S7M2 Scruggs Fest Highlight: ReString Appalachia!

Mike learns all about ReString Appalachia – an organization dedicated to getting quality instruments back in the hands of those who lost them due to natural and economic disasters. Executive Director Nicholas Edward Williams traces ReString’s history from September 2024 when Hurricane Helene devastated Appalachia to today. We also get to meet and hear the music of Pickers Anonymous, Nick’s band. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode Nicholas Edward Williams ReString Appalachia Pickers Anonymous Guitar Center Foundation American Songcatcher Podcast Upcoming Events of Note: Earl Scruggs Music Festival – September 4th to 6th @ Mill Spring NC Wernick Method Jam Camp – September 25th – 27th @ Warick NY Music in this Episode: All music is from Pickers Anonymous’ album “Patchwork” Policeman Cotton Mill Girls Hand Me Down My Walkin’ Cane Railroad Bill Wildwood Flower We are Podcast in Residence at Earl Scruggs Music Festival 2026 Tell us Earl’s Impact on You …. Click here to schedule time with Mike Our Sponsors: We learn and grow with Peghead Nation's online courses and world-class instructors >>> Discount code for our listeners: BKLYN <<< We’re powered by Ear Trumpet Labs microphones – that’s why we sound so good! Mike exclusively plays Robinson Fiddles © Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA contact mike@bluegrassbklyn.com, liz@bluegrassjamsnearme.com visit bluegrassblyn.com  / follow @bluegrassbklyn