EP8 - A Chat with Ben Clark! We hear Ben's Story; from growing up, the unexpected pivot to music, Nashville, Taylor Swift and The Purple Hulls, the origins of 'Banjo Ben' and what truly matters most

This episode of the 'Happy Picking!' Podcast on Sheffield Banjo Lessons is a good one!

Today we get to have an open and honest chat with one of the great personalities and educators of bluegrass and the banjo.

We catch up with Ben Clark and listen to his story and journey in life and music.We hear Ben's open, honest and real stories about growing up with music, his parents influence and his unexpected journey into bluegrass.We then share stories about moving to and playing in Nashville and touring with Taylor Swift before coming full circle and playing music with his sisters, The Purple Hulls.

Ben also explains how it all began by starting BanjoBenClark.com, his joy of the the Cabin Camps and Banjo Ben's General Store.

Finally, we hear some sage advice and truly matters to Ben when he thinks about his influence and legacy.Pull up a chair, get your headphones on and enjoy spending some time with Ben Clark!

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