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Inside the Banjoverse

By: Enda Scahill
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  • Inside the Banjoverse connects with the unique journeys of music’s most celebrated roots artists - delving into the thoughts, emotions and experiences that drive and inspire them to art and to greatness. The podcast is hosted by Enda Scahill, winner of the 2022 Steve Martin Prize for excellence in banjo, and founder of Irish crossover supergroup We Banjo 3. Enda is a multiple national champion on banjo and mandolin. He now creates the very best online learning resources for Irish tenor banjo available on his Patreon page www.patreon.com/endascahillbanjo Keep up with Enda's banjo journey on the following channels: Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/endascahill Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/EndaScahillMusic Learn Banjo ➡️ http://www.irishbanjolessons.com
    2023 Enda Scahill
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  • Interview with Jim Pankey, banjo teacher and player

    Interview with Jim Pankey, banjo teacher and player
    Apr 4 2024
    Support the podcast and learn banjo with me! http://www.patreon.com/endascahillbanjo Jim has been playing and teaching banjo since 1977. He has been a contributor to the premier banjo publication The Banjo Newsletter. You will also find him listed among the faculty alumni at highly esteemed acoustic music and banjo camps such as Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamp in Maryville, Tennessee, Banjo Newsletter Workshops and The Maryland Banjo Academy in Buckeystown, Maryland. Jim has recently taught classes at the Folk School of Chattanooga. As a master of several styles, Jim has found outlets for each of these in the musical community. He is the banjo player for the well known bluegrass group The Lone Mountain Band. He performs regularly in an old time fiddle & banjo duo playing for contra-dances and other functions. Jim also spends time offering online assistance to beginner banjo players via the internet. Jim has also recently been seen performing with the Dogtrotters and the Jack Pine Savages. Jim is an active and well respected member of the banjo and musical communities and continues to pursue the banjo’s music and its marvelous history. As an often reluctant yet always fierce competitor Jim’s banjo prowess has earned him many titles in contests all across the southeast. www.jimpankey.com 💫 String Joy Picks Affiliate link: https://stringjoy.com/categories/strings/picks/jumbo-jazz/partner/enda/ I recommend the Jumbo Jazz 0.50mm pick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Interview with Mick Conneely, fiddle & bouzouki player

    Interview with Mick Conneely, fiddle & bouzouki player
    Mar 19 2024
    Mick is widely regarded as one of the finest fiddle players of his generation in the Irish tradition. To date he has played, toured and recorded with many artists, most notably De Danann. In 2001 his debut solo album Selkie was released to critical acclaim on the prestigious boutique trad label Cló Iar-Chonnacht and he has recorded on numerous albums to date. Mick's style of fiddle playing is characterized by his expressive tone, rhythmic drive, inventive ornamentation and his rich repertoire of tunes. Mick is a leading exponent of the 6-string Greek bouzouki in Irish traditional music. https://mickconneely.com/index.html 🧡 A massive thank you to my amazing Patrons for their support http://www.patreon.com/endascahillbanjo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Don Stiffe - Singer / Songwriter

    Don Stiffe - Singer / Songwriter
    Mar 1 2024
    Don Stiffe is one of the greatest singer / songwriters to have emerged on the Irish Folk Scene in recent years, receiving critical acclaim and awards both at home and abroad. Don is a passionate and talented singer whose impressive performance style has moved audiences all over the world. Stiffe’s version of the “Dimming of the Day”, by Richard Thompson won “Vocal Cut of the Year’ at the Live Ireland 2010 Awards. This song featured on his debut solo album, “Start of a Dream, which was originally released in 2006, achieving much critical acclaim. The renowned Irish Music Magazine described the musical quality of the album as being “in the Premier League”. The array of talented musicians playing on the album are testament to the respect that is held for Don in the Irish Music world, with guest performances from Frankie Gavin, Sharon Shannon, Arty McGlynn, Cathal Hayden and Carl Hession, to name but a few. In 2011 Don was a finalist in one of Ireland’s most watched TV shows, The All Ireland Talent Show, with live audiences of up to 800,000 people. His profile was raised significantly by taking part in this show and was further raised when he won yet another award at the Live Ireland 2011 Awards, this time for his song, “Somebody Special”, sung by Matt Keane, which was crowned Song of the Year from the Live Ireland Awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
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