Greg Cahill - Episode #17
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Greg Cahill - Episode #17

In this episode of The Hometown Bluegrass Show Josh Williams and Tim Batts sit down with Greg Cahill, founding member of The Special Consensus bluegrass band. It is a great interview with tons of laughs and fun stories looking back when Josh started playing with them as his very first music job straight out of High School.

Josh also teaches the details of how to play the song Me and My Guitar, the Tony Rice version. Plus lots more!

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Mike Mitchell - Episode #16
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Mike Mitchell - Episode #16

Tim and Josh discuss bluegrass music news, Josh gives a guitar practice lesson tip nd plays Whiskey Before Breakfast. We then have a great conversation with fiddle man Mike Mitchell of Floyd County, VA.

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Authentic Unlimited - Episode #15
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Authentic Unlimited - Episode #15

Josh Williams gives guitar playing tip on practice times and plays Jerusalem Ridge and then we interview Authentic Unlimited and talk about their 2 brand new albums.

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Darren Nicholson - Episode #14
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Darren Nicholson - Episode #14

This week on the Hometown Bluegrass Show podcast Tim Batts and Josh Williams feature none other than the incredible mandolin expert and bluegrass singer, Darren Nicholson!

In this exclusive interview, Darren shares his insights into the world of bluegrass music, his journey as a musician, and some fascinating stories behind the tunes we love. Don't miss out on this hilarious conversation that's sure to inspire and delight all bluegrass enthusiast

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Caroline Owens - Episode #13
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Caroline Owens - Episode #13

On this episode Tim and Josh talk about current bluegrass music news, Josh plays a lovely rendition of a Tony Rice song and they sit down with Caroline Owens and talk to her about her new music and life as a new bluegrass artist.

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Daniel Grindstaff - Episode #11
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Daniel Grindstaff - Episode #11

Tim and Josh discuss bluegrass music news, Josh teaches us how to play the Tony Rice version of Shady Grove and we have a fun conversation with Daniel Grindstaff.

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Doyle Lawson - Part #2
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Doyle Lawson - Part #2

On this episode Tim and Josh discuss the latest bluegrass music news, Josh plays a Gordon Lightfoot song and we hear Part 2 of our interview with bluegrass legend Doyle Lawson.

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Doyle Lawson Part 1
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Doyle Lawson Part 1

On this episode Tim & Josh the latest bluegrass music news, Josh tells us what it’s like backstage of The Grand Ole Opy, teaches a fun intro to a popular Tony Rice song and they have afun conversation with Doyle Lawson Part 1.

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Dalton Harper - Episode #8
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Dalton Harper - Episode #8

On this episode of Hometown Bluegrass Show Podcast, Tim and Josh talk about some recent bluegrass music news, Josh Williams talks about the first festival weekend with his new band Southern Legacy, Josh teaches you how to play the intro and lead break to the Rhonda Vincent song I’ve Forgotten You and they interview Dalton Harper. Dalton’s songs are racing up the charts and he’s booking dates fast for 2024!

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Cutter & Cash and KY Grass-Episode #7
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Cutter & Cash and KY Grass-Episode #7

Hometown Bluegrass Show Episode 7 - Bluegrass news, Josh talks capos and plays a Tony Rice classic sog Banks of the Ohio and Tim interviews Cutter & Cash and KY Grass at The KY Opry.

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Rhonda Vincent - Episode #6
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Rhonda Vincent - Episode #6

On this episode Tim and Josh talk with Rhonda Vincent on her way to The Grand Ole Opry. She tells funny stories about her and Josh on the road together. Josh also talks about falling down the stairs after teaching a guitar lesson last week while holding a brand new $3000 Martin guitar that was not his. He also discusses his personal guitar and his preferred strings, picks and capo.

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Jason McKendree - Episode 5
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Jason McKendree - Episode 5

Tim & Josh discuss the latest bluegrass music news, discuss the similarities to classic rock and bluegrass and how The Marshall Tucker Band got their name. They also sit down with long time banjo player and friend with Josh, Jason McKendree and talk about fun stories of their past gigs and they play together on an old JD Crowe classic song called Black Jack.

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Colton Baker - Episode 4
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Colton Baker - Episode 4

Tim and Josh discuss the latest bluegrass music news, Josh gives a guitar lesson and we interview the new tenor singer and bass player for Russell Moore and IIIryd Tyme Out, Colton Baker.

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Branden Allen - Part 2 - Episode #3
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Branden Allen - Part 2 - Episode #3

Tim Batts and Josh Williams interview Branden Allen, owner of Allen Music Shop in Paducah, KY. They have been in business since 1974. Plus Josh Williams gives a guitar lesson and they talk about all things bluegrass music! Part 2

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Branden allen - Part 1 - Episode #2
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Branden allen - Part 1 - Episode #2

Tim Batts and Josh Williams interview Branden Allen, owner of Allen Music Shop in Paducah, KY. They have been in business since 1974. Plus Josh Williams gives a guitar lesson and they talk about all things bluegrass music!

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