257--Booklin’ w/ David Menconi

This week, host Jason Jefferies is joined by former NC Piedmont Laureate David Menconi, who discusses his new book Oh, Didn't They Ramble: Rounder Records and the Transformation of American Roots Music, which is published by our friends at UNC Press.  Topics of conversation include IBMA and Wide Open Bluegrass, the Union Grove Old Time Fiddler's Convention, Robert Plant and Allison Krauss, the connection between music and politics, starting a record label in the 1960s vs. in 2023, concert going fashion, Russian literature, James Michener, the Grateful Dead, and much more!  Copies of Oh, Didn't They Ramble can be purchased here with FREE SHIPPING for members of Explore More+.