# Episode #78 - Austin Scelzo

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Podcast: [Hometown Bluegrass Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hometown-bluegrass-show-6744830)
Published: 2025-11-21T11:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3050

## Resource

In Episode 78, Josh kicks off the show with a timeless Michael Martin Murphey classic, “Carolina in the Pines,” showcasing one of the most beloved cross-genre gems that found its way into the bluegrass world. We’re also joined by a special guest and true ambassador of bluegrass music, Austin Scelzo from Connecticut. Austin is a fiddle player, educator, and organizer who has been instrumental in growing the Northeastern bluegrass community. We talk about his work with the Bluegrass Academy , his passion for teaching, and how he keeps traditional music thriving in a region not always associated with bluegrass.

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