S4E6 NYC Bluegrass History!

Mike and Liz get to hear two first-hand accounts of the birth of the bluegrass movement in New York, and how it grew and evolved over the years. Bluegrass singer and guitarist Gene Yellin was right there when our favorite music took root in iconic Washington Square Park. Fiddler Alan Kaufman tells us his journey through that historic time … only this time with knishes! Enjoy this fascinating piece of our musical history, told by those who lived it. 

Mentions in this Episode: Gene Yellin / gyellin1@rcn.com Hudson Vally Bluegrass Association Alan Kaufman / alanfiddler@gmail.com

“Yodeling” with Jimmy Fallon and Brad Pitt

Events of Note: Flatfoot Flatbush, December 21st New Year’s Winter Camp at the Ashokan Center, December 29th – January 1st 2026

Andy’s Ramble at Jalopy Theater, January 18th 2026

Della Mae at Jalopy Theater, January 28th 2026

Music in this Episode (in order of Appearance): “Gone Home” – The Sentimentals: Gene Yellin, Phyllis Elkind, Trip Henderson “Busted” Gene Yellin & Andy Statman “I Heard the Bluebirds Sing” – Gene Yellin and Phylis Elkind Powered by Ear Trumpet Labs microphones Listen to Bluegrass BKLYN on The Sonic Planet Radio Saturday @ 9AM Eastern Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA contact mike@bluegrassbklyn.com follow @bluegrassbklyn / Bluegrass BKLYN group © Copyright 2025 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved