The Yolo County Breakdown

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 10:00am on Feb 28th, 2025

Jerry Douglas is everywhere! Without doubt, the dobro master shows up on more recordings that air on the Yolo County Breakdown than any other musician, and this week is no exception. Hear his wizardry as he plays with Del McCoury, Ricky Skaggs, Lyle Lovett, and his own band. But don't worry - another great dobro player named Rob Ickes also makes an appearance this week too!

The Yolo County Breakdown for 10:00am on Jan 31st, 2025

In this special episode of The Yolo County Breakdown, Rocky is joined by a legend of the banjo - John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Hear John tell Rocky about putting together the legendary recording sessions that created one of the most important bluegrass records of all time - Will the Circle Be Unbroken, and how his music career began alongside Steve Martin when the two of them became magicians at Disney World while still in high school. Plus the latest, brand new single out from Alison Krauss & Union Station!

The Yolo County Breakdown for 10:00am on Dec 13, 2024

Banjos and stories! And that means we must be hearing from Earl Scruggs and Tom T. Hall. And so we do. Other great story tellers on this episode of the Yolo County Breakdown include John Prine, Mac Wiseman, and Dolly Parton. Of course there are lots of other great banjo players too! Hold on tight!

The Yolo County Breakdown for 10:00am on Dec 06, 2024

Rocky travels through time to bring you the greatest bluegrass and newgrass he can find. Starting where it all started with Bill Monroe, and flying through outer space with Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer, this is a show sure to please all lovers of acoustic music. But most importantly, Rocky also lets you know how to help save him from the corporate overlords that run all the other radio stations you may have accidentally listened to in the past. KDRT is Rocky's home, and if you want to help him, then wander over to KDRT.org/donate and save Rocky!

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