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.
Brennen writes, picks and sings with authenticity and style. Whether you’re a lifelong country fan or just discovering the beauty of western swing and bluegrass: chances are she will have written a song that you'll love. From incredible collaborations with Asleep at the Wheel, Melissa Carpenter and Noel McCay to her easygoing, tomato garden life in the Texan country, we'll go over her amazing career in a two-parter episode.
In this first section, Carol shares how incredible it was meeting with Brennen Leigh at the Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival 2025 - and the lessons that were learned as a podcaster, a musician and a woman. We talk about her influences, the craft of her songwriting and dive into how a lifestyle of songwriting naturally began for Brennen. Kikki gives us the reasons for her decision to react to an outrageous comment made under one of Brennen Leigh's interviews on Youtube. Tune in on part 2 very soon for an her epic roast dedicated to an internet bully.
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.