NPR covers "Peter Stampfel's 20th Century".

Here is an album 20 years in the making. Peter Stampfel’s favorite songs of the 20th century, one from each year. I’m on most of it and was also Associate Producer.

Peter Stampfel is most famously of the Holy Modal Rounders, a band that I was a huge fan of after coming across their amazing first two albums when I was about 14. Mark Bingham produced many of Peter’s solo stuff over the years and I am really happy that he brought me in so generously for this amazing project.

It has an incredible lineup across the multi record set and is well worth having in your collection if you enjoy some very unusual song delivery and also an introduction to some incredible songs from the earlier part of the 20th century.

And here is the NPR coverage of it…

Interview with David Immergluck for the Banjo Studio Podcast

I recently interviewed David Immergluck, the multi-instrumentalist dripping with personality who is quite notorious for his long membership in the Counting Crows, as well as Camper Van Beethoven, John Hiatt, and Monks of Doom. He also has an intriguing new project with Dave Alvin that you can find out about in the interview. It is really worth hearing.

The link is here…

Banjo Studio says:

David Immergluck is an American multi-instrumentalist who is best known as a guitarist in the alternative rock bands Counting Crows, Camper Van Beethoven and the Monks of Doom, as well as for his tenure with American singer-songwriter John Hiatt. A versatile musician, Immerglück plays mandolin, pedal steel guitar, bass, slide guitar, electric sitar, keyboards, and sings.

David Immergluck

Interview with banjo virtuoso, Jens Kruger for The Banjo Studio Podcast

There is a new episode up for this interview I conducted recently with Jens Kruger of the Kruger Brothers.

Banjo Studio says:

Jens Kruger of the Kruger Brothers is a modern master of the 5 string banjo who is taking the instrument to places it has never been. Born in Switzerland and now living in North Carolina, Jens' music bridges American folk music and European classical music styles. He has composed for a full symphony orchestra as well as a number of string quartets and more. 

In this interview, we dig deep into his compositional techniques, style, and more. Enjoy!

https://www.banjostudio.com/blogs/banjo-studio-podcast/jens-kruger-banjo-studio-podcast-episode-14

Freilich interviews guitarist, Chris "Critter" Eldridge for The Banjo Studio podcast

Had the opportunity to interview acoustic guitar wizard, Chris Eldridge. I think this one will be interesting to many people with many different interests. If you don’t know his work you will find a new lane to check out. If you like the sound of steel string guitar, his playing draws out all the iconic color of the instrument.

The Banjo Studio interviews have really been intriguing to be involved with and this one is right at the top end of what is becoming a great archive of interviews.

Banjo Studio wrote:

Chris "Critter" Eldridge is a master of the dreadnought guitar and is the guitarist & sings with Punch Brothers, Live From Here, Julian Lage, and more. This is a great interview and host Jonathan Freilich talks with Chris about compositional form of the Punch Brothers tunes, Chris' training with legendary guitarist Tony Rice, how to get the best live sound and recorded sound for an acoustic guitar, and more!

The link to the interview…

New interview with Ketch Secor at Banjo Studio.com

I recently interviewed Ketch Secor of The Old Crow Medicine show. The podcast is up now and available at Banjo Studio.

Banjo Studio says:

In this episode, we talk with Ketch Secor, a founding member and frontman of the band Old Crow Medicine Show. Take a listen to stories of how the band came to be, what brought Ketch down this path. Host Jonathan Freilich talks with Ketch about a number of subjects including the effect the banjo had on Ketch's musical journey, how Old Crow Medicine Show got its start, the influence of African Americans in country and old-time music, and more.

The direct link to the episode.

Tonight at Saturn Bar, NOLA- The Tom Paines-11pm

I almost forgot to mention it, but always worth a catch if you like the old acoustic guitars rolling and blending around some of the old songs.   And, what better time in American history to remember old Tom Paine...

Alex Mcmurray- guitar, vocals

Jonathan Freilich- guitar, vocals. 

Come find out how chicken is best cooked for an obscure Liberian songster...

Albu is still available and sounds great thanks to Mark Bingham at Piety St. Studios...