Everyone in New York and many around the country (and even the world) know about Mona’s Bluegrass Session. Mike gets to chat with Rick Snell – NYC-based guitarist and singer – host and organizer of that iconic session. Liz and Mike swap initial impressions of the 2025 IBMA World of Bluegrass and learn about … bluegrass coffee! Join the fun.

Some Mentions in this Episode:

Rick Snell / @ricksnell

Mona’s Bluegrass Session

International Bluegrass Music Association World of Bluegrass / @iintlbluegrass

Acoustic Coffee Company / @acousticcoffeecompany

Seth Mulder and Midnight Run / @midnightrunbluegrass

Austin Scelzo, 2025 IBMA Industry Involvement Award Winner

Wernick Method Camp in Warick NY Oct 10 - 12

Fiddle Hell in Westford MA Nov 13-16

Music in this Episode (in order of appearance):

“Six Deady Venoms do the Ninja Walk” – Rick Snell and the Six Deadly Venoms on The Lucky and the Losers

“Stoop Pickin’” – Rick Snell, Chris Luquette on City Suite for Two Guitars

“Kid on the Mountain” – Rick Snell, Chris Luquette on City Suite for Two Guitars

“Where the Soul of Man Never Dies” – Rick Snell and the Six Deadly Venoms on The Lucky and the Losers

Episode Index:

3:40 Interview with Rick Snell
25:25 Reflections on IBMA Experience
38:03 Conclusion and Final

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