Sore Fingers 2026 Special

In early April I got the chance to go and hang out at SoreFingers, the UK bluegrass and old time camp, for a night. I'd recently interviewed John Wirtz about Sore Fingers' 30 year history for the podcast (link below) and he invited me along to meet the staff and tutors, hang out and watch some music. While I was there I got to interview Michael Daves and Tony Trischka (links to their episodes also below), but I also took the opportunity to wander round, mic in hand like a roving reporter, and just chat to people. In this episode you'll hear from John Wirtz about Sore Fingers' recent venue move and how they're settling into their new home, as well as from other members of the team, including some of the people who facilitate the camp's wonderful scratch band programme. I also talked to some of the tutors, including Tony Trischka, who's taught at Sore Fingers a couple of times before, and Michael Daves and Stephen Mougin, who were both first timers. I couldn't miss the opportunity to chat to some students too, including Sore Fingers veterans and first timers. For more info on Sore Fingers , check out Here's my earlier interview with John Wirtz Here are the interviews I did at Sore Fingers with Michael Daves and Tony Trischka This is the Stephen Mougin episode on band coaching You can find out more about Paul Armer via his Instagram Support the show === Thanks to Bryan Sutton for his wonderful theme tune to Bluegrass Jam Along (and to Justin Moses for playing the fiddle!) Bluegrass Jam Along is proud to be sponsored by Collings Guitars and Mandolins and Token premium guitar picks - Sign up to get updates on new episodes - Free fiddle tune chord sheets - Here's a list of all the Bluegrass Jam Along interviews - Follow Bluegrass Jam Along for regular updates: Instagram Facebook - Review us on Apple Podcasts

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Sore Fingers 2026 Special is an episode from Bluegrass Jam Along by Matt Hutchinson.

This episode is 47:33 long.

This episode was published on May 1, 2026.

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