#126 - Preserving Bluegrass for the Next Generation

Meet Jeremy Stephens and his wife Corrina Rose Logston who make up 2/5 of the band High Fidelity. Along with Kurt Stephenson, Vickie Vaughn, and Daniel Amick, they're working to preserve the traditional sounds of America's cultural music known as Bluegrass. They've released their 2nd album "Banjo Player's Blues" on Rebel Records, and they visit us in the studio to discuss the making of the project, how they scoured thru stacks and stacks of old recordings (some going back to the 1940s), and what it was like to be in the studio with the oldest active member of the Grand Ole Opry, Jesse McReynolds. Music included on this podcast episode is from High Fidelity's album "Banjo Player's Blues", and includes the cuts: "Old Home Place" "Turkey In The Straw" "Feudin' Banjos" (a rendition of the original 1955 version by Arthur Smith and Don Reno) "Helen" High Fidelity's albums can be found on Rebel Records (www.rebelrecords.com) Social Media for High Fidelity can be found at:  www.highfidelitybluegrass.com Facebook: High Fidelity Bluegrass Twitter: high-fidelitybg Instagram: High Fidelity Bluegrass The Business Side of Music ™ © 2020 Beyond the Music Co-Produced & Hosted (by the guy who has a face for podcasting): Bob Bender  Co-Producer, Creator & Technical Advisor (the man behind the curtain): Tom Sabella Audio Engineer (one really cool guy): Jim Tennaboe Director of Video & Continuity (the brains of the entire operation): Deborah Halle Lighting Director (the inventor of video): Mark Pleasant Editor (the "ums' and "aahs' removal guy who makes us sound good): Mark Sabella Marketing & Social Media: Kaitlin Fritts All Around Problem Solver: Connie Ribas Recorded at: The Bunker in Franklin, TN (except during the COVID 19 pandemic, then it's pretty much done VIA Skype or over the phone, with the exception for those fearless enough to come to Bob Bender's living room… and there are a few). Mixed & Mastered at Music Dog Studios in Nashville, TN Production Sound Design: Keith Stark Voice Over & Promo: Lisa Fuson Website: businesssideofmusic.com  Stream or Download (free) businesssideofmusic.com  To submit to be interviewed: [email protected] Sponsorship information businesssideofmusic.com/sponsor-affiliate/ Join our mailing list for show announcements, career advice, industry discounts, free gifts, and more.  Like Free Special Thanks to Tom Sabella and Traci Snow for producing and hosting over 100 episodes of the original "Business Side of Music" podcast, and trusting us to carry on their legacy. For our disclaimer and all its details, please click on the applicable link on our website. Additional music provided for this episode is from: Artist: Samantha Kate Single: Misery Composer: Samantha Kate