Podcast 168: Laura Baird / Richard Jones-Bamman

This week’s podcast is a banjo double-header of sorts: First up,
we talk to musician Laura Baird (the Baird Sisters) about her
debut solo album, I Wish I Were a Sparrow. This mesmerizing album
features both traditional and original ballads featuring just
voice and banjo. Next up, we talk to author Richard Jones-Bamman
about his new book, Building New Banjos for an Old-Time World.
The book is a scholarly take on the contemporary world of
old-time, open back banjo makers and their place in banjo
history.


This week’s episode is sponsored by Retrofret Vintage Guitars and
Dying Breed Music.


Next week, we’ll talk singer-songwriter (and Men at Work founder)
Colin Hay. Subscribe via iTunes to make sure you don’t miss it.


RIP Tom Petty.


Links: 


Richard's book on Amazon 


Laura's album on Amazon