Episode #104 - Stephen Hudson

About this episode

Tim and Josh interview Stephen Hudson about his new role in Balsam Range and the future of bluegrass music.

This week on The Hometown Bluegrass Show , Tim and Josh sit down with the newest member of legendary bluegrass group Balsam Range, Stephen Hudson. Stephen talks about joining one of bluegrass music’s most respected bands, stepping into the fiddle and vocal role, and what it’s been like becoming part of the Balsam Range family. The guys discuss Stephen’s musical roots, his love for traditional bluegrass music, and the excitement surrounding this new chapter in his career. Josh and Tim also dive into the future of Balsam Range, life on the road, favorite songs, and the importance of keeping traditional bluegrass alive for the next generation. If you’re a fan of hard-driving fiddle, great harmony singing, and real bluegrass conversation, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Batts, Josh Williams

Guest: Stephen Hudson

Topics covered

• bluegrass music
• musical roots
• traditional music
• life on the road
• band dynamics

Keywords

• bluegrass
• fiddle
• harmony singing
• traditional music
• Balsam Range

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Balsam Range

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