Category Archives: Back Porch Bluegrass

A tribute show to J D Crowe, band-leader and banjo player, who passed away 24-12-2021. All the tracks are from my own collection of vinyl albums and CD's.

Some after-Christmas listening for the discerning bluegrasser here, including the Sonoran Dogs, Midnight Skyracer, the Country Gentlemen and NZ's own Pipi Pickers.

Some Christmassy songs (well, it is that time of year) and an interview and some live music with my song-writing son Sam Trenwith.

Featuring some gems from John Hartford, as well as a few favourites like the Nashville Bluegrass Band, Sierra Hull, and Third Tyme Out.

Another assortment of early bluegrass, contemporary bluegrass, and some favourites in-between.

A 'mixed bag' of bluegrass in this episode, from the Bluegrass Album Band to the Foggy Hogtown Boys, from Bill Clifton to the Po' Ramblin' Boys. Something for all tastes.

Lots of variety in this episode, with some 'classic' bluegrass from the bands of Earl Taylor, Danny Paisley, the Dreadful Snakes, Dudley Connell & Don Rigsby; a couple of Louisa Branscomb's great song...

Featuring some tracks from the IBMA Album of the Year 2021 - Industrial Strength Bluegrass - plus some great instrumentals and even an early Christmas song.

Pick and Mix: Some recently recorded bluegrass from current performers, some 'oldies-but-goodies', and a tribute to Phil Leadbetter who passed away during October.

This show is my tribute to bluegrass legend Sonny Osborne, who died October 24th 2021, and left a huge legacy of great bluegrass music made almost entirely with his brother Bobby, as the Osborne Broth...