Happy birthday to maestro Sam Bush! Cheers to the countless hours I have spent listening to your music. I have even kneeled down by my dog's water bowl with a metronome to see if she laps it up in 7/8 time thanks to you! #lapsinseven

Very sad to hear that Seldom Scene banjo player Ben Eldridge passed away. This week's show will be dedicated to him.

Just returned from Grass Valley Father's Day Bluegrass Fest. Sat down w Alison Brown after her set for a chat. Interview will air on Friday's show. She is wonderful!

So sad to hear that Bobby Hicks passed away. Next week's show will be dedicated to him and the countless fiddle tracks he laid down for us to enjoy. One of the all time greats!

Happy Birthday to the Father of it all. Mr. Bill Monroe. Thank you for showing us the way!

Hey Hardly Strictly Bluegrass fans, take a listen to my interview with Sean McConnell set to air at 10am PT today on KDRT.org. Can't wait to see him and the rest of the performers in Golden Gate Park in a few weeks! If you miss the live show, archive here: kdrt.org/program/yolo-c…

More interviews from Hardly Strictly Bluegrass on today's show: Andy Falco from The Stringdusters as well as Joey Ryan from The Milk Carton Kids. Both great guys and great artists! listen here: kdrt.org/program/yolo-c…

Great weekend at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass many thanks to Jim Merlis, Chris Porter, and everyone who helped me host the great artists on my radio show. Here are a few pics I snapped from the weekend.

Bringing the smart, the funny, and the unmatched harmonies. Laughed out loud at the death by Waymo banjo tune Joey Ryan Kenneth Pattengale The Milk Carton Kids Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

The Bones of JR Jones brought all the energy! @bonesofjrjones Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

Really good vibes from Jon Muq Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

This set of music wasn't just beautiful. It was important. Play this music for all the young women in your life. And then for the men too. Aoife O'Donovan Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

Not just one, but TWO of the all-time greats on the banjo Tony Trischka and Alison Brown Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

Bobby Rush is over 90 but still has it! Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

Of course, my all time favorite. She's been at every single Hardly Strictly Bluegrass since the beginning. Gives me chicken skin every single time she sings. Emmylou Harris

Unbroken chain of sorrow and pearls. Unbroken chain of sky and sea. Unbroken chain of the western wind. Unbroken chain of you and me. RIP Phil Lesh! #PhilLesh