Toy Heart with Tom Power (A Podcast About Bluegrass)
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Metrics
Episodes: 23
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.9/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
shelby@thebluegrasssituation.com
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Host
Tom Power - Canadian broadcaster and host of CBC Radio’s q, known for in-depth interviews with musicians and other cultural figures.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Billy Strings - His Childhood Introduction To Bluegrass, Musical Influences, Poverty And Addiction In His Family, Improvisation, His Path To A Professional Music Career, And His Role As An Ambassador For Bluegrass.
Alison Krauss - Her Childhood And Fiddle Contests, Early Career And Grammy Success, Union Station, Songwriting And Song Selection, Collaborations, Bluegrass Authenticity, And The Evolution Of Her Career.
Jody Stecher - His Discovery Of Bluegrass, The Greenbriar Boys And New York Ramblers, The Relationship Between Folk Genres, Teaching, David Grisman, Jerry Garcia, Peter Rowan, And His Work With Kate Brislin And Utah Phillips.
Tim O'Brien - His Early Musical Influences, Hot Rize, The Colorado String-band Scene, Working With Bill Monroe, Irish Music, Country Songwriting, Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers, And His Role As A Roots-music Mentor.
Laurie Lewis - Her Berkeley Folk-music Upbringing, Transition From Classical Music To Bluegrass, Bay Area Music Scenes, Fiddle Contests, Women’s Music, Touring With Ralph Stanley, And Bluegrass Continuity Across Generations.
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Episodes
Billy Strings
August 24, 2026
Billy Strings sits down with Tom Power for a special live episode of Toy Heart recorded at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee, back in the fall of 2025.Billy traces his journey from growing up playing bluegrass with his father to becoming one of the most influential musicians in the genre today. He talks about the moment he rediscovered bluegrass as a teenager, the artists who shaped his playing, including Bill Monroe, Doc W...
Alison Krauss
April 23, 2024
We could hardly think of a better guest with whom we’d conclude our second season of Toy Heart than 27-time Grammy Award winner, Alison Krauss. Arguably the most prominent bluegrass musician in the genre’s nearly one hundred year history – certainly the most well-known in her own generation – host Tom Power’s laughter-filled conversation with Krauss weaves through her childhood and upbringing, from her grandparents immigrating to Chicago (then her parents to Champaign, Illinois) and Alison...
Jody Stecher
April 09, 2024
For the latest episode of Toy Heart, we embark on a journey through the primordial, musical ooze that birthed bluegrass, old-time, and country music with the incredible Jody Stecher. A multi-instrumentalist adept in many styles and traditions – he even plays sarod, a Hindustani instrument – Stecher’s entire career is a fascinating case study in the interconnectedness of American folk music styles. Host Tom Power begins their engaging and philosophical conversation by asking Stecher about his ...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Toy Heart with Tom Power (A Podcast About Bluegrass)?
Toy Heart with Tom Power (A Podcast About Bluegrass) is hosted by Tom Power. Its publicly listed email is shelby@thebluegrasssituation.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Toy Heart with Tom Power (A Podcast About Bluegrass)?
The publicly listed email for Toy Heart with Tom Power (A Podcast About Bluegrass): shelby@thebluegrasssituation.com.
How many listeners does Toy Heart with Tom Power (A Podcast About Bluegrass) have?
Podseeker estimates Toy Heart with Tom Power (A Podcast About Bluegrass) reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Toy Heart with Tom Power (A Podcast About Bluegrass)?
Toy Heart with Tom Power (A Podcast About Bluegrass) typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established bluegrass or American roots musicians with substantial recording and performance careers, distinctive musical expertise, meaningful connections to the genre’s history, or recognized influence on later generations. Common among recent guests: Award-winning recordings or performances; Longstanding careers in bluegrass or American roots music; Founding or membership roles in influential bands. Recent guests include Billy Strings, Alison Krauss, and Jody Stecher.
How hard is it to get booked on Toy Heart with Tom Power (A Podcast About Bluegrass)?
High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.
What topics does Toy Heart with Tom Power (A Podcast About Bluegrass) cover?
Recent episodes cover Music, Bluegrass, American Roots Music, Folk Music, and Country Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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