Episode
New Standard Bluegrass
- Podcast
- Behind the Bower
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- Nov 11, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 1857
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Summary
In this episode of Behind the Bower, host Lauren Hood sits down with Spencer Blankenship and Stuart Scales of New Standard Bluegrass. They talk about their personal journeys into music, the artists who shaped their sound, and how their band came to be emphasizing the role of tradition, creativity, and community in bluegrass. The conversation explores their dedication to keeping the genre alive for future generations and the meaningful connection they feel when playing for local audiences. The episode wraps up with information about an upcoming live performance at the Bower Center and a nod to the center’s vital support of the arts.