The Bluegrass Byway
By Joe Caliva
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Description
The Bluegrass Byway is a weekly audio podcast, hosted by Joe Caliva, that features in-depth interviews with notable Bluegrass artists, musicians, and performers. Each episode also contains the latest Bluegrass news, album releases, and concert or festival announcements. The Bluegrass Byway is the perfect resource for Bluegrass fans who want to learn more about the artists they love, and for music lovers who are new to the genre and want to further explore the world of Bluegrass music.
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CleanEpisode 023: Kevin Prater | On Episode 023 of The Bluegrass Byway, Kevin Prater, of the Kevin Prater Band, speaks with host Joe Caliva about his most recent album release, titled "Walking Rails and Counting Ties". The multi-instrumentalist also discusses his history as a Bluegrass | 11/19/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 022: 10 String Symphony | On this week's episode of The Bluegrass Byway, host Joe Caliva interviews Rachel Baiman and Christian Sedelmyer from the band, 10 String Symphony. The talented duo discuss their discovery of the 5 string fiddle and how it informs and guides their unique | 11/9/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 021: Shotgun Holler | This week on The Bluegrass Byway, host Joe Caliva talks with Shawn Brock and Matt Jones, the founding members of the band, "Shotgun Holler", who recently released their debut album, titled "Loaded". The two musicians talk about their history before the | 10/29/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 020: Blue Mafia | In this landmark episode, number 20, of The Bluegrass Byway, host Joe Caliva sits down at the IBMA World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, North Carolina and chats with hard-hitting, bluegrass super group, Blue Mafia. | 10/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 019: Missy Werner | In this episode of The Bluegrass Byway, Joe Caliva sits down at the IBMA World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, North Carolina and chats with Missy Werner from the Missy Werner Band. The vocalist and mandolin player discusses her beginnings in Cincinnati, her s | 10/15/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 018: Flatt Lonesome / James Reams | This week on The Bluegrass Byway, Joe Caliva reports LIVE from the International Bluegrass Music Association's World Of Bluegrass event in Raleigh, North Carolina, and sits down with Kelsi & Paul Harrigill from the band Flatt Lonesome, who talk about th | 10/6/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 017: Vickie Vaughn | In this episode of The Bluegrass Byway, Joe Caliva chats with IBMA nominee for the 2014 Momentum Award for Band of the Year - the talented Vickie Vaughn. The newcomer talks about her beginnings in Western Kentucky, her training as a classical vocalist, | 9/21/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 016: Junior Sisk | In this episode of The Bluegrass Byway, Joe Caliva gets to chat with 2013 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Male Vocalist of the Year and recipient of the 2014 SPBGMA Bluegrass Band of the Year award, Junior Sisk, leader of the band, Juni | 9/14/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 015: Ashley Lewis | In this episode of The Bluegrass Byway, mandolin player, singer/songwriter, bluegrass artist, and radio personality Ashley Lewis sits down with host Joe Caliva to discuss her career in bluegrass music, her early musical training in Illinois, her approac | 9/7/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 014: Trinity River Band | The Trinity River Band is a family group made up of Mike and Lisa Harris, and their three children, Sarah, Josh and Brianna. After releasing FOUR top charting Bluegrass CD's in the last 14 months, the super-talented clan of musicians is quickly becoming | 8/31/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 013: Ken Chapple | In this episode, Joe Caliva interviews flatpack guitarist, singer/songwriter, and bluegrass recording artist Ken Chapple. Ken gives insight into the art of flatpack guitar playing and speaks about his inspirations, which include flatpick greats like Ton | 8/24/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 012: Becky Buller | Bluegrass songwriter, fiddle player, and recording artist Becky Buller chats with host Joe Caliva about her most recent album, "Tween Earth and Sky", as well as her early musical beginnings in Minnesota. Becky also discusses the journey to her solo care | 8/17/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 011: TIM NEWBY, author of "Bluegrass in Baltimore: The Hard Drivin' Sound And Its Legacy" | Tim Newby, author of "Bluegrass in Baltimore: The Hard-Drivin' Sound and Its Legacy" speaks with host Joe Caliva about his book and provides an in-depth history of bluegrass music in Baltimore, particularly in the 1950's & '60's, and how people and arti | 8/3/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 010: Nu-Blu | Daniel Routh and Levi Austin from the band NU-BLU call in for an interview with host, Joe Caliva in this episode of The Bluegrass Byway. The two discuss the origins of NuBlu as well as some of the hardships the band had to overcome on the road to becomi | 7/20/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 009: Fran Kent from Urban Monroes | Fran Kent, lead singer and guitarist from the band Urban Monroes, based out of the Portland, Oregon area, speaks with host Joe Caliva about the bluegrass scene in Oregon and the surrounding areas. Kent also speaks at length about the band's history and | 7/6/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 008: Lorraine Jordan | This episode, host Joe Caliva speaks at length with one of the hardest working artists in bluegrass music - Lorraine Jordan, from Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road. Lorraine talks about her most recent project, titled "Country Grass", as well as her pas | 6/29/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 007: The Barefoot Movement | The Barefoot Movement has been heralded by CMT Edge as "one of the most promising bands on the bluegrass scene." All four members of the group, Tommy Norris (mandolin), Noah Wall (fiddle/lead vocal), Hasee Ciaccio (bass), and Alex Conerly (guitar) sit d | 6/22/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 006: Missy Armstrong from DETOUR | In this episode of The Bluegrass Byway, Michigan native, Missy Armstrong, lead vocalist and guitarist from the critically acclaimed bluegrass band DETOUR, talks at length with Joe Caliva about the band, her journey as a musician and bluegrass artist, an | 6/15/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 005: Joe Mullins | Veteran radio broadcaster and bluegrass banjo musician, Joe Mullins, is featured this week in an interview with host, Joe Caliva, in which he speaks in-depth about his band, the Radio Ramblers, his early exposure to bluegrass music and broadcasting from | 6/8/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 004: Ashley Lilly | Ashley Lilly, a 15-year-old Bluegrass artist originally from West Virginia, talks to hist, Joe Caliva, at length about her recent CD release and her approach and vision as an artist in Bluegrass music. | 6/1/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 003: Donna Hughes | This week on The Bluegrass Byway, Joe interviews North Carolina native, Donna Hughes, who has written over 500 songs and recently released two albums of her music. Donna also champions a cause to help change laws that allow dog-chaining in some states. | 5/25/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 002: Larry Stephenson | Joe interviews the great Larry Stephenson from the Larry Stephenson Band, who talks about his newest album, "Pull Your Savior In" and his journey as a Bluegrass artist. | 5/25/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 001: Flatt Lonesome | In this episode of The Bluegrass Byway, host Joe Caliva interviews Kelsi Harrigill, mandolinist and singer from the band, Flatt Lonesome - the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) 2014 Emerging Artist of the Year. | 5/25/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 000: Welcome to The Bluegrass Byway! | In this short introductory episode, host Joe Caliva talks about his experiences and journey toward becoming a Bluegrass fan, musician, and podcaster. He also discusses the genesis of the podcast, and what to expect in future episodes. | 5/24/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Great Podcast
This is a great way to hear bands you are not familiar with. Very good interviews, news and festival lineups.
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