{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#10 - Ryan Cavanaugh, part 1","description":" Ryan Cavanaugh is best known for his innovative approach to playing jazz on the 5-string banjo, his tenure with legendary saxophonist Bill Evans's band Soulgrass, and his current group the Songs From the Road Band. &amp;nbsp; In Part 1 of 2, Keith talks to Ryan Cavanaugh about his early days learning banjo, playing (and winning!) banjo contests, his influences (especially John McLaughlin), and pursuit of ways to play jazz on 3-finger banjo! &amp;nbsp; This episode features sound clips from: &quot;Meeting of the Spirits&quot; performed by John McLaughlin, Paco de Lucia, and Larry Coryell, and &quot;Impressions&quot; performed by Pat Martino. &amp;nbsp; Ryan Cavanaugh on the web: http:\/\/www.ryancavanaughbanjo.com www.songsfromtheroadband.com &amp;nbsp; Support the Show! www.patreon.com\/banjopodcast &amp;nbsp; Contact Picky Fingers (Keith Billik): pickyfingersbanjopodcast@gmail.com    &amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/banjopodcast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/6918531\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/22654094"}