In this episode, host Joe Roberts sits down with Kristin Scott Benson, one of the most accomplished banjo players in modern bluegrass and a seven-time IBMA Banjo Player of the Year. Best known for her long tenure with The Grascals, Kristin shares insights from her musical journey, her experiences balancing life on the road with family, and the evolving landscape of bluegrass music.

The conversation explores her early influences growing up in South Carolina, the artistry behind her distinctive banjo tone, and the importance of mentorship within the bluegrass community. Listeners also get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to perform with some of the genre’s most respected musicians — and what continues to inspire her after decades on stage.

As always, the episode connects music to the land, as Joe and Kristin discuss the shared roots between farming, family, and bluegrass tradition — the very heart of Roberts Family Farm in Sandwich, Illinois.

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