Welcome to Purdy Pickers — a podcast dedicated to female artists in Bluegrass, Folk and Americana.
Our aim with this podcast is to increase visibility and recognition for women's contribution to shaping and keeping these traditional genres alive and thriving. On each episode we pick one female musician to focus on — pioneer or newcomer, renowned star or underdog; we'll give them all a platform. Tune in for deep dives, feminism, interviews and existential ramblings with Carol B. Rebbel and Kikki Géron.
Help us fill this music landscape with appreciation as we shine a light on brave women who stand up for female representativity on stages everywhere.
Follow us on social media @purdypickers for news on upcoming episodes and extra content!
Produced by Carol B. Rebbel
Intro song: "Herby's Reel" by Bashed Potatoes - All rights reserved
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Purdy Pickers — a podcast dedicated to female artists in Bluegrass, Folk and Americana.
Our aim with this podcast is to increase visibility and recognition for women's contribution to shaping and keeping these traditional genres alive and thriving. On each episode we pick one female musician to focus on — pioneer or newcomer, renowned star or underdog; we'll give them all a platform. Tune in for deep dives, feminism, interviews and existential ramblings with Carol B. Rebbel and Kikki Géron.
Help us fill this music landscape with appreciation as we shine a light on brave women who stand up for female representativity on stages everywhere.
Follow us on social media @purdypickers for news on upcoming episodes and extra content!
Produced by Carol B. Rebbel
Intro song: "Herby's Reel" by Bashed Potatoes - All rights reserved
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After her set at the Green Parrot Festival in Cologne, Germany, Appalachian musician Martha Spencer shares her journey growing up in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and her deep-rooted connection to traditional music and dance. In this interview, Carol and Kikki ask Martha about everything from her beginnings in a family band to her experiences as a musician and as an instructor.
Tune in to hear Martha reflect with us on carrying forward Appalachian traditions, passing on the lessons she learned in her community, and most importantly: building bridges through music in every way she can.
Follow us on social media @purdypickers for news on upcoming episodes and extra content!
Created and produced by Carol B. Rebbel (2025)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.