6 Allison DeGroot

In this episode we chat with Allison DeGroot!  Allison talks about her immersion into banjo and how she got into playing in bands. Writing tunes.  The playing of Hobart Smith and Fred Cockerham and recording the album Hurricane Clarice with Tatiana Hargreaves. We listen to Ostrich with Pearls, we talk about weaving in family stories into the music. Her original tune, Wellington and finding the muse. Nancy Blevins and the production of the album. How she visualizes the banjo when playing with Tati. Getting into different banjo tunings! Staying inspired, handling pressure and how it feels to be creative and evolving with the banjo. Also tips and advice for banjo players!

 

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https://www.allisondegroot.com/