Episode 193 brings live Bill Monroe from The Soft Rock Cafe in 1980. Bill has an incredible band, and spends much of this show taking requests from the crowd. It's pure gold. Give a listen!!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 192 features more from Don Reno, Bill Harrell and The Tennessee Cutups! This was recorded in 1975, and is their second set at The Kings Mountain Bluegrass Festival. This is an incredible performance, enjoy!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

We our proud to bring you the one and only Dr. Ralph Stanley, live with The Clinch Mt. Boys circa 1971! This show is...well...I dare say it's perfect! A great line up, a killer performance, this show has it all. Go ahead now, give it a listen!! You git now!!!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 190 features Don Reno, Bill Harrell and The Tennessee Cut Ups live from 1975. What a show!! The singing, the banjo, the fiddle are all sooooo good!! Don't take my word for it, listen now!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 189 features live music from The Traveling McCourys, recorded at the 2017 NW String Summit! This band is incredible and they deliver a set of music that is both traditional as well as pushing boundaries! Give a listen!!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 188 brings us more music from The Northwest String Summit! We pick up where last weeks show left off, with The Lil Smokies, recorded live at last years festival. The energy's high, the band is hot...give a listen!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 187 features The Lil Smokies live from The Northwest String Summit! We get to hear part of their set from last year on the main stage!! This is a tremendous band with fantastic energy, great songs and outstanding musicians. Enjoy!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

We get to hear live Bill Monroe and The Bluegrass Boys from 1980 at The Soft Rock Cafe in Vancouver B.C.! Bill has an outstanding band and his song selection is particularly on point. But Don't take my word for it, give a listen!!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

This episode brings us live Kentucky Colonels from 1964! They are absolutely on fire in this recording, picking and singing galore!! But don't take my word for it, give a listen yourself...it's free!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 184 is a real gem. A short set by Bill Monroe and The Bluegrass Boys, followed by a short set from Bill and Doc Watson! Performed live on The Whitehouse lawn in 1980 for president Jimmy Carter. Truly a special moment in time, and we get to listen...enjoy!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 183 is dedicated entirely to The NW String Summit! We are excited to be partnering with this amazing festival, and on this episode feature music performed at the festival from years past. We also interview the one and only Pastor Tim, emcee of the festival and master of ceremonies for the last 17 years! Enjoy!…

Episode 182 is our first show of the new year and we are starting out with a bang! Live Bill Monroe from 1957, and does he have a great band with him! Don't take my word for it, go straight to play...enjoy!!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Simon is has helped me with his healing work many times, and so it was so great to have him on the show!He is bringing his work to the world, check out his facebook page to book a session: https://m.facebook.com/Simon-Clutterbuck-Bio-Energy-Healer-268458780525783/

I sit with Joshua to discuss his adventure in self discovery, where it has led him, and how he helps others do the sameThis will be the first in a series with him!

Jake and I sit down to discuss his experience being diagnosed with schizophrenia. He explains how it effects him, what methods he uses to deal, and the type of learning he experiences when going through episodes.Enjoy!

Was so happy to sit with Karl and chatting about heaps of different topics. We talk about what it means to transcend 'specialness' and into openness. Karl tells stories about being in India and his experience with various gurus and teachings, and how to navigate that without putting people and philosophies onto pedestals.…

Many people have asked me for a recording of the style of meditation that I facilitate. Here it is :)

I am lucky to sit with such a great friend from my past to talk about our relationship, our past projects, and his experience with Multiple Sclerosis.We laugh and play a lot during this very conversational style podcast!

Anne and I sit down to discuss what it means to really come from a place of Being rather than Doing as a base consciousness, and the affect this can have on a person's life!We also discuss the importance of not placing teachers onto pedestals, and how we can learn from others without doing that.It was an honor to sit with an old friend and talk abo…

Episode 181 welcomes a performance from Town Mountain! Recorded live at The Northwest String Summit 2015. The high lonesome sound, great originals and fantastic delivery...this band has it all. Enjoy!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

I sit with Co-Founder of the Halifax Psychedelic Society and dear friend Justin Andrews to discuss the use of psychedelics in ways that promote healing and self growth.We talk about the studies being done on this sometimes sensitive topic, with a level of professionalism and grace to cover a lot of ground, including topics around proper use, avoidi…

In this episode I sit with Dan King to discuss a lot of spiritual topics. How he came into his gifts through a number of spiritual experiences, how he's integrated these gifts as a dude coming from a rougher background, and his mission to bring love to the world!Very inspiring talk with a lot to ponder...We are co-hosting the event 'Soulgasm' on Fr…

In this episode Shahar and I cover a lot of ground on many subjects surrounding personal growth and connection.There is a strong focus on his new book and crowdfunding campaign, the subject being the future of religion as a holistic impulse, rather than authoritarian. One of my favorite parts is about the difference between a want and a need, and h…

Sonia and I sit down to discuss what it means to break from from personal and cultural belief systems, and being careful not to leave one belief system only to pick up another just as limiting, but nicer sounding one.We talk about how belief systems can affect our bodies and the way they function...Sonia as released a documentary called, 'The Busin…

Sarah and I sit down for a super fun conversation on a range of issues, spiritual, political, and otherwise.We talk about what it means to truly forgive oneself through unconditional acceptance, the rise and collaboration of disadvantaged groups, 'call in' culture, and how we can heal the larger issues in a new way.We have a lot of laughs while tal…

