Meet Ira Gitlan, bluegrass musician, historian, and educator. Plus, Mike and Liz recap the fun at Joe Val 2026 Festival. Enjoy!

S5M2 Music we Also Love: Shane Hayes

Check out the vibrant bluegrass music scene here in Brooklyn, NYC - and beyond. Join your hosts Mike Willner and Liz Wolfe to meet the musicians and teachers, explore the venues and events, and share the stories and community in the Bluegrass Borough .... and beyond. We’ll talk classic bluegrass, bluegrass-adjacent music, vendors, instruments, jam camps, current events, gear ... you know, all the good stuff! So give a listen, we’ll have a fine old time.