Episode Details

Mike gets to chat with Barrett Smith, bass player and long-time member of the Steep Canyon Rangers. He shares his thoughts and feelings on a broad range of topics, including the challenges facing musicians starting out today, the experience of playing music with Steve Martin … and how a classical guitar player wound up as a bluegrass bassist! Enjoy.

Mentioned in this Episode:
Steep Canyon Rangers
Steve Martin
Mountain Song Festival
“Next Act” – New release by Steep Canyon Rangers
Bluegrass Jams Near Me

Events of Note:
Birdfest – May 1st to 2nd at Pinewood SC
Liz Wolfe and the City College Pickers at Mary O’s Pub – May 5th at 9PM at New York NY
Swamp in the City Cajun & Creole Music Festival – May 7th to 10th at Red Hook, Brooklyn NY
BKCM “Open Stages” Music Festival – May 9th at Park Slope, Brooklyn NY
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival – July 15th to 19th at Oak Hill NY
2026 AFBA Bluegrass Festival – July 30th – August 2nd at Wind Gap PA

Music in this Episode:
“Next Act” – Steep Canyon Rangers
“Circling the Drain” – Steep Canyon Rangers

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