Howard Parker

Paul &amp; Alys Schiminger have generously seeded an IBMA grant focused on international performers and their ability to have a presence here stateside.Learn about this and more on this April 21 release on Bluegrass Stories with Katy Daley and Howard Parker .

Paul &amp; Alys Schiminger have generously seeded an IBMA grant focused on international performers and their ability to have a presence here stateside. Learn about this and more on this April 21 release on Bluegrass Stories with Katy Daley and Howard Parker .

Howard Parker Talks With Paul & Alys Schiminger About New IBMA International Performance Grant

Gary Oelze

Birchmere's founder and operator Gary Oelze chats with Katy Daley about the 55 year history of the Birchmere and the new book co-authored by Gary Oelze and Stephen Moore

The Birchmere's Gary Oelze and Katy Daley

Michelle Lee

Two award winning bluegrass broadcasters WOBL-FM's Michelle Lee and Katy Daley discuss the business of bluegrass broadcasting.

Michelle Lee, IBMA Broadcaster of The Year and Katy Daley

Jon Weisberger

Jon Weisberger has had a multi-faceted career in bluegrass music. He chats about his history, his current position in A&amp;R and record producing and his hopes for the future of the music.

Mountain Home Music A & R Jon Weisberger talks with Howard Parker

Donna Stoneman

The Stoneman family was a force of nature in bluegrass and country music. First made their mark in the Washington, DC area before making national prominence.Roni and Donna, the last of the Stoneman "kids" discuss the family career and history the day they were inducted into the IBMA Hall of Fame. The sisters talk with Katy Daley.  It gets "wild"!  :-)

The Stoneman family was a force of nature in bluegrass and country music. First made their mark in the Washington, DC area before making national prominence. Roni and Donna, the last of the Stoneman "kids" discuss the family career and history the day they were inducted into the IBMA Hall of Fame. The sisters talk with Katy Daley. It gets "wild"! :-)

Roni and Donna Stoneman Chat With Katy Daley

Howard Parker talks with Prof. Dan Boner about the state and importance of formal, higher education and bluegrass.  We chat about the music, the business and a possible career path for future bluegrass educators.

Professor Boner of East TN State University and higher education with Howard Parker

Nancy Cardwell Webster

An incredible career in the industry, Nancy Cardwell Webster is the Executive Director of the IBMA Foundation, managing a number of grants and awards.Nancy talks with Katy Daley about her lengthy career which earned her an IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award!

An incredible career in the industry, Nancy Cardwell Webster is the Executive Director of the IBMA Foundation, managing a number of grants and awards. Nancy talks with Katy Daley about her lengthy career which earned her an IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award!

Katy Daley Chats With IBMA Foundation Exec. Dir, Nancy Cardwell Webster

Rick Lang

Songwriter Extrodinare

How does a New Hampshire resident get captured by bluegrass music and become one of the most respected songwriters in bluegrass, gospel and even jazz?Rick talks art and business with Katy Daley

How does a New Hampshire resident get captured by bluegrass music and become one of the most respected songwriters in bluegrass, gospel and even jazz? Rick talks art and business with Katy Daley

Rick Lang, Songwriter Extrodinare, Talks With Katy Daley

Claire Armbruster

Planning Stages CEO, Claire Armbruster talks about music event planning and management.

Claire Armbruster, Event Manager, Talks With Katy Daley

Frank Baker

Frank Baker, photographer for Bluegrass Today talks about the trade and his history with Howard Parker.

BT Photographer Frank Baker chats up Howard Parker

Stories about the business of Bluegrass Music and more.

Bluegrass interviews w a decidedly Washington point of view.

Excellent interviews

Bluegrass Stories with Katy Daley & Howard Parker

Sammy Shelor

Katy Daley interviews five time IBMA Banjo Player of The Year, Sammy Shelor about banjos, running a touring band, award winning CD and more.

Sammy Shelor with Katy Daley

Greg Cahill

Katy Daley interviews Chicago's Greg Cahill, founder of "Special Consensus". In 2018 the band won two IBMA awards and garnered a "Best Bluegrass Album" Grammy nomination.

Greg Cahill with Katy Daley

Paul Beard

In part 1 of 2 parts, resonator guitar (dobro) luthier Paul Bear discusses his early years, discovering bluegrass, the dobro Mike Auldridge, the Seldom Scene and designing the MA-6 resonator guitar, the Mike Auldridge Signature instrument.

Resonator guitar luthier Paul Beard (Pt 1) with Katy Daley

Patrick McAvinue

Kenny Baker

Sometimes meeting up with personal heroes leads to unexpected interactions. Patrick McAvinue tells Katy Daley about two encounters with the legendary fiddler, Kenny Baker!

