Episode 20: Graham Sharp (Steep Canyon Rangers)

The Travis Book Happy Hour

This episode is brought to you by Thompson Guitars and is presented by Americana Vibes and The Bluegrass Situation, as part of the BGS Podcast Network. You can dive into all things roots music anytime at thebluegrasssituation.com

Graham Sharp has had the kind of career any banjo player dreams of. He started the Steep Canyon Rangers in college with a group of friends, immediately discovered he had a knack for songwriting, and the rest is history in the making. 23 years, 9 albums, and a Grammy Award later, the Steep Canyon Rangers, behind the strength of Graham's songwriting, have established themselves as one of the best bluegrass and Americana bands of their era. I was grateful for the chance to talk with this insightful artist, play some really beautiful music, and reminisce about our shared history. I hope you enjoy this episode of The Happy Hour.

This podcast is an edited distillation of the full-length happy hour which aired live on June 8th of 2022. Huge thanks to Graham Sharp and Julian Pinelli. If you enjoy the podcast please subscribe and leave a positive review. You can find The Travis Book Happy Hour on Instagram and Facebook at The Travis Book Happy Hour and online at thetravisbookhappyhour.com

Timestamps

0:05 - Soundbyte

0:34 - Introduction

1:43 - Live introduction

2:56 - On the Carolina Guitar Celebration & Tony Rice

4:26 - “Home From the Forest”

8:46 - Introducing Graham Sharp

10:00 - Interview 1

25:54 - “Can’t Get Home”

30:06 - Interview 2

43:50 - “Coming Back To Life”

49:28 - Fiddle music!

54:35 - “Generation Blues”

58:17 - Outroduction