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ARTIST |
DATE |
SUMMARY |
DURATION |
| Man About a Horse | 05/21/2017 | Three members of PHiladelphia's most
exciting band to hit the American Roots music scene, Man About a
Horse, call Steve to talk about their self-released, self-titled
first full length album that debuted at #11 on the chart the first week.
Listen in as they tell Steve about the members of the band, their musical
style and the inspirations behind the songs on the album. |
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| Martin, Steve | 5/04/2013 | The planets align in their orbits as Steve Martin interviews STEVE MARTIN, recording artist. STEVE talks about his new album, 'Love Has Come for You', a collaboration with Edie Brickell and Peter Asher, his passion for the banjo as an emotive instrument, and the Steep Canyon Rangers. |
0:47:20 | |
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| Martin, Steve | 11/07/2015 |
Back
from IBMA where he received a
2015 Distinguished
Achievement Award,
Steve Martin joins Steve Martin to discuss his
newest album with Edie Brickell, 'So
Familiar' and the musical 'Bright Star'
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0:42:43 | |
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| Martin, Steve | 04/30/2016 | Join Steve as he chats with Steve
Martin about the success of the musical, Bright Star,
it's numerous award nominations, it's cast and the new Ghostlight Records
Bright Star Cast Album released April 29th in digital
format and in stores on May 27th. |
0:19:06 | |
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| Martin, Steve | 10/08/2017 | Join Steve as he chats with Steve
Martin backstage during the 2017 IBMA Convention about Steve and the Steep
Canyon Rangers including comments about the band, their latest album just
released titled The Long Awaited Album from Rounder Records
and a discussion regarding the tracks on the album. |
0:19:07 | |
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| McAvinue, Patrick | 01/16/2016 | Patrick McAvinue,
fiddler with Charm City Junction and recipient of the 2015 IBMA
Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year, talks with Steve about this
exciting new band and their debut album titled, 'Charm City
Junction'. |
0:23:08 | |
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| McAvinue, Patrick | 06/30/2019 | Award winning fiddler
Patrick McAvinue talks with Steve about his career and his
new album, Perfect Fit, which is an emotional parallel to
his own personal journey tracking his rise as a preeminent fiddle player. He
talks about the textures and tones of each track that connect him to his
ancestors and family, while exploring his own heart and artistry. |
0:35:59 | |
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| McBride, Christian | 09/23/2018 | Steve explores with
six-time Grammy-winning jazz basist Christian McBride the
cross-genre ties among muysicians of both jazz and bluegrass, how Christian
discovered Bluegrass and has played on stage with a number of legendary
bluegrass artists. Christian reveals his longtime love of bluegrass and
respect he has for the high level of versatility of the genres musicians. |
0:22:31 | |
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| McElroy, Mark | 07/31/2022 | Grey Fox Festival goers
are familiar with the giant black flying pig that flies high over the
campground every year. This is the story of Laura Lu, the helium filled
flying pig, her origin, her demise in 2019 and her return in 2022. But there
is more. Listen in as Steve tells the rest of the story at the end. |
0:18:09 | |
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| McEuen, John | 07/13/2013 | John McEuen, founder of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, talks about his historic 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken' album, Scruggs, Monroe, Martin, Travis and others who played on it, his Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and his autobiography. An interview loaded with funny stories and comments. |
0:47:20 | |
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| McEuen, John | 01/17/2015 | John McEuen, the String
Wizard, contacts Steve from a plane high above Colorado to suggest they chat
about things again. John talks about the history of the Dillards, their move
to L.A. (Hollywood) and the resulting impact from their TV work on bluegrass
music, the creation of 'Will the Circle Be Unbroken' album and the forming
of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. John also talks about traveling the world,
his very busy schedule and his love of music and performing. |
0:37:09 | |
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| McEuen, John | 08/07/2016 | Part 1 of a 3 part
interview. John McEuen, the String Wizard, returns to Unreal Bluegrass to
talk about his new album,'Made in Brooklyn', to be released
in September 2016. John contrasts the techniques used to create the album
versus the famous 'Circle' album and the 6 original
tracks plus a revisit of 9 classics by the long list of guest artists. |
0:17:42 | |
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| McEuen, John | 08/14/2016 | Part 2 of a 3 part
interview. John talks about his 'friends in music' (David Bromberg, Matt
Cartsonis, Jay Unger, John Cowan, Steve Martin, John Carter Cash, David
Amram, Martha Redbone, Andy Goessling, Skip Ward, and Kevin Twigg) who lent
