T Shaw's Progressive Bluegrass
I document and share all things bluegrass. From individual bands, festivals, concerts, interviews, trends, albums, videos, tourist activities, and miscellaneous adventures all while pursuing my passion of bluegrass.
Episodes
This is a bonus episode where I discuss the 31 bands playing at the 2026 IBMA Bluegrass Ramble. I have watched 30 of the 31 bands participating in the Ramble on YouTube for somewhere between 30 seconds and 5 minutes. Here I am going to share my impression or perspective of what I heard and saw. For some odd reason the only band I didn’t listen to in advance is Ralph Stanley II and The Clinch Mountain Boys. This wasn&rsquo...
Full recap of season four, with some clips from each episode! Season five is right around the corner make sure to tune in!
I ask Cory some questions he’s never been asked and some that he’s likely been asked dozens of times. We talk about Thanksgiving dinner, playing with Tony Rice, Earl Scruggs, Sierra Hull, and Cuban sandwiches.
Uncle John gets an honorable mention, John Hartford’s banjo tuning, and more.
Guest: Cory Walker (East Nash Grass)
"Not a Drop of Rain" East Nash Grass from Firstgrass at Telluride Bluegrass Festiva...
This week John and I discuss Telluride, getting to Telluride, The Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2026, and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest
Links mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/jtYEoJhEUZI?si=CNVTfGogatqqD_Qs "Nashville Drinking Song" Randy Steele and The High Cold Wind Telluride Band Contest Round 1 https://youtu.be/VpHjwJxPP2g?si=nylQHUcDygR-2-2K "Spoon River Breakdown" Randy Steele and The High Cold Wind ...
This week my neighbors of Telluride Jeremy Tabor of Denver, Joe Harrison and Ben Salaman of Seattle join me and we attempt to parlay the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Experience.
Guests: Jeremy Tabor (neighbors); Joe Harrison (neighbors); Ben Salaman (neighbors)
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
My Conversation With Industry Professional Anj Way of Omni Arts Group where we get into artist management, festival management, and everything else in the bluegrass business. Guest: Anj Way (Omni Arts Group)
Omni Arts Group
Why We’re Different We don’t just manage artists — we build partnerships. Omni Arts Group works collaboratively with artists, agents, and other management teams to align our visions and values,...
Jared Pool mandolin extraordinaire currently plays with the Central Virginia Bluegrass Destroyers and for 10 of the last 11 years with Larry Keel, get ready this one is fun!
Links mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/HCm6lMNEODI?si=5VuXK61wq7ytXQg2 Bluegrass Destroyers
https://youtu.be/i-Atm7kJmIw?si=8HKYIwUVPw3Qo-Wu Jeremiah Was a Bullfrog/Joy to the World Halloween Show Tuttle, Pool & Greuel
This week I talk with Alex Genova who plays banjo with The Jason Carter Band.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Fireside Collective "She Was An Angel" 3/13/2022 Key West FL https://youtu.be/H0WLi_9L09M?si=-9sMl5gCGurRmIDQ
- Fireside Collective "Uncle John's Band" Northwest String Summit 7/22/2022 https://youtu.be/MyDjo6-9qZo?si=9ISwBRK1z_VpGVZH
- Guest: Alex Genova (Jason Carter Band)
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This week John Boulware and myself talk about who John Boulware is and the road to Telluride with Randy Steele and the High Cold Wind Guest: John Boulware (Randy Steele and The High Cold Wind) https://johnboulware.com/
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This episode Michael Prewitt and I talk about bluegrass, the future, cassette tapes, Taco Bell, and more. Guest: Michael Prewitt (Crunchgrass Supreme)
Links mentioned in this episode:
- EMD jam from Naperville Bluegrass Festival https://youtu.be/opl12OgSrME?si=rTt0x5jnJHoZF4dP *More from Naperville Bluegrass Festival (not my video) https://youtu.be/uxBOf4mFgKk?si=PvbkilnqcHfG1cEH
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This week, I talk about what I've been up to, and what lies ahead!
Links mentioned in this episode: Some videos from my last ENG show with James Kee "Kentucky Mandolin" East Nash Grass w Jarrod Walker ahttps://youtu.be/6LuJo3CwJ1U "Far Away Again" East Nash Grass w Jarrod Walker https://youtu.be/TqCvXQQ37J4 "Not a Drop of Rain" East Nash Grass https://youtu.be/6LuJo3CwJ1U Playlist from East Nash Grass Show https://www.youtube.com/...
Guest: Jesse Cobb (The Unfaithful Servants)
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Jesse and I talk about logging work, The Unfaithful Servants, The Cobb Brothers, working on the railroad, Canada, busking, IBMA, growing up, mandolin, and more!
Guest: Jesse Cobb (The Unfaithful Servants)
Link for The Unfaithful Servants https://www.unfaithfulservants.com/ Link for Another Road https://jessecobb.bandcamp.com/album/another-road-2----- Link for "Bury Me" The Unfaithful Servants at the IBMA's https://youtu.be/...
Randy Steele and I Briefly Cover All of The IBMA Main Stage World of Bluegrass Sept 19th-20th Chattanooga TN
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm Guest: Randy Steele (Randy Steele and The High Cold Wind)
Thomas Cassell and I talk about the IBMA Conference From a Professional’s Perspective, his most recent solo album, and more. Guest: Thomas Cassell (Woodbox Heroes)
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This week, Randy Steele and I co-host T Shaw’s Progressive Bluegrass and we talk about every signal artist, stage, and schedule for the 2025 IBMA Showcase/Ramble. The complete and totally opinionated take of the most amazing Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, since I’ve been living in Chattanooga for the previous 17 years. Guest: Randy Steele (Randy Steele and The High Cold Wind)
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This week, Randy and I have a great coversation about Randy Steele, Randy Steele and The High Cold Wind, and the IBMA coming to Chattanooga.....
Links mentioned in this episode:
- "Cheers to Rob" https://youtu.be/4uUdZrVulQY?si=CGzoyi24l7Y1zKZQ
- "Say Won't You Be Mine" Randy Steele Ken White Patrick Dugan John Boulware Justin Hupp https://youtu.be/QYsgt5DX4f8?si=bR_EJkdeDppFpdsY
- Guest: Randy Steele (Randy Steele and The High Col...
This week, Adam Greuel and I have a really fun conversation (mostly about bluegrass)
Topics discussed:
- The Unfaithful Servants and The Infamous Stringdusters are both playing the IBMA
- Bourgeois Guitars
- Fly fishing
- The High Hawks are REALLY High 37,000ft +
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades w Jon Stickley "Darlin' Corey" @ The John Hartford Festival 5/31/2018 https://youtu.be/MvkiEtCqg-Q?si=r4_gFxf0X4Mbnb-V Tuttle Pool & ...
This week I have an in-depth and fascinating conversation with Ken White Executive Director of the IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) where we get into detail about the upcoming IBMA and World of Bluegrass Festival, trade show, awards show, and most importantly BLUEGRASS! Guest: Ken White (Executive Director IBMA)
This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
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