Vickie Vaughn: Rock Solid in East Nash Grass

Vickie Vaughn: Rock Solid in East Nash Grass

Author: Bluegrass stars May 23, 2025 Duration: 1:00:09
Send us Fan Mail Vickie Vaughn plays bass for the multi-awarded bluegrass band Della Mae. They will be touring soon, performing a tribute to Hazel Dickens. Vickie is an in-demand studio musician in Nashville, and fronts The Vickie Vaughn Band. Her second album gets released in November. She was classically trained as a singer, and sings lead in her band. She also toured and sang harmony for years with country music star Patty Loveless. Vickie is an eloquent voice for women in bluegrass ...

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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Ron Stewart: Banjo and Fiddle, "In The Pocket" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:47
Send us Fan Mail From JD Crowe and the New South, to the Dan Tyminski Band to the Seldom Scene, Ron is a monster on both banjo and fiddle. Winner of IBMA fiddle player of the year and banjo player of the year, he's the r…
Peter Rowan: Did Bill Monroe Catch His Karma? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:52
Send us Fan Mail 50 albums, a Grammy, 7 Grammy nominations. Bands: Bill Monroe, Muleskinner w/ Clarence White and David Grisman, Old and in The Way with Vassar Clemens and Jerry Garcia, Seatrain w/ Richard Greene, Earth…
Cathy Fink: Grammys Grounded in Old Time and Folk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:45
Send us Fan Mail Half of the illustrious folk duo with with Marcy Marxer, Cathy has close to 40 albums, 14 Grammy nominations, and 2 Grammy awards. She has collaborated with everyone from Pete Seeger and Tom Paxton to El…
Bronwyn Keith Hynes: A Year Later [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:26
Send us Fan Mail What a year! Bronwyn got engaged, married fiddler Jason Carter at the Grand Ol' Opry, won a Grammy with Molly Tuttle, almost won a 2nd Grammy for her album I Built A World, moved to a new home in Nashvil…
Max Wareham: High Level Banjo Scruggs Style, Peter Rowan Band [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:46
Send us Fan Mail After years with Peter Rowan, banjo player Max Wareham strikes out on his own with the album, "Daggomit!", featuring Chris Eldridge, David Grier, Laura Orshaw, Chris Henry, Mike Bub, Larry Atamanuik, and…
Alice Gerrard: Music Parties in the 60's, Monroe, Stanleys, More!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:54
Send us Fan Mail Talk about amazing musical stories! At age 90, Alice Gerrard is sharp as a tack. Her memories of Baltimore music parties at Hazel Dickens' home, with Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, Ola Belle Reed, Mi…
Sierra Hull: Child Prodigy Who Never Let Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:25
Send us Fan Mail A superstar mandolinist, Sierra Hull comes across as thoughtful, warm, focused and fun loving. She has forged a unique identity through collaborations in all genres of music and all types of musicians. W…
Joe Walsh: Mandolin Master, Teacher, NE Bluegrass Hub [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:08
Send us Fan Mail Mandolinist, band leader, singer, songwriter, teacher, and now father, Joe is the hub of bluegrass in New England. He has played with, and taught, virtually all the young stars of contemporary bluegrass.…
Larry Sparks: The Legend, Still Creating Memories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:38
Send us Fan Mail Bluegrass icon Larry Sparks started playing guitar with The Stanley Brothers in 1965, at age 17. He talks about his 61 years in the bluegrass business, with many memories of Carter and Ralph Stanley, Bil…
Michael Daves: Chris Thile's Best Duo Pal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:17
Send us Fan Mail A fascinating chat with bluegrass guitarist and singer Michael Daves. He talks about his partnership with pal Chris Thile, his exposure to jazz with college mentor, saxophonist Yusef Lateef, the amazing…