Bluegrass, newgrass and beyond. From Bill Monroe to Billy Strings, the Yolo County Breakdown is a journey through acoustic string music ranging from the traditional to the cutting edge.
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The Yolo County Breakdown for Aug 15, 2025Fri, 08/15/2025 - 10:00am | Rocky OutcropJerry Douglas, Rob Ickes and Mike Auldridge play one "For Buddy." Russ Barenberg plays one "For JL." And Rocky plays them all For You. |
The Yolo County Breakdown for Aug 08, 2025Fri, 08/08/2025 - 10:00am | Rocky OutcropRocky returns from vacation to discover that he still loves that bluegrass sound. Oldies from Monroe, Jim & Jesse, and Doc & Merle. New ones from East Nash Grass and Andy Leftwich. Rocky's back doing what he loves! |
Replay of The Yolo County Breakdown from Jun 06, 2025Fri, 08/01/2025 - 10:00am | Jim BuchananRocky is joined by a special guest - Queen of California Bluegrass - Laurie Lewis. For 50 years, Laurie has been creating timeless masterpieces of bluegrass music. She is appearing at the Father's Day Bluegrass Festival in Grass Valley, CA June 12-15, and she and Rocky chat about her plans for the fest, her latest album, Trees, and much, much more! |
Replay of The Yolo County Breakdown from May 02, 2025Fri, 07/25/2025 - 10:00am | Jim BuchananRocky is joined by a very special guest - the one and only Flux himself - Jerry Douglas. They celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the most important bluegrass recordings of all time - the J.D. Crowe and the New South album better known as Rounder 044. Jerry is one of only 2 surviving members of the band that created a new standard of excellence in bluegrass when they released this album back in 1975. In the 50 years since, Jerry has cemented his place in music history as the greatest dobro player of all time. He has won 16 Grammy Awards and appeared on thousands of recordings in a career that is unmatched by any other resophonic guitar player on planet Earth. Jerry reminisces on the legendary New South recording sessions, playing alongside Tony Rice, Ricky Skaggs, Bobby Slone and J.D. Crowe. |
The Yolo County Breakdown for Jul 18, 2025Fri, 07/18/2025 - 10:00am | Rocky OutcropMore great songs and tunes courtesy of Rocky. The new side of things includes Billy Strings, and Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland. The old side of things includes Reno & Smiley and Clarence White. One guarantee - all the things are worth a listen! |
The Yolo County Breakdown for Jul 11, 2025Fri, 07/11/2025 - 10:00am | Rocky OutcropRocky gives you more great grass. Ralph Stanley, Andy Leftwich, Alan Bibey, Alison Krauss and lots more. Summer is in full swing! Stay Cool! |
The Yolo County Breakdown for Jul 4, 2025Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:00am | Rocky OutcropIf Dolly Parton and Doc Watson are played on the show, then it must be a good one. Rocky spins them, plus the latest from John Cowan, the Lonesome River Band, and Mason Via. Happy listening! |
The Yolo County Breakdown for Jun 27, 2025Fri, 06/27/2025 - 10:00am | Rocky OutcropRocky brings you more great pickin' and more great singin'. Bill Monroe covers Johnny Cash, Peter Rowan and Tony Rice cover the Grateful Dead, and Country Gazette covers Lester and Earl. Rocky's got you covered! |
The Yolo County Breakdown for Jun 20, 2025Fri, 06/20/2025 - 10:00am | Rocky OutcropRocky spins bluegrass gold - old and new. Pete Wernick puts his banjo through a wah-wah pedal, David Grier does his best Clarence White imitation, and we hear the latest single from East Nash Grass - plus a whole lot more. It's the Summer solstice - Yolo County Breakdown style! |
The Yolo County Breakdown for Jun 13, 2025Fri, 06/13/2025 - 10:00am | Rocky OutcropBluegrass on the precipice of the Summer solstice! Tracks from David Grier, Sierra Hull, Larry Sparks, Norman Blake and many more. Enjoy Rocky's picks for the week! |
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