ARTIST INTERVIEW ARCHIVE - A



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Abernathy, Barry 11/18/2018 Steve chats with both Darrell Webb and Barry Abernathy during IMBA 2018 in Raleigh about their new joint venture, Appalachian Road Show, the talented artists that make up the new group and their debut album Appalachian Road Show released on Billy Blue Records.

  0:15:29
Adair, Tina 10/25/2020 Tina Adair of Sister Sadie joins Steve to chat about her latest solo project, a single titled 18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses to be released the end of October. She talks about her musical career, the various artists that she calls her friends and her philosophy that music and performing should be fun for the performer and the audience.

  0:40:00
Adair, Tina 06/06/2021 Tina Adair of Sister Sadie joins Steve to chat about her latest album self-titled TINA ADAIR  which includes the chart topping 18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses. She talks more about her musical career, the tracks on the album and her philosophy that music and performing should be fun for the performer and the audience.

  0:31:21
Adair, Tina 04/16/2023 Tina Adair joins Steve to chat about her latest album titled Here within My Heart, and chats with Steve about the making of this album. Tina is always fun and this interview demonstrates that!

  0:31:21
Adams, Tom 02/02/2013 Tom talks about his song writing, his column on Banjo Newsletter, playing with Jimmy Martin, the Johnson Mt Boys, and others. He also discusses his Adams County Banjo album and his neurological disorder that inhibits his banjo playing and his slow recovery.


  0:38:00
Adcock, Eddie
& Martha
02/08/2014 Eddie and Martha Adcock, who have charmed crowds and won awards over their 40 year partnership, talk to Steve about Eddie's banjo style and technique, how he met Martha, the inspiration they bring to each other, his years playing with the Country Gentlemen, and his very unusual brain surgery.


  0:44:45
Adkins, Dave 06/01/2013 Dave and Steve talk about the band Dave Adkins and Republik Steele and how they got their name. Dave also talks about the band's new album, "That's Just the Way I Roll," how they choose their songs to record and Dave singing the National Anthem on ESPN.


  0:24:22
Adkins, Dave 03/22/2014 Steve talks to Dave Adkins just days after his song, 'Pike County Jail', hits number one on the Bluegrass Charts. Written and performed by Dave, his excitement on making it to number one is expressed here in addition to comments regarding his first solo album, 'Nothin' to Lose' his current performances with Edgar Loudermilk, and videos of on the road challenges posted to his blog.


  0:28:37
Adkins, Dave 05/07/2016 Steve talks to Dave Adkins, the powerhouse performer that continues to dominate the Bluegrass charts, about his latest album recorded on Mountain Fever Records titled simply, DAVE ADKINS. As always Dave expresses his thankfulness for all the support he receives from fans and promoters.

  0:32:32
Adkins, Dave 07/16/2017 Steve chats with Dave Adkins about his band and their latest project on Mountain Fever Records titled Turn to Jesus. If you ever see Dave live you will find a larger-than-life powerhouse of talent with vocals and on-stage presence that is astounding. With a heart of gold and a sincere approach to his music and fans, this interview is a must listen to for all fans of bluegrass gospel music.


  0:22:16
Adkins, Dave 03/18/2018 Steve chats with Dave Adkins about his band and their latest project on Mountain Fever Records titled Right or Wrong, which is an exciting project of collaborations with other songwriters and performers, tracks ranging from slow to hard driving and a few gospel tracks. Included are details behind his collaboration with Larry Cordle on the single release inspired by the Hatfields and McCoys titled Blood Feud

  0:39:05
Adkins, Dave 02/09/2020 Steve chats with Dave Adkins about his band and their latest project on Mountain Fever Records titled Better Days. The tracks on the album are discussed with insight into his songwriting skills.


  0:32:20
Alridge, Darin & Brooke 01/31/2015 Darin & Brooke Aldridge called in and discussed their new, most exciting album yet, 'Snapshots'. Listen in as the husband and wife duo chat with Steve about their song selection process, where they found the old camera for the album cover shot and the affect of modern technology/social media on the recording industry.


  0:23:59
Alridge, Darin & Brooke 10/24/2015 Listen as Steve catches up with them at this year's IBMA Convention in Raleigh to talk with them about the success of their album, 'Snapshots', the excitement of performing at IBMA, the workshops, and some of their projects in the works.


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Alridge, Darin & Brooke 02/05/2017 Listen as Steve talks with Darin and Brooke about their new album, Faster and Farther, the most adventurous album of their career so far. Learn about the tracks on the album and the album photo...do they answer the question, Who's jet is that! ??


  0:26:46
Alridge, Darin & Brooke 06/21/2020 Listen as Steve talks with Darin and Brooke about their new album, Inner Journey, their first on Rounder Records, the story behind each song and their career to date as they deal with COVID-19
  0:31:39
Amaral, Kitty 10/16/2016 Listen as Kitty (age 13) catches up with Steve at the IBMA conference in Raleigh to discuss her love of Old-time and Bluegrass music, her classical training, the influences growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia and the album she recorded at age 10, 'Fiddle Gems'. A delightful interview with a future mega star musician.


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Anderson, Muriel 04/19/2014 Amazing fingerstyle guitar player chats with Steve about her new album, 'Nightlight, Daylight,' a double CD set of thirty songs, the uniquely lighted album package and the artists that contributed to the effort that was a couple of years in the making. With Chet Atkins as a mentor and her love for Doc Watson, Muriel talks about playing the guitar, the guitar harp, her fingerstyle technique and how she channels beauty and emotion through her fingers to the strings producing music ranging from Bluegrass to Folk to Jazz, Classical and Flamenco.


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Andes, Mike 10/08/2023 Steve tlaks with Mike Andes, mandolin player and vocalist for the popular band 'Nothin' Fancy' about their latest album, Here We Go Again. In the past, Mike has been nominated for Mandolin Player of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Entertainer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year through SPBGMA. Mike is also the MC for the band moving their shows along. Listen to this interview and experience the warnth and charm of Mike Andes!


  0:41:39
Anger, Darol 08/08/2015 Steve catches Darol after his performance at Grey Fox for a lively discussion about his latest venture forming a group called Mr Sun and their latest album, 'The People Need Light'


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Anger, Darol 08/07/2022 Steve catches Darol after another performance at Grey Fox for a lively discussion about his band, Mr Sun, its current members, and some of the tracks on their latest album, 'Extrovert'


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Arneson, Keith 11/19/2017 Part1 of a 2 part interview. Keith Arneson chats with Steve about his 24 year career playing banjo with the Navy band, Country Current, his Navy experiences, his recent retirement from the Navy and his new album, Namaste.

  0:26:40
Arneson, Keith 11/26/2017 Part2 of a 2 part interview. Keith Arneson continues his chat with Steve about his 24 year career playing banjo, his recent retirement from the Navy and the personal challenges he has faced plus more about his new album, Namaste.

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Asher, Peter 01/19/2020 Music legend, Peter Asher, originally of Peter and Gordon fame but most certainly a giant among music producers over the decades joins Steve to talk about his new book, Beatles, A to Zed, his unique relationship with Paul McCartney, his work with many famous artists including the recent Steve Martin banjo albums while Steve features Beatles covers by multiple Bluegrass bands. A fun show and interesting interview.

  0:38:05
Asprelli, Andrea 10/30/2016 Award winning songwriter and fiddler Andrea Asprelli is the driving force behind the project Cricket Tell the Weather. She drops by Steve's booth at the 2016 IBMA Conference in Raleigh to talk about their second album release, Tell the Story Right, the fiery New England bluegrass community that influenced her development, the current members of the band, and the inspirations for some of the original songs on the album


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