# Episode #81 - Steve Chandler

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Podcast: [Hometown Bluegrass Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hometown-bluegrass-show-6744830)
Published: 2025-12-12T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of The Hometown Bluegrass Show, Josh sings a classic song from Keith Whitley, highlighting the roots of traditional bluegrass and its lasting influence. We also sit down for a fun and engaging conversation with veteran bluegrass sound engineer and IBMA Award Winner Steve Chandler , who shares stories from behind the soundboard and offers insight into what it takes to make bluegrass music sound its best on stage and in the studio.

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