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Podcast 168: Laura Baird / Richard Jones-Bamman
Episode 168

Podcast 168: Laura Baird / Richard Jones-Bamman

The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast · Fretboard Journal

October 3, 201756m 38s

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Show Notes

This week's podcast is a banjo double-header of sorts: First up, we talk to musician Laura Baird (the Baird Sisters) about her debut solo album, I Wish I Were a Sparrow. This mesmerizing album features both traditional and original ballads featuring just voice and banjo. Next up, we talk to author Richard Jones-Bamman about his new book, Building New Banjos for an Old-Time World. The book is a scholarly take on the contemporary world of old-time, open back banjo makers and their place in banjo history.

This week's episode is sponsored by Retrofret Vintage Guitars and Dying Breed Music.

Next week, we'll talk singer-songwriter (and Men at Work founder) Colin Hay. Subscribe via iTunes to make sure you don't miss it.

RIP Tom Petty.

Links:

Richard's book on Amazon

Laura's album on Amazon