Bluegrass BKLYN

Mike Willner

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 .... and beyond. We’ll talk classic bluegrass, bluegrass-adjacent music, vendors, instruments, jam camps, current events, gear ... you know, all the good stuff! So give a listen, we’ll have a fine old time.

  1. S6E7 Grey Fox Headliner: Ben Morrison of The Brothers Comatose

    6 days ago

    S6E7 Grey Fox Headliner: Ben Morrison of The Brothers Comatose

    Mike takes a deep dive with Ben Morrison of The Brothers Comatose! They chat about everything from the band’s musical influences, the ‘California’ sound, their latest album “Golden Grass” … and the perils of IPA! Listen to tunes hand selected by Ben and Mike, and hear Ben’s take on them! Plus, another heart-warming Grey Fox Story. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode Ben Morrison The Brothers Comatose “Golden Grass” 2025 release album Ear Trumpet Labs “Edwina” microphones AJ Lee & Blue Summit Rocks Off Concert Cruise Upcoming Events of Note: Augusta Heritage Cajun Creole & Classic Country Week – July 6th to 10th @ Elkins WV Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – July 15th to July 19th @ Oak Hill NYC Bluegrass Week – August 10th – 14th @ The Ashokan Center Music in this Episode: All music in this episode is by The Brothers Comatose: “Blue Mountain” “Tops of the Trees” “Golden Grass” “Harvest Moon” – with AJ Lee & Blue Summit “The IPA Song” – with Ronnie McCoury “Hills of San Francisco” Click HERE to schedule time to “Tell Your Grey Fox Story”! Podcast-in-Residence at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2026 Our Sponsors: We’re powered by Ear Trumpet Labs microphones Mike exclusively plays Robinson Fiddles © Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA Contact mike@bluegrassbklyn.com / Visit bluegrassblyn.com / Follow @bluegrassbklyn

    37 min
  2. Festival Alert: Augusta Heritage Cajun, Creole & Classic Country Week 2026!

    16 Jun

    Festival Alert: Augusta Heritage Cajun, Creole & Classic Country Week 2026!

    Meet Blake Miller, one of the organizers of the Augusta Heritage Cajun, Creole & Classic Country Week. He’s a top-tier accordionist and fiddler, plays in several bands – including his passion project ‘Blake Miller & the Old Fashioned Aces’. He shares insights into the famous Augusta Heritage Music Festival (which is in its new location for the first time this year!), Cajun music and culture, and what to expect at this amazing event. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode Augusta Heritage Center Cajun Creole & Classic Country Week Blake’s musical suggestions: Balfa Brothers Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys Blake Miller & the Old Fashioned Aces Wayne Toups Nathan Abshire Aldus Roger Horace Trahan Upcoming Events of Note: Porch Stomp Folk Festival – June 20th @ Governors Island NYC Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – July 15th to July 19th @ Oak Hill NYC Bayou Boogie Cajun / Creole Festival – June 19th to June 21st @ Goshen CT Music in this Episode: “Quelle Belle Journée” – Blake Mille & the Old Fashioned Aces “Chère Bassette” – Blake Miller & the Old Fashioned Aces Click HERE to schedule time to “Tell Your Grey Fox Story”! Podcast-in-Residence at Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival 2026 Powered by Ear Trumpet Labs microphones We exclusively play Brad Robinson Fiddles Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA © Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved Contact mike@bluegrassbklyn.com / Visit bluegrassblyn.com / Follow @bluegrassbklyn

    21 min

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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 .... and beyond. We’ll talk classic bluegrass, bluegrass-adjacent music, vendors, instruments, jam camps, current events, gear ... you know, all the good stuff! So give a listen, we’ll have a fine old time.

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