About this podcast
Tune in weekly for the latest bluegrass music news, guitar lessons and road stories from 20 time bluegrass guitar player of the year Josh Williams and interviews with folks in the bluegrass music industry.
Episodes
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- Episode #118 - 2026 river Folk Fest · 49 min · Episode 118Tim and Josh recap the 2026 River Folk Fest in Calvert City, Kentucky—a full day of great bluegrass music, community, food, and fall fun at Memorial Park. They share their…
- Episode #117 - Tim & JoshTim and Josh catch up on the latest bluegrass news, share their commentary on what’s happening across the scene, and offer their takes on the stories getting the bluegrass…
- Episode #116 - Sarah Jarosz · 56 min · Episode 116We’re back after a short break! Tim and Josh catch up on what they’ve been doing, and then welcome singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz to the show. Join…
- Episode #115 - Tim & Josh · 45 min · Episode 115Tim and Josh are back for Episode #115 of The Hometown Bluegrass Show! This week, we catch up on what’s happening around the world of bluegrass music, talk about some of the…
- Episode #114 - Tim & Josh · 37 min · Episode 114It’s just Tim and Josh this week on The Hometown Bluegrass Show, and we’ve got some exciting news to share! We officially announce the Bluegrass at the Dam Music Camp, coming…
- Episode #113 - McQuan Picks · 56 min · Episode 113Welcome to a milestone episode of the Hometown Bluegrass Show Podcast—it's our very first video podcast! We're excited to launch this new chapter and hope you'll enjoy watching…
- Episode #112 - Joe Mullins · 1 h 13 min · Episode 112Episode 112 welcomes bluegrass favorite Joe Mullins! Joe joins Tim and Josh for a great conversation filled with stories from his remarkable career, his love for traditional…
- Episode #111 - Tim & Josh · 43 min · Episode 111No guest this week—just Tim and Josh catching up for another episode of the Hometown Bluegrass Show Podcast! Josh shares some stories from his recent time playing with Rhonda…
- Episode #110 - Kristin Scott BensonThis week on the Hometown Bluegrass Show, Tim and Josh welcome one of the most respected banjo players in bluegrass music, Kristin Scott Benson! Kristin shares stories from her…
- Episode #109 - Andy Leftwich · 1 h 4 min · Episode 109Hometown Bluegrass Show Podcast – Episode #109 This week on the Hometown Bluegrass Show Podcast, Tim and Josh are joined by one of the most respected musicians in bluegrass…
- Episode #108 - Wild West TourHometown Bluegrass Show – Episode 108 After a short break, Tim and Josh are back behind the microphones and catching up on everything that's been happening!
- Episode #107 - Darren NicholsonOn this week's episode of The Hometown Bluegrass Show, Tim Batts and Josh Williams welcome one of bluegrass music's most recognizable voices, Darren Nicholson. Darren joins us to…
- Episode #106 - Nathan Lynn · 42 min · Episode 106Episode 106 – Bluegrass on the Bluff Recap & Nathan Lynn of The Wheelhouse Rousters On this episode of The Hometown Bluegrass Show, Tim flies solo behind the microphone and…
- Episode #105 - Dwight Whitley · 1 h 15 min · Episode 105This week on The Hometown Bluegrass Show, Josh and Tim welcome a very special guest, Dwight Whitley, brother of the legendary Keith Whitley. Dwight shares personal stories and…
- Episode #104 - Stephen Hudson · 1 h 5 min · Episode 104This 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…
- Episode #103 - BluegrassRoadtrip.com · 1 h 0 min · Episode 103This week on The Hometown Bluegrass Show, Tim and Josh hit the road with special guest Ami Ricci, creator of BluegrassRoadtrip.com. Ami shares the story behind her website, how…
- Episode #102 - Bluegrass on the Bluff · 34 min · Episode 102In Episode #102, Tim sits down with Lindsay Bowles, Director of GRRO (The Great River Road Organization), for a conversation about history, tourism, community partnerships, and…
- Episode #101 - Kenny Smith · 1 h 24 min · Episode 101Episode #101 – The Hometown Bluegrass Show Featuring Kenny Smith with host Tim Batts and Josh Williams In Episode #101, Josh sits down with Kenny Smith for a conversation…
- Episode #100 - Rhonda VincentEpisode 100 is one we’ll never forget. We had the honor of recording this milestone episode live at the Grand Ole Opry during their historic 100th anniversary celebration. It was…
- Episode #99 - Festival Talk · 30 min · Episode 99Welcome to Episode 99! Josh and Tim recorded this week’s episode on location at beautiful Columbus-Belmont State Park with a great view and plenty of bluegrass talk. In this…
