Looking for must-hear banjo players? Start here! ★ Acoustic Tuesday 297

Acoustic Tuesday | Guitar Routine Show

Tony Polecastro

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4.8 • 842 Ratings

🗓️ 27 June 2023

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

If you need more banjo in your life, this list was hand-picked for you. This episode is all about the brilliant banjo players that inspire countless guitar journeys, including my own—and hopefully yours! But first, a little storytime. I remember back when I was a fledgling in the world of bluegrass and folk music at the Old Town School of Folk. I stumbled upon my first bluegrass CD, an Earl Scruggs album. Let me tell you, that album shook my world and cast a profound influence on my guitar journey. It set me on a path of exploration into the rich and vibrant landscape of this bluegrass and folk. Today, I'm excited to share with you some banjo wizards, divided into three sections. First, we have "The Classics", the legends who shaped the bluegrass scene: Earl Scruggs, Sonny Osborne, and J.D. Crowe. Their work is timeless and continues to influence musicians around the world. Then, we'll delve into the realm of "Old-Time Players", featuring the likes of Rhiannon Giddens, Nora Brown, and Chris Coole. They're keeping the traditional banjo sound aliave, fusing it with their unique styles and creating something truly mesmerizing. Lastly, we can't forget the "Must-Know Players", contemporary artists who have reinvented the banjo wheel in many ways. Here, we have Riley Baugus, Ken Perlman, and Abigail Washburn, whose sounds are vital to any banjo or guitar enthusiast. Listening to banjo players is an incredibly enriching experience. Not only does it help you appreciate the roots of American folk music, but it also broadens your musical horizons, contributing to both your banjo and guitar skills. Submit your guitarsenal at the link below!https://airtable.com/shrpAVAi9HUGVUW8b Featured in this episode... - Walking the Floor with Chris Podcast - Fretboard Journal - Folkway Music - Jody Carroll - Acoustic Shoppe - Candy Rat Records - Adrian Bellue - Michael Watts

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0:00.0	Over the last three episodes of the Acoustic Tuesday show, we've really dug into the world of the banjo.
0:06.0	Episode 294, we looked at inexpensive banjos.
0:09.0	Episode 295, we explored Open G tuning.
0:12.0	Episode 296, we took banjo techniques and applied them to your guitar.
0:17.0	If you missed any of those episodes, make sure to check them out.
0:20.0	Well, here we are
0:21.4	in episode 297, and you might be wondering, who do I listen to in the banjo world? I'm kind
0:27.4	of inspired. Who should I lay my ears on? Well, today's show is for you because I have a
0:32.7	truckload of banjo players that you need to be aware of, and he'll give you some great
0:37.1	inspiration on your
0:38.2	musical journey. Hey, Tack family, this is episode 297 of the Acoustic Tuesday show. Holy smokes,
0:46.3	almost episode 300. What the heck is going on? This is a show packed full of inspiration and fun
0:52.9	designed to help you get more progress, fulfillment, and joy from your acoustic guitar journey.
0:57.8	Throughout today's episode, I will be keeping you in the loop with some acoustic news you can use, including a new shreddy podcast, a deep dive into Hawaiian slack key guitar, and much, much more.
1:09.8	But first, we have to dig a little bit further into the
1:12.4	world of the banjo. I have, like I said, a truckload of banjo players you need to hear. And I'm going to
1:19.6	do this list a little bit different. You know, usually I take some time in between artists and tell you
1:25.2	about them, but I'm going to sacrifice that today to make way
1:29.0	for more banjo players. And to kick this episode off, I have a bit of a story. See, when I first
1:35.3	started working at the Old Town School of Folk Music, this had to be, let's say, 2005, maybe plus
1:41.8	or minus a year. I can't really remember. Things get a little bit foggy that
1:45.9	far back. Anyways, I started working at the Old Town School of Folk Music, and to be honest, I had never
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