Here are some photos from the “Pickin’ An All Star Jam” show I did with Sammy Shelor, Sierra Hull, Steve Gulley, Dale Ann Bradley, and Michael Cleveland. We played at the Birchmere April 27th and then headed over the next day to visit with Katy Daley and the brand new amazing studios (check out these photos) at WAMU Bluegrass Country where we performed live and chatted with Katy. I’m told it was all captured on tape and will be available during their next fundraiser as a premium. WAMU and I sort of have a long history (at least according to me!) having grown up near enough to DC to tune in (with cable) and I well remember the days when bluegrass music was played all day on this station including during ‘drive time’ on 88.5 radio all over that town. It’s reach and commitment is even greater now of course with BluegrassCountry.org and WAMU continues to serve the bluegrass world in a way not matched by many others. Thanks to Katy Daley, Lee Michael Dempsey, Gary Henderson, and all those who have made such a difference. And for having us by the studio and making us feel so welcome.

Some random New Hip pics from this spring, including some shots at Merlefest, backstage at the Carrboro Arts Center, Horizon Records, Tony Lawson and WDVX, my 1937 Kay, and more. oh yea, and it’s amazing the uses one can get out of a New Hip Stage Plot and input List. Need an oil change? We believe in recycling.