scelzo's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcTt1g2xiUfLsBysFWj6f-g He left a secure job as a school music teacher a few years ago, to pursue his bluegrass d...

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.
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Missy Raines: Breaking Trails on Bluegrass Bass [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:29
Send us Fan Mail Missy Raines is a highly regarded and influential bassist, bandleader, singer and songwriter. She has been voted best bluegrass bassist by the International Bluegrass Music Association ten times, and was…
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes: Mile Twelve, Molly Tuttle, IBMA Fiddle Winner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:21
Send us Fan Mail 2-time IBMA bluegrass fiddler of the year Bronwyn Keith-Hynes chats about her upbringing in Virginia, her exciting years at in Boston at Berklee College of Music with other young bluegrass musicians like…