The Life of a Musician, Season 1, Episode 4 | Sammy Shelor
Hosted by acclaimed singer-songwriter and flatpicking Danville, VA, native Brandon Lee Adams (who we toured around Ireland as a duo with Johnny Staats in late 2019) and broadcast on Roanoke-based Blue Ridge PBS, each of the thirteen episodes in the show’s inaugural season is filmed on location in an intimate Danville setting including an array of historical homes, local business establishments, hotels, and even an old gas station. These are one-on-one stripped-down authentically ‘real’ interviews with no scripts, offering a unique insight into the musician’s influences and their musical journey.
– Brandon Lee Adams, The Life of a Musician Host
The Life of a Musician Season One Schedule And Broadcasts
Season 1, Episode 1 John Jorgenson
Broadcast Date | October 15, 2022
Legendary multi-instrumentalist John Jorgenson is a Grammy-winning guitar virtuoso who was named one of the Top 100 guitarists in history by Guitar Player Magazine. Currently touring in five award-winning musical configurations, John somehow found the time to sit down with Brandon to discuss his musical journey and decorated career. The episode features three acoustic performances, two on guitar and one on mandolin.
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Season 1, Episode 2 Kristy Cox
Broadcast Date | October 22, 2022
An interview and intimate performance with Australia’s Queen of Bluegrass Kristy Cox. Adored for her youthful, energy-infused bluegrass, the multi-award-winning artist has found success on the Billboard charts and in early 2022 released ‘Shades of Blue’, her debut album release with the bluegrass-only label Billy Blue Records following her earlier full-length studio releases ‘Ricochet’ and ‘No Headlights’.
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Season 1, Episode 3 Kristy Cox – Concert
Broadcast Date | October 29, 2022
A special House Concert edition, featuring Kristy Cox, Australia’s Queen of Bluegrass, and her Nashville-based band performing in front of a live audience.
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Season 1, Episode 4 Sammy Shelor
Broadcast Date | November 05, 2022
In this episode Brandon sits down with five-time IBMA Banjo Player of the Year recipient (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 & 2012), 2011 recipient of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo & Bluegrass, and longtime Lonesome River Band front man, the legendary Sammy Shelor.
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Season 1, Episode 5 Larry Cordle
Broadcast Date | November 12, 2022
Nashville Hall of Fame songwriter Larry Cordle sits down with Brandon to discuss his musical singer-songwriter journey and performs a few of his Billboard chart-topping songs including “Highway 40 Blues”, a massive career-launching hit in 1983 for childhood friend and Eastern Kentucky neighbour Ricky Skaggs.
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Season 1, Episode 6 Alecia Nugent
Broadcast Date | November 19, 2022
Award-winning Country, Americana and bluegrass vocalist, musician and songwriter Alecia Nugent sits down with Brandon to discuss her musical journey and recent return to recording music, with a selection of acoustic performances of songs spanning her long and decorated career.
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The Life of a Musician Season One Upcoming Broadcasts
Episode 7 (November 26): John McEuan, Part 1
Episode 8 (December 3): John McEuan, Part 2
Episode 9 (December 10): Scott Fore
Episode 10 (December 17): Vintage Silk
Episode 11 (December 24): Jonah Horton
Episode 12 (December 31, 2022): Jerry Salley, Part 1
Episode 13 (January 7, 2023): Jerry Salley, Part 2
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