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How Chicago's Henhouse Prowlers Became International Bluegrass Ambassadors

WDIY | By Geoff Chambers
Published June 10, 2024 at 10:31 AM EDT
Ben Wright plays the banjo.
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The Henhouse Prowlers were preparing to headline the 43rd Annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival when they spoke with WDIY's Geoff Chambers.

Geoff Chambers talks with Penhouse Prowlers banjo player Ben Wright ahead of the band's performance at the 43rd Annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival about the band's start, becoming international musical ambassadors, and more.

(Original air-date: 6/1/2024)
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Geoff Chambers
Geoff brings together his love of radio, music, volunteerism and the Lehigh Valley every Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm on All Reet Street. He began hosting the show in 2001 and over time has developed a unique format of new and classic folk, blues, bluegrass, folk rock and swing.
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