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Monday Nov 20, 2017
Monday Nov 20, 2017
GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 045
Crafting a Good Set List - The set list is the script for your performance. Poorly thought out set lists, or just wingin' it, may lead to less than great performances. In this episode I share my thoughts on putting together good sets.
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GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass--the greatest music in the world!
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
Tuesday Nov 14, 2017
GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 044
Who You Hang Around With Counts - In this episode I discuss how other people rub off on you, musically and otherwise. The reverse is also true. Think about who you hang out with. Have fun and let me know you are out there!
If you enjoy the show you can support what I am doing by visiting my online store at http://www.payhip.com/bradleylaird.
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GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass--the greatest music in the world!
Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 043
P.A. System Basics - This episode picks up where I left off in #42 and will walk you through the entire signal chain of a typical bluegrass P.A. setup. It concludes with a short course in microphones. You may not need this today but you will some day–with any luck at all! Have fun and let me know you are out there!
If you enjoy the show you can support what I am doing by visiting my online store at http://www.payhip.com/bradleylaird.
For additional goodies, be sure to scope out the show notes here: http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-43-show-notes.html
GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass--the greatest music in the world!
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 042
Playing Over P.A. Systems - This episode discusses the mindset and skills you need to play over other people's P.A. systems. When you are starting out that will be most of your gigs. Or if you do a lot of festivals. This episode will help you deal with the reality of that situation. A future episode will talk about running your own sound. Have fun and let me know you are out there!
If you enjoy the show you can support what I am doing by visiting my online store at http://www.payhip.com/bradleylaird.
For additional goodies, be sure to scope out the show notes here: http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-42-show-notes.html
GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass--the greatest music in the world!
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017
Tuesday Oct 24, 2017
GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 041
Dear John... - My friend John Teate allowed me to use this episode to "slice and dice" his playing. There are a lot of "Johns" out there and the advice I give him might help you! Are you improvising everything? Are you faking it when you could be "nailing it"? Food for thought. Have fun and let me know you are out there!
If you enjoy the show you can support what I am doing by visiting my online store at http://www.payhip.com/bradleylaird.
For additional goodies, be sure to scope out the show notes here: http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-41-show-notes.html
GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass--the greatest music in the world!
Tuesday Oct 17, 2017
Tuesday Oct 17, 2017
GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 040
Geoff Hohwald Interview - Geoff Hohwald is one of the pioneers in banjo instructional material and an interesting character in the bluegrass world. Join me as I shoot the breeze with Geoff at my kitchen table. I close the show with a tune featuring his hard-driving banjo picking at it's finest. Have fun and let me know you are out there!
If you enjoy the show you can support what I am doing by visiting my online store at http://www.payhip.com/bradleylaird.
For additional goodies, be sure to scope out the show notes here: http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-40-show-notes.html
GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass--the greatest music in the world!
Tuesday Oct 10, 2017
Tuesday Oct 10, 2017
GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 039
Let's Rehearse - After a bit of commentary on the state of the world and my theory of "over connectedness", I fully hash out what it takes to rehearse your band so you can perform at your best. Have fun and let me know you are out there!
If you enjoy the show you can support what I am doing by visiting my online store at http://www.payhip.com/bradleylaird.
For additional goodies, be sure to scope out the show notes here: http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-39-show-notes.html
GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass--the greatest music in the world!
Tuesday Oct 03, 2017
Tuesday Oct 03, 2017
GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 038
Sink or Swim - Sometimes it is good to jump in feet first and just hope you can make it to the ladder! Sometimes it's good to think things over first. Dive right in and have fun and let me know you are out there!
If you enjoy the show you can support what I am doing by visiting my online store at http://www.payhip.com/bradleylaird.
For additional goodies, be sure to scope out the show notes here: http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-38-show-notes.html
GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass.
Tuesday Sep 26, 2017
Tuesday Sep 26, 2017
GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 037
Think About It - At times all bluegrass vocalists are guilty of singing lyrics without imagining what they are singing about. It's easy to concentrate on how you are singing and forget the important element of what you are singing!
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GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass.
Tuesday Sep 19, 2017
Tuesday Sep 19, 2017
GrassTalkRadio.com Episode 036
The Schedule Master - The band that says yes first usually gets the gig! Get your ducks in a row and try the schedule master system. Don't be sittin' home when others are out playing and having a good time!
If you enjoy the show you can support what I am doing by visiting my online store at http://www.payhip.com/bradleylaird.
For additional goodies, be sure to scope out the show notes here: http://www.bradleylaird.com/podcast/episode-36-show-notes.html
GrassTalkRadio is a show for people who play or are learning to play bluegrass.