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#187 - Becky Buller joins ’The Banjo Show’

Here’s Daniel Mullins, sitting down with one of today’s top artists making REAL roots music. Becky Buller is one of the brightest stars in bluegrass today due to her fine fiddlin', powerful original songs, and bubbly personality. She joins Daniel Mullins on 'The Banjo Show' to preview her upcoming appearance on RFD-TV's 'My Bluegrass Story' (presented by the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum). She also talks about her relationship with the fiddle, her contribution to Rick Lang's "They Sawe...

Feb 11, 202218 minEp. 187

#186 - Chris Eldridge takes Daniel to Church Street

Here’s Daniel Mullins, sitting down with one of today’s top artists making REAL roots music. Chris "Critter" Eldridge is one of the world's finest acoustic guitar players and is a member of the Grammy award-winning Punch Brothers. For their latest album, 'Hell On Church Street', the band completely re-imagined the classic Tony Rice LP, 'Church Street Blues.' Learn more about this ambitious project, how it came about in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, and lessons on life and music that Eldridg...

Feb 11, 202228 minEp. 186

#185 - Laura Orshaw talks ”Hank” with Daniel Mullins

Here’s Daniel Mullins, sitting down with one of today’s top artists making REAL roots music. Laura Orshaw is one of bluegrass music's top fiddlers, and she has a new album on the way from Dark Shadow Recording. The debut single, "Hank" received its world premiere on Real Roots Radio! Daniel chats with Laura Orshaw about this new song and the upcoming album.

Jan 31, 202211 minEp. 185

#184 - Chris Joslin talks ’My Bluegrass Story’

'My Bluegrass Story' is a new television program on RFD-TV, Fridays at 8PM Eastern! We are so excited for this new show, produced by the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum. The museum's executive director, Chris Joslin joined Daniel Mullins on Friday, January 21st, 2022 to tell us more about this brand new bluegrass television program in advance of its debut episode, featuring Rhonda Vincent.

Jan 21, 20229 minEp. 184

#183 - Farewell Chubby Howard: Steve Lake

Our beloved Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Chubby Howard passed away on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95. His sidekick, Tyler Fairburn produced a touching tribute show to the "Man of Steel" for the "Final Farewell Edition" of The Chubby Howard Show. One of Chubby's oldest and dearest friends, Steve Lake looks back on a lifetime of memories with the late, Chubby Howard.

Jan 12, 202212 minEp. 183

#182 - Farewell Chubby Howard: Danny Hammers

Our beloved Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Chubby Howard passed away on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95. His sidekick, Tyler Fairburn produced a touching tribute show to the "Man of Steel" for the "Final Farewell Edition" of The Chubby Howard Show. Danny Hammers shares memories of Chubby Howard.

Jan 12, 202214 minEp. 182

#181 - Farewell Chubby Howard: Gary Stearns

Our beloved Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Chubby Howard passed away on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95. His sidekick, Tyler Fairburn produced a touching tribute show to the "Man of Steel" for the "Final Farewell Edition" of The Chubby Howard Show. Gary Stearns talks with Tyler about Chubby Howard.

Jan 12, 20226 minEp. 181

#180 - Farewell Chubby Howard: Phyllis Moyer

Our beloved Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Chubby Howard passed away on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95. His sidekick, Tyler Fairburn produced a touching tribute show to the "Man of Steel" for the "Final Farewell Edition" of The Chubby Howard Show. Local country singer, Phyllis Moyer talks about her longtime band member, Chubby Howard.

Jan 12, 20226 minEp. 180

#179 - Farewell Chubby Howard: Connie Smith

Our beloved Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Chubby Howard passed away on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95. His sidekick, Tyler Fairburn produced a touching tribute show to the "Man of Steel" for the "Final Farewell Edition" of The Chubby Howard Show. Country Music Hall of Famer, Connie Smith talks about her dear friend, Chubby Howard.

Jan 12, 202211 minEp. 179

#178 - Farewell Chubby Howard: Leona Williams

Our beloved Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Chubby Howard passed away on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95. His sidekick, Tyler Fairburn produced a touching tribute show to the "Man of Steel" for the "Final Farewell Edition" of The Chubby Howard Show. Country legend, Leona Williams talks about her old friend, Chubby Howard.

Jan 12, 202210 minEp. 178

#177 - Farewell Chubby Howard: Jeff Parker

Our beloved Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Chubby Howard passed away on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95. His sidekick, Tyler Fairburn produced a touching tribute show to the "Man of Steel" for the "Final Farewell Edition" of The Chubby Howard Show. Jeff Parker (of The Radio Ramblers) chats about his time working with Chubby Howard at the Renfro Valley Barn Dance.

Jan 12, 202216 minEp. 177

#176 - Farewell Chubby Howard: Wyatt McCubbin

Our beloved Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Chubby Howard passed away on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95. His sidekick, Tyler Fairburn produced a touching tribute show to the "Man of Steel" for the "Final Farewell Edition" of The Chubby Howard Show. Chubby's former partner-in-crime, Wyatt McCubbin reminisces about his dear friend with some touching thoughts and stories.

Jan 12, 202227 minEp. 176

#175 - Farewell Chubby Howard: Rhonda Vincent

Our beloved Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Chubby Howard passed away on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95. His sidekick, Tyler Fairburn produced a touching tribute show to the "Man of Steel" for the "Final Farewell Edition" of The Chubby Howard Show. The Queen of Bluegrass, Rhonda Vincent calls in to chat about her friend, Chubby Howard.

