Episode #115 - Tim & Josh

Episode #115 - Tim & Josh

Author: Tim Batts and Josh Williams August 21, 2026 Duration: 44:30
Tim and Josh are back for Episode #115 of The Hometown Bluegrass Show! This week, we catch up on what’s happening around the world of bluegrass music, talk about some of the latest news and happenings, and—as always—share a few stories and probably a laugh or two along the way. To close out the show, Josh Williams picks and sings the bluegrass classic “Midnight on the Stormy Deep,” a song with a long history in bluegrass and roots music, recorded through the years by artists including Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, Tony Rice and others. If you love bluegrass music, great picking, and good conversation, pull up a chair and hang out with us! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE the show with your bluegrass-loving friends! ️ The Hometown Bluegrass Show Hosted by Tim Batts & Josh Williams Thanks for listening and supporting bluegrass music!

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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