Ep. 104: Del McCoury Weird Music Podcast is all about learning from inspirational musicians and music industry entrepreneurs about how to channel creative energy. This episode features an interview with a true legend, Del McCoury. Del rose to fame in the sixties playing guitar and singing in Bill Monroe’s band (many consider Bill Monroe to be the “Father of Bluegrass.”) Six decades later, Del is still going strong. Del is a member of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry, he is a Grammy award-winner, he is a 9-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year, and he has collaborated with some of the greatest artists in the world in a variety of genres. In this episode, Del shares timeless stories about his days with Bill Monroe, as well as when he joined Phish on stage at their festival. He also shares advice for up-and-coming musicians, his thoughts about the end of life, and so much more… Enjoy! Get tickets to DelFest 2023 in Cumberland, MD from May 25th - 28th here: https://delfest.com/tickets/ And let us know if you'd like a handmade ice-dyed Weird Music Podcast t-shirt! — https://forms.gle/Ri5grzaMoC4QUXRU8 Produced by: Katie Daly Sponsored by: VooDoo Ranger ( https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-ipa/ ) Thrax CBD & THC ( http://thrax.shop/ ) JNJ Distribution ( https://jnj-distribution.com/ ) We are very grateful for our generous listeners & sponsors! Feel free to give a tip on Venmo — @Cam_Elkins