their unique talents to create this one-of-a-kind "test of time" recording,
Made in Brooklyn. |
0:21:38 | |
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| McEuen, John | 08/21/2016 | Part 3 of a 3 part
interview. John continues his discussion with Steve about the album, the
extra efforts of Steve Martin and his banjo style, the fun in the studio
making the album and some of the unique cuts that were recorded. An
enjoyable wrap to this whole discussion. |
0:17:17 | |
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| McEuen, John | 04/22/2018 | Part 1 of a 2 part
interview. John McEuen joins Steve to talk about his new book The
Life I've Picked, A Banjo Player's Nitty Gritty Journey. An
interesting compilation of real life events told as stories as only John can
tell them. Listen as John recaps some of the events in the book and some
that aren't as he went from dork to nerd to banjo player to troubadour
musician traveling/seeing the world. |
0:36:53 | |
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| McEuen, John | 04/29/2018 | Part 2 of a 2 part
interview. John McEuen joins Steve to talk about his new book The
Life I've Picked, A Banjo Player's Nitty Gritty Journey. An
interesting compilation of real life events told as stories as only John can
tell them. Listen as John recaps some of the events in the book and some
that aren't. A wrap to a very interesting and fun interview. |
0:36:53 | |
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| McEuen, John | 12/15/2019 | John McEuen joins Steve to talk about his book,
his Made In Brooklyn album's success, and all his latest
project, the Ken Burns documentary Country Music which featured
John's contributions extensively. As usual, a very interesting and fun interview. |
0:38:41 | |
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| McEuen, John | 03/01/2020 | Always a welcome guest
to SMUB, John McEuen joins Steve to talk more about
his Made In Brooklyn album's success, the Circle
Album's continued success and all his latest
projects, the Ken Burns documentary Country Music which featured
John's contributions extensively. Always great when John calls in. |
0:30:03 | |
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| McEuen, John | 12/27/2020 | John McEuen joins Steve
to talk about the unusual year that 2020 was and offer his observations
regarding the damage to the industry and what a possible recovery will look
like. A reset he calls it. Plus he gives Steve an update regarding some new
projects he has been involved in including combining music with poetry. A
perfect interview to end a challenging year. |
0:44:52 | |
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| McEuen, John | 11/27/2022 | John McEuen joins Steve
to talk about the new book, Will the Circle Be Unbroken; the Making
of a Landmark Album. This is a beautifully illustrated book which
gives an inside look at the making of the album covering each of the
thirty-eight songs and shares previously unseen photos taken by John and his
brother Bill McEuen. Now 50 years after the album recording, John invites
the listener to become readers and join him in the circle, read the stories
and listen to the music again. |
0:36:03 | |
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| McGinnis, Audie | 06/28/2020 | Audie McGinnis,
guitar player/vocalist with Unspoken Tradition, talks to Steve about their
new single release, At the Bottom Again, which is part of a
new album to be released soon, about this new album project, the members of
the band and his career playing guitar and singing lead vocal on the songs
that he often writes himself. |
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| McLean, Don | 03/04/2018 | Part 1 of a 2 part
interview. Singer, songwriter, guitar and banjo player, Don McLean talks
with Steve about his love for bluegrass, learning to play from some of the
genre's iconic banjo players including Pete Seeger and Mike Kropp, his love
of music and the influences behind it. A great discussion about successful
songwriting and the new album Botanical Gardens |
0:34:16 | |
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| McLean, Don | 03/11/2018 | Part 2 of a 2 part
interview. Don continues discussing the album Botanical Gardens
and closes with a discussion and tribute to the late Mike Kropp
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0:20:56 | |
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| McLean, Don | 03/15/2020 | During the 2018
interviews with Don McLean, off air, Don said, 'If you ever want to talk
banjos and bluegrass, call me'. Steve remembered and did. Don remembered and
answered the call. What ensued is a remarkable interview, a literal history
of banjo icons, inside stories about Pete Seeger and Earl Scruggs, and what
was happening in the bluegrass world in the 70s and beyond. |
0:26:13 | |
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| McMahan, Summer from Mountain Faith |
09/19/2015 | Listen as
Steve talks with Summer McMahan about the band , Mountain Faith,
their appearances on America's Got Talent, and their latest albums and
releases. Delightful interview.
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| McMahan, Summer from Mountain Faith |
09/10/2017 | Listen as
Steve talks with Summer McMahan about the band , Mountain Faith,
their incredible journey since appearances on America's Got Talent, and their latest album,
Small Town Life.
