Episode #114 - Tim & Josh

Episode #114 - Tim & Josh

Author: Tim Batts and Josh Williams August 14, 2026 Duration: 37:16
It’s just Tim and Josh this week on The Hometown Bluegrass Show, and we’ve got some exciting news to share! We officially announce the Bluegrass at the Dam Music Camp, coming February 5–7, 2027, at beautiful Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. We talk about what inspired the camp, what you can expect, and why we think it’s going to be a special weekend of learning, picking, jamming, and bluegrass fellowship. And, of course, it wouldn’t be The Hometown Bluegrass Show without some live music! Josh grabs the guitar and plays the bluegrass classic “Long Journey Home.” ️ In Episode #114: Tim & Josh catch up The official announcement of Bluegrass at the Dam Music Camp Details on the February 2027 weekend at Kentucky Dam Village Josh performs “Long Journey Home” If you enjoy the show, please LIKE this episode, SUBSCRIBE to our channel, and SHARE it with your bluegrass friends! Every like and subscription helps us keep spreading the music we love. Thanks for watching and listening to The Hometown Bluegrass Show!

There’s a particular sound and spirit that comes from the heart of bluegrass, and that’s exactly what you’ll find on Hometown Bluegrass Show. Hosts Tim Batts and Josh Williams-the latter a twenty-time Bluegrass Guitar Player of the Year-bring together decades of life on the road and deep musical knowledge into a weekly conversation that feels like pulling up a chair backstage. Each episode blends the latest news from the scene with candid interviews featuring the artists, promoters, and craftspeople who keep the tradition alive and evolving. Beyond the stories and commentary, Josh offers practical guitar lessons drawn from his own technique, giving players of any level a direct line to improving their craft. It’s this mix of education, personal narrative, and industry insight that makes the podcast a rich resource for both dedicated fans and aspiring musicians. You’re invited into a community where the history of the genre is respected, its present is celebrated, and its future is discussed with genuine passion. For anyone who feels the pull of a mandolin riff or the storytelling in a well-sung harmony, this show offers a genuine connection to the music’s enduring soul.
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