S3 E5. Ken Irwin & Marian Leighton Levy: A Pair of Rounders (Part 1)

S3 E5. Ken Irwin & Marian Leighton Levy: A Pair of Rounders (Part 1)

Author: Blue Poncho Media September 26, 2023 Duration: 2:20:26
  The story of Rounder Records is one of the most unlikely success stories in American roots music. Two of the historic record label's three founders, Ken Irwin & Marian Leighton Levy join us to tell the tale in this extensive, in-depth, two-part interview. We learn how this set of outlaw romantics journeyed from the counter-culture to the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, and learn many lessons along the way, like the importance of "knowing that you don't know" and how to travel across the entire country on only eleven cents! Enjoy the first part of our conversation with this legendary pair of Rounders. Be sure to check out the new book on the history of Rounder Records, written by David Menconi, 'Oh, Didn't They Ramble.' Click here to learn more!   This episode is brought to you by the following sponsors:  -- Samson's Haircare: samsonshaircare.com (Use code BLUEGRASS to save 10%.) -- LawnChair USA: lawnchairusa.com/wallsoftime (Use code WALLSOFTIME to save 10%.)-- Best Self Co: bestself.co (Use code BLUEGRASS to save 15%)

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On this inaugural season of Walls of Time, hear field interviews with the best in bluegrass. In this preview episode of Season 1, host Daniel Mullins and co-producer, Ty Gilpin, introduce themselves, and give a run down…