Walls of Time: Bluegrass Podcast

30/11/2023

We hope our buddy, Skip Cherryholmes had a killer birthday! 🍒

You can revisit our two-part interview with Skip about his musical journey with birth Cherryholmes and Sideline by clicking the link in our bio. 👍

24/11/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Does anyone else miss WKRP in Cincinnati? 📻 😜

P.S. The second half of Season 3 of the podcast is coming soon. 👍

28/10/2023

Happy Birthday, Joe Mullins! 🪕 I guess you could say that I’m a lifetime fan. 😂

24/10/2023

We are missing Sonny Osborne a little extra today. This banjo giant passed away two years ago today. His bold personality was so evident in his playing. 🪕

It was an absolute honor to call him a friend and to have the opportunity to sit down with him for our inaugural season of this podcast.

We miss ya, Chief!

14/10/2023

If you’re not at Blue Highway Fest right now, you’re missing out! 🤯

13/10/2023

It was great to see Blue Highway Fest be named 2023 IBMA Event of the Year in Raleigh, NC two weeks ago! Daniel is heading to Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and is honored to be one of this weekend’s master of ceremonies. See ya there!

04/10/2023

In Part Two of our conversation with Ken Irwin & Marian Leighton Levy, we discuss the significance of Rounder 0044 (iykyk 😏), the rise of Alison Krauss as one of the label’s (and genre’s) most important stars, and we even put Ken’s knowledge of Rounder’s stock numbers to the test!

Listen via the link in our bio, wherever you enjoy podcasts.

P.S. — Be sure to check out the new book from David Menconi, entitled Oh, Didn't They Ramble, chronicling the first 50 years of Rounder Records, available now from University of North Carolina Press. 📚

03/10/2023

Fifty-one years ago today, ‘Will The Circle Be Unbroken’ from The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was released.

At last week’s IBMA World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, Daniel was honored to be part of a panel commemorating this landmark album, alongside NGDB founders John McEuen and Les Thompson, as well as Jim Lauderdale and Bluegrass Unlimited’s Dan Miller.

Do you still have this classic triple-LP?

30/09/2023

It was an honor to be a part of this special panel at International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass yesterday, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s ‘Will The Circle Be Unbroken’ album!

28/09/2023

Great to run into some fellow bluegrass podcasters this week in Raleigh for IBMA’s World of Bluegrass 2023!

Congratulations to Great Britain’s Matt Hutchinson of Bluegrass Jam Along Podcast on winning this year’s IBMA Momentum Industry Involvement Award! It’s always great to see Keith from Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast and Daniel from Mandolins & Beer Podcast in Raleigh.

Be sure to check out these great podcasts for bluegrass pickers and fans!

27/09/2023

This is gonna be a blast! Join us in Raleigh as we discuss Rounder Records and the new book on their history, Oh, Didn't They Ramble by David Menconi and University of North Carolina Press!

27/09/2023

Great to run in to these talented folks in Raleigh tonight at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass!

It was a blast when Jeremy & Corrina of High Fidelity joined me on the Walls of Time: Bluegrass Podcast. Be sure to give it a listen!

26/09/2023

Ken Irwin & Marian Leighton Levy are two of the three co-founders of Rounder Records. Members of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum, these musical mavericks from unlikely backgrounds led one of the largest independent American roots music labels and one of the most significant in the world of bluegrass.

Enjoy Part 1 of my interview with Ken Irwin & Marian Leighton Levy, and be sure to check out the new book on the label’s history, Oh, Didn't They Ramble, written by David Menconi and available from University of North Carolina Press.

Listen here: https://pod.link/wallsoftimepodcast

26/09/2023

If you see Daniel in Raleigh, NC this week for International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass, be sure to say “Howdy!” 👋He might even have a new Walls of Time sticker for ya! 😏

You can catch Daniel at IBAM’s World of Bluegrass Business Conference as a part of these events. 👍

Learn more at ibma.org 🌎

15/09/2023

We welcome Jeremy Stephens Music & Corrina Rose Logston Stephens of High Fidelity as our special guests for the latest episode of Walls of Time: Bluegrass Podcast! 🙌

In addition to diving in to their passion for traditional music and their faith, we learn about Corrina’s love for punk rock and Jeremy’s analysis of canned tuna.

