Mandolinist Joe K. Walsh joins Neil to share thoughts and stories on community, identity and artistry in the bluegrass and new acoustic music worlds. The conversation ranges from growing up in the midwest, starting the band Joy Kills Sorrow, playing with the Gibson Brothers, Joe’s long friendship and musical relationship with Darol Anger and more. This is a unique episode in that it was recorded during the height of quarantine running long cables between Neil’s apartment downstairs and Joe’s apartment upstairs.
Opening music: Seneca Square Dance
Closing music: Verona (by Bill Frisell)
Links:
Joe’s Website: http://joekwalsh.com/
Mr. Sun: http://www.mrsunband.com/
Bluegrass and the Abstract Truth on Bandcamp: https://garrisongordyhargreaveswalsh.bandcamp.com/album/bluegrass-and-the-abstract-truth
