Bluegrass BKLYN
Check out the vibrant bluegrass music scene here in Brooklyn, NYC - and beyond. Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe to meet the musicians and teachers, explore the venues and events, and share the stories and community in the Bluegrass Borough.
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- Sep 12, 2026
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S7FA1 Festival Alert: Planet Granite Music & Dance Festival! (opens the original)
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Festival Alert! We have a new festival in the area! Festival Co-Producer Austin Scelzo chats with Mike about this brand-new festival – Planet Granite Music & Dance Festival (September 19th and 20th). Enjoy!
S7E4 Women in Bluegrass: Farayi! (opens the original)
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Meet singer, songwriter, fiddler, and educator Farayi Malek who shares her musical journey from childhood fiddle contests to years of studying jazz—and now back to her American roots. Plus, Liz puts your Dolly Parton knowledge to the test! Enjoy!
S7M3 Iconic Music Workshops: The Swannanoa Gathering! (opens the original)
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Mike and Kevin Kehrberg, Director of The Swannanoa Gathering, discuss the special magic of The Gathering that combines music education, culture, community and a deep connection to the roots of our favorite music. Enjoy!
S7E3 Guitar Guru & YouTube Star - Lessons with Marcel! (opens the original)
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Liz talks with Marcel Ardans, the man behind ‘Lessons with Marcel’, about his unexpected journey from aspiring high school music teacher to successful bluegrass educator on YouTube. Enjoy!
S7M2 Scruggs Fest Highlight: ReString Appalachia! (opens the original)
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Mike learns all about ReString Appalachia – an organization dedicated to getting quality instruments back in the hands of those who lost them due to natural and economic disasters. Enjoy!
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