Patrick McAvinue Mini Story Relates 2 Encounters With The Legendary Kenny Baker

Mike Auldridge Induction

Jerry Douglas

Jerry Douglas shares his thoughts on Mike Auldridge Induction into the IBMA Bluegrass Hall of Fame. Jerry talks with Howard Parker.

Jerry Douglas shares his thoughts on Mike Auldridge Induction into the IBMA Bluegrass Hall of Fame

Carl Goldstein

Now in it's 48th year, The Delaware valley Bluegrass festival (DelvalBG)is produced by the Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music and its chairman, Carl Goldstein. Carl talks about bluegrass history, the festival's start with Monroe &amp; Stanley, festival management and the music.

Katy Daley talks to DelValBG Chairman, Carl Goldstein

Doyle Lawson

Doyle Lawson and Katy Daley discuss Doyle's ownership of one of Ira Louvin's mandolins.NOTE: Since this interview we're happy to report that Taylor Malpass of the classic Malpass Brothers Band is the current steward of Ira Louvin's legendary mandolin.

Doyle Lawson and Katy Daley discuss Doyle's ownership of one of Ira Louvin's mandolins. NOTE: Since this interview we're happy to report that Taylor Malpass of the classic Malpass Brothers Band is the current steward of Ira Louvin's legendary mandolin.

Legendary Doyle Lawson talks "Ira Louvin's mandolin" with Katy Daley

Joe Newberry

Singer, songwriter. banjo and fiddle guy and purveyor of fine head wear talks to Katy Daley about the art and business of the Music Business!

Singer, Songwriter, Banjo Guy and Entertainer , Joe Newberry Chats With Katy Daley

Tommy Maher

What's it like when a young touring band concludes that they need professional management to assist attain goals? What next? Tommy Maher of Ashville, NC and Fireside Collective discussed with Howard Parker.

Fireside Collective's Tommy Maher and Howard Talk About Bringing On Professional Band Management

Akira Otsuka

Albert Ihde

Akira chats with Director Albert Ihde about the remastering of "Bluegrass Country Soul" (1971) and the new documentary "The Making of Bluegrass Country Soul"

Akira Otsuka with Bluegrass Country Soul Director, Albert Ihde

Bill Emerson

Katy Daley chats will legendary banjo player Bill Emerson on his induction into the IBMA Bluegrass Hall of Fame taking place on Sep 26, 2019

Katy Daley and Bill Emerson For His IBMA Bluegrass Hall of Fame Induction

Young fiddler extraordinaire Patrick McAvinue chats with Katy Daley about his growth into the upper echelons on bluegrass music and the joy of creating art with friends and band mates.

Young Patrick McAvinue Talks w/Katy Daley About His Influences and His Goals

Elise Auldridge

A "Mini Story" with the delightful Elise Auldridge, Mikes wife. The purchase of Mike's first Dobro, Josh Graves and Elise's first bluegrass festival.

A Bluegrass "Mini Story" with Elise Auldridge "Mikes First Dobro"

Rob Ickes

Howard Parker chats with Rob Ickes and talks about Mike Auldridge Induction into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame. Mike's legendary career spanned over 40 years.

Howard Parker chats with Rob Ickes  about Mike Auldridge Induction into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame

Jesse Brock

Howard Parker interviews the award wining mandolinist Jesse Brock. Talks about  the business of bluegrass music.

Jesse Brock with Howard Parker

Missy Raines

Katy Daley interviews award winning bassist and band leader Missy Raines

Missy Raines Talks To Katy Daley

Chris Teskey

What's it like to program bluegrass radio in 2020. Bluegrass Country has transitioned from "over the air" to HD and Internet streaming.  Program Manager Chris Teskey talks with Howard PArker about bluegrass radio history in Washington DC and the business of bluegrass radio in 2020.

Bluegrasscountry.org, Chris Teskey talks about HD & streaming radio with Howard

Marshall Wilborn

Legendary bassist and songwriter Marshall Wilborn tells about a big assist when he's a budding songwriter!

A Mini-Story with Marshall Wilborn. He gets a big break from an old hand!

Chris Joslin

Chris Joslin,  Executive Director of the International Bluegrass Music Museum and Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame talks with Katy Daley about the museum, HOF and happenings around Owensboro, KY!

Chris Joslin of Bluegrass Music Museum & Hall of Fame talks with Katy Daley

Missy Raines talks about her relationship with the Seldom Scene and one very special fill-in gig!

Missy Raines and the Seldom Scene? A "Mini Story"

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