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 Sep 19, 2025Fri, 09/19/2025 - 10:00am | Rocky OutcropRocky takes a spin with some very early cuts from Mark O'Connor and Bela Fleck. Plus last year's big hit from Sister Sadie, and a song that became a megahit for Garth Brooks. |
The Yolo County Breakdown for Sep 12, 2025Fri, 09/12/2025 - 10:00am | Rocky OutcropRocky spins a mostly instrumental set this week. There are a few vocals in the mix, but listen to some of the best instrumentalists in the history of recorded music including Chris Thile, David Grier, Bela Fleck, Tony Rice, Mike Compton and many more. Check out the bluegrass version of the Jimi Hendrix classic - Little Wing! |
The Yolo County Breakdown for Sep 05, 2025Fri, 09/05/2025 - 10:00am | Rocky OutcropWhen a new single featuring Dolly Parton drops, well Rocky just has to play it for you. Plus the latest from Wyatt Ellis, a Townes Van Zandt tune from the Boxcars, and a classic from Norman Blake and Tony Rice. |
The Yolo County Breakdown for Aug 29, 2025Fri, 08/29/2025 - 10:00am | Rocky OutcropBrand new music from Andy Leftwich, The Kody Norris Show and Deanie Richardson & Kimber Ludiker. Plus a very early recording from AJ Lee and Molly Tuttle - before they were the superstars they have grown to be! |
The Yolo County Breakdown for Aug 22, 2025Fri, 08/22/2025 - 10:00am | Rocky OutcropFrom Whistlin' Rufus through the story behind the writing of Wait a Minute - made famous by the Seldom Scene - This week's Yolo County Breakdown does not disappoint. Send the kids back to school on the bluegrass express! |
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! |
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