Jan 12, 202214 minEp. 175

#174 - Farewell Chubby Howard: Joe Mullins

Our beloved Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Chubby Howard passed away on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95. His sidekick, Tyler Fairburn produced a touching tribute show to the "Man of Steel" for the "Final Farewell Edition" of The Chubby Howard Show. Our very own, Joe Mullins shares thoughts and memories about the steel guitar legend.

Jan 12, 202219 minEp. 174

#173 - Farewell Chubby Howard: Bobby Mackey

Our beloved Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Chubby Howard passed away on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95. His sidekick, Tyler Fairburn produced a touching tribute show to the "Man of Steel" for the "Final Farewell Edition" of The Chubby Howard Show. Chubby's longtime friend, Bobby Mackey shares memories of our late friend.

Jan 12, 20228 minEp. 173

#172 - Farewell Chubby Howard: Dayne ”Woop Woop” Puckett

Our beloved Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Chubby Howard passed away on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95. His sidekick, Tyler Fairburn produced a touching tribute show to the "Man of Steel" for the "Final Farewell Edition" of The Chubby Howard Show. The Super Wooper himself, Dayne "Woop Woop" Puckett talks about Chubby Howard.

Jan 12, 202215 minEp. 172

#171 - Farewell Chubby Howard: Wayne Hobbs

Our beloved Steel Guitar Hall of Famer, Chubby Howard passed away on December 23rd, 2021 at the age of 95. His sidekick, Tyler Fairburn produced a touching tribute show to the "Man of Steel" for the "Final Farewell Edition" of The Chubby Howard Show. Here is fellow steel guitar player, Wayne Hobbs remembering the late, Chubby Howard.

Jan 12, 202210 minEp. 171

#170 - Audie Blaylock and Reed Jones join Daniel Mullins

Here’s Daniel Mullins, sitting down with one of today’s top artists making REAL roots music. Audie Blaylock and Reed Jones joined Daniel Mullins on November 5th, 2021 to tell the story behind their new song, "Different Than Today" available now from Audie Blaylock & Redline.

Jan 12, 202223 minEp. 170

#169 - Larry Sparks joins Daniel Mullins

Here’s Daniel Mullins, sitting down with one of today’s top artists making REAL roots music. Larry Sparks is a Bluegrass Music Hall of Famer with Miami Valley roots. He chats with Daniel about growing up in the Miami Valley, and talks about his new bluegrass gospel album, 'Ministry in Song.'

Jul 12, 202116 minEp. 169

#168 - Tall Tales From The Road: Chub's Club

Let’s hear a Tall Tale From the Road -- The Music and Memories of our very own, Chubby Howard. Did you know that Chubby Howard used town a nightclub? And you'll never guess what legends he had pickin' there every Sunday night!

Jul 12, 20213 minEp. 168

#167 - Brett the Vet: Horse Castration 101 and more!

Let’s check in with Brett the Vet of Veterinary Associates to hear about some of his adventures with our four-legged friends. Brett discuses horse castration, as well as sharing info about dogs and parvo.

May 18, 202112 minEp. 167

#165 - Kody Norris joins Daniel Mullins

Here’s Daniel Mullins, sitting down with one of today’s top artists making REAL roots music. Kody Norris is a student of traditional bluegrass. His band, The Kody Norris Show just released their new album, All Suited Up on Rebel Records. Kody chats with Daniel about the new record and about his own musical background.

May 18, 202118 minEp. 165

#164 - Chris Davis of The Grascals joins Daniel Mullins

Here’s Daniel Mullins, sitting down with one of today’s top artists making REAL roots music. Chris Davis is a member of the award-winning bluegrass band, The Grascals, and is also a native of southwestern Ohio. He chats with Daniel about the band's two newest songs: "Traveling The Highway Home" and "Once More."

Apr 14, 202113 minEp. 164

#163 - THROWBACK: Bucks Braun interviews Mr. Brown on the 70th anniversary of D-Day [June 6, 2014]

Mr. Brown was truly an American hero, our "Director of Common Sense", and a member of the Greatest Generation. He was a sergeant in WWII, and he was one of the brave souls who stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. Mr. Brown went on as part of the army regiment who liberated France. At the end of the war, he became part of the engineering crew who rebuilt the bridges throughout Germany. On the 70th anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 2014), he and his wife, Leona, joined Bucks Braun in the studio f...

Apr 08, 202148 minEp. 163

#160 - Here's to Your Health: Updates on Vaccines and Variants

Here’s to Your Health provides valuable information from Dr. Kevin Sharrett, for the betterment of our personal and community health. Brought to you by the Rural Health Clinics of Greene Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sharrett gives us updates on COVID-19 vaccines and variants.

Apr 08, 202114 minEp. 160

#159 - Rhonda Vincent joins Daniel Mullins

Here’s Daniel Mullins, sitting down with one of today’s top artists making REAL roots music. Rhonda Vincent is the QUEEN of Bluegrass (we know that for sure!). She chats with Daniel about her recent Opry induction, her upcoming album, and the Industrial Strength Bluegrass album and online concert! Learn more at industrialstrengthbluegrass.com

Mar 26, 202120 minEp. 159

#158 - Ben Isaacs joins Joe Mullins

Joe Mullins had Ben Isaacs of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame as a special guest on March 16th, 2021. They chatted about Ben's side project 'Brotherly Love', the new album from The Isaacs, and the Industrial Strength Bluegrass album and online concert! Learn more at industrialstrengthbluegrass.com

Mar 26, 202114 minEp. 158
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