I sit with teacher, coach, and creator of media company, Uplifted Life, to talk about what it means to release conditioning, lighten ourselves, and create from the most aligned space we can within. How to 'surf' the waves of life and effect the most change, to create a new way of living and being here on earth.The coolest part about this interview …

In this episode I have the honor of sitting with Rae Gabriel. She is one of my favorite humans in the world, who I think deserves to have her vast array of wisdom shared.We talk about her background as a radical feminist in the 70s, her practice as a Jungian Psychotherapist, and an important story about how love can be transformational, and have a …

Episode 180 brings us the second half of a set by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver from 1994. This band really does it all from hot picking to absolutely amazing vocals! Give a listen...由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

I sit with Jasmin MacKinnon to talk about the release of co-authored book, "Fuck Fear"We talk about how to take a more relaxed approach to spirituality, and some steps to take when fear inevitably arises in our lives!

In this episode I sit with Shahar Rabi, an Assistant Professor at Adler University, to discuss some principals of healing, and then we go into what it means to be compassionate towards the 'bad people' during these times of transition and growth.Please enjoy this fascinating conversation!

In this kickoff episode I sit down with entrepreneur, psychic reader, and entertainer Nicole Tufts to talk about her recent experience being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, and how she faced and overcame this illness in a very unconventional way... through an intensive 40 day fasting and internal healing ceremonyTo hear what she did, check ou…

Episode 179 is a continuation from 170...we get to hear the second part of JD Crowe and The New South live in 1995! He's got a great band with him, and JD's on fire...give a listen!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 178 welcomes a live set from Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver circa 1994. Doyle and the gang deliver an incredible set, with a real focus on the vocals. Without further ado, please enjoy!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 177 concludes our look at the music of The NW String Summit! We listen to the second half of a set by The Del McCoury Band, which we started last episode. Turn it up, take a listen and enjoy a maestro and his band!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 176 is giant! We continue our focus on The NW String Summit and listen to live Del McCoury Band from last years festival!! We are also joined by the one and only Pastor Tim, resident emcee at the festival 17 years running! There's lots of stories, most of which are true, there's lots of picking and there's lots of singing...enjoy!…

Episode 175 brings us more from The Lil Smokies live at The NW String Summit in 2016! They won the band contest in 2013 and have been skyrocketing ever since, "touring the world and elsewhere". With fantastic song writing, shredding pickers and great vocalists, this band delivers! Enjoy!!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 174 brings live Jimmy Martin and Ralph Stanley, circa 1999. Josh is joined in the studio by The One And Lonely Zach Bryson, as the two discuss this historic recording. They laugh, they cry...it's all there. Enjoy!!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 173 brings us live Jimmy Martin circa 1999! His band is sharp, the songs are outstanding and the banter is priceless. Please Enjoy!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 171 brings us The Lil' Smokies live from The NW String Summit 2016! Not only that, but we are joined via technology by none other than Pastor Tim, the charming and eloquent emcee of the festival! This is a special episode, please enjoy!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 170 brings us live JD Crowe and The New South from 1995! This band is on fire and the delivery is impeccable. Enjoy!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 169 brings us live Del McCoury Band circa 2015 at The NW String Summit. The band is on fire, the song selection outstanding and the level of Del cuteness is off the charts. Please enjoy!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 168 is incredible! Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver live circa 1985 in Italy!! This performance goes to show why Doyle Lawson and his group remain one of the greatest vocal bands of all time. The song selection is great, the delivery is impeccable...press play, delay no longer...you're going to love this episode!…

Episode 167 is a true gem. We get to hear a handful of songs as well as a radio interview with the one and only JD Crowe! This recording, from 1981, is very raw but gets at the heart of what this program is all about. But hey, don't take my word for it...enjoy!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 166 brings live Del McCoury Band circa 2015. The band is tremendous, the song selection world class...I tell ya', this band has it all. Do yourself a favor and take listen!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 165 is a guitar players fantasy come true! We get to listen to a guitar summit hosted by Billy Strings, and it features some of todays hottest flat pickers. Recorded live in 2016 here in the Pacific Northwest, this show has more flying notes than you can shake a stick at...take a listen!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 164 brings us the second half of a set by none other than Jimmy Martin, circa 1999. His performance and stage banter are on point, the band is in good form...do not stop, proceed directly to listening and enjoy the king of bluegrass doing what he does best!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 163 continues where 160 left off, Chris Thile and Bryan Sutton live in 2005 demonstrating why they are both considered maestros on their instruments! The musicianship is out of control right out of the gates...do yourself the favor and give a listen!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 162 brings us a live set from Bill Monroe! The year was 1994, the bluegrass was high and lonesome. Listen as the master himself delivers an outstanding set of his very own brand of amazing!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 161 features the king of Bluegrass, the one and only Jimmy Martin! This performance from 1999 is a real treat. Jimmy's interaction with the audience as well as his band is nearly as good as the music. Please enjoy!由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show

Episode 160 is giant! We get to hear a live set by none other than Chris Thile and Bryan Sutton. Individually these guys are both monsters on their instruments, and together they are mind blowing. Enjoy this set and consider maybe sitting down before you listen...由The Josh Cole Bluegrass Show