Mountain Music Breakdown Podcast

The mountain comes to you! Enjoy the music, artists, and personalities that create this vibrant music scene. Brought to you by Shasta Mountain Music.

Mountain Music Breakdown Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Mountain Music Breakdown Podcast, a music show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Co-Host Mike Willner

  Jun 6, 202629 minS2

  Turnabout is fair play – Dave turns the mic on Mike and does an in-depth interview of his co-host. They get into Mike’s musical origin story, how he started his career as a podcast producer, the Bluegrass scene in Brooklyn NYC (the ‘Bluegrass Borough”) – and his phobia of recorder orchestras! It’s a fun and wide-ranging discussion with a lot of interesting give and take. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode: Mike Willner Bluegrass BKLYN podcast Liz Wolfe Bluegrass Jams Near Me Events of Note: Wolf Jett @ Shasta Mountain Music: July 24 at McLeod Inn, CA RockyGrass Music Festival: July 24 – 26 in Lyons, CO Music in this Episode: “Cherokee Shuffle” – Trish Plays Bass, with Becky Buller “Tit Galop Pour Mamou” – The Balfa Brothers Mountain Music Breakdown is a production of Shasta Mountain Music , in conjunction with Bluegrass BKLYN © Copyright 2026 Shasta Mountain Music, a 501(c)(3) non profit. All Rights Reserved. follow @shastamountainmusic / contact howdy@shastamusic.org / visit shastamusic.org

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  Episode #2

  Dan Gabel of Peghead Nation

  May 30, 202629 minS2

  <p>This episode Dave and Mike go in-depth with Dan Gable, President of Peghead Nation, a platform providing quality online music instruction. Dan shares his story of working within the music industry as a journalist, his passion for acoustic roots music and ,with guitarist Scott Nygaard and Teja Gerken, creating an online pathway connecting students - from beginners to experienced musicians - with professional instruction. So, relax and enjoy the music!<br> <br> Mentioned in this Episode:<br> Peghead Nation<br> Dan Gabel<br> Scott Nygaard<br> <br> </p> <p>Events of Note:<br> Wolf Jett @ Shasta Mountain Music: July 24 a...

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  Chris Jones of Wolf Jett!

  May 22, 202633 minS2

  <p>Dave and Mike are excited to start Season 2 of Mountain Music Breakdown with an in-depth interview of Chris Jones, front man of  Wolf Jett. He shares fascinating insights into the band's evolution from a Southern country acoustic string-band to a versatile festival powerhouse. They touch on the impacts of the pandemic and California fires, the healing energy in music, the diverse influences on Chris’ music, and more. Welcome back to the conversation - relax and enjoy the music!<br> <br> Mentioned in this Episode:<br> Wolf Jett<br> AJ Lee<br> Shasta Mountain Music</p> <p>Wolf Jett songs rec...

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  Episode #9

  Bluegrass Legend: Laurie Lewis - Part 2

  Apr 18, 202628 minS1

  <p>In this second episode Mike and Dave continue their fascinating discussion with bluegrass legend Laurie Lewis. During our interview we talk more about Laurie's friendships within the industry and her work with multiple musicians, including Linda Ronstadt and Kenny Baker. We also learn more about her life away from the stage. Enjoy!</p> <p><br> Mentioned in this Episode:<br> Laurie Lewis<br> Wintergrass Festival<br> "O California" - Laurie Lewis and The Right Hands<br> Glen Canyon<br> Laurie Lewis and Katie Kallick - McLeod Inn on Saturday August 15th</p> <p><br> Music in this Episode:<br> "...

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  Episode #8

  Bluegrass Legend: Laurie Lewis

  Apr 11, 202624 minS1

  <p>Sitting down with the legendary Laurie Lewis has been an honor for Mike and Dave. A renowned singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Laurie has for nearly four decades, gathered fans and honors. Pull up a seat and join the conversation!</p> <p>"Laurie has shown how a woman can blend into any part of the classic bluegrass singing trio, and she showed us how a great voice could move fluidly between bluegrass and other types of music.  She has shown how a Californian can appeal to traditional bluegrass audiences, as well as winning acclaim in the worlds of Americana a...

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