S3:E1 // John Hartford

Today on our program, we're delighted to release the first episode of Season 3, which will consist entirely of single stories. In this story, we dive into the life of renowned songwriter, riverboat pilot, folklorist, song collector, music historian, accomplished fiddler and banjoist, clog & shuffle dancer, storyteller and consummate entertainer John Hartford. One of the most brilliant yet lesser-known musicians of the last century, John was the main player in redefining Bluegrass and American roots music for future generations, the unofficial father of "newgrass", who had a life that was anything but ordinary. Support Educational Programming: Join the Patreon Community Send a one-time donation on Venmo or PayPal Follow American Songcatcher: Instagram | TikTok Credits: Ryan Eastridge - Research, Writing Nicholas Edward Williams - Production, research, writing, editing, recording and distribution References: Rolling Stone | Art Menius | Fretboard Journal | JohnCowan.com | Mike Bub Interview | AllMusic.com | No Depression | The Bluegrass Situation | Official Website

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