Five String Holler
Welcome to Five String Holler, a podcast straight outta Eastern Kentucky where the banjos ring, the stories run deep, and not a whole lot gets sugarcoated.
Hosted by David Barnett (aka Banjo Barnett), this show dives into all things music—especially bluegrass and country—mixed with real conversations, local legends, and the kind of everyday stories you only hear sittin’ on a porch somewhere in the hills.
You’ll hear from pickers, players, and good folks from all walks of life—some you know, some you oughta know. From talkin’ shop about tone and technique to tellin’ stories that’ll make you laugh, shake your head, or both… this ain’t your polished Nashville production—and that’s the point.
It’s real. It’s raw. It’s honest.
So whether you’re a lifelong musician, a weekend picker, or just somebody who enjoys a good story and a better laugh—pull up a chair and settle in.
This is Five String Holler.
Five String Holler
Latest Episodes
Episode 5: Astor Taylor - East Ky Tyme!
This week on Five String Holler, we pull up a chair on the front porch with Eastern Kentucky bluegrass legend Astor Taylor. For more than 40 years, Astor has been a fixture in the mountain music scene, carrying the traditions of bluegrass from ...
Episode 4: Gary Joseph - From Gospel Roads to Honky Tonk Shows!
This week on Five String Holler, Banjo Barnett sits down with singer, songwriter, and music promoter Gary Joseph.Gary’s musical journey has taken him through just about every corner of the music world. Growing up deeply rooted...
Episode 3: Randy Wyatt - From The Jail to The Stage
Episode 3 of Five String Holler is one for the books! This week we sit down with Honky Tonk Pappy himself, Randy Wyatt — bass player, guitar picker, banjo man, former radio DJ, and retired law enforcement officer with enough stories to fill up ...
Episode 2: Travis Fields - The Professor of Shred
This week on Five String Holler, we sit down with Eastern Kentucky’s own Travis Fields — musician, songwriter, educator, podcast host, and all around good man. Travis has spent years shaping young minds in the classroom while absolutely melting...
Pilot/Episode 1: Brent Amburgey - FastLane to the Teardrop Inn
Welcome to the very first episode of Five String Holler! To kick things off, I sat down with one of my biggest influences and a true standout in the banjo world, Brent Amburgey. Known for his work with Fastlane and the classic “Tina at...