Listen here wherever you enjoy podcasts: https://pod.link/wallsoftimepodcast 👍

14/09/2023

It was an honor to have Tammy Rogers King of The Steeldrivers on the podcast! 🫶 This was after they tore the place down at SamJam over Labor Day weekend. 😎

(Be sure to check out the band’s new album, ‘Tougher Than Nails’! 👍)

13/09/2023

Mr. Bill Monroe was born 112 years ago today. 🙌

When I was 8, my dad brought home a 4-cassette Bill Monroe boxed set that I had heard him and Papaw talking about on the radio… I still haven’t gotten over it! 😎

What’s your favorite Monroe song?

12/09/2023

Yesterday marked twenty-two years since this haunting photograph was taken at the World Trade Center on 9/11/01.

It was really special for Tammy Rogers to tell us about the song “Falling Man”, inspired by the man behind this infamous image and the horrific events of September 11th.

Learn more about the song “Falling Man” in the latest episode of Walls of Time: Bluegrass Podcast.

09/09/2023

Before the day is up, I have to mention that Jimmie Rodgers was born 126 years ago today. It can be argued that he wrote the first bluegrass song, “Muleskinner Blues.”

This framed photo belonged to Mr. Bill Monroe and hangs on the wall on my office. It depicts The Father of Bluegrass standing next to the memorial for The Father of Country Music in Meridian, MS, alongside Bill’s brother, Charlie Monroe, in front of a black train. It was taken at one of the early Jimmie Rodgers Music Festivals in the 1950’s.

It represents a whole lot of history, which is what I hope to do with the Walls of Time: Bluegrass Podcast.

08/09/2023

Tammy Rogers King of The SteelDrivers sat down with me backstage at a bluegrass festival to chat about why she chose a life in music, why The Steeldrivers choose to make music that is all their own, and why she feels like the fiddle chose her. 🎻

Enjoy this backstage chat with the Grammy award-winning, Tammy Rogers!

07/09/2023

It’s hard not to have fun when visiting with Darin & Brooke Aldridge! 🥰 We snapped this selfie on stage at Blue Highway Fest last year! 📸

🎧 Sit down and visit with the “Sweethearts of Bluegrass” on the latest episode of Walls of Time: Bluegrass Podcast.

04/09/2023

Thanks to the folks at SamJam Bluegrass Festival for a fun music-filled weekend! It’s always a blast being Master of Ceremonies at this energetic festival.

02/09/2023

Awesome to see some Walls of Time apparel at SamJam!

01/09/2023

Darin & Brooke Aldridge are our guests on this week’s episodes of Walls of Time: Bluegrass Podcast! 🥰 This is our first “couples” interview, and we think you will really enjoy it.

Learn about their love for music and their personal love story by clicking the link on our bio. ❤️

31/08/2023

Daniel and Jamie Dailey following his 2018 IBMA Keynote Address at World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, NC. (Be sure to mark your calendars for the WOB 2023 — 9/26-9/30!)

Thanks to Jamie Dailey for helping us kick off our third season of Walls of Time! Listen now at the link in our bio or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

29/08/2023

I’ve found my new favorite lawn chair! 🙌 These Made-in-the-USA lawn chairs from Lawn Chair USA are perfect for sitting on the edge of your seat at your next bluegrass festival. 🪕🇺🇸

You can save 10% on your new favorite lawn chair with code “WALLSOFTIME” 👍

Check it out here: www.lawnchairusa.com/wallsoftime 👈

29/08/2023

Thanks to Rickey Wasson and the fine folks at Meadowgreen Appalachian Music Park in Clay City, KY for having me emcee at Crowefest this year, as we celebrated the legacy of JD Crowe. 🪕 Already looking forward to next year!