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| McReynolds, Jesse | 10/05/2013 | Jesse McReynolds of 'Jim and Jesse' fame gives a history lesson with stories from the 40s and 50s before Bluegrass was a genre separate from Country. He talks about its emergence, the early days of performing, how they got to join the Grand Ole Opry 50yrs ago, then fasts forward to talk about his 'Grateful Dead' tribute album and his current online show called 'StageIt'. |
0:50:39 | |
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| Melton, Buddy | 06/20/2015 | Buddy Melton,
2014 IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year and fiddle player with the
award winning band, Balsam Range, talks to Steve about his
accomplishments inspite of personal tragedy, the members of the band, their
latest album, 'FIVE', and playing at Grey Fox |
0:38:52 | |
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| Merenda, Mike & Ruthy | 08/27/2017 | Part1 of a 2 part
interview...Mike is a songwriting guitar-slinger with a knack for clawhammer
banjo and Ruthy Ungar Merenda, daughter of Jay Ungar, is a fiddler, guitar
and uke player. Both have a knack for vocals and harmony. Recorded campside
at the 2017 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Steve talks to both of them about
their careers and their band, the Mammals, and the music they perform. |
0:22:23 | |
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| Merenda, Mike & Ruthy | 09/03/2017 | Part2 of a 2 part
interview recorded campside
at the 2017 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival. Steve talks to both of them about
Ashokan Farewell, written by Ruthy's Father, The Ashokan Center, The Hoot
Festivals that they founded and produce each year and more from this
exciting husband and wife team. |
0:17:29 | |
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| Midnight SkyRacer | 12/09/2018 | Midnight Skyracer has
been tearingup the UK bluegrass scene since their inception in 2017. Their
all star lineup and exciting live performances have sent them racing
skywards at an astounding pace. Nominated for IBMA Momentum Award in 2018,
they performed at a luncheon during the convention impressing all in
attendance. Steve caught up with them after the performance. Listen as he
chats with two of the band members about the band, their success and their
first album. |
0:13:11 | |
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| Mier, Ricky | 12/03/2023 | Steve chats with award
winning banjo player, composer, band leader, and Alumnus of Berklee College
of Music, Ricky Mier. Ricky's style of playing results in
requests for him to play with various artists. Ricky joined the 'Momentum
Band of the Year' Full Chord on their album, Cambrium, and
he talks to Steve about his career, how he came to play the banjo, his
driving style and who influenced it. |
0:42:47 | |
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| Miller, Milan | 03/26/2023 | Steve chats with
multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter, Milan Miller about his
lastest album, Between the Rhythm and Rhyme. Milan
discusses the various tracks and the artists that helped make the album a
success. Another great interview with a legendary artist. |
0:43:13 | |
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| Minner, Bob | 4/03/2022 | Steve chats with
multi-instrumentalist Bob Minner about his album,From Sulphur
Springs to Rising Fawn; A Tribute to Norman Blake. The discussion
includes numerous backstories associated with the various trackis and the
artists that came together to pay tribute and Norman's reaction to the
project. A fascinating album and exceptional interview. |
0:40:55 | |
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| Molsky, Bruce | 02/06/2016 | Bruce Molsky, fiddler,
guitarist, and banjo player talks to Steve about his new album,
'1865', which is a collaboration with the Anonymous 4 featuring
songs from the Civil War period, both North and South, the mood and
sentiment of that dark period of our history. Bruce also talks about his
role as professor at Berklee and the impact of students on today's bluegrass
music. |
0:31:47 | |
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| Moore, Russell | 01/11/2014 | Russell Moore, five-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year, talks with Steve about what influenced his vocal style, the successes of his band, IIIrd Tyme Out, their latest release, "Timeless Hits from the Past Bluegrassed" and the recent changes in band members. |
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| Moore, Sam | 8/2/2014 | Sam Moore, The Soul Man,
joins Steve to talk about all the genres he has recorded in and his latest
single titled 'Jesus and Jones' on which he renders a
soulful message that we are all human and worthy of forgiveness. His
comments about singing in the key of 'D' are funny indeed. |
0:24:53 | |
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| Morris, David | 01/05/2020 | Steve chats with
journalist/songwriter David Morris about his stint in the White House Press
Corps, his discovery and love for bluegrass music, his job writing for
Bluegrass Today, and his unique approach to songwriting that has made him
the choice of many leading artists. |
0:28:24 | |
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| Moses, Justin | 09/06/2020 | Steve chats with
Justin Moses, one of the finest multi-instrumentalists in acoustic music.
