The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #306 Darren Nicholson

The Mandolins and Beer Podcast #306 Darren Nicholson

From The Mandolins and Beer Podcast by Daniel Patrick

April 24, 2026 · 1h 4m · Season 1

About this episode

Daniel Patrick interviews Darren Nicholson about his new album and current performances.

Episode Notes ** Did you know you can support my podcast for as little as $1 a month? You can do that by heading over to my Patreon HERE!! ​ My guest this week is Darren Nicholson. Darren and I last chatted way back in 2021 when he was still playing with Balsam Range. Darren has now been performing with his own band, the Darren Nicholson Band, and has a brand new album coming out on May 1st. Head over to Darren’s page to find his tour info, social media and most importantly his shop! Songs featured in this episode: All songs featured in this episode are from Darren’s new album “Lonesome Trails and Tall Tales” available May 1st, except for: “Blue Virginia Blues” by Larry Sparks “Little Maggie” by Ricky Skaggs Video Links: Bluegrass Roots Ferdinand video As Always a HUGE thank you to all of my sponsor’s that make this podcast possible each week! Mandolin Cafe Peghead Nation promo code mandolinbeer Northfiled Mandolins Ear Trumpet Labs Ellis Mandolins Pava Mandolins Tone Slabs Elderly Instruments String Joy Strings promo code mandolinbeer

People in this episode

Host: Daniel Patrick

Guest: Darren Nicholson

Topics covered

  • music
  • interviews
  • bluegrass
  • album release
  • performing arts

Keywords

  • Darren Nicholson
  • Balsam Range
  • Lonesome Trails and Tall Tales
  • bluegrass
  • music interview

Sponsors

Mandolin Cafe, Peghead Nation, Northfield Mandolins, Ear Trumpet Labs, Ellis Mandolins, Pava Mandolins, Tone Slabs, Elderly Instruments, String Joy Strings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Balsam Range

Books & works: Lonesome Trails and Tall Tales, Blue Virginia Blues

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