Bill Evans’ American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame Induction
By: Dan Gabel
October 24, 2024
Peghead Nation banjo ambassador is recognized by America's venerable banjo organization.
Tags: Banjo, Bill Evans
John Reischman, Ethan Setiawan, Mike Compton, and Kenny Smith: “Turkey in the Straw”
By: Dan Gabel
October 23, 2024
Three Peghead Nation mandolin instructors play a bluegrass classic at Great Lakes Music Camp.
Charlie Torch: “Red Rocking Chair”
By: Dan Gabel
October 12, 2024
Peghead Nation fiddle instructor Chad Manning plays a traditional song with his band that includes siblings Jasper and Jayda Manning, Tyler Stengall, and Mark Schatz.
Peghead Nation’s 10th Anniversary | We Want to Hear from You
By: Dan Gabel
September 18, 2024
We’d love to hear what you’ve learned on Peghead Nation. Record a video of your playing and share it with us on our social media channels to help celebrate our 10th!
Mr Sun: “Blackbird” | Peghead Nation Exclusive
By: Dan Gabel
September 2, 2024
The virtuosic four-piece that includes Peghead instructors Joe K. Walsh and Grant Gordy showcases their playful arrangement of a Beatles classic.
Joe K. Walsh and Andrew Marlin: “Cody Road”
By: Dan Gabel
March 26, 2024
Master mandolinists demonstrate the beauty of playing twin mandolin during Wintergrass 2024.
Tags: Mandolin, Wintergrass
Cathy Fink and Christylez Bacon: ”Soldier’s Joy”
By: Dan Gabel
March 25, 2024
Peghead Nation instructor teams up with beatboxer and progressive hip hop artist to create a cross-genre version of an old-time favorite.
Tags: Banjo, Clawhammer
John Reischman: “The Waves on the Sea”
By: Dan Gabel
January 13, 2024
Peghead Nation instructor plays an old-time tune on the shore of Lake Michigan.
Tags: Mandolin
David Grier: “Have You Ever Been to England?”
By: Dan Gabel
November 1, 2023
The flatpicking master plays one of his original tunes during the IBMA World of Bluegrass Festival.
Tags: Flatpicking, Guitar
Watkins Family Hour: “Hop High”
By: Dan Gabel
July 16, 2023
Sara and Sean Watkins play a killer version of a traditional favorite.
Tags: Acoustic Guitar, Fiddle
Sam Bush: “In Tall Buildings”
By: Dan Gabel
November 18, 2022
Peghead Nation's Contemporary Bluegrass Banjo instructor Wes Corbett joins Sam Bush on a classic John Hartford song.
Joe K. Walsh and Bruce Molsky: “Walk Along John to Kansas”
By: Dan Gabel
June 10, 2022
Exclusive Peghead Nation video of our mandolin and fiddle instructors playing a great old-time tune at Wintergrass 2022.
Scott Nygaard: “Where to Now?” | 25th Anniversary of “Dreamer’s Waltz”
By: Dan Gabel
May 23, 2022
Join us as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Peghead Nation co-founder Scott Nygaard’s influential solo album, Wednesday, May 25 on Zoom.
Joe K. Walsh and Bruce Molsky: “Solly’s Little Favorite”
By: Dan Gabel
April 26, 2022
Watch an exclusive Peghead Nation video of our mandolin and fiddle instructors playing a great old-time tune at Wintergrass 2022.
Lissa Schneckenburger: “Lady Walpole‘s” / “The Mountain Ranger” / “Nancy King”
By: Dan Gabel
April 13, 2022
Peghead Nation’s new ear training instructor plays three great New England fiddle tunes, with tenor guitar accompaniment.