28/08/2023

Yesterday was also Carter Stanley’s 98th birthday. This bluegrass pioneer was one of bluegrass music’s most lonesome voices singers and one of American roots music’s most revered songwriters. He passed away in 1966 at the age of 41.

This photo features The Stanley Brothers (Ralph & Carter) and Paul “Moon” Mullins (Daniel’s papaw) who played with the Stanley’s early in his musical career. All three gentlemen are members of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum.

28/08/2023

We miss ya, Mr. Crowe! 🪕

27/08/2023

Our old pal, J.D. Crowe would have turned 86 years young today. 🪕 This bluegrass legend was the very first guest on our podcast, and was a source of encouragement, support, and friendship for many years. He is sorely missed by the entire bluegrass community.

What’s your favorite song featuring Crowe on the banjo? 🎶

26/08/2023

Spotted some Walls of Time swag at CroweFest! 😎

25/08/2023

Season 3 starts NOW! 🥳 Season premiere is available now, featuring Jamie Dailey of Dailey & Vincent!

Pull up a chair with Daniel at Jamie’s kitchen table, where you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll get an education from this Grand Ole Opry star! ⭐️

22/08/2023

Looking forward to being a small part of these stellar bluegrass events over the next few months! 🤩 What upcoming bluegrass festivals/concerts are you stoked about?

21/08/2023

Hey y'all! It's been a minute. We have some cool stuff on the way. 😉

Be sure to follow us on Instagram if you haven't already. Thanks! 👍

974 Followers, 455 Following, 189 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Walls Of Time ()

28/09/2022

Right where we left it in 2019… 😉
What Bluegrass Ramble venue in Raleigh proudly has our sticker stuck!? 😬

27/08/2022

J.D. Crowe would have turned 85 years young today. A dear friend of the podcast and of our host, he was a special guest on the first two episodes of Walls of Time. J.D. Crowe passed away on 12/24/21; his friend and former lead guitarist, Tony Rice passed away 12/25/20, 364 days earlier.

A few days after Tony Rice’s passing, Daniel interviewed him about Tony’s passing. Reflecting on Tony’s talent, legacy, the music they made together, and his and Tony’s friendship, this interview with J.D. Crowe for Real Roots Radio, will surely touch fans of both of these late members of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum and of bluegrass music in general.

This would also be the final interview that Daniel Mullins would conduct with his friend, J.D. Crowe, so we thought it was only fitting to share it with you on what would have been JD Crowe's 85th birthday. Thank you.

Listen here on your favorite podcast platform: https://pod.link/wallsoftimepodcast

27/08/2022

Today would have been J.D. Crowe's 85th birthday. This is Daniel's final interview with the iconic banjo player, recorded for Real Roots Radio just a few days after the passing of Tony Rice. We miss ya, J.D.

JD Crowe Fan Page

We are posting this episode on what would have been J.D. Crowe's 85th birthday. He was a dear friend of the podcast, and was our special guest on our first two episodes. J.D. Crowe passed away on December 24th, 2021. His friend and former lead guitarist, Tony Rice passed away 364 days earlier on Dec...

26/08/2022

This week marked one year since we lost banjo giant, Bill Emerson. Hear directly from this bluegrass legend about his remarkable career in this bonus episode of Walls of Time, recorded the day after he was inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2019. Available now wherever you enjoy podcasts.

26/08/2022

Enjoy this BONUS episode of Walls of Time, featuring the late banjo giant, Bill Emerson. While the audio quality is not what we typically present due to some technical difficulties, the content and stories from this Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame member are priceless. Enjoy!

Bill Emerson was a banjo giant, whose work with Jimmy Martin & The Sunny Mountain Boys, The Country Gentlemen, Emerson & Waldron, and more, resulted in his 2019 induction into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. His impeccable playing, innovative spirit, and pleasant demeanor, made this southern gentl...

25/12/2021

Remember, no man is a failure who has friends.

Merry Christmas, and thanks for a WONDERFUL year! We have big things coming up in 2022. Stay tuned!

Luke 2:10-11