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 Aug 30, 2024

Rocky's got the latest and the greatest bluegrassy things for ya. Sierra Hull has a brand new single out and it has a decidedly 1980s feel as she covers a Tears For Fears classic. Plus he spins tracks from Dolly Parton, Norman Blake, Keith Whitley, Stuart Duncan and a whole lot more. Deadheads don't miss the barn burning Friend of the Devil picked by a couple of the finest bluegrassers in the bizness.

The Yolo County Breakdown for 10:00am on Aug 23rd, 2024

A sad week for bluegrass fans who mourn the loss of Bobby Hicks - one of the greatest fiddlers in bluegrass history. This week's show is a tribute to Bobby featuring his work with Bill Monroe, the Bluegrass Album Band, Ricky Skaggs and a whole lot more. Rest in peace Mr. Hicks. Thanks for the music!

The Yolo County Breakdown for 10:00am on Aug 16th, 2024

Back from vacation, Rocky is ready to spin them fiddle and banjo tunes for ya once again! This week features Sierra Hull, Hot Rize, and a guitar player from the Czech Republic that brings his old world style to the bluegrass world - Slavek Hanzlik is a name you should know! And yes, it was called the Czech Republic when he recorded this track with Bela Fleck, Stuart Duncan and Mark Schatz!

The Yolo County Breakdown for 1000am on Jul 19, 2024

Many thanks to KDRT Dj Rodriguez for filling in for me last week! Loved that Grateful Dead-inspired set of bluegrass he spun for you all. This week, Rocky is back and hits a couple of bluegrass homeruns with tracks from Wyatt Rice, Brother Oswald, Mike Compton & Norman Blake plus many many more. Come for the banjo, stay for the mandolin!

The Yolo County Breakdown for 1000am on Jul 5, 2024

Happy Birthday America! Nothing helps a 4th of July barbecue like a little banjo and fiddle music! This week's Yolo County Breakdown is fit for the soundtrack to your weekend of celebrating. Bryan Sutton with Bill Frisell, Ralph Stanley, the Cowboy Junkies, Bill Emerson and many more. Enjoy it all!

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