Finally! Banjo players rejoice... a book on the stylings of Seldom Scene banjo player Ben Eldridge is in the works. Though now retired from the band, Ben was with the Scene from their first jams in his basement in 1971, through
Randy Barrett
-
-
Shake, Rattle & Roar – Randy Barrett
Randy Barrett seems to come by his craft naturally. A singer, songwriter, banjo player, fiddler, teacher, and luthier, he’s enjoyed a 40 year career recreating sounds of vintage origins. A winner of seven Washington area music awards and a member
-
Tim O’Brien talks songwriting with Randy Barrett
This interview was conducted in February 2018. It was meant to be the first episode of a new radio show focused on the craft of songwriting that never panned out. Tim O'Brien is a great hero of mine, and a
-
Randy Barrett steps down from DCBU
Randy Barrett, longtime President of the DC Bluegrass Union, has stepped down after serving for 12 years. But his work in that position was far more than chairing meetings and answering email. He came on the Board during a time of