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Nechville, Tom 07/06/2013 Tom Nechville talks about how he developed and designed the Nechville Banjo, a simpler design than the traditional banjo, his new tone ring manufacturing business and his electric/accoustic banjo.


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Nechville, Tom 04/09/2016 In this second interview with Steve Tom Nechville, founder of Nechville Musical Products, explains his approach to banjo design, gives us an update on the current success of their product and accessory lines, and talks about some of the special custom work they have done for banjo players the world over including the unique electric banjo.

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Newberry, Joe 09/21/2013 Joe Newberry, known for his powerful, innovative banjo playing, talks to Steve about the multiple projects, bands, and very talented musicians he is currently involved with; his Australian tours, the influences and processes that inspire his song and prose writing, and his experiences with Garrison Keillor, the host of 'A Prairie Home Connection' radio show.

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Newberry, Joe 04/26/2014 In his second interview with Steve, Joe talks about his recording of live preformances with Mike Compton, their comraderie, his recent solo performances, how to play to the audience, the impact of cell phones and Utube videos of performances, the impact of today's social media, and his 2014 performance schedule.

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Newberry, Joe 07/11/15 Joe Newberry calls in to talk about his latest ventures with Miek Compton, resurrecting the old Hope/Crosby movies with Mike, and the 2 days of fun coming at Grey Fox 2015

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Newberry, Joe 07/30/17 Steve catches up with Joe at the recent Grey Fox Festival to chat about the event, its incredible organization of volunteers, the event organizer Mary Doub and his delight at being part of the festival as music plays in the background from the main stage.

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Newberry, Joe 08/06/23 Steve catches Joe Newberry backstage before performing at Grey Fox Festival to chat about going solo this year, his work with April Verch and Mike Compton and his work with IBMA.

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Newberry_Verch 12/03/17 Steve catches up with Joe Newberry and April Verch at the IBMA Convention in Raleigh to chat with them about their recent collaboration and tour which has produced the exciting new album Going Home, the inspiration for the music and the fun they had putting the album together which is a reminder of why this music exists in the first place.

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Newby, Tim 05/05/19 Tim Newby is the features editor at Honest Tune Magazine and enjoys writing about Bluegrass artists and music that thrive around the Baltimore, Maryland area. Steve chats with Tim about his latest book, Leftover Salmon:Thirty Years of Festival!, that took 4 years to write and the special collaboration with the band, Leftover Salmon. A well documented history of the band and it's music.

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Nicholson, Darren 02/28/2015 Darren Nicholson, mandolin player with the award winning Balsam Range Band, calls Steve after sound checks as they prepare for a concert to talk about the Band, how they have risen so quickly to the top of the charts, their latest CD "Five", and the love they have for Bluegrass Music and playing at Grey Fox.

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Nicholson, Darren 03/13/2022 Darren Nicholson, mandolin player with the award winning Balsam Range Band, calls Steve to talk about his new solo album titled Man on a Mission which shows the singer, songwriter and mandolin player in a broad new light offering a portrait of Nicholson as a musician comfortable behind an electric mandolin as well as the vintage acoustic version, writing songs tailor-made for country flavored Americana settings. Darren alson shares some very personal things affecting his health and career. Long known for his outsized personality and great sense of humor, be prepared for this one!

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NightFlyer - Live 06/27/2015 NightFlyer joins Steve at the Richwood Flea Market for a special performance, live broadcast and chat from the music stage. Fun was had by all. Listen here for some of the conversation from the stage about the band and their latest album 'Rail River @ Road'
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Nugent, Alecia 01/03/2021 Alecia Nugent recorded for Rounder Records between 2004 and 2009. Those days resulted in recognition as one of the premier vocalists in bluegrass. And now she is back after a decade-long absence from the studio. Steve chats with her about her new album, This Old Side of Town, which is an emotional tribute to her late Daddy, Jimmy Nugent who was able to perform with her on the Grand Ole Opry stage before he passed away.
 
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