S6E11 Soulful Songwriter Darren Nicholson!

Meet Darren Nicholson, son of Western North Carolina who brings generations of pickin’ and singin’ to his music. Join the wide-ranging conversation about the soul of bluegrass, virtuosi showcases vs singable songs, and enjoy a game of ‘musical tag’ Darren and Mike play. Also, we’re proud to introduce our new sponsor – Peghead Nation on-line music school. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode Darren Nicholson Darren’s album “Lonesome Trails & Tall Tales” Peghead Nation on-line music school Discount code for our listeners: BKLYN                               Upcoming Events of Note: Augusta Heritage Bluegrass Week – August 3rd to 7th @ Elkins WV Podunk Bluegrass Festival – August 5th to 9th @ Goshen CT Bluegrass Week – August 10th to 14th @ The Ashokan Center Silver Bay Wernick Method Camp – August 24th – 28th @ Silver Bay NY Earl Scruggs Music Festival – September 4th to 6th @ Mill Spring NC Music in this Episode: “All Trains Come to Pass” “Windows Have Pains” “Get Me Down the Line” “Any Highway” “I’ve Got No Tears Left to Cry” “Eager Overachiever” “Big Sky” “Dillsboro Blues” Our Sponsors: We learn and grow with Peghead Nation's online courses and world-class instructors We’re powered by Ear Trumpet Labs microphones – that’s why we sound so good! © Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA Contact mike@bluegrassbklyn.com / Visit bluegrassblyn.com / Follow @bluegrassbklyn