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Walls of Time: Bluegrass Podcast Field interviews with the best in bluegrass. Hosted by Daniel Mullins.

Thinking of our old pal, J.D. Crowe today on what would have been his birthday. 🪕 What are some of your favorite J.D. Cr...
28/08/2026

Thinking of our old pal, J.D. Crowe today on what would have been his birthday. 🪕 What are some of your favorite J.D. Crowe recordings?

(J.D. Crowe was a guest on our inaugural
episode. Give it a listen wherever you enjoy podcasts. 🎧)

20/08/2026

Did you know that a Kathy Bates movie inspired one of The Tradional Grass’ biggest hits? 😏 Mark Rader tells the story!

Listen to the complete conversation wherever you enjoy podcasts. 👍

Mark Rader was the lead vocalist and guitarist of The Traditional Grass, one of the foremost bluegrass bands on the fest...
14/08/2026

Mark Rader was the lead vocalist and guitarist of The Traditional Grass, one of the foremost bluegrass bands on the festival circuit in the 80's and 90's. 👏

In this episode of Walls of Time, Mark shares great tales from the road, tells us what Kathy Bates film inspired one of the band's biggest hits, and discusses the band's decision to get off the road in 1995. He also lets us know what bands in today's bluegrass scene really fire him up! 😎

Listen to Part 2 of our convo wherever you enjoy podcasts! 🎧 (Link in comments below. 👇)

I am so grateful to Mike DeWine and Ohio History Connection for having me consult on the display regarding Ohio’s musica...
14/08/2026

I am so grateful to Mike DeWine and Ohio History Connection for having me consult on the display regarding Ohio’s musical contributions in the exquisite new “Ohio Showcase” at the Ohio State Fair. 💙 I have loved learning about history since I was a child, so to see something I helped write on display in such a first class setting was a dream come true. Hopefully, generations of Ohioans can learn to take pride in the music of The Osborne Brothers, Larry Sparks, and dozens of other “homesick hillbillies.” It’s also more than appropriate to have the panel on Ohio’s musical impact in the middle of the section on Ohio industry. 🛠️ The Buckeye State is truly “The Heart of it All”! 🫶 Ohio, The Heart of it All

While we were chatting with Mark Rader, he mentioned this rare LP from Larry Sparks. 🎙️ Have you heard this out-of-print...
13/08/2026

While we were chatting with Mark Rader, he mentioned this rare LP from Larry Sparks. 🎙️ Have you heard this out-of-print bluegrass record from 1980? 💿

13/08/2026

Mark Rader shares what appealed to him about the music of Larry Sparks when he was getting into bluegrass. ⚡️ He also gives a great Sparks recommendation for aficionados of the “youngest of the old timers.” 😎

Hear the complete interview wherever you enjoy podcasts. 👍

12/08/2026

Mark Rader’s fascination with the guitar reached a fever pitch when he first heard Lonnie Mack’s classic LP, ‘The Wham of That Memphis Man.’ 🎸 Do you remember this late member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame?

(Listen to Part 1 of our convo with Mark Rader wherever you enjoy podcasts. 🎧)

Born 101 years ago today in Harlem, NY was American music legend, Phil Paul! 🥁 Mr. Paul was the house drummer at King Re...
12/08/2026

Born 101 years ago today in Harlem, NY was American music legend, Phil Paul! 🥁

Mr. Paul was the house drummer at King Records in Cincinnati, where he played on hundreds of classic recordings — from “Alabam’” to “The Twist” — and with artists including The Stanley Brothers, Freddie King, Grandpa Jones, Hank Ballard, Little Willie John, and more!

He also played drums on three songs from the award-winning ‘Industrial Strength Bluegrass’ album: “Readin’, Rightin’, Rt 23” (Joe Mullins ), “Mountain Strings”(S I E R R A H U L L ✨ ), and “Are You Missing Me” (OfficialDaileyandVincent ). 💿 These would be the final recordings in his legendary career.

He is a part of the history of Industrial Strength Bluegrass, Rock & Roll, and American music at large. Mr. Paul passed away in 2022 at the age of 96.

The Traditional Grass was one of the premiere bluegrass bands of the '80s and 90s. 🎻Originating in the Miami Valley, the...
11/08/2026

The Traditional Grass was one of the premiere bluegrass bands of the '80s and 90s. 🎻Originating in the Miami Valley, they developed a strong reputation and a national following, releasing four albums for Rebel Records before disbanding in 1995. Daniel Mullins sits down to chat with the band's guitarist and lead vocalist, Mark Rader, who formed The Traditional Grass alongside Daniel's papaw and dad: Paul "Moon Mullins and Joe Mullins. ☺️

Gathered around his dining room table, Mark shares stories about growing up in Middletown and coming of age in southwestern Ohio during such an exciting time for the region's bluegrass scene. He recounts how The Traditional Grass was founded in 1983 and breaks down the excitement behind writing one of their signature songs, "The Blues Are Still The Blues." 💙 Mark is a great storyteller and is a lover of roots music. We get him to break down some his favorites artists, from Larry Sparks to Lonnie Mack! 😎

Enjoy Part 1 of our conversation with Mark Rader. 🎧 (Link in comments. 👇)

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