Episode #94 - Wayne Benson Part #1

Episode #94 - Wayne Benson Part #1

Author: Tim Batts and Josh Williams March 20, 2026 Duration: 1:03:00
In this episode of The Hometown Bluegrass Show, Tim Batts takes the reins solo while co-host Josh Williams is overseas in Ireland, performing with Southern Legacy. Tim shares a bit about Josh’s travels and what it means to take bluegrass music across the pond. With a little extra room in the show, Tim opens things up personally—talking about his own musical journey and playing a couple of his original songs. It’s a special segment that gives listeners a deeper look into the heart behind the host and the music he loves. Later in the episode, Tim welcomes a true legend of bluegrass mandolin—Wayne Benson of IIIrd Tyme Out. Wayne joins the show to talk about his long and respected career, his signature mandolin style, and life on the road with one of bluegrass music’s most celebrated bands. It’s a great conversation filled with stories, insight, and a deep appreciation for traditional bluegrass. Whether you're tuning in for the music, the stories, or the artists who keep the tradition alive, Episode #94 delivers a rich dose of bluegrass straight from the source.

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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