VS: Noam Pikelny Learned Banjo on a Whim! Stuart Duncan Picks Violin Over Being A Marksman (S3: E17)

In this episode of the Vault Sessions, ‪@noampikelny‬ (Punch Brothers, Leftover Salmon, John Cowan Band) and Stuart Duncan (Nashville Bluegrass Band) play "Piney Woods". Also, Noam discusses learning banjo on a whim, finding Bela, and the influence of Sam Bush's "Late as Usual" album. Stuart talks childhood choices that led him to music, first licks, and almost getting DQed from a fiddle contest. Season 3 is packed with great players so click the subscribe button for updates. Coming soon: Jimmy Herring, Samantha Fish, Stuart Mathis, Robben Ford, and dozens more. These sessions help keep the music alive by helping the Songbirds Foundation raise money to buy guitars for kids…check out our website to find out more— songbirdsfoundation.org. Thanks to our sponsors— The Riverview Foundation, Schillhahn-Huskey Foundation, GHS Strings, and Todd Sharp Amplifiers. Special thanks to Lorin Jones for the great video work.