The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast Keith Billik
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The world's top podcast for banjo players, fans, and enthusiasts! Hosted by Keith Billik; listen to interviews with professional players, playing tips, and equipment discussions. Contact the show at pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com
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#144 - Banjo Effects Primer!
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In this demonstration episode, Keith runs down the list of all the major effects food groups and gives a live demonstration of what they all sound like with acoustic banjo!
03:01 - Intro, overview of episode
15:15 - Dry Banjo Sound (EMG ACB Barrel pickup through Grace Design Felix Preamp)
16:38 - Octave effect (TC Electronics Sub n Up)
21:19 - Envelope Filter (Smokin Amp Co.)
24:34 - Phaser (Whirlwind Rochester; clone of MXR Script Logo Phase 90)
32:01 - Chorus (Boss CE-2W; recreation of Boss CE-2 and CE1)
34:44 - Flanger (Hartman Flanger; clone of Electro Harmonix Electric Mistress [non-deluxe])
37:03 - Delay (Boss DD-20 Gigadelay)
51:45 - Reverb (TC Electronics Hall of Fame)
57:55 - Compressor (Analogman Bi-Comprossor; 2-channel clone of Ross Compressor and Orange Squeezer)
1:00:25 - Overdrive (Barber Direct Drive)
1:02:07 - Uni Vibe (Pink Floyd demo)
1:06:18 - mic vs pickup and blending (Sennheiser e904)
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REPLAY - Jim Mills (From Episode #111)
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With the unexpected passing of banjo legend Jim Mills (December 18, 1966 – May 3, 2024), we revisit this interview originally released as Episode #111.
This episode features the incomporable Jim Mills, one of the top banjo players of his generation and a purveyor of the traditional Scruggs-style of playing. Jim has won the IBMA Banjo Player of the Year award a record 6 times, as well as numerous Grammy awards. He has also established himself as one of the top experts, collectors, and dealers for Pre-War Gibson Mastertone banjos, a subject which he wrote a book about! -
#143 - Chris Coole
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Chris Coole has made a name for himself as one of the top clawhammer banjoists in Old Time and Acoustic music. He is best known for playing in bands such as The Lonesome Ace Stringband and the Foggy Hogtown Boys, collaborations with the likes of Ivan Rosenberg, Erynn Marshall, and John Showman, as well as his solo work. He is also a talented songwriter and instructor, and has an interesting perspective on studying an Appalachian art form in his hometown of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Paige Capos, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos
Chris on the web:
https://chriscoole.com/
https://lonesomeace.com/
Contact the show:
pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com
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#142 - Jim Pankey
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This episode features Jim "Wild Jimbo" Pankey, who has played both 3-finger and clawhammer style professionally for many years with the Hamilton County Ramblers and other groups. These days, Jim is a top banjo influencer through his instructional Youtube channel, and has helped thousands of banjoists all over the world in developing their skills through his humorous and informative video content.
Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Paige Capo, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos
Jim on the web:
www.jimpankey.com
https://www.youtube.com/wildjimbo
Contact the show: pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com
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#141 - Kevin Kniebel
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This episode features Kevin Kniebel, a talented banjoist, singer, and songwriter who performs and records with the jamgrassy old time band Pert Near Sandstone! PNS brings some great songwriting and arrangements to their high-energy, foot-stomping enthusiastic old timey sound, which makes them one of the top must-see live bands on today's festival scene.
Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Paige Capos, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos
Kevin Kniebel on the web:
https://pertnearsandstone.com/
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#140 - Colton Powers
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This episode features Colton Powers, an outstanding bluegrass banjoist and singer, best known for his recordings and performances with Seth Mulder & Midnight Run. Colton also attended East Tennessee State University, where he honed his hard driving banjo picking style!
Sponsored by Peghead Nation, Paige Capos, Elderly Instruments, and Sullivan Banjos
Colton on the web:
https://midnightrunbluegrass.com/
Contact the show:
pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com