Named 2018 IBMA Dobro Player of the Year he has played with a wide range of
artists from jazz, country and bluegrass. He talks with Steve about his
latest solo album, Fall Like Rain, and those that
collaborated on the album including wife, Sierra Hull. |
0:31:11 | |
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| Mosley, Daryl | 11/14/2021 | Steve chats with Daryl
Mosley about his latest album, Small Town Dreamer, his
songwriting methods and the tracks on the album that portray real
salt-of-the-Earth people and their personal struggles and victories. |
0:35:42 | |
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| Mougin, Stephen | 03/29/2020 | Steve chats with
Stephen Mougin about his various endeavors including his first solo album
soon to be released, Ordinary Soul. The first single track
from it just released titled I'm Gonna Ride is a testament
to the importance of pursuing a dream and overcoming fear. Co-written by
Stephen and Rick Land and recorded with the Sam Bush Band with whom Mougin
tours on a regular basis. Stephen also talks about his very successful
venture as recording engineer and owner of Dark Shadows Studios.
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| McMahan, Summer from Mountain Faith |
09/19/2015 | Listen as
Steve talks with Summer McMahan about the band , Mountain Faith,
their appearances on America's Got Talent, and their latest albums and
releases. Delightful interview.
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| Muldaur, Maria | 02/22/2014 | Maria Muldaur, multi-genre vocalist who excels in interpreting jazz, blues, gospel, Americana and bluegrass music talks to Steve about what she calls 'American Roots Music', the inspirations that she finds from the various genres, how she has followed and explored the entire spectrum of music from the 40s thru the 80s and beyond to todays music that she says is 'of the people, by the people, and for the people'. Her comments here include remarks about making music with the greats in all the genres of music, her love of bluegrass and her current concert tour. |
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| Mullins, Joe | 02/16/2013 | Joe talks about playing banjo with this IBMA award winning band Radio Ramblers, how he developed his exceptional background licks by listening to Sonny Osborne and J.D.Crowe and other bands of the past and the importance of supporting the vocalist(s).
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| Mullins, Joe | 10/15/2017 | In part 1
of a 2 part interview, Joe talks about the IBMA Board of Directors of which
he is the current chairperson, their mission, his network of Ohio radio
stations, and his award winning band The Radio Ramblers, who have
just released a new album titled, The Stories We Tell
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| Mullins, Joe | 10/22/2017 | In part 2
of a 2 part interview, Joe and Steve continue to talk about The Radio Ramblers
and the tracks on their new album titled, The Stories We Tell
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| Munde, Alan | 03/23/2013 | Alan talks about his early career days, how he got started playing the banjo at age 14, his 'Banjo Sandwich' and 'Poor Richard's Almanac' albums, days with Jimmy Martin, the Ridge Runner recordings, playing with Country Gazette, the Stelling banjo, and his unique style of playing. |
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| Munde, Alan | 11/01/2014 | Alan talks talks to Steve about the honor of
presenting Bill Keith with the IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award, Bill's
contribution to his personal career and to all musicians, and Bill's
accomplishments in mentoring, creating tablature, mechanical engineering,
etc. He then talks about his new album, 'Bright Munde',
a collaboration with Billy Bright combining banjo and mandolin, the
influences of the Dillards on their music and the cuts on the
album, and the tab now available for the songs on the album.
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| Munde, Alan | 08/13/2023 | Alan talks talks to Steve about his latest album,
Excelsior, which contains 15 tracks, 13 written by him honoring his
lifelong friendships with many of the legendary mandolin and guitar players
of the past and present. During the interview, Alan reveals that he used to
play accordian. A fascinating interview with a true musical legend.
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| Munde, Alan Bright, Billy |
10/14/2018 | Listen as Steve chats with both Alan Munde and
Billy Bright in between events at IBMA World of Bluegrass 2018 in Raleigh.
They explore the special relationship between Alan and Billy and share some
insight into their latest joint effort, Ex Mi Suerte and
other things bluegrass. |
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| Murph, David | 07/24/2016 |
DAVID MURPH, mandolin player/vocalist with the Gospel Plowboys,
calls in to talk to Steve about their chart topping album, Welcome
Home, and the members of the group.
As anticipated this album delivers tight harmonies and strong instrumentals
carefully woven into the framework of worship that is prominent throughout. |
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| Myles, David | 12/27/2014 | Canadian Singer/Songwriter David Myles calls Steve
from his home in Halifax, Nova Scotia to discuss his career, the artists
that have inspired his multi-genre music and song writing, and how Roger
Miller inspired his seasonal favorite 'Santa Never Brings Me a
Banjo' which
is now an animated video. Listen in as he
and Steve have fun. |
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