Nick Russo and Betina Hershey of the Scooches on Traditions 7-9-23

Ron Olesko shares a conversation with vocalist Betina Hershey and multi-instrumentalist Nick Russo of the band THE SCOOCHES, discussing and sharing songs from their just-released 'LIFT YOU UP,’ the celebrated group’s third full-length album. The Queens-based band, formerly known as Banjo Nickaru & Western Scooches, raise their voices, their instruments, their consciousness, with an eclectic melting pot of original music inspired by world folk traditions, global Americana, New Orleans verve and the unfettered exuberance of the